Local Activities and Attractions
Glencaird is nestled within the 300 square miles of
Galloway Forest Park where, amongst other things, you can go bike riding, hill-walking or watch the wildlife.
Visit nearby Loch Trool, a wild and beautiful location, where Robert the Bruce won a famous victory.
Quad-biking can be arranged locally. Salmon fishing can also be arranged.
RSPB Wood of Cree - oak woods, bird reserve - 5 miles
Newton Stewart - market town, nearest shops- 10 miles
Wigtown, Scotland's National Booktown - 15 miles
Creetown Gemrock Museum - 15 miles
Bladnoch Distillery - whisky tours - 20 miles
Whithorn - cradle of Christianity - 30 miles
Kirkcudbright - Artist's Town - 45 miles
Dumfries - regional centre - 60 miles
Pony-trekking, golf, fishing, gardens, castles, galleries, museums, beaches, sailing, leisure centres, all within easy reach.
For more details of the huge range of attractions and activities available near Glencaird, visit the
Dumfries & Galloway Tourist Board website
Link to Multimap to locate Glencaird Farmhouse.
Prestwick - nearest airport - 40 miles
Stranraer/Cairnryan - ferries to N. Ireland - 35 miles
Barrhill - nearest train station - 10 miles
(All distances are approximate)