Kirkcudbright, the Artists’ Town
Kirkcudbright, the Artists’ Town, is a pretty and vibrant harbour town with events, exhibitions, and activities on all year round. There are wonderful Galleries to visit, and many have exhibitions on throughout the year.
Summer Festivities and events throughout the year
Kirkcudbright is central to the region and has a great community who organise many wonderful events and activities for you to enjoy. The Summer Festivities programme gets into full swing in July and August, with weekly events building up to the spectacular Floodlit Tattoo and Firework Display held on the last weekend of August.
Local Attractions, Tours and Experiences
- Broughton House
- The Wee Pottery
- Red Deer Safari Tour
- Cream O’ Galloway
- Cocoa Bean Chocolate Factory
- Crafty Gin Distillery & Tour
- Bladnoch Distillery & Visitor Centre
- Annandale Distillery & Tour
- Stewartry Museum
- Threave Gardens
- Scotland Starts Here – South of Scotland Destination website
- Scotland Starts here App – download the app to enjoy the best of the South of Scotland
- Visit South West Scotland - Local Tourist Information
Dark Space Planetarium
Kirkcudbright Art Tours
Station House Cookery School
Activities
Golf
Panoramic views of the Galloway Hills and the Dee Estuary add romance charm and inspiration to a refreshing and challenging round of golf on this excellent quality 18-hole, par 69 (ladies 72), parkland course. Here accuracy and skill outweigh the power of a big-hitter. Free round of Golf for up to 4 people when you book at Yellow Door.
Walking Routes
Around Kirkcudbright
General area
Swimming
As well as the 20m swimming pool this community owned facility has a sauna and fitness suite and a spectator area with self service tea and coffee facilties.
Cycling
Food & Drink
If you want to eat out, you will find great pubs, restaurants, cafes and takeaways in Kirkcudbright. If you want to eat in there is a well-equipped kitchen here at Yellow Door and you can cook up a storm.
The kitchen is also fully equipped with quality cutlery, crockery, glasses and serving dishes. The ‘just in case you forget’ box means you won’t be caught out if you forget to pack all those kitchen essentials like cling film and washing up liquid.
In Kirkcudbright
Hotels
- Selkirk Arms Hotel
- Auld Alliance Restaurant Kirkcudbright
- The Kirkcudbright Bay Hotel
- The Garret Hotel & Restaurant
- The Arden House Hotel
Inns
Café & Takeaway
Cookery School
Nearby
Gatehouse of Fleet
Twynholm
Castle Douglas