the road less travelled - kirkcudbright, scotland
Mar 18th, 2013, 12:42 PM
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the road less travelled - kirkcudbright, scotland
It might be because it is years behind the rest of Scotland that makes it such a friendly place – certainly that's what a couple of locals thought on hearing our observation. Perhaps they have just got into the habit of being extra friendly to tempt people to turn left instead of carrying straight up to Glasgow and beyond. We chose to visit out of season because we are considering where to retire and they reckon its a good idea to see places with a winter coat.
Friendliness apart, Kirkudbright is worth visiting for its brightly painted houses which are in keeping with its label of “The Artists Town”. It is full of art galleries and we came away with an armful of paintings. Kirkudbright is an old fishing town on the Solway Firth and retains an active fishing fleet.
We stayed in a lovely hotel called the Selkirk Arms, after spotting the bargain on the internet – it cost £65 per couple per night with a delicious breakfast thrown in.
http://www.selkirkarmshotel.co.uk/?g...FVDMtAodhlwAFg
We ate there on the second night and they have a nice restaurant cooking local food. Betty the sociable receptionist came and chatted with us at the end of the night, passing on tips on where to visit.
The first night we ate at an award winning “chippy” – the fish fresh from the harbour. The chips were fresh not frozen and the peas “mushy”. They even allow you to bring your own booze with you.
http://www.polarbites.co.uk/
A short trip from Kirkcudbright are some delightful seaside villages especially Rockcliffe and Kippford. The quietness was strange – only various woodland and sea birds interrupting the silence.
Not far from Kirkcudbright is a village with a strange sounding name called Gatehouse of Fleet – there are a couple of art and craft galleries there and a Cafe selling home-baked food – and again the friendliness was lovely to experience.
http://www.millonthefleet.co.uk/
Rarely have we come across such warmth and it rubs off on the guests who are all smiles and conversation. We will be returning for a longer break and see whether it can displace our thoughts of retiring to Crosby or Anglesey or the Wirral.
More information can be found on the official site:
http://www.visitdumfriesandgalloway.co.uk/
Friendliness apart, Kirkudbright is worth visiting for its brightly painted houses which are in keeping with its label of “The Artists Town”. It is full of art galleries and we came away with an armful of paintings. Kirkudbright is an old fishing town on the Solway Firth and retains an active fishing fleet.
We stayed in a lovely hotel called the Selkirk Arms, after spotting the bargain on the internet – it cost £65 per couple per night with a delicious breakfast thrown in.
http://www.selkirkarmshotel.co.uk/?g...FVDMtAodhlwAFg
We ate there on the second night and they have a nice restaurant cooking local food. Betty the sociable receptionist came and chatted with us at the end of the night, passing on tips on where to visit.
The first night we ate at an award winning “chippy” – the fish fresh from the harbour. The chips were fresh not frozen and the peas “mushy”. They even allow you to bring your own booze with you.
http://www.polarbites.co.uk/
A short trip from Kirkcudbright are some delightful seaside villages especially Rockcliffe and Kippford. The quietness was strange – only various woodland and sea birds interrupting the silence.
Not far from Kirkcudbright is a village with a strange sounding name called Gatehouse of Fleet – there are a couple of art and craft galleries there and a Cafe selling home-baked food – and again the friendliness was lovely to experience.
http://www.millonthefleet.co.uk/
Rarely have we come across such warmth and it rubs off on the guests who are all smiles and conversation. We will be returning for a longer break and see whether it can displace our thoughts of retiring to Crosby or Anglesey or the Wirral.
More information can be found on the official site:
http://www.visitdumfriesandgalloway.co.uk/
Mar 18th, 2013, 02:46 PM
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Steve you passed our front door in Rockcliffe.
Yes, we live in the 1950s but that means cheaper houses and less stress. We now split our time between here and Lytham.
Keep coming and you will never leave, it is infectious. Much of the attraction is that we don't overly label ourselves as Scottish or British and so welcome all. Compare this to areas of the Western Isles where the welcome can be frosty at best.
Try this for value for money :
http://search.savills.com/property-d...bglrsgls130051
About the same as a posh flat in the centre of Manchester.
If you want any further information about D&G give me a shout. So glad you found our little corner!
Did you see any of our Red Kites?
Yes, we live in the 1950s but that means cheaper houses and less stress. We now split our time between here and Lytham.
Keep coming and you will never leave, it is infectious. Much of the attraction is that we don't overly label ourselves as Scottish or British and so welcome all. Compare this to areas of the Western Isles where the welcome can be frosty at best.
Try this for value for money :
http://search.savills.com/property-d...bglrsgls130051
About the same as a posh flat in the centre of Manchester.
If you want any further information about D&G give me a shout. So glad you found our little corner!
Did you see any of our Red Kites?
Mar 18th, 2013, 02:52 PM
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http://www.millbraehouse.co.uk/
http://www.roughfirth.com/
Are both great, if you fancy another trip.
I agree, the Selkirk is good just avoid Barons Craig which is still legend at the level of Farty Towels and Basil.
http://www.roughfirth.com/
Are both great, if you fancy another trip.
I agree, the Selkirk is good just avoid Barons Craig which is still legend at the level of Farty Towels and Basil.
Mar 18th, 2013, 11:06 PM
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Thanks for the tips Dickie_G, we saw from afar Baron's Craig and remarked that it would be a nice place to stay, had I known its reputation I would definitely have stayed. Living there, you lucky sod - Im not speaking to you in future!
Yes, thursdaysd we saw a pub sign saying that Sayer's wrote it there (probably along with many others) I sort of recollect it being a pub in Gatehouse of Fleet (memory not as good as it once was - others would say its normal for me). I will look it up.
Hi annhig, weather was kind to us but then it usually is - even when I am in your 'neck of the woods' - fairly frequent as I link with one of the universities down there.
Yes, thursdaysd we saw a pub sign saying that Sayer's wrote it there (probably along with many others) I sort of recollect it being a pub in Gatehouse of Fleet (memory not as good as it once was - others would say its normal for me). I will look it up.
Hi annhig, weather was kind to us but then it usually is - even when I am in your 'neck of the woods' - fairly frequent as I link with one of the universities down there.
Mar 19th, 2013, 11:24 PM
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we all should be jealous of Dickie_G, living in Rockliffe. I stopped there briefly during my odd trek last May and it a really lovely place. It is VERY reminiscent of parts of the California coast around Monterey Bay.
Mar 20th, 2013, 04:06 AM
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Mmmmmm!
Could I remind anyone that it is currently 3 oC , windy and no sign of any sun for days. Where is Spring?
Never mind next Christmas will not be spent building snowmen on the beach. Off to Perth WA, which means 40oC.
If any Brits are interested, Ryanair would appear to be doing no business whatsoever. They have dropped the prices of many of their flights to the sun. Mallorca in May looks good for £30 return.
Could I remind anyone that it is currently 3 oC , windy and no sign of any sun for days. Where is Spring?
Never mind next Christmas will not be spent building snowmen on the beach. Off to Perth WA, which means 40oC.
If any Brits are interested, Ryanair would appear to be doing no business whatsoever. They have dropped the prices of many of their flights to the sun. Mallorca in May looks good for £30 return.
Mar 20th, 2013, 04:13 AM
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Did I mention our Red Kites (again).
Ballymack Farm are exteremely naughty, they feed them every day and so maintain and artificial population. There over 100 there in winter at around 2pm.
http://youtu.be/Hj-4EN2DuQo
Beautiful birds.
Ballymack Farm are exteremely naughty, they feed them every day and so maintain and artificial population. There over 100 there in winter at around 2pm.
http://youtu.be/Hj-4EN2DuQo
Beautiful birds.
Mar 20th, 2013, 07:25 AM
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Could I remind anyone that it is currently 3 oC , windy and no sign of any sun for days. Where is Spring?>>
Corwall is where it is.
leaving aside the odd hail storm that created havoc on the A30 and in which a friend of mine wrote off her car we are having nice bright mornings where the sun glints off the daffodil petals.
just lovely [when it's not raining!]
Corwall is where it is.
leaving aside the odd hail storm that created havoc on the A30 and in which a friend of mine wrote off her car we are having nice bright mornings where the sun glints off the daffodil petals.
just lovely [when it's not raining!]
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