Our local town is Kirkcudbright, an attractive and bustling little fishing town, for a long time famed as the favourite resort of artists and craftspeople, and now also a popular centre for exploring the varied and attractive Galloway countryside.
The town has an estuarine harbour - the home of a fleet of scallop boats, a historic old High Street with art & craft outlets, colourfully painted traditional Scottish townhouses, and a selection of mainly family-owned shops where most things can be got. For full information, visit the town's website.Read more »
During the summer months Kirkcudbright has a full programme of events and festivities. Among the many attractions on offer, on most Thursday nights during July and August Kirkcudbright Pipe Band can be heard playing in the town. Read more »
Castle Douglas
Just a few miles away is Castle Douglas. With approximately fifty local businesses involved in either producing or selling food and drink, it is easy to see why Castle Douglas has been designated a Food Town. The vibrancy and importance of Castle Douglas today lies largely in the draw of the shops and cafés, restaurants and hotels.
In an age when consumers are given often conflicting advice about what food is good for them and which constituents they should avoid, it is refreshing that Castle Douglas offers high quality locally produced food and drink which everyone can enjoy.
It is also of great economic benefit that the raw materials produced by local farmers get added value from being processed here and sold here. Read more »
Laggan Outdoor Activity Centre.
Laggan Outdoor is an Outdoor Activity centre perched on the hills over looking the stunning Galloway coastline offering multi activity days for all the family.
The activities on offer range from Clay Pigeon Shooting and Archery to the brand new and slightly more adventurous sport of Mountain Boarding & Mountain Balling. You could even go on a half day or a day long Mountain Biking expedition led by one of Laggan's Mountain Bike leaders.
There really is something for everyone at Laggan Outdoor.
To enquire please visit the Laggan website at www.lagganoutdoor.co.uk or call the office on 01557 840217.
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