Local activities and places to see

• Wigtown, Scotland's National Book Town boasting 30 related book businesses just 15 minutes drive (visit www.wigtown-booktown.co.uk for more information)
• Museums and visitor centres including the archaelogical Whithorn Dig and Whithorn Experience
• Scenic villages such as Whithorn (www.whithorn.com) and the Isle of Whithorn (www.isleofwhithorn.com)
• Nearby beaches and coastal walks
• Sites of historical interest such as St Ninian's Cave
• 9 golf courses within an hour's drive
• Walking parts of the Southern Upland Way, Scotland's coast to coast footpath
• Walking, cycling and exploring the Galloway Forest Park
• Loch and stream fishing for salmon, trout and coarse fish
• Birdwatching at Wigtown Wildlife Reserve
• Off-road driving tuition is available at a nearby driving centre
• Only a mile down the road is The Swallow Theatre, which hosts visiting troupes and puts on its own productions (for more information go to www.swallowtheatre.com)

Especially for children

• Cream O'Galloway - This dairy makes fabulous ice cream and has a great adventure trail particularly for small people (and big ones)
• Threave Garden and Estate - a National Trust for Scotland garden it has special things for children to watch out for while you explore the garden

 
     St Ninian’s Festival, Whithorn