Some local links of interest : Here are just a few of the sites around Dumfries and Galloway that we recommend. Links open in a new window. Scotland's National Book Town, over 20 book related businesses. About Bladnoch Distillery, Wigtown. Visitor centre, whisky distillery tours, gift shop, walks along the riverside. About Cream o' Galloway visitor centre. Something for everyone, Ice Cream factory, Nature Trails, extensive childrens play area, Tea Room. Visit Glenwhan Gardens. Beautiful Gardens covering over 12 acres, plant centre and tea rooms. About Gardens in Dumfries and Galloway. Lots of information on the Gardens to visit in Dumfries and Galloway. Creetown Gemrock Museum visitor centre. Award winning museum showing gemstones crystals, minerals etc. Gift shop and cafe. Lapidary exhibition. About Galloway Forest Park. All about the 300 square miles of forest park, visitor centres, walking and cycling trails, mountain bike trails, picnic spots and more. The '7Stanes' Mountain Bike Trails - In the Forest Parks. Kirroughtree and Glentrool boast some of the worlds best. Natural History in Dumfries and Galloway. An excellent site for nature lovers with many photographs of Dumfries and Galloway. Golfing around Wigtown. Some of the 30 golf courses in Dumfries and Galloway. Very informative. About historical sites around the Wigtown peninsula. What's on in Dumfries and Galloway. Things to see and do. Hire a bike for a day or so. Shop located in Whithorn. Hire a Bike for a day. Shop located in Whithorn. Natural history in Dumfries and Galloway. Good natural history site about Dumfries and Galloway http://www.wigtownoffroad.co.uk. Wigtown off road driving centre close by. Tank and heavy vehicle driving at Galloway Tanks near Garlieston. Galloway Sailing Centre at Loch Ken. View from a walk to Cruggleton Castle ruins from Rigg Bay near Garlieston - Machars peninsula. Loch Trool in the Galloway Forest Park

Glaisnock House BB Restaurant, Wigtown, Scotland. Welcome to Glaisnock House BB and Restaurant. Bed Breakfast, accommodation, evening meal and licensed restaurant Our restaurant opening times are 9.30am - 9.00pm Tuesday - Sunday. Rooms from £27.00 per person per night. William Lorraine Channell. 20, South Main Street, Wigtown, Wigtownshire, DG8 9EH Tel: UK 01988 402249 (From abroad Tel: 00 44 1988 402 249). Book in at Glaisnock House BB and licensed restaurant... and spend some time exploring Wigtown and this unique part of Scotland. Wigtown (Scotland's National Book Town) is surrounded by a spectacular peninsula of rich green, softly rolling pastures, beaches and rugged coasts located in the southwest of Galloway, Scotland. Quiet country roads, byways and breathtaking scenery... are perfect for exploring by car, walking or bicycle. Stay awhile and see this beautiful and often forgotten corner of Scotland. Glaisnock House is centrally located in Wigtown... overlooking the town gardens. Most of our tastefully decorated bedrooms have en-suite facilities and all rooms have hot cold water, tea coffee making facilities, colour TV, shaver point and central heating. There is a residents lounge, with colour TV, video, music centre and an open log fireplace. Single, double, twin (coming shortly) or family rooms are available. We serve a full traditional Scottish breakfast. Delicious home-cooked lunches can also be had. Evening meals are available if you require. We pride ourselves on obtaining only the best of Galloway's food for our varied menus. Wigtown is Scotland's National Book Town with numerous bookshops to browse. See the Ospreys via cctv in the County Buildings viewing room a short walk away from us. Glaisnock House, 20 South Main Street, Wigtown, Wigtownshire, DG8 9EH, Scotland Tel: 01988 402249 - enquiries@glaisnockhouse.co.uk

Attractions further afield. Wigtownshire, Galloway is a very beautiful area, full of historical interest, with a long coastline, some beautiful sandy beaches and the backdrop of the Southern Uplands of Scotland. The Galloway Forest Park is the largest in Britain at over 300 square miles where there exist many forest walks, trails and beauty spots. Many visitors to Scotland charge up the M74, under the misapprehension that Scotland only begins North of Edinburgh or Glasgow, unaware that a few miles to their left is some of Scotland's most beautiful, undiscovered countryside in Dumfries Galloway. It has been said Galloway is 'Scotland rolled into one'. The Gardens of Galloway. Visit some of the most spectacular gardens in Scotland as Galloway is renowned for its variety. Visit Logan Botanic in the west of the region or Castle Kennedy and Glenwhan, to the more formal Cally and Threave Gardens further to the east. By Gatehouse of Fleet A75 - Super adventure playground and ice cream dairy, large cafe, splendid views and walks over farmland. More info on. On the way there, look out for the turning off to Mossyard Beach on the right past the caravan park, a sure fire attraction for children; sandy beach, and loads of sea-shells to see! Also from Newton Stewart on the left at Palnure (signposted) a short drive up into the hills see Cairnholy burial Cairn with some fabulous views over Wigtown Bay. Walking, Biking, Driving in Galloway Forest Park. To the North of Newton Stewart lies Britain's largest forest park. Over three hundred square miles to be explored by bike - (new 'world class' mountain bike trails link here). walking or driving. Visitor centres at Glentrool and Kirroughtree. Forest, moorland and lochs rise to the rugged grandeur of mountains with names like The Merrick, Mullwharcher and the Rhinns of Kells. Visit the red deer range, watch the wild goats or visit the red kite centre. A Trip to Northern Ireland? A day trip to Belfast Northern Ireland takes less than 2 hours from Stranraer or Cairnryan. Off season returns as little as £12.00 per person. Go by. Off the A75roundabout by Castle Douglas. A pleasant walk across the country down to the river and thence by small boat to the castle on the island. Castle Douglas is a fine place for shopping, especially gifts. Also nearby are Threave Gardens, visitor centre, cafe and shop. Castle Douglas is Dumfries and Galloways 'Food Town'. Mull of Galloway and the Rhinns. Close to Logan Botanical gardens is Logan Bay, a fine beach, and an unusual Victorian sea fish pond. Portpatrick (Rhinns) has a pretty harbour, good pubs and restaurants. Visit The Mull of Galloway, Scotland's most southerly point. Splendid views in all directions, with a visitor centre (RSPB), lighthouse, cafe. Red Kites have been successfully reintroduced into Galloway. At the Bellymack Farm feeding station, at 2pm every day, you can see over 20 at once! Off the A75 towards Stranraer - many acres to explore in these gardens. Galloway Forest Park - the largest in Britain is a comfortable drive away. Mossyard beach - off the A75 towards Gatehouse of Fleet. Near Gatehouse of Fleet - fun for all and Ice Cream

See Do around Wigtown. Bookshops line the streets of Scotlands National Book Town. In Wigtown spend an easy day browsing through the shelves before stopping in our restaurant for refreshment. There are around 20 book related businesses around the community, which hosts a book fair in May and a literary festival in late September. Bladnoch Distillery and Visitor Centre. Bladnoch Distillery, close by Wigtown, is Scotlands most southerly distillery, dating from the early 1800's. Learn about the traditions of making whisky on a 'whisky tour' and enjoy a charming riverside and woodland walk nearby. As well as a wide choice of Golf courses in Dumfries and Galloway Wigtown itself boasts a splendid 9 hole course. There are other courses nearby at Newton Stewart, Glenluce (18 hole) and a 9 hole links course by the sea at Monreith. Note: a 6 or 10-round Gateway to Golf pass is available in the area for a bargain price. Find out more at any Tourist Information Centre or call 01387 245566. Plenty of opportunity for fishing in the area both coarse, game or sea at Bladnoch, the Galloway Forest Park Lochs or sea fishing at Port William or the Isle of Whithorn. More information at Bladnoch Distillery nearby or see Galloway Angling for more information. Wigtown County Buildings. Just a short walk from Glaisnock House lie the County Buildings restored to their former glory with a viewing room overlooking Wigtown Bay. Here you may see the nesting Ospreys via the cctv link. Down by Wigtown harbour there is a bird hide overlooking the recently created wetlands. Whithorn, St. Ninian and the cradle of Christianity. Visit the museum that tells the story of the local community and the part it played in the evolution of Christianity in Scotland. The visitor centre includes an audio-visual presentation and exhibition, as well you may tour of the excavation site. Garlieston, Rigg Bay, Kilsture Forest. A short drive south on the road to Garlieston take a stroll through Kilsture forest, a host of bluebells in the Spring. Visit Galloway House Gardens and continue on through the Gardens to the beach at Rigg Bay. There is a pleasant walk from Rigg Bay to the ruin of Cruggleton castle along the coast. There is also tank and heavy vehicle driving to try at Galloway Tanks near Garlieston. Wigtown Off Road driving. Try your hand at off road driving at the off-road driving centre close by Wigtown. Pot Luck some pictures around the area from Flickr. Wigtown Harbour with Bird Hide nearby. Bladnoch Distillery and visitor centre. Wigtown County Buildings with viewing room overlooking the Bay

Glaisnock House facilities: Glaisnock House is conveniently located in the heart of Wigtown overlooking the town gardens, and convenient for the bookshops. Most of our tastefully decorated bedrooms have en-suite facilities and all rooms have hot cold water, tea coffee making facilities, colour TV, shaver point and central heating. There is a residents lounge, with colour TV, video, music centre and an open log fireplace. Iron and ironing board are available, and a travel cot can also be provided if required. We have a lock up store for bicycles etc and kennels are available for shooters dogs. Pets are by arrangement. Single, double, twin or family rooms are available. A Full traditional Scottish breakfast is served in our cosy restaurant. Delicious home-cooked lunches can also be had. Evening meals are available if you require. We pride ourselves on obtaining only the best of Galloway's food for our menu. We now, due to demand have introduced a snack and take away menu. Glaisnock House - view of our single bedroom.

 Central situation
 Dinner may be served in the room
 Heating
 Pets are accepted
 Restaurant
 Private/Ensuite bathroom
 Tea and coffee making facilities
 Phone at reception
 TV sets in rooms
 Common room with a TV set