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, star-gazing or watch the wildlife.
Visit nearby Loch Trool, a wild and beautiful location, where Robert the Bruce won a famous victory.

Glentrool Visitor Centre - shop & cafe, forest walks - 1 mile
7stanes Mountain Bike Trails start from Visitor Centre
RSPB Wood of Cree - oak woods, bird reserve - 5 miles
Newton Stewart - market town, shops, cinema - 10 miles
Gemrock Museum at Creetown - 15 miles
Wigtown, Scotland's National Book Town - 16 miles
Bladnoch Malt Whisky Distillery - tours, shop - 20 miles
Whithorn - cradle of Christianity in Scotland - 30 miles
Kirkcudbright - Artist's Town - 45 miles
Dumfries - regional centre - 60 miles

Quad-biking can be arranged locally.
Salmon fishing can also be arranged.
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

TRAVEL:
Prestwick - nearest airport - 40 miles
Cairnryan - ferries to N. Ireland - 35 miles
Barrhill - nearest train station - 10 miles

(All distances are approximate)