Longshot Cottage

The Dumfries and Galloway website has loads on Dumfries, Galloway and links to websites throughout South West Scotland.

The Tourist Board website lists what to see and do throughout Southwest Scotland. Also, google for Flounder Tramping, New Galloway's quirky Alternative Highland Games, Taliesin Community Woodland events, Forestry Commission events, nature walks, Knockengorrock festivals, the Wickerman Festival, Spring Fling (art studios you can visit), Gael Force (music events), village fairs and shows, local pub sessions and more.

Scotland's National Trust protects our natural and cultural heritage; great local sites include Threave Castle (including a boat ride across the Dee) and Threave Gardens. There are ruined castles all over the place (Caerlaverock, Orchardtown, Casluith, Gatehouse), some fine ruined abbeys and celtic crosses, and magical prehistoric stones at Cairnholy (Creetown).

RSPB. Scotland holds two-thirds of the UK's best sites for birds. Visit Mersehead (on the Solway coast) in winter for the awesome noisy flocks of geese, the Red Kite Trail for kites (feeding time is 2pm, near Laurieston), and the Wood of Cree in summer for bluebells and walks.

D&G Council core paths network useful website mapping and describing some of the off-road routes and footpaths in Dumfries and Galloway.

The Visitors Guide is a directory to sites on the web useful to visitors to Dumfries and Galloway in South West Scotland.

Mark Williams Foraging you'll need to book in advance if you want to try out this incredible experience, foraging for edibles along the Galloway coast.

Designs gallery and cafe, Castle Douglas the best place for coffee and browsing in Castle Douglas.

Much of our furniture was handmade, and includes pieces from local joiners, salvage and antique restorers Livingston's, in Castle Douglas.

Glenkens News for news and events in New Galloway, Balmaclellan and Dalry.

Wigtown "Book Town" is a beautiful town set in the idyllic surroundings of The Machars peninsular. Literary festivals are in spring and autumn, and you could visit the southernmost distillery in Scotland.

The CatStrand. An arts centre in New Galloway, offering events, music, art, and internet access. Check their website for what's on.

Craig Farm is fully organic.