Visit Kirkcudbright 2011

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Welcome to Kirkcudbright

Dear VisitorWelcome to Kirkcudbright. This booklet has been produced by the Kirkcudbright Forum to inform and invite you to come and share the attractions of our beautiful town.

Kirkcudbright has long had a reputation as an “Artists’ Town” and you will find art and craft exhibitions here every month of the year especially in July and August when the Town Hall is the venue for a major art exhibition which this year is ‘The Glasgow Boys at Kirkcudbright’ and we hold our Art & Crafts Trail for one long weekend at the end of July.

Our Kirkcudbright’s Summer Festivities continues to provide a fabulous programme of entertainment from spring through to autumn. In addition the Rotary Club have organised a cycling event in August and to delight the taste buds we have a Food Festival in October.

We also have a range of attractions, from ancient monuments and museums to a wildlife park, which you can find in and around the town. Don’t worry about where to stay as the town and its surrounds offer a wide range of accommodation for holiday makers from camping sites to hotels, details of which can be found at the back of this booklet.

We are justly proud of our town and we invite you to come and be entertained by all that Kirkcudbright has to offer you, your friends and your family.

Chairman of Kirkcudbright Forum ANDY CAMPBELL MBE

Kirkcudbright Forum are pleased to acknowledge

the support of Dumfries and Galloway Council

in the production of this guide

Contents

Kirkcudbright - A Tourist Paradise 3

Events Calendar 4,5

The Artists’ Town 6

Summer Art Exhibition 7

Town Map 8

Jazz Festival 9

Art & Crafts Festival 9

Summer Festivities Programme 10,11

Kirkcudbright Tattoo 12

Kirkcudbright Half Marathon 13

Riding the Marches 13

Tolbooth Art Centre 14,15

The Stewartry Museum 15

MacLellan’s Castle 16

Broughton House 16

Harbour Cottage Gallery 17

Galloway Wild Life Conservation Park 17

Golf Club 18

Swimming Pool 18

Marina 18

Activities 19

Adverts 20-25

Accommodation 26,27

Dining Out 27

Reply Slip for £50 prizes 27

on the inside back cover of this brochure you’ll find a Free Prize Draw,

with two £50 prizes for the lucky winners - the catch is, you

will need to visit us to enter!

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Kirkcudbright - A tourist Paradise

Kirkcudbright is situated on the Dee estuary where it meets Kirkcudbright Bay in the beautiful Dumfries & Galloway region of south west Scotland. This picturesque working harbour town has what the Rough Guide to Scotland calls the “most beguiling of town centres, a charming medley of simple brick cottages with medieval pends, Georgian villas and Victorian town houses, many attractively painted”.

Kirkcudbright (pronounced Kir-Coo-Bree) is an ancient port and county town set on the warm south west coast of Scotland amongst the rolling hills and farmland of Galloway.

The town and the surrounding landscape have inspired artists for over 100 years and continue to do so. Many famous names in Scottish Art including E.A.Hornel, Jessie M King, S.J.Peploe and Charles Oppenheimer have either lived here or were regular visitors. The town’s attractive High Street and its closes, preserving the medieval layout of the town, provided a focus for the artists, many of whom made their homes and set up their studios in its elegant 18th century buildings. Now following in this tradition, WASPS have developed 14 new studios at Claverhouse and Cannonwalls in the High Street which have already been let out to artists and makers. If you visit during Spring Fling or during an Open Day in the summer you will be able to view this exciting new venture. Favourite subjects for the artists were the Tolbooth, now a visitor centre for the town’s artistic heritage, and the ruin of MacLellan’s Castle, which dominates the present-day port, now home to a busy fishing fleet. Back in 1622, it was from this same harbour that the first Scottish emigrants left for Nova Scotia.

The town still retains a tranquil and unspoilt beauty while at the same time being a popular summer holiday destination for families with young children, attracted by the beauty of the area and the fabulous annual Summer Festivities programme including the popular Scottish Nights in the Harbour Square.

This booklet has been designed to provide you with sufficient information to tempt you to visit Kirkcudbright, but, should you need more then there are a number of useful websites mentioned, including the ‘Visit Kirkcudbright’ website which is at www.kirkcudbright.co.uk.

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3 g 12 Retrospective: 50 years of paintings by Ray Chadburn, Dalbeattie TAC 16 g 26 The Dance of Colour and Nature: paintings by Tanfer Taka, Dumfries TAC 26 g Official Recognition: Medals and Commemoratives in the Stewartry Museum Collection SM 28 g Mavis Atkinson Smith HCG30 g The Journey: Sherry Campion, Gelston TAC30 g Ladies Fingers: photographs by Val Horton, Creetown TACcontinuing Official Recognition: Medals and Commemoratives in the Stewartry Museum Collection SM g 9 Mavis Atkinson Smith HCGg 9 The Journey: Sherry Campion, Gelston TACg 9 Ladies Fingers: photographs by Val Horton, Creetown TAC11 g 16 Galloway Art Club HCG 13 g 25 Postmodern Sublime: Paintings by Rowena Comrie, Glasgow TAC18 g Easter Art Exhibition HCG27 g The Long Light: Landscape paintings by Anne Butler, Durisdeer TAC27 g In the Eye of the Beholder: Land and seascape paintings by Ann Smith, Langholm TAC29 Royal Wedding Garden Celebration BH 30 g WASPS Studio Open Days WSg 1 WASPS Studio Open Days WSg 7 Easter Art Exhibition HCGg 8 The Long Light: landscape paintings by Anne Butler, Durisdeer TACg 8 In the Eye of the Beholder: Land and seascape paintings by Ann Smith, Langholm TACg 30 Official Recognition: Medals and Commemoratives in the Stewartry Museum Collection SM 1 Spring Garden Festival: annual plant fair HS9 g 21 Arts and Crafts Exhibition HCG 11 g 22 Landscapes for All: George Lawson, Kirkcudbright TAC 11 g 22 A Brush with Nature: Martine Berlemont, Closeburn TAC 23 g Open Exhibition (forms available from Kie Stewart - 01557 339121) HCG 25 g Something New: Mary Triffit and Ed Slater, Durisdeer TAC 25 g Facets: Oil paintings by Irene Gall, Thornhill TAC 28 Kirkcudbright Half Marathon various g 4 Open Exhibition HCG g 5 Something New: Mary Triffit and Ed Slater, Durisdeer TAC g 5 Facets: Oil paintings by Irene Gall, Thornhill TAC 6 g 18 Sue Wilkinson: Coastal Journeys HCG8 g 19 An Appreciation of Birds: Paintings by bird artist and ornithologist, Paul Collin, Newton Stewart TAC 8 g 19 Painting with a Chinese Brush: Margaret McAllister, Carlisle TAC 11 g Not only painters: Kirkcudbright craft workers 1900-1975 SM 11 Medieval Fayre SG 12 Open Farm Day with Hog Roast, Activities and Tours - Macmillan Cancer Support, Balmangan Farm, Borgue 16 g 19 Kirkcudbright Jazz Festival - see page 9 various 20 g Nithsdale Artists HCG21 g Purely Pastel: Paintings by Anne Donald, Langholm TAC 21 g Colour and Texture: Joint exhibition of watercolours by Joan Proctor & Brenda Shapeero TAC 28 Historical Walk: starts 7pm outside Tourist information TI continuing Not only painters: Kirkcudbright craft workers 1900-1975 SM g 2 Nithsdale Artists HCG g 3 Purely Pastel: Paintings by Anne Donald, Langholm TAC g 3 Colour and Texture: Joan Proctor & Brenda Shapeero TAC 2 g The Glasgow Boys at Kirkcudbright: Annual Town Hall Exhibition by Kirkcudbright 2000 KTH3 Galloway Children’s Festival SG 4 g Summer Art Exhibition HCG5 Historical Walk starts 7pm outside Tourist information TI9 g The Glasgow Style: Glasgow Artists and Designers, 1890-1930 TAC 9, 10 Garden & Country Fair The Carse 12 Historical Walk: starts 7pm outside Tourist information TI14 Pipe Band Night HS 17 Vintage Tractor Rally and Car Boot Sale The Carse 19 Historical Walk: starts 7pm outside Tourist information TI21 Scottish Night HS

sM = stewartry Museum; tAC = tolbooth Art Centre; HCG = Harbour Cottage Gallery; KtH = Kirkcudbright town Hall;

tI = tourist Information; sG = soaperie Gardens; Hs = Harbour square; BH = Broughton House; Ws =Wasps studios

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22 Riding of the Marches see page 13 various23 g31 Sculpture Symposium in Kirkcudbright various26 Historical Walk: starts 7pm outside Tourist information TI28 Scottish Night HS 29 Maggie’s Tour: starts 7pm corner of the Selkirk Arms High Street29 g Art & Crafts Trail various 29 g WASPS Studio Open Days WS continuing Not only painters: Kirkcudbright craft workers 1900-1975 SM continuing Summer Art Exhibition HCGg 1 Art & Crafts Trail various g 1 WASPS Studio Open Days WS g 21 The Glasgow Style: Glasgow Artists and Designers, 1890-1930 TAC g 29 The Glasgow Boys at Kirkcudbright: Annual Town Hall Exhibition by Kirkcudbright 2000 KTH 4 Scottish Night HS 5 Maggie’s Tour: starts 7pm corner of the Selkirk Arms High Street 6 Galloway reCycle Sportif - 65 miles or 105 miles - the choice is yours starting and finishing in KBT 11 Scottish Night HS 12 Maggie’s Tour: starts 7pm corner of the Selkirk Arms High Street14 Songs of Praise HS15 g19 Summer Mission Holiday Club: 10am to 12.00 Primary School 18 Scottish Night HS 19 Maggie’s Tour: starts 7pm corner of the Selkirk Arms High Street25 Scottish Night HS27 g Gloss, Glass, Galloway: Phil McMenemy, Laurieston and Amanda Simmons, Corsock TAC 27 g Four Seasons in Galloway: Michael Ashmore, Gatehouse of Fleet TAC 27 Parade Day various 28 Classic Car Rally HS29 Kirkcudbright Tattoo Town Centre continuing Not only painters: Kirkcudbright craft workers 1900-1975 SM g 3 Summer Art Exhibition HCGg 11 Gloss, Glass, Galloway: Phil McMenemy, Laurieston and Amanda Simmons, Corsock TAC g 11 Four Seasons in Galloway: Michael Ashmore, Gatehouse of Fleet TAC 1 g 30 Kie Stewart & Gabrielle Harrington - third year in the Laundry Room BH5 g 17 Elizabeth McKnight, Fiona Millar and Liza Shackleton HCG14 g 25 Inspired by Nature: Exploring Embroidery Group TAC 19 g Ed Slater and Mary Triffit HCGg 1 Not only painters: Kirkcudbright craft workers 1900-1975 SM g 1 Ed Slater and Mary Triffit HCG3 g 15 Galloway Craft Guild HCG 1 g 2 WASPS Studio Open Days WS 1 g 30 James Faed Senior (1821-1911): an anniversary exhibition TAC 8 g The life and times of David Currie of Newlaw: slavery, smuggling and tobacco SM 17 g 29 Richard Brinley, Jeremy Carlisle and Ken Smyth HCG 22 g 23 Kirkcudbright Food Festival: Ready, Steady, Cook; Top Chef Demonstrations and Food stalls etc. venue t.b.c 31 g Harbour Cottage Gallery’s Own Paintings HCGcontinuing The life and times of David Currie of Newlaw: slavery, smuggling and tobacco SM g 12 Harbour Cottage Gallery’s Own Paintings HCG4 g 12 Royal Photographic Society (Scottish Members): annual print exhibition TAC 7 g 19 Rainbows and Waterfalls: paintings by Wendy Davidson, Gretna TAC 14 g 26 Christmas Art Exhibition HCG16 g 26 A Walk for All Seasons: Vivien Dania and Pauline Saul TAC 26 g 27 Christmas Fair: presentable presents on sale from 11am to 4pm - free entry BH 28 g Arts & Crafts Exhibition HCGg 3 The life and times of David Currie of Newlaw: slavery, smuggling and tobacco SM g 5 Arts & Crafts Exhibition HCG3 g From Our Own Collection: a selection of paintings, prints etc from the Stewartry Museum TAC10 g Presents from the Past - 2011: historic objects, old documents and photographs SM10 Winter Wonderland: Father Christmas, morning coffee/tea, stalls, tombola etc starting 10.30am Parish Hall 15 An afternoon of Carols: with mulled wine and a mince pie BH

This information was correct at the time of going to print. We would recommend you check our websites

for possible updates or further information @ www.kirkcudbright.co.uk or www.artiststown.org.uk

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These are just some of the art events taking place in Kirkcudbright in 2011.

OPEN DAYS AT ThE WASPS STUDiOS

Sat 30th April and Sun 1st May - Kirkcudbright WASPS Open Weekend

Fri 29th July - Mon 1st August - as part of the Art & Crafts Trail

Sat 1st and Sun 2nd October - WASPS Open Weekend

SPRiNG fLiNGSaturday 28 May to Monday 30 May

For three days at the end of May, Dumfries and Galloway hosts the most successful open studios event of its kind in Scotland with 84 artists and makers across Dumfries and Galloway opening their doors to the public. This year, with 4 artists opening their doors in the new Wasps studios in Kirkcudbright, there will be 7 artists in Kirkcudbright and a further 20 within a 10 mile radius. You can buy direct from an artist, watch your favourite maker at work, get stuck in on a workshop or hop from studio to studio through some of the most spectacular scenery in Scotland. For the brochure go to www.spring-fling.co.uk and download the pdf.

ThE GLASGOW BOYS AT KiRKCUDBRiGhT Saturday 2 July to Monday 29 August

This exhibition of paintings by artists from the ‘Glasgow Boys’ will be on show in Kirkcudbright Town Hall from the 2nd July to the 29th August 2011. Curated by Roger Billcliffe, and following the highly successful ‘The Glasgow Boys’ exhibition shown in Glasgow and London in 2010, this is an entirely new selection of works from public and private sources. It features paintings by Hornel, Henry and Guthrie – three artists whose work in and around Kirkcudbright is of particular significance in the story of the ‘Boys’.

SCULPTURE SYMPOSiUM iN KiRKCUDBRiGhT Saturday 23 July to Sunday 31 July

Last year was the first year for a Sculpture Symposium in Scotland and it took place in Kirkcudbright, with 7 sculptors taking part. It was held to be a huge success with the resulting pieces still here in Kirkcudbright for you to admire. This has led to plans for it to be an annual event and work is under way to raise the necessary funds for a further larger event of International status to come to the town at the end of July.

KiRKCUDBRiGhT ART & CRAfTS TRAiL Friday 29 July to Monday 1 August

For information see page 9, also visit www.artandcraftstrail.co.uk.

GALLERiES

On page 19 you will find the contact details for all Kirkcudbright’s Art Galleries which have exhibitions running throughout the year and from where you can buy art to take home with you.

‘st Ives of the north’ A thriving Community

Kirkcudbright earned its name as an artists’ town due to the importance and reputation of the artists who lived and worked here from the 1880s. The reasons artists came to paint, and stay, are as true today as they were then, and there is still a thriving community of artists living in and around Kirkcudbright.

WASPS Artists’ Studios is an award-winning charity which provides affordable studio space to support the careers of up to 750 visual artists working in Scotland today. In December they held their 1st Open Day for the public to the 14 new studio spaces they have developed and let, in Kirkcudbright High Street.

For more information on the Artists’ Town please visit:

www.artistsfootsteps.co.uk

www.artiststown.org.uk

the Artists’ town

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thursday to sundayJune 16tH - June 19tH

The 14th Annual Jazz Festival in this unique small Scottish town promises to be even more appealing and exciting than ever. Starting at 8pm on Thursday until midnight on Sunday, the Festival acts as a showcase for the talents of a number of the finest bands and performers playing in the Classic New Orleans, Dixieland and Swing Jazz idioms in some of the best venues in town.

Come and decorate a brolly and join the second line in the Saturday morning Brolly Parade – you may even win a prize! Follow the Kirkcudbright All Stars band through the streets to the Moat Brae then on to the Soaperie Gardens to enjoy the outdoor gig.

Appearing at the 2011 festival

The Hot Five Jazzmakers from Toronto • Thomas l’Etienne Chosen Four • New Century Ragtime Orchestra with Enrico Tomasso • The Dave Donohoe Band • T J Johnston and his Band • Fallen Heroes • The Millennium Eagle Jazz Band • Denis Armstrong’s Bristol Blue Five + One • Sheila Fawkes & The Guys • The Savannah Jazz Band • Jon Penn’s Classic Jazz Band • Maine Street Jazzmen • Sulwath Syncopators • Rose Room • Swing Supreme • Solo Pianist - Angus Dick

You can order your programme and buy your tickets on line at

www.kirkcudbrightjazzfestival.co.uk

This is the 8th Kirkcudbright Art & Crafts Trail and is part of the Kirkcudbright Summer Festivities programme. You will find that the Trail provides an added dimension to the town as many of the private houses, studios, gardens and even sheds open their doors to welcome visitors into normally unseen spaces.

Over 150 exhibitors take part in more than 60 venues with lots of opportunity to talk to them and purchase their work. You can even make or paint something yourself to take home or leave as part of a group creation, as workshops where you can participate have become a popular feature. Refreshments are available in many venues and if you time it correctly you will be serenaded by live music.

With three specially hired halls, open sculpting spaces, the Tolbooth Art Centre, the new WASPS Studios, established galleries, public buildings and shops adding to the usually private spaces the variety is stunning and provides something for everyone.

A free trail map and guide help visitors to find their favourite subjects but an unplanned stroll is guaranteed to bring a few surprises and memorable moments. For the less mobile there is even a free trail bus.

Contact: 01557 331895 or www.artandcraftstrail.co.uk

2011 Jazz Festival

The Jazz Festival caters for jazz lovers of all ages who appreciate quality as well as variety for their entertainment.

Kirkcudbright Art & Crafts trail

Friday to MondayJuly 29tH - August 1st

Local artists and makers carrying on the tradition set by artists and craftworkers such as Jessie M. King, in the early part of the 20th century.

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Sunday 1 May ANNUAL PLANT fAiRharbour Square 10am - 4pmA glorious display of garden plants from local nurseries. It is a great opportunity to get to know your local plantsmen and women while providing fresh ideas and plants for your own spring displays. Entry is by donation. All income from the event will go towards holding our other events over the summer months.

Saturday 28 MayACADEMY hALf MARAThON Starts Kirkcudbright Academy 11amInformation and entry forms are available from Kirkcudbright Academy or you can apply on-line at www.kahm.org.uk

Saturday 11 June MEDiEVAL fAYRESoaperie Gardens 11am-3pmA great family fun day is planned. Entertainment including fair rides and other activities for the young and not so young will be held all day. There will also be a good selection of craft and jumble tables.

Thursday to Sunday 16 – 19 June JAzz fESTiVAL see page 9

Tuesday 28 June Tuesdays 5,12,19,26 JulyhiSTORiCAL WALK harbour Square starts 7.00pmFor five Tuesdays, meeting outside the Tourist Information Office in the Harbour Square, take this guided walk around the historic Royal Burgh of Kirkcudbright, conducted by local historian, David Collin.

summer Festivities

summer Programme of entertainment from

May to August

Welcome to our Summer Festivities 2011. We continue to delight in producing a programme of entertainment for your enjoyment. New for this year is Tom Kirkpatrick’s Food Festival.

This year’s big news is that we have moved the Summer Festivities Charity Shop from the harbour. The shop sources a lot of our funding, so it is our hope that you will continue to support us when we are in our new premises.

Unfortunately we can’t control the weather, and last year, two of our events suffered from the poor weather conditions. So a big thanks to the organisers and workers, as well as all those who came to the events and supported us. Hopefully the sun will shine on all our events in 2011.

Chairman: James Bell

Sunday 3 July GALLOWAY ChiLDREN’S fESTiVALSoaperie Gardens 11am-4pmThe 9th annual Galloway Children’s Festival is a fun packed day of top class entertainment by some of the country’s best children’s performers. with story-telling, magic, puppets, games, activities, music, bouncy play area, workshops, stalls, stands etc.

Saturday & Sunday 9 – 10 JulyGARDEN & COUNTRY fAiR The Carse, Tongland Bridge Specialist nurseries, from across the region and beyond, will be selling a wide range of plants and shrubs for your garden, or you can bring your own plants to the plant swap area. There will be crafts and jewellery on display, garden gates and wrought iron work, country clothing, local produce, and entertainment for all the family. Entry to the event is £3.00 for adults, £2.00 concession and under 16s are free, as is the car parking.

Thursday 14 JulyPiPE BAND NiGhT harbour Square starts 7pmThe first of our Scottish Thursday nights is built around traditional Scottish music and dancing and organised by our very own, prize winning, Kirkcudbright and District Pipe Band.

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Sunday 17 JulyViNTAGE TRACTOR RALLY & CAR BOOT SALE The Carse, Tongland, 10am-3pmThis event is now in its 3rd year, and hopes to build on its previous success. Entry by donation. Despite poor weather last year, over £840 was raised for charity from volun-tary donations. This year donations will be to support future events.

Sunday 17 July ChiLDREN’S fANCY DRESS Soaperie Gardens See separate poster for details.

from 21 July to 25 August ThURSDAY NiGhT iS SCOTTiSh NiGhT harbour Square starts 7pmHeld over six consecutive thursdays during the summer these ever-popular scottish nights provide excellent family entertainment with a mixture of scottish music and fine displays of dancing, plus other forms of entertainment including the Kirkcudbright tug o’ War and special guest stars for each of the six nights.

friday 22 July RiDiNG Of ThE MARChES Dee Walk starts 7pmsee page 13

friday Nights 29 July to 19 August MAGGiE’S TOUR Outside the Selkirk Arms, 7pmJoin ‘Maggie’ on her tour of old Kirkcudbright. Come along and be entertained and amused by the players, all apropriately costumed, as well as learning something about the hard life led here in 1651. Tickets £1, Solway Books and the Summer Festivities shop.

friday to Monday 29 July – 1 AugustART & CRAfTS TRAiL 11am to 5pm dailySee page 9

Saturday 6 August GALLOWAY RECYCLE SPORTif Registration from 7.30 to 10am Start from 8.00 to 10am This Cyclo event is being run by Kirkcudbright Rotary Club and is the 1st of its kind in Kirkcudbright. There is both a 67 mile cycle route and a 103 mile route along quiet roads through the beautiful Galloway countryside. Motorcycles will patrol the routes to help any entrants deal with problems and there will be a back-up Broom Wagon to follow the event. Food, water and first aid kits will be provided at feed stations plus all riders will receive a free meal on their return. Why not bring your family to enjoy a day out in our beautiful town. Entry £25 from gallowayrecyclesportive.co.uk

Sunday 14 August SONGS Of PRAiSE harbour Square 6pm

Monday to friday 15 – 19 August SUMMER MiSSiON hOLiDAY CLUBKirkcudbright Primary School 10am to 12noon

Wednesday 24 August TiMES PASTTolbooth Art Centre, high Street 7pmDavid Devereux, curator of the Stewartry Museum, will show glimpses of old Kirkcudbright and the Stewartry through the Stewartry Museum’s photographic archive. Please book in advance at the Tolbooth (01557) 331556.

Saturday 27 August PARADE DAYLeaves Millflats 2.15pmThe climactic weekend of the festivities starts with the big parade consisting of floats, marching bands, walkers, horses and tractors. With pipe bands playing on the Harbour Square along with other attractions such as street entertainers, beer tent, barbeque, stalls, bouncy castle and disco music, this is a spectacular event. All entries welcome.

Sunday 28 August CLASSiC CAR RALLYharbour Square 12noonPresented by local and visiting classic car enthusiasts, this is an open display of veteran and vintage cars from all over Scotland and beyond. So come along, ask questions and enjoy the vehicles, atmosphere and the music. Sponsored by Rogersons.

Monday 29 August KiRKCUDBRiGhT TATTOOPlease see next page.

Saturday & Sunday 22 – 23 October fOOD fESTiVALVenue t.b.c.Based on last year’s extremely successful festival this will have local chefs competing in Ready, Steady Cook on the Saturday, plus 2 top chefs will demonstrate their skills for you on the Sunday, which is both a mouth watering and educational experience. All this, along with food stands and demonstrations by 20 local food producers from around the region, plus a local cafe on site, makes for an event to be enjoyed by everyone.

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Floodlit tattoo

This event forms the climax to the Summer Festivities for the town. Against the back-drop of MacLellan’s Castle, the Kirkcudbright Tattoo will host a rich variety of talent to delight and entertain you.

The programme starts at 7.30 with the drumming of the amazing Mugen Taiko Dojo, a powerful fusion of primal rhythm, dance and athleticism to captivate audiences of all ages and backgrounds. The evening will come to an end at 10.20pm with a spectacular Fireworks display.This wonderful evening of music and dance will include a performance from UKFM (United Kingdom Federation of Majorettes) as well as Mass Bands, Highland Dancers, Scottish Country Dancers and, of course, the Kirkcudbright Tug of War.

Monday August 29tH

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ticket Information Cost: £2.00 Kirkcudbright: KsF Charity shop, thomsons, Mitchell’s Keystore, solway Bookshop twynholm: star Hotel Castle Douglas: toffee shop Post: send cheque with stamped addressed envelope to: Irene Robertson 14, Buchanan st, Kirkcudbright DG6 4AL event: tickets are limited but a few may be available on the night.

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Marathon Day

Riding of the Marches

Friday July 22nD

starting from Dee Walk

If you like horses then you will love this. A wonderful spectacle of a large number of horses and riders, beautifully presented, riding through the streets of Kirkcudbright.

In the year 1455 Kirkcudbright was given Royal Burgh status by virtue of a charter granted by King James II. The King granted the lands of Over & Nether Borelands, Millflats, Milnburn, Creekpark, Hughans, Calfward and Castle-mains to the Burgh. A messenger

from the King, known as the Pursuivant, was dispatched under escort to Kirkcudbright, carrying with him the charter and seal which would make Kirkcudbright a Royal Burgh. As he neared the town a Courier was sent forward to warn of his imminent arrival. The Cornet, a cavalry officer of the day, was sent out to meet the Pursuivant, and together they rode round the boundaries referred to in the charter.

This act is recreated annually by the Kirkcudbright Cornets Club, with their spectacular ceremony of the Riding of the Marches.

Dee Walk 7.00pm Merse House 7.45pm

Masonic 7.05pm Selkirk Arms 8.15pm

Tolbooth 7.10pm War Memorial 8.25pm

Royal Hotel 7.20pm Harbour Square 8.30pm

If you are feeling fit and up to the challenge then why not come and take part in Kirkcudbright Academy’s annual Half Marathon? This is the 28th event and the course is one of the most scenic in Scotland. Leaving from the Academy grounds, the course winds through the town before heading out over the bridge and along the B727 beside the River Dee towards Nunmill. You continue through the countryside towards Twynholm and the home of the ‘David Coulthard Museum’ before dropping down to Cumstoun and continuing to the Tongland Bridge built by Thomas Telford. From the bridge you will head back into Kirkcudbright and along St Mary Street, continuing through the town to the finishing line at the Academy.

Walkers set out at 11am and the runners at 1pm. There will also be the Beeches Run at 11.2km for those wanting a shorter course!

There are various stalls and activi-ties for spectators, including a 1.5

mile fun run for the kids, so it is a particurlarly good day for families. Entry forms can be obtained from Kirkcudbright Academy, St Mary’s Wynd, Kirkcudbright DG6 4JN. Tel 01557 330440 or www.kahm.org.uk

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Kirkcudbright Academy

Whether you are a walker, a runner or a spectator, this is a fun day out for the whole family and you could raise money for your favourite charity!

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May 11 – May 22

Landscapes for All Watercolours and Acrylic paintings by George Lawson, Kirkcudbright

May 11 – May 22

A Brush with nature Oil and watercolour paintings by Martine Berlemont, Closeburn

May 25 – June 5

something new Paintings by Mary Triffit and Ed Slater, Durisdeer

May 25 – June 5

Facets Oil paintings by Irene Gall, Thornhill

June 8 – June 19

An Appreciation of Birds Paintings by bird artist and ornithologist, Paul Collin, Newton Stewart

June 8 – June 19

Painting with a Chinese Brush Chinese paintings by Margaret McAllister, Carlisle

June 21 – July 3

Purely Pastel Paintings by Anne Donald, Langholm

June 21 – July 3

Colour and texture Joint exhibition of watercolours by Joan Proctor & Brenda Shapeero

July 9 – August 21

the Glasgow style – Glasgow Artists and Designers, 1890-1930

August 27 – September 11

Gloss: Glass: Galloway Photography and glass engraving by Phil McMenemy, Laurieston and Amanda Simmons, Corsock

January 5 – february 26

From our own Collection Paintings, prints and decorative art from the Stewartry Museum, Kirkcudbright

March 3 – March 12

Retrospective 50 years of paintings by Ray Chadburn, Dalbeattie

March 16 – March 26

the Dance of Colour and nature Paintings by Tanfer Taka, Dumfries

March 30 – April 9

the Journey Paintings by Sherry Campion, Gelston

March 30 – April 9

Ladies’ Fingers Photographs by Val Horton, Creetown

April 13th – April 25th

Postmodern sublime Paintings by Rowena Comrie, Glasgow

April 27 – May 8

the Long Light Landscape paintings by Anne Butler, Durisdeer

April 27 – May 8

In the eye of the Beholder Land and seascape paintings by Ann Smith, Langholm

www.dumgal.gov.uk/museums

tolbooth Art Centre

ADMIssIon FReeCore Opening Times

Mon-sat 11am-4pm sun 2-5pm

The Tolbooth Art Centre is, as might be expected, housed in the town’s old stone Tolbooth, situated in the corner of the ‘L’ shaped High Street. This fine historic landmark has been restored and given a new lease of life with a busy programme of contemporary art and craft exhibitions taking place throughout the year.

In particular, the Tolbooth provides the interested visitor with an introduction to the town’s artistic history through a thirteen minute audio-visual show.

Should you need refreshments, they are available in the small ground floor cafe.

Tel: 01557 331556Curator: David Devereux

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August 27 – September 11

Four seasons in Galloway Oil and acrylic paintings by Michael Ashmore, Gatehouse of Fleet

September 14 – September 25

Inspired by nature Mixed media techniques by the Exploring Embroidery Group

October 1 – October 30

James Faed senior (1821-1911) An anniversary exhibition of one of the famous Faed brothers, originally from Gatehouse of Fleet

November 4 – November 12

Royal Photographic society (scottish Members) – Annual Print exhibition The top 40 prints selected by the Society from their annual competition for Scottish members

November 7 – November 19

Rainbows and Waterfalls Paintings by Wendy Davidson, Gretna

November 16 – November 26

A Walk For All seasons Painting and Photography by Vivien Dania and Pauline Saul, Kirkcudbright

December 3 – January 28

From our own Collection A selection of paintings and prints from the fine art collection of the Stewartry Museum, Kirkcudbright

December 5 – february 26

Presents from the Past 2010 Historic objects, old documents and photographs – an exhibition of ‘new’ material from the Stewartry’s past generously donated or lent by the community over the course of the year

March 26 – May 30

official Recognition – Medals and Commemoratives in the stewartry Museum Collection Commemorative, military and sporting medals in the Museum collection and the stories they tell

June 11 – October 1

not only painters – Kirkcudbright craft workers 1900-1975 Ceramics, jewellery, metalwork, textiles and book illustration from the Museum collection

October 8 – December 3

the Life and times of David Currie of newlaw Slavery, Smuggling and Tobacco – the career of a typical late 18th century Scottish merchant

December 10 – february 25

Presents from the Past - 2011 Historic objects, old documents and photographs – an exhibition of ‘new’ material from the Stew-artry’s past, generously donated or lent by the community over the course of the year www.dumgal.gov.uk/museums

the stewartry Museum

ADMIssIon FReeCore Opening Times

Mon-sat 11am-4pm sun 2-5pm

Purpose built in 1892, this traditional museum presents an amazing variety of archaeological and historic artefacts reflecting the human and natural history of the Stewartry – the eastern half of Galloway. The museum also offers a programme of temporary exhibitions (on the left) and an information service for local and family history.

Tel: 01557 331643 Curator: David Devereux

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MacLellan’s Castle was the home of Sir Thomas MacLellan of Bombie.Sir Thomas was provost of Kirkcudbright and a powerful man in local politics. Following the Protestant Reformation in 1560, he acquired the site and buildings of the friary of Greyfriars, established in the town by James II in 1449, and set about building himself a new residence in its place. Build started in 1577 and by 1582, MacLellan’s Castle was sufficiently complete for him to move in. Five years later, he and his second wife, Grissel, entertained their sovereign, James VI, in this spacious house. Sadly by 1752, when sold to Robert Maxwell the castle was reported to be roofless. It was transferred to state ownership in 1912 and is now managed by Historic Scotland.

The castle has an unusual ground plan. Based on a standard L-plan design, it has an additional tower in the SE corner, and two other smaller projections between the main block and the entrance wing, both allowing occupants to move more easily around the house and providing increased accommodation. All in all, there were about 15 family rooms. The ruins are very well preserved and well worth a visit. Spacious stairs lead to the first floor where the main living quarters were, including the splendid great hall. The hall was heated by a suitably enormous fireplace, over ten feet wide, which boasted a ‘laird’s lug’ or spy-hole for eavesdropping on the conversations in the great hall. An important facility for a provost!

The remains of this late 16th century noble residence demonstrate how architecture evolved from the heavily defended tower to a more domestic, if grand, house.

MacLellan’s Castle

tel 01557 331856 March to october 9.30am - 5.30pm

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tel 01557 330437March to october

Open to the public from April 2005 after a period of conservation, this fine 18th-century town house was bought by Hornel in 1901 and became his home and studio. Behind the fine, pink lime washed exterior lies a delightfully uplifting collection of art, ceramics, literature and furniture together with a magically secret garden. Today, you can come and admire Hornel’s paintings and those of his fellow artists throughout the house, gallery and studio. Some of his extensive collection of books are on display in the library, including works by Burns and many books on local history.

From the studio follow your gaze out into the enchanting garden, where you too may find inspiration in the light falling across the Dee.

Ownership of the house was transferred to the National Trust for Scotland in 1997, who, in 2004, embarked on a two-year conservation project which was so well done it gained the 2006 RICS conservation award.

A programme of events is run throughout the year, including garden parties, music recitals and lectures. Broughton House is also licensed for civil partnership and marriage ceremonies

Broughton House

An 18th century town house once home of EA Hornel - a “Glasgow Boy” and renowned Scottish Colourist.Here you will find a treasure trove of art, ceramics, furniture and local literature.

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Harbour Cottage Gallery

tel 01557 330073March to December

You will find the gallery in a picturesque setting by Kirkcudbright’s busy fishing harbour, sitting in the shadow of MacLellan’s Castle.

The Harbour Cottage Gallery was converted in 1957 from an eighteenth-century fisherman’s cottage scheduled for demolition. This initiative was inspired by local artists and businessmen who saw the need to save an attractive corner of the town linked with

the opportunity to create a permanent exhibition space for their work.

The gallery, which is on two floors, is managed by Trustees, and continues to fulfill its original role. It offers a busy exhibition programme throughout the year, featuring not only the works of our wealth of local artists and craft-workers, but also increasingly artists from slightly further afield. The gallery’s programme for this year is listed in the ‘Dates for your Diary’ section.

As well as giving an excellent opportunity to allow everyone to view original local art and craftwork not being exhibited elsewhere, the items on display are competitively priced, and in many instances can be removed immediately.

Truly a working gallery offering ready access to unique gifts. So why not come along and treat yourself to something special.

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Galloway Wildlife Conservation Park

tel 01557 331645 February to november

10am - 5pm

A varied collection of over 100 animals from all over the world can be seen here. Spacious indoor-outdoor enclosures for Lemurs, Tapirs, Red Pandas and Mongooses. Large grassed paddocks for Guanacos, Cranes, Wallabies, and Maned Wolves. Endangered Wild Cats and Foxes, Otters, Porcupines and Lowland Anoas (world’s smallest wild cattle), plus dozens of beautiful birds, Pheasants and Peacocks, Owls and Kookaburras, Herons, Ducks, & Macaws.

We work closely with other zoos, wildlife parks and conservation bodies to try and ensure the long-term survival of our animals. Our twin red panda youngsters have recently moved to French and Dutch zoos. Born at the Park in June 2009, they are part of a conservation breeding programme to increase numbers and secure their long-term future.

Your visit directly benefits the animals and our work here with them. As an ideal gift our annual scheme allows you to adopt or sponsor any animal in the zoo. New for 2011 – the Squirrel Monkey enclosure. The common squirrel monkey inhabits the tropical rain forest of Central and South America and is among many rainforest animals threatened by deforestation.

Facilities for visitors include: Large free Coach and Car Park, Nature Trail, Cafe, Picnic Areas, Gift Shop and Children’s Play Area. You can keep up to date with events and news by visiting our website at www.gallowaywildlife.co.uk

At Galloway Wildlife Conservation Park, we look after and help preserve some of the rarest and most endangered animals in the world.

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Kirkcudbright Golf Club takes part in the ‘Gateway to Golf Pass’, as does the nearby ‘Tongland Family Golf Centre’ Call 01387 245566 for a Golf Pass.

KiRKCUDBRiGhT GOLf CLUB Stirling Crescent Tel: 01557 330314 www.kirkcudbrightgolf.co.uk

Founded in 1893, Kirkcudbright Golf Club is conveniently located on the northern edge of this beautiful and historic town. Panoramic views of the Galloway Hills and the Dee Estuary add romance, charm and inspiration to a refreshing and challenging round of golf on this excellent quality 18-hole, par 69 parkland course. A warm welcome is extended to visitors, both individual and groups, to enjoy a golfing discovery complete with full clubhouse facilities, catering and bar.

TONGLAND fAMiLY GOLf CENTRE Tongland Tel: 01556 680226 www.tonglandgolf.co.uk

A family run 9 bay floodlit driving range plus a 9 hole par 3 course along with practice and catering facilities.

KiRKCUDBRiGhT SWiMMiNG POOL Castledykes Rd Tel: 01557 331881 www.kirkcudbrightswimmingpool.co.uk

• 20m by 8.5m Pool (depth from 0.9m to 1.5m) • Sauna, Multigym, PowerPlate • Excellent facilities for wheelchair users• Equipment Hire• Swimming lessons from complete beginner to club level competitive • Safe (fully life-guarded at all times) warm and friendly, a community pool built by local people and run with the assistance of volunteers• Coffee Shop selling Fair Trade coffee and tea, tray bakes and rolls, open during pool hours. Internet access + WiFi.

We also have sessions which are designated for specific groups of people, including Aquacise, over 50s, adults only, adult with toddler sessions and the very popular water babies.

KiRKCUDBRiGhT MARiNA Harbour Master’s Office Tel: 01557 331135 Mob: 07709 479663www.kirkcudbright.com

Kirkcudbright is a local authority run marina situated on the River Dee in Dumfries and Galloway. The Marina offers a peaceful haven to stop and enjoy the atmosphere of this historic harbour town. Floating pontoons provide shore access for both visiting yachts and permanent moorings with CCTV, power and water. Also available: showers, toilets, changing facilities, refuse and recycling bins. The Marina also offers environmental education talks, information and competition packs.

Golf in Kirkcudbright

Kirkcudbright swimming Pool

Kirkcudbright Marina

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Cycling - Dumfries and Galloway is fast becoming one of the most cycle friendly places in the UK. The National Cycle Network traverses the region taking in more than 130 miles of stunning scenery, rugged coastline and vast forests. Route seven passes through Kirkcudbright. On page 11 you’ll find information on a our first Cyclo event taking place in August. If an ‘off-road’ challenge for your cycling holidays appeals, then make sure you take time to visit the 7stanes forest cycling project which has two centres within a few miles of the town.

fishing - The River Dee, the River Ken and the Deugh River are the main rivers that make up the Kirkcudbrightshire Dee River System. There are over fifty miles of river and the catchment area covers approximately four hundred square miles of some of the area’s most beautiful lochs and hillsides, and make it the largest of South West Scotland’s rivers.

Riding - The Galloway Forest Park is the largest forest park in the UK. Contained within its boundaries are some 400 miles of forest road. In Galloway Forest Park there is open access for horse riders on the forest roads, it presents an ideal opportunity to get away from road traffic and enjoy our magnificent hill scenery. Remember though that it’s a working forest and there may be timber operations taking place. You are advised to contact the Recreation Forester at Newton Stewart, tel no 01671 402420, to make sure that you can safely access the forest at the place(s) you plan.

Gardens - Throughout the spring and summer months several private gardens are opened to the public. For more information Please call in at our local Tourist Information Centre in the Harbour Square.

GARDENS & NURSERiES

Broughton house & Garden (NTS) 01557 330437

Buckland Plants 01557 331323 www.bucklandplants.co.uk

Cally Garden Centre & Nursery Gatehouse of Fleet, 01557 815029 www.callygardens.co.uk

Ellenbank Nursery & Garden 01557 330620 www.elizabethmacgregornursery.co.uk

Mutehill Nursery & Gardens 01557 331483

Threave Garden & Estate (NTS)

Castle Douglas, 01556 502575 www.nts.org.uk

USEfUL NUMBERS

Family History 01557 331643Health Centre 01557 330755Police Station 0845 6005701Public Library 01557 331240Tourist Information 01557 330494

CYCLiNGwww.7stanes.gov.uk www.kirkcudbright.co.uk

GALLERiES

harbour Cottage Gallery 01557 330207 www.kirkcudbright.co.uk

high Street Gallery 01557 331660 www.highstgallery.co.uk

Kirkcudbright Picture framers 01557 339212

Scottish Showcase Gallery 01557 339400 www.showcasegallery.co.uk.

The Backroom Gallery 01557 330423

Tolbooth Art Centre 01557 331556 www.dumgal.gov.uk/museums

Whitehouse Gallery 01557 330223 www.whitehousegallery.com

ViSiTOR ATTRACTiONS

Broughton house 01557 330437 www.nts.org.uk

MacLellan’s Castle 01557 331856 www.historic-scotland.gov.uk

The Stewartry Museum 01557 331643 www.dumgal.gov.uk/museums

David Coulthard Museum 01557 860050 www.dcmuseum.co.uk

Dundrennan Abbey 01557 500262 www.historic-scotland.gov.uk

RiDiNG

Lochhill Equestrian & Trekking Centre, Ringford 01557 820225 www.lochhill.net

Brighouse Bay Trekking Centre 01557 870267 www.gillespie-leisure.co.uk

SPORTS & LEiSURE

Bowling Club 01557 331699

Golf Club 01557 330314

Kirkcudbright Sports Centre (At Community Centre. Open Mon to Fri

evenings and Sat afternoons )

01557 331281

Squash Club (Pay and obtain key +

code from the adjacent Swimming Pool) 01557 330377

Swimming Pool 01557 331881 www.kbtpool.co.uk

Tennis (key etc. at Stewartry Museum)

01557 331643

ThEATRE

Lochside Theatre, Castle Douglas www.lochsidetheatre.co.uk 01556 504506

WiLD LifE

Galloway Wildlife Conservation Park 01557 331645 www.gallowaywildlife.co.uk

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Scottish Showcase Gallery The best of Scottish Art & Crafts, from all over Scotland and the Isles, all under one roof

Relax and enjoy the very best of Scottish art and crafts, in the light and spacious surrounds of the south west of Scotland’s premier gallery. With over 600 original works of art and hand made craft items to view, you can take your time and choose just the right piece to brighten your home and bring you years of pleasure.

• ORIGINAL ART & CRAFTS• LIMITED EDITION PRINTS• PICTURE FRAMING• ART MATERIALS & CARDS

Riverside Mills, Beaconsfield Place, Kirkcudbright (on the harbour, 50m from bridge) T: 01557 339400 • E: info@showcasegallery.co.uk • W: www.showcasegallery.co.uk

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Baytree house, 110 High St. Studio Apartment - Sleeps 2 Central located, yet tucked away with own private garden. Pets welcome. 01557 330824 www.baytreekirkcudbright.co.uk

Mackenzie house 2 St Cuthbert St 3 bedrooms, sleeps 6 01556 504030 www.discoverscotland.net

Wellspring, 57 St Cuthbert St. 4 bedroom, sleeps 6/7 Wood burning stove 07879843009 www.wellspring-kirkcudbright.co.uk

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Milk and honey Cottages 4H Barcloy Farm, Sleeps 4 and 6. Homegrown vegetables, eggs German spoken. Tel: 01557 500588 www.barcloy.co.uk

The Shieling, 4H Trostrie Cottage, Twynholm Sleeps 2 01557 860349 / 07986 305625 www.trostriecottage.co.uk

hilldrop Lodge Tongland, Kirkcudbright Scandinavian style chalet adjacent to Golf Centre (2 free passes) Sleeps 6, 2 bathrooms 01557 339397 www.hilldrop-lodge.co.uk

HoteLs

Gordon house hotel, High St. 3H 01557 330670 www.gordon-house-hotel.co.uk

Selkirk Arms hotel, High St. 3H 01557 330402 www.selkirkarmshotel.co.uk

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Marks, Whinnieliggate. 3H 16th century farmhouse, 4 miles east of town. 01557 330854 www.marksfarm.co.uk

Linthorpe B&B, Twynholm. Accommodation with a difference 01557 860662 www.linthorpebandb.co.uk

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Cannee Luxury Cottages 4H Round Tower sleeps 2+2 Cottages sleep 4 and 4 01557 330245 www.canneecottages.co.uk

Arnot’s Cottage, Millburn St. 3H sleeps 4 01455 212955 / 07985 950898 www.arnotscottkirkcudbright.co.uk

Mews Lane holiday Cottage 3H Sleeps 4 01557 331673 www.mewslaneholidaycottage.co.uk

Millstones house, Millburn St. 3H Sleeps 2-6 0796 887 3257 www.millstoneshouse.co.uk

Janevale, 64 St Mary St. 2H sleeps up to 6 01475 568100 / 01294 823690 www.iknow-scotland.co.uk

57 high Street sleeps 4/5, wi-fi Cyclists welcome 07949 530156 www.discoverscotland.net

146 high Street sleeps 5 01557 330681 www.inkirkcudbright.co.uk

Reid Country Retreats Family Holiday Cottages Tel. 0161-8325350 www.reidcountryretreats.co.uk

ACCOMMODATiON PROViDERS

BeD & BReAKFAst In tHe toWn

Anchorlee, 95 St Mary St. 4H 2 double, 1 twin, all en-suite 01557 330197 www.anchorlee.co.uk

Baytree house, 110 High St. 4H 2 double & 2 twins – all en-suite Customer rated ‘Excellent’ see reviews on www.tripadvisor.co.uk 01557 330824 www.baytreekirkcudbright.co.uk

Benutium, 2 Rossway Rd, 4H 1 double en-suite, 01557 330788 www.benutium.co.uk

Gladstone house, 48 High St, 4H 2 double, 1 twin, all en-suite Spacious Guest Lounge 01557 331734 www.kirkcudbrightgladstone.com

Greengate, 46 High St, 4H Once the home of Jessie M King 1 double, en-suite, priv. lounge 01557 331895 www.thegreengate.co.uk

Number One Bed and Breakfast, 1 Castle Gardens, 4H

1 dble, en-suite; 1 dble, pri. fac. 01557 330540 www.number1bedandbreakfast.co.uk

Rivergarth, Tongland Rd, 4H 2 dble, en-suite; 1 twin, pri. fac. 01557 332054 www.rivergarth.net

Chattan house, 28 Woodlands Ave 1 family en-suite, 1 double pri. fac. both with fine views over the bay. 01557 330005 / 07510 547991 www.scenictravels.co.uk

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CAMPInG sItes

Brighouse Bay holiday Park, 5H Borgue Open January-December 01557 870267 www.gillespie-leisure.co.uk

Seaward Caravan Park, 4H Dhoon Bay Open March-October 01557 331079 www.gillespie-leisure.co.uk

Silvercraigs Caravan & Camping Site, Kirkcudbright 4H Open Easter-October 07824528482 www.dumgal.gov.uk/caravanandcamping

Solway View Caravan & Camping Site 3H

Ross Bay, Borgue Open January-December 01557 870206 www.solwayviewholidays.com

Gordon house hotel Restaurant and Bar Meals 01557 330670

Kirkpatrick’s Award Winning Restaurant 29 St Cuthbert St. (upstairs) 01557 330888 www.gloriousgalloway.com

Carry-outs

Alinda, 43 St. Cuthbert St. Pizzas, Wraps, Burgers, Kebabs, Salad, Fish & Chips 01557 339444

Canton house, 20 St Mary Street Specialising in Cantonese & Peking food. Tel/Fax: 01557 331344

Masterpiece Sandwich Bar, 24 Castle Street 01557 331131

Snakatak, 71 St Mary Street Sandwich Bar 01557 332011

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Cafés and tearooms

The Belfry Café 29 St Mary Street 01557 330861

Polar Bite fish and Chip Shop Harbour Sq. Eat In or Carry Out www.polarbites.co.uk 01557 339050

Solway Tide Café and Garden 16 St Cuthbert St. 01557 330735

Restaurants

Artistas Restaurant Selkirk Arms Hotel, 01557 330402

Brighouse Bay Golf & Leisure Club, Borgue Restaurant, Bar & Bistro 01557 870409 www.gillespie-leisure.co.uk

Castle Restaurant 5 Castle Street 01557 330569 www.thecastlerestaurant.net

Please complete the following survey form to be entered in our fREE PRizE DRAW. There are two £50 prizes to be won. The winners (one local (D&G) and

one visitor) will be drawn at random and will be notified by post. Only one entry

per person. Closing date 30th September 2011. No purchase necessary.

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Photographs supplied by: Jim Allen, Jim Bell, John Denerley, Philip Dunn,

Phil McMenemy, Colin Saul, The Stewartry Museum and Susan Williams

Cover Photograph Philip Dunn (photoactive.co.uk)

Designed and produced for Kircudbright Forum by Susan Williams

The much improved A75 trunk road provides easy access for travellers to Kirkcudbright coming from either the north or south.

From the north, travel via the M74 on the A701 then onto the A75 at Dumfries. Or, if you have more time, then a pleasant alternative is to come down the Ayr road and join the A75 just outside Castle Douglas.

From the south take the M6 north to Carlisle and join the M74. Leave the M74 at Gretna to follow the A75.

Four miles past Castle Douglas turn left for the A711 to Kirkcudbright.