Holidays in Galloway Heartland

The Galloway Heartland stretches from the serrated coastline, mudflats and bays of the Solway Firth estuary north through rolling farmland to the lochs, woods, hills and moors of the Southern Uplands.

The main town of this beautiful stretch of coastline is Kirkudbright, which is situated at the head of Kirkudbright Bay, a deep sea inlet. Kirkudbright started as a port, became an artists’ retreat and is now a lovely Scots town to explore. Inland, the attractive town of Castle Douglas dates back to 1792 and serves the wider area as market town.     

Further north, the hills are covered with the Galloway Forest Park, a vast tract of woodland and a great place for mountain biking and walking, while Loch Ken is a watersports centre, offering trout fishing, sailing, windsurfing water skiing and bird watching.

You can also visit the ruined Threave and Cardoness Castles in Castle Douglas and Gatehouse of Fleet respectively, and the National Trust for Scotland’s Threave Gardens are wonderful.

Yettholme, Galloway Heartland

Approached by a single track road, Yettholme is located in the small hamlet of Yett and only a short drive to Moffat, an exceptional conservation town offering many restaurants, shops and attractions.

Bellrigg, Galloway Heartland

This wonderful 18th century family home has beautiful views from every side and a sense of timeless peace looking across the rolling fields and hills of Dumfries and Galloway.

Little Spinney, Galloway Heartland

Nestled on the hillside and on the edge of the 7th hole of Gatehouse Golf club this Canadian Style Colt house has recently been renovated to a high standard.

The Nook, Galloway Heartland

Set within stunning countryside in the heart of The Glenkens and the Galloway Hills, Bartaggart Farm offers two holiday cottages as part of the recent steading conversion, which has been carried out sympathetically to blend into the surroundings.

The Coach House, Galloway Heartland

Privately located in the beautiful Mochrum Park The Coach House is a delightful fully modernised house that will be greatly enjoyed by both fishermen and holidaymakers for its facilities and presentation.

Hilldrop Lodge, Galloway Heartland

Proudly sitting in an elevated position overlooking the rolling Galloway Countryside within the River Dee Valley, this lovely Scandinavian style lodge built 2010, is in the small hamlet of Tongland, a short drive from Kirkcudbright.

Millwheel Cottage, Galloway Heartland

Millwheel Cottage accommodates four guests with two very comfortable first-floor bedrooms. Throughout, the cottage is full of character and traditional charm with many original features.

Ralston Cottage, Galloway Heartland

Situated in a quiet street in the peaceful conservation town of Gatehouse of Fleet this deceptively large holiday cottage is superbly positioned on the edge of The Galloway Forrest Park and within the Fleet Valley conservation area.

Penkiln Cottage, Galloway Heartland

Tucked away at the end of a narrow country lane and next to its own pretty river is Kirkland Farm with pigs, sheep and the hens that lay your breakfast eggs.