Guidebook for Dumfries and Galloway
Drinks & Nightlife
Craft Hotel
30 S Main StGood selection of craft beers
Blackhorse Hotel
66 Queen StGood for watching sports
Food Scene
Excellent carvery for Sunday lunch, booking advised. Wonderful views over the estuary
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The Harbour Inn
18 South CresExcellent carvery for Sunday lunch, booking advised. Wonderful views over the estuary
The Bladnoch Inn
Good pub and restaurant.
Steam Packet Hotel
Harbour RowWonderful views across the harbour, and good food and drinks
The Pheasant, Sorbie, an authentic Italian restaurant. Award winning food, open Wednesday to Sunday for lunch and dinner. Booking recommended.
Sorbie
The Pheasant, Sorbie, an authentic Italian restaurant. Award winning food, open Wednesday to Sunday for lunch and dinner. Booking recommended.
Parks & Nature
Excellent walking facilities and cycling.
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Parco Forestale di Galloway
Galloway ForestExcellent walking facilities and cycling.
Forest walks close to the cottage but please ignore the position shown on the map, as it is actually just south of the cottage!
Kilsture Forest
Forest walks close to the cottage but please ignore the position shown on the map, as it is actually just south of the cottage!
Arts & Culture
Whithorn
Museum and re-built Iron Age round house
Situated only 4 miles from Whithorn Abbey, it is believed that this small sea cave was a retreat of St. Ninian, Scotland's first saint.
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St Ninian's Cave
Situated only 4 miles from Whithorn Abbey, it is believed that this small sea cave was a retreat of St. Ninian, Scotland's first saint.
Shopping
Newton Stewart
Local shop . Open Mon., Tues. Thurs. Fri. 7 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. Wed. 7 a.m. to 12 noon, Sat. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sun 8 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. Licensed for the sale of alcohol but only after 10 a.m. (Scottish Law)
Kirkinner Post Office
Main StreetLocal shop . Open Mon., Tues. Thurs. Fri. 7 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. Wed. 7 a.m. to 12 noon, Sat. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sun 8 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. Licensed for the sale of alcohol but only after 10 a.m. (Scottish Law)
Getting Around
Bus stops outside the cottage, from Newton Stewart., Connection with National Express at Newton Stewart for Belfast, Carlisle, Manchester, Birmingham, London and many other cities.
Kirkinner
Bus stops outside the cottage, from Newton Stewart., Connection with National Express at Newton Stewart for Belfast, Carlisle, Manchester, Birmingham, London and many other cities.
Barrhill
Nearest train station.
Cairnryan station
Ferry to Northern Ireland
Entertainment & Activities
Newton Stewart Cinema
35 Victoria StWELCOME TO BLADNOCH DISTILLERY
We are absolutely delighted to announce that our 202 year old distillery will open its doors once more. After years of renovation and restoration of the iconic site, we welcome you in to join us for a tour and to taste our award-winning Scotch Whiskies.
Opening officially on the 25th of July, our state-of-the-art Visitors Centre will feature a historical gallery, tasting bar and gift shop where you can pick up a little piece of Bladnoch or Pure Scot to take home with you.
We highly recommend all tours be booked in advance as it is high season. For more information or to book now visit our website.
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Bladnoch Distillery
WELCOME TO BLADNOCH DISTILLERY
We are absolutely delighted to announce that our 202 year old distillery will open its doors once more. After years of renovation and restoration of the iconic site, we welcome you in to join us for a tour and to taste our award-winning Scotch Whiskies.
Opening officially on the 25th of July, our state-of-the-art Visitors Centre will feature a historical gallery, tasting bar and gift shop where you can pick up a little piece of Bladnoch or Pure Scot to take home with you.
We highly recommend all tours be booked in advance as it is high season. For more information or to book now visit our website.