Golf Guide to Dumfires and Galloway

Golf 2012

Dumfries & Galloway www.visitdumfriesandgalloway.co.uk

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Golf in Dumfries & Galloway In Dumfries & Galloway you’ll find some of Scotland’s finest scenery, a rich local history, great hospitality, not to mention a superb range of golf courses. It’s time you took a golf break in this glorious corner of the country.

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The perfect golfing break The gateway to great value golf How to use your pass Travel tips Golf course profiles Dumfries & Galloway golf courses Local golf driving ranges Area map and course index VisitScotland Information Centres Quality Assurance Golfers’ accommodation Away from the fairways What’s on

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Cover Colvend Golf Course, by Dalbeattie.

01 Southerness offers links golf at its best.

02 Watching a drive at Kirkcudbright Golf Club.

03 Golfers at Castle Douglas Golf Club.

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The perfect golfing break

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With its 200 miles of epic coastline and acres of rolling countryside, Dumfries & Galloway is a region ripe for exploration. And if you’re a golfer all the better since the south west of Scotland boasts many fine golfing venues, including some classic links courses. There are three intriguing golf trails you can follow in Dumfries & Galloway and you can make some great savings too by picking up the excellent Gateway to Golf Pass which is exclusive to the region.

The legendary golf course architect James Braid weaved his magic on the lush landscape of Dumfries & Galloway. Powfoot, which opened in 1903, is a classic Braid design. It is a superb test of golf with the whins, the rough and the wind blowing off the Solway Firth, providing a real challenge to most golfers. A blend of links and parkland, Powfoot is proper bump and run territory and is one of Scotland’s best kept golfing secrets.

01 The parkland course at Newton Stewart.

02 Wigtownshire County Golf Course.

03 Scenic Stranraer Golf Course on Loch Ryan.

One of the undoubted golfing highlights in Dumfries & Galloway is Southerness, routinely recognised by Golf Monthly as one of the top 100 courses in Britain and Ireland. Set on the Solway coast and offering

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The ancient town of Dumfries is fortunate to have four fine golf courses and among them is Dumfries & County, an outstanding parkland with immaculate greens and great views of the Nith Valley. Dumfries & Galloway is another excellent parkland course, with tree-lined fairways and greenside ponds.

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amazing views of the Solway Firth, the Galloway Hills and the Lake District, this championship course is accustomed to hosting leading tournaments.

One for the golfing purist, Southerness is links golf at its best and features an exhilarating run of tricky par 4 holes. This course alone makes a compelling case for booking your golf break in Dumfries & Galloway.

A few miles from the picturesque town of Kirkcudbright, you’ll find Brighouse Bay, another of Dumfries & Galloway’s championship courses. A challenging seaside test with more than a few water hazards, Brighouse Bay delivers some fascinating holes and glorious cliff-top views over the Irish Sea. Newton Stewart is a parkland gem in the heart of the Galloway Hills, while Wigtownshire County is a classic links course beside lovely Luce Bay. There are so many great and varied courses to choose from.

Stranraer on the south west coast was the final course

designed by the talented and prolific Braid. An undulating parkland layout on the shores of Loch Ryan, boasting breathtaking views of the Isle of Arran and Ailsa Craig, Stranraer is certainly worth a few hours of your time.

Even better, you can shape your break by following one of the region’s three golf trails. Each holds its own attractions. The Tiger Trail focuses on the more epic golfing challenges such as Southerness and Powfoot. The Challenge Trail has some real highlights too, featuring courses designed by Braid, Willie Fernie and Ben Sayers. The Little Gems Trail, as the name suggests, concentrates mainly on those 9-hole courses which are ideal for families or those short of time.

One thing you should do if you’re golfing in Dumfries & Galloway is pick up the Gateway to Golf Pass, with which you will make significant savings on green fees.

You can choose between the 3-round pass and the 6-round pass. Both are great incentives for golfing in this magnificent and unspoilt part of the country.

To find out more about Dumfries & Galloway go to www.visitdumfriesandgalloway.co.uk

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The gateway to great value golf Pick up a Gateway to Golf Pass, your passport to great value golf in Dumfries & Galloway. Choose from 26 fantastic courses and enjoy an unforgettable and very affordable golf break in the stunning south west of Scotland.

The 6-round Gateway to Golf Pass enables visiting golfers to enjoy a wonderful all-round golfing experience in the region. Enjoy playing six courses over five consecutive days, selecting from all the courses involved in the Gateway to Golf scheme.

Armed with your Gateway to Golf Pass you can opt to focus on one of the region’s three golf trails – Tiger, Challenge or Little Gems – or mix and match to suit.

Wherever you decide to play – and it’s entirely up to you – the distances between courses are never great and you are sure to receive a warm welcome from the clubs.

You have two options with the Gateway to Golf Pass and either way it’s the winning ticket.

Dumfries & Galloway’s golf trails all offer a unique experience and each trail has been devised to reflect golfing ability and preferred course style, as well as taking into account time and budget.

The 3-round Gateway to Golf Pass is the perfect introduction to golf in Dumfries & Galloway. With it you can play three of the region’s courses – including one on the Tiger Trail if you wish – over a five day period while making good savings.

The Tiger Trail centres on the more epic courses like Southerness and Powfoot. These are exceptional venues which deliver all the correct ingredients in terms of length, quality, landscape and character. You will need to bring your top game for the Tiger Trail.

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The Challenge Trail features a range of memorable courses that are ideally suited to the majority of golfers. There is no shortage of quality here either.

You will do well to shoot low at Moffat, and Wigtownshire County asks questions of both low and high handicappers.

The Little Gems Trail focuses mostly on the region’s 9-hole courses which can offer up a couple of hours of real golfing pleasure. New Galloway and Gatehouse of Fleet are good fun and will also keep you on your toes. The Little Gems Trail gives you great golf minus the high fees.

Whether you concentrate on one of these trails or not, the Gateway to Golf Pass is fantastic value and is easy to use. Just hand over your voucher at the golf course you’re about to play.

That could be Lochmaben, a pretty parkland course where the second hole takes you past the site of Robert the Bruce’s castle. Or you could be playing lovely Thornhill, a course that’s a mixture of parkland

and heathland offering stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

Portpatrick’s tricky Dunskey course nestles in the seaside heath overlooking the North Channel to Ireland, while Solway Links near Dalbeattie prides itself on being a family-friendly venue. Colvend bills itself as ‘Scotland’s friendliest club’ while Langholm is a beautiful 9-hole course.

Some courses taking part in the Gateway to Golf scheme – such as Southerness and Powfoot – require small supplements to be paid but really the only difficulty with the Gateway to Golf Pass is deciding where to start. Such are the golfing riches of Dumfries & Galloway.

To book your Gateway to Golf Pass call 01387 245566.

01 A 9-hole gem, New Galloway Golf Course.

02 The 13th green on Dunskey Golf Course.

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How to use your pass 01

All you need to know at a glance: • The Gateway to Golf 3-round pass from £80 (valid for five consecutive days). Simply select your three courses, one of which can be a Tiger Trail course.

• The Gateway to Golf 6-round pass from £120 (valid for five consecutive days). Enjoy up to six rounds of golf on any of the 26 participating courses.

• Pass is valid from 1 April – 31 October 2012.

• Maximum 36 holes to be played on any one course (except Southerness which is 18 holes).

• Participating courses are shown on the area map and course index on pages 18 – 19.

• Please book tee times in advance.

• Courses may be unavailable on days of local competitions or events.

• Latest tee-off time is 4pm.

• Passes are not transferable in time or from golfer to golfer.

• Vouchers cannot be redeemed for anything other than a round of golf.

How to buy your Gateway to Golf pass: • Phone 01387 245566 and pay for your pass by credit/debit card. We accept Switch, Visa and Mastercard (unfortunately we cannot accept cheques over £100).

01 A colourful display at Lockerbie Golf Club.

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• Once you arrive in Dumfries & Galloway you can purchase a Gateway to Golf pass at any VisitScotland Information Centre (see map on pages 18 – 19).

Supplements per round: Additional supplements are charged at the following courses: • Powfoot, Dumfries & County and Dumfries & Galloway: £5 (per round).

• Southerness: £15 (per round).

Other points to consider: • Please observe the rules of etiquette at each club.

• Please note that some courses move on to temporary greens during October for essential maintenance.

• In the event of bad weather forcing the closure of all participating courses, VisitScotland may be able to make partial refunds for unused vouchers.

• Should you lose your golf pass either before or during your visit, you will be liable to pay the full purchase price at the time of re-issue.

• VisitScotland and the clubs responsible for the golf courses included in the Gateway to Golf pass will not be held responsible for any loss or injury incurred by those participating in the scheme. In this regard we strongly advise that individuals participating should make their own insurance arrangements, as NO REFUNDS will be given.

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Travel tips It might be the south west corner of Scotland but Dumfries & Galloway is a very accessible region with good road and rail links meaning you will be hitting the greens in no time.

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By road The M6 motorway is the main route from the south and it brings you into the east of the region. Meanwhile the key route from the north is the M74 which you can join from Glasgow.

By bus Leading coach operators like National Express offer fast and frequent connections from most parts of Britain, while Citylink runs a regular service between Glasgow and Stranraer. There is also a good network of local buses in the region. For more information visit www.nationalexpress.com, www.citylink.co.uk and www.travelinescotland.com By rail From the south, trains on the West Coast Mainline stop at Carlisle and Lockerbie. Scotrail has trains from Glasgow Central to Stranraer and also Dumfries with other stops within the region. For more information visit www.nationalrail.co.uk, www.scotrail.co.uk and www.travelinescotland.com By ferry There are regular ferry crossings between Ireland and Scotland’s south west coast. Stenaline operates a frequent service between Belfast and Cairnryan (journey time around two hours) while P&O Ferries provide an even shorter crossing (around one hour) between Larne and Cairnryan. For more information visit www.stenaline.co.uk and www.poferries.com

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By air The closest airport is Glasgow Prestwick Airport which receives frequent flights from elsewhere in the UK and from around Europe. The airport has its own rail station with trains running to Stranraer. Glasgow and Edinburgh airports are not too far from Dumfries & Galloway either. For more information visit www.glasgowprestwick.com and www.baa.com Where to find out more Find all you want to do in Dumfries & Galloway in one place. At a VisitScotland Information Centre we’ll tell you everything there is to see and do and help with everything else you’ll need for your visit.

Please refer to the list of VisitScotland Information Centres on page 20. Further travel information can be obtained in advance from www.traveline.org.uk or by calling 0871 200 2233.

01 A local bus service at Kippford.

02 Dumfries railway station.

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Golf course profiles Whatever your choice, from championship to 9-hole holiday golf, you can expect excellent value for money in Dumfries & Galloway.

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Browse through this guide and you’ll be sure to find a great range of challenging courses which will surprise and delight you. Quite irrespective of your choice however, the hospitality and warmth of welcome on offer at each is amongst the best to be found anywhere in Scotland.

The following pages contain profiles for every course in Dumfries & Galloway. The courses appear in alphabetical order, so you can easily find specific courses and then use the number reference to find them on the map (pages 18 – 19).

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Alternatively, if you want to search for courses in a certain area, simply locate them on the map and then use the map index to find their profile.

Green fees listed are per round and each profile highlights which of the following facilities are available at each club.

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Driving Range

01 Thornhill Golf Course, a test for all levels.

02 Dumfries & Galloway Golf Course.

03 Lochmaben Golf Course and Kirk Loch.

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BRIGHOUSE BAY GOLF CLUB & DRIVING RANGE

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Type: Parkland

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£28

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H: 18 Par/SSS: 70/68

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£36

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Length: 5,701yds

Borgue, enquiries@brighousebay-golfclub.co.uk

by Kirkcudbright www.brighousebay-golfclub.co.uk DG6 4TS T: 01557 870509/870409

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Perched beautifully overlooking the Solway coastline, the course is a testing coastal parkland with breathtaking views over the Irish Sea and rolling Galloway countryside. Brighouse Bay provides a golfing experience to remember.

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CALLY GOLF COURSE Cally Palace Hotel, Gatehouse of Fleet, Dumfries & Galloway DG7 2DL T: 01557 814 341 F: 01557 814 522 info@callypalace.co.uk www.mcmillanhotels.co.uk

The Cally course is an 18-hole, par 71 6,062 yds relaxing but challenging parkland course.

The course is exclusive to residents of McMillan Hotels.

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COLVEND GOLF CLUB 17674

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CASTLE DOUGLAS GOLF CLUB Attractive and mature tree lined 9-hole parkland course.

Relatively easy walking.

Situated near to centre of the food town of Castle Douglas.

26 Abercromby Road, Castle Douglas DG7 1BA T: 01556 502801 cdgolfclub@aol.com

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£30

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H: 18 Par/SSS: 69/67

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Length: 5,341yds

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By Dalbeattie DG5 4PY T: 01556 630398 F: 01556 630495

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A challenging 18-hole parkland course with spectacular views over the Solway coast and countryside. Great value for money and visiting parties most welcome.

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Dumfries & Galloway golf courses Attractive par 3 course near Kippford, three miles from Dalbeattie on A710. Perfect for beginners and families but still challenging for more experienced golfers. Tearoom in clubhouse.

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DUMFRIES & COUNTY GOLF CLUB 20970

Barnbarroch Farm, Kippford, Dalbeattie DG5 4QS T/F: 01556 620193 M: 0776 023 0959 kathleenroan@supanet.com

Open: All year

Beautifully mature parkland course with USGA standard greens. Always in immaculate condition, relatively flat, treelined layout which provides a challenge to all levels of golfer.

Edinburgh Road, Dumfries DG1 1JX T/F: 01387 253585 admin@thecounty.co.uk www.thecounty.org.uk

Open: All year

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Type: Parkland

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Type: Parkland

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£8

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H: 9 Par/SSS: 27

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CRICHTON GOLF CLUB Bankend Road, Dumfries T: 01387 254946 M: 0777 055 3320 crichtongolf@hotmail.co.uk www.crichtongolfclub@limewebs.com

The Crichton course is tree lined parkland and is a good test of golf for all players. With our recent improvements, visitors will enjoy even more.

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CRAIGIEKNOWES GOLF COURSE

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DALBEATTIE GOLF CLUB Maxwell Park, Dalbeattie, Kirkcudbrightshire DG5 4JR T: 01556 611421 www.dalbeattiegc.co.uk

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The layout provides an excellent challenge for golfers of all abilities. Par 68 for gentlemen and 70 for ladies.

Magnificent views, a haven for wildlife.

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DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY GOLF CLUB 21990

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Length: 6,222yds

2 Laurieston Avenue, Dumfries DG2 7NY T/F: 01387 263848

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Dumfries & Galloway golf courses Pines Golf Club, Lockerbie Road, Dumfries DG1 3PF T:01387 247444 info@dumfriesshiregolfcentre.com www.dumfriesgolf.com

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A newly redesigned course offering an enjoyable but testing round for all.

Homemade cooking is a must after a long day.

Call now to book.

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HODDOM CASTLE

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Hoddom, Lockerbie DG11 1AS T: 01576 300251 hoddomcastle@aol.com www.hoddomcastle.co.uk

Open: All year

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Type: Parkland/Heathland

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GATEHOUSE GOLF CLUB

A stunning 9-holer set in the beautiful Fleet Valley. Every hole presents the golfer with a unique challenge. Once played never forgotten.

Laurieston Road, Gatehouse of Fleet DG7 2BE T: 01557 814766 info@gatehousegolfclub.com www.gatehousegolfclub.com

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KIRKCUDBRIGHT GOLF CLUB

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An 18-hole parkland course with fantastic views overlooking Kirkcudbright, the Dee Estuary and the Galloway Hills. A great challenge for all levels of golfers.

Stirling Crescent, Kirkcudbright, DG6 4EZ T/F: 01557 330314 kbtgolfclub@lineone.net www.kirkcudbrightgolf.co.uk

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Hoddom Castle is a challenging, landscaped course with natural woodland and manmade features, surrounded by the River Annan.

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New Luce Road, Castle Kennedy, Stranraer, Dumfries & Galloway DG9 8SQ T: 01776 702600 enquiries.gvgolf@hotmail.co.uk www.greenvalleygolfacademy.co.uk

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GREEN VALLEY GOLF ACADEMY

Green Valley Golf Academy is situated to the north of the village of Castle Kennedy, which lies off the A75 approximately two miles east of Stranraer in the south west of Scotland within the Dumfries and Galloway County. The course is easily accessible to visitors, located only 5 minutes from Stranraer and 90 minutes from Dumfries.

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LAGGANMORE GOLF COURSE Portpatrick, Stranraer DG9 9AB T: 01776 810499 info@lagganmoregolf.co.uk www.lagganmoregolf.co.uk

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LOCKERBIE GOLF CLUB

Lagganmore Hotel sits adjacent to the 1st tee and specialises in ‘stay and play’ package deals.

Open: Mar – Nov

Green Fees

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LANGHOLM GOLF CLUB Whitaside, Langholm DG13 0JR T: 0772 487 5151 langholmgolf@freenetname.co.uk www.langholmgolfclub.co.uk

Hillside course with great views, signature hole 7th, short drive downhill then wedge over wide ditch to island green, sounds easy.

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Type: Parkland

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£28

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H: 18 Par/SSS: 67/67

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Length: 5,463yds

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LOCHMABEN GOLF CLUB

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MOFFAT GOLF CLUB

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Length: 5,933yds

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Castlehill Gate, Lochmaben DG11 1NT T: 01387 810552 enquiries@lochmabengolf.co.uk www.lochmabengolf.co.uk This attractive, well maintained parkland course surrounding the Kirk Loch is often described as one of the region’s hidden gems. The original 9-hole course designed by James Braid was extended to 18-holes in 1995. Æ

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Coatshill, Moffat, Dumfriesshire DG10 9SB T: 01683 220020

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Dumfries & Galloway golf courses 20 New Galloway Golf Club is a delightful 9-hole golf course which is a gem among rural courses in Scotland and is noted for its superb natural greens and views. Weekly ticket £60.

High Street, New Galloway DG7 3RN T: 01644 420737 brown@nggc.co.uk www.nggc.co.uk

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NEWTON STEWART GOLF CLUB

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Open: All year

Green Fees

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£28

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Kirroughtree Avenue, newtonstewartgc@btconnect.com Minnigaff, Newton Stewart, www.newtonstewartgolfclub.com Wigtownshire DG8 6NR T: 01671 402172

Lovely well kept parkland course with wonderful scenic views and a variety of wildlife, including white deer, which will appeal to golfers of all differing abilities. Friendly, peaceful atmosphere both on and off the course.

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A very warm welcome awaits you here at Dunskey!

We have two delightful golf courses for you to enjoy – the 18-hole Dunskey and the par 3 9-hole Dinvin.

Both courses are in superb condition with extremely well maintained greens and provide a great golfing challenge!

Cliff-top location, 150 ft above picturesque Portpatrick, with spectacular views to the Irish coastline. Playable all year round thanks to the 'Gulf Stream' effect (seldom winter greens).

Great golf courses, relaxed surroundings – what more can you wish for! We look forward to welcoming you!

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Dumfries & Galloway golf courses Euchan Course, Sanquhar DG4 6AZ T: 01659 50577 tich@rossirene.fsnet.co.uk

Pick up a free copy of the Dumfries & Galloway What to See & Do Guide

9-hole parkland course suitable for all standards with stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

Open: All year

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£15

£15

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Our free draining soil has kept this course open every day since 1992!

Southerness, Kirkbean, Dumfries DG2 8BE T: 01387 880323 F: 01387 880555 info@solwaygolf.co.uk www.solwaygolf.co.uk Open: All year

Green Fees

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Type: Links/Parkland

Green Fees

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Type: Coastal Links

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£39

£50

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£16

£16

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Picturesque course nestled in Monreith Bay and warmed by the gulf stream.

Monreith, Newton Stewart DG8 8NJ T: 01988 700358 or 700804 mail@stmedangolfclub.com www.stmedangolfclub.com

Open: Mar – Oct

Green Fees

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£20

£20

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If golf with a twist is what you’re after visit Solway Links and play GolfCross, a fusion of golf and rugby. Played over a course just like golf, using the same clubs and basic rules, there are two key differences.

The first is the ball, which is a regular ball but in the shape of a rugby ball. The second is that golf’s regular round hole is replaced with a rectangular goal suspended in mid-air to trap a flying ball.

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Cummertrees, Annan, Dumfriesshire DG12 5QE T: 01461 204100 F: 01461 204111 info@powfootgolfclub.com www.powfootgolfclub.com

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SOUTHERNESS GOLF CLUB

Looking for great golf at great prices?

Enjoy great golf at discounted rates. Pop into any of our local Information Centres and ask one of our friendly experts about the Gateway to Golf Pass.

Open: All year Weekday

Weekend

Type: Links

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£50

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H: 18 Par/SSS: 69/73

D/Ticket

£65

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Length: 6,566yds

Southerness, Dumfries DG2 8AZ T: 01387 880677 F: 01387 880471

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southernessgc@btconnect.com www.southernessgolfclub.com

Call 01387 245566 3-round pass from £80 6-round pass from £120

Superb championship links course on Solway coast with magnificent views of Cumbrian and Kirkcudbrightshire hills.

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Type: Parkland/Coastal

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Length: 6,308yds

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Creachmore, Leswalt, Stranraer DG9 0LF T: 01776 870245 F: 01776 870445

stranraergolf@btclick.com www.stranraergolfclub.net

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Open: All year

Mains of Park, Glenluce, Newton Stewart DG8 0NN T/F: 01581 300 420 enquiries@wigtownshirecountygolfclub.com www.wigtownshirecountygolfclub.com

Situated on the shores of Luce Bay. The excellent condition of the course, with subtly sloping greens and sea breezes – provide a test for all.

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Family Golf Centre offering par 3 course, covered driving range plus grass tees, putting area, tuition, club and trolley hire and small pro shop and café. All ages and abilities welcomed.

Tongland, Kirkcudbright DG6 4NE T: 01556 680226 info@tonglandgolf.co.uk www.tonglandgolf.co.uk

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TONGLAND FAMILY GOLF CENTRE

For information and to book accommodation go to www.visitscotland.com

The most friendly golf course Nominated by Gateway to Golf Pass golfers – 2011 Most friendly 18-hole course Dumfries & Galloway has a reputation for having some of the friendliest golf courses in Scotland. Each year we ask our golfers who purchased the Gateway to Golf Pass to provide us with much valued feedback on their golfing break and ask them to nominate the most visitor friendly courses in Dumfries & Galloway, based on their experiences during their golfing trip.

The 2011 winner was…

Local golf driving ranges If you feel your game is a little rough around the edges, make sure you factor in a visit to a driving range or practice facility during the early part of your stay. It is definitely the best way to dust off the cobwebs and make sure your game is in top form.

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Brighouse Bay Dumfriesshire Golf Centre Green Valley Golf Academy Tongland Family Golf Centre Tower Wood Golf Centre

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01557 870409 01387 247444

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01776 702600

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01556 680226

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01387 251610

To find out more about Dumfries & Galloway go to www.visitdumfriesandgalloway.co.uk

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1 Brighouse Bay 2 Cally Palace Hotel 3 Castle Douglas 4 Colvend 5 Craigieknowes 6 The Crichton 7 Dalbeattie 8 Dumfries & County 9 Dumfries & Galloway 10 Dumfriesshire 11 Gatehouse of Fleet 12 Green Valley 13 Hoddom Castle 14 Kirkcudbright 15 Lagganmore 16 Langholm 17 Lochmaben 18 Lockerbie 19 Moffat 20 New Galloway 21 Newton Stewart 22 Portpatrick (Dunskey & Dinvin) 23 Powfoot 24 St Medan 25 Sanquhar 26 Solway Links 27 Southerness 28 Stranraer 29 Thornhill 30 Tongland 31 Wigtown & Bladnoch 32 Wigtownshire County Gateway to Golf Pass participant

To ďŹ nd out more about Dumfries & Galloway go to www.visitdumfriesandgalloway.co.uk

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Find all you want to do in Dumfries & Galloway in one place.

At a VisitScotland Information Centre we’ll tell you about everything you want to see, everything you want to do and everything else you’ll need for your visit. Our friendly experts can offer advice on all things local as well as sharing their wider knowledge of Scotland. We don’t just advise either. We can sort out your accommodation and all your travel needs, as well as tickets for events across Scotland. So if you’re looking to get the most from your visit, there really is only one place to go.

Castle Douglas

Market Hill Car Park, Castle Douglas, DG7 1AE - 01556 502611

Dumfries

64 Whitesands, Dumfries, DG1 2RS - 01387 253862

Gretna

Unit 38, Gateway Outlet Village, DG16 5GG - 01461 337834

Kirkcudbright

Harbour Square, Kirkcudbright, DG6 4HY - 01557 330494

Newton Stewart Dashwood Square, Newton Stewart, DG8 6EQ - 01671 402431 Southwaite

M6 Service Area, Southwaite, Carlisle, CA4 0NS - 016974 73445

Stranraer

28 Harbour Street, Stranraer, DG9 7RA - 01776 702595

Open All Year Open April until October Information Point in Partnership with VisitScotland.

Plotted on the area map on pages 18 - 19.

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Information Centres

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Quality Assurance

Scotland’s Star Quality! - A simple, impartial, consistent approach to quality VisitScotland, under the Scottish Tourist Board brand, runs the star grading schemes which assess the quality standards of all types of accommodation and visitor attractions.

Get the most out of your golfing trip Be sure to look for the Golfers Welcome  and the Visiting Golfers Welcome £ schemes.

These show you what facilities are available at accommodation providers and golf clubs across the country.

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Bronze ›,Silver ˆ, or Gold Š. www.green-business.co.uk

Establishments awarded gold stars have consistently achieved the highest levels of excellence within their star grading.

The very best of food and drink EatScotland is a nationwide food Quality Assurance scheme from VisitScotland .

Access all areas The following symbols will help visitors with physical disabilities to decide whether accommodation is suitable:

Those with extra special standards of food are awarded EatScotland Silver or Gold .

Look out for the new Scotland’s Best Bars scheme. www.visitscotland.com/foodanddrink

Unassisted wheelchair access Assisted wheelchair access Access for visitors with mobility difficulties

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To ďŹ nd out more about Dumfries & Galloway go to www.visitdumfriesandgalloway.co.uk

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The Kings Arms Hotel We can arrange itineraries – the Golf Pass offers good value, as does the Special Midweek Package of 1 round on Southerness/Powfoot and Dumfries & County and 2 nights DB&B from £216pp.

Start in the morning with the hearty ‘Kings Breakfast’ and return in the evening for a beer in the ‘Golfers’ 19th Hole Snug Bar. Excellent food, bar meals, club storage, private secure car park, drying room, late bar. A warm welcome awaits.

• The ideal location for a perfect golfing holiday • Run by a golfer for golfers • Free WiFi 31-33 St Andrew Street, Castle Douglas DG7 1EL T: 01556 502626 F: 01556 502097 david@galloway-golf.co.uk www.galloway-golf.co.uk www.thegolfhotel.co.uk

B&B Sgl £47-£65 pppn B&B Dbl £40-£44 pppn B&B Twn £40-£44 pppn DB&B Sgl £60-£70 pppn DB&B Dbl £52.50-£55 pppn Rooms: Sgl (2) Dbl (2) Twn (4) Fam (2) Ensuite/Priv fac (10)

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Nearest Courses: Southerness, Dumfries & County, Powfoot, Kirkcudbright, Newton Stewart, Dumfries & Galloway, Lochmaben,Thornhill.

Located on the wonderful 100 acre Crichton Estate, the Aston Hotel blends the modern world with traditional Scottish hospitality, with interiors creating an atmosphere of luxurious simplicity. Private dining available for golf parties.The hotel sits opposite the Crichton Golf Course.

One of southwest Scotland’s leading golfing hotels in the centre of Dumfries. 91 ensuite bedrooms. Large free car park, free WiFi, excellent leisure facilities including indoor pool with spa and sauna, gymnasium. For details contact our golf co-ordinator Michael.

Bankend Road, The Crichton, Dumfries DG1 4ZZ T: 01387 272410 F: 01387 267303 golf@astonhoteldumfries.co.uk

English Street, Dumfries Nearest Courses: Dumfries & T: 01387 254111 County, Dumfries & Galloway, F: 01387 240288 Lochmaben, Southerness, sales@cairndalehotel.co.uk Colvend, Thornhill, Powfoot. www.cairndalehotel.co.uk Sgl (8) Dbl/Twn (62) Fam (19) Suites (2) Ensuite/priv facs (91) DB&B including golf from £75-£125 pppn

Nearest Courses: The Crichton, Dumfries & Galloway, Dumfries & County, Dumfriesshire, Powfoot, Thornhill, Southerness.

B&B Sgl £70-£90 B&B Dbl/Twn £54-£64 DB&B Sgl £92-112 DB&B Dbl/Twn £65-£75 Rooms: Sgl (all) Dbl (29)Twn (27) Fam (3) Exec (12) Ensuite/priv facs (71)

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Best Western Station Hotel Traditional, comfortable hotel, just 5 minutes walk from town centre and night life and with ample car parking, we are perfectly located for access to courses throughout the region. Golfing parties return year after year for our warm welcome, great food and our impressive Malt Whisky collection. Golf Passes and golf booking service available; club storage.

• Courtyard Bistro • Free car parking • Relaxing lounge bar with malt whisky collection • Beer garden • Tee times arranged • Free WiFi and guest computer • Room for private dining Nearest Courses: Dumfries & County, Dumfries & Galloway, Crichton, Dumfriesshire Golf Centre, Lochmaben, Powfoot, Southerness.

B&B Sgl from £65 pppn B&B Dbl/Twn from £42 pppn DB&B Sgl from £80 pppn DB&B Dbl/Twn from £57 pppn Rooms: Sgl (8) Dbl (14) Twn (10) Ensuite (32)

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The Waterfront Hotel & Restaurant

17 bedroom townhouse in the heart of Kirkcudbright. An ideal base to explore our wonderful region with over 20 quality golf courses on the doorstep. Choice of two restaurants and two bars along with a choice of real ales, quality wines and malt whiskies.

An excellent base to enjoy some of the great golf courses located in the area.We offer real value golf packages, and cater not only for individual needs but also for groups of up to 36 people. Contact us and we will arrange a package to suit your needs.We look forward to welcoming you.

High Street, Kirkcudbright DG6 4JG Nearest Courses: T: 01557 330402 Kirkcudbright, Brighouse F: 01557 331639 Bay, Gatehouse of Fleet, info@selkirkarmshotel.co.uk Colvend, Castle Douglas. www.selkirkarmshotel.co.uk B&B Sgl £69-£89 B&B Dbl/Twn £98-£118 DB&B Sgl £99-£119 DB&B Dbl/Twn £158-£178 Rooms Sgl (4) Dbl (6) Twn (4) Fam (2) Ensuite/priv facs (16)

7 North Crescent, Portpatrick, Nearest Courses:

by Stranraer DG9 8SX Portpatrick Dunskey, T: 01776 810800 F: 01776 810850 Stranraer, Wigtownshire, info@waterfronthotel.co.uk Newton Stewart, Turnberry. www.waterfronthotel.co.uk B&B Sgl £45-£70 pppn B&B Dbl/Twn £35-£55 pppn DB&B Sgl £65-£90 pppn DB&B Dbl/Twn £55-£75 pppn Rooms Dbl (7) Twn (7) Ensuite (14)

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Stranraer Torrs Warren Country House Hotel A quiet family run hotel with restaurant and bar.

Looking for Quality Gifts & Souvenirs?

Many of our Information Centres have a great range of quality gift items including local crafts, books, jewellery and clothes. Pop in and let our knowledgeable staff advise on the perfect gift or souvenir.

Greyhill Road, Stoneykirk, Stranraer, Dumfries & Galloway DG9 9DH T: 01776 830204 F: 01776 830298 torrswarren@hotmail.com www.torrswarrenhotel.co.uk

Open: All year B&B Sgl £48-£53 B&B Dbl/Twn £70-£75 Nearest Courses: Stranraer, DB&B Sgl from £63 Portpatrick (Dunskey), Glenluce, Newton DB&B Dbl/Twn £100-£105 Sgl (1) Dbl/Twn (4) Fam (2) Stewart, Kirkcudbright, Lagganmore.

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North West Castle Hotel Traditional family run hotel offering friendly hospitality with excellent cuisine, service and amenities. Situated in the heart of Stranraer, North West Castle is within easy reach of all local courses. Fantastic value for money golf packages are available all year round with golf included on Stranraer, Portpatrick (Dunskey), Glenluce and our own Cally course. The hotel has its own leisure facilities with swimming pool, gym and games room. Large golf parties and golf societies welcome.

• Friendly staff • Excellent cuisine • Golf packages • Swimming pool • Gym• Games room • Free WiFi • Central location • Family friendly • Curling rink • Drying room • Free parking Open: All year

Nearest Courses: Stranraer, Portpatrick (Dunskey), Glenluce, Cally Palace, Newton Stewart, Kirkcudbright.

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Guest Houses and B&Bs Criffel Lodge

Modern spacious lodge in small development by Colvend golf course.

Mr & Mrs Jackson, Hillhouse, Sandy Lane, Dumfries DG1 1SA T: 01387 710409 M: 0774 696 1139 enquiries@criffellodge.co.uk www.criffellodge.co.uk Nearest Courses: Colvend, Southerness, Dalbeattie.

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Large golf friendly establishment ideally situated for access to local courses but close to Dumfries town centreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s many pubs and restaurants. Secure club storage, drying facilities, private parking and free WiFi available. We welcome golf parties of up to twelve.

105 Edinburgh Road, Dumfries DG1 1JX T: 01387 252251 F: 01387 263084 info@rivendellbnb.co.uk www.rivendellbnb.co.uk

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To ďŹ nd out more about Dumfries & Galloway go to www.visitdumfriesandgalloway.co.uk

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New Woll Estate and the Woll Golf Course The Borders only exclusive unlimited FREE GOLF deal!

Enjoy excellent value luxury self catering properties overlooking the 18 hole Woll Golf Course, with the award winning Woll Restaurant and new golfers bar in our Clubhouse, which provides the perfect venue for lunch or dinner, whether you are golfing or not.

Enjoy one of Scotland’s finest golfing retreats Accommodation is available in our six luxury properties which each have twin bedrooms with ensuite facilities, overlooking the course. We provide FREE GOLF on the course for all our guests for the duration of their stay.

CALL NOW on 01750 32799 for accommodation or 01750 32711 for tee times and the restaurant or e-mail: wollgolf@tiscali.co.uk • www.wollgolf.co.uk

CAIRNDALE HOTEL & LEISURE CLUB, DUMFRIES CHAMPIONSHIP LINKS OFFER Midweek: Two nights Dinner, Bed & Breakfast with a round of golf at Silloth, Southerness and Powfoot.

Prices from £250

FIVE DAY GOLF PASS OFFER Four nights Dinner, Bed & Breakfast – plus the 6-Round Gateway to Golf Pass with a choice of 26 Courses. Prices – April & October from £328. May – September £348.

Please note some course supplements may apply.

Autumn/Spring Special offers are available on selected dates in April and October.

Please call for details.

FOLLOW THE “BIRDIE TRAIL” Stay two nights Dinner, Bed & Breakfast, with a round of Golf on any three of the following courses – Brighouse Bay, Colvend, Dumfries & Galloway, Kirkcudbright, Lochmaben, Lockerbie, Moffat or Thornhill.

Prices – April & October from £196 (£206 weekend). May – September £219 (£229 weekend)

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PLAY THE BEST IN THE SOUTH WEST SPECIAL MIDWEEK PACKAGE Stay two nights Dinner, Bed & Breakfast with a round of Golf at Southerness, Dumfries & County and Powfoot.

Prices April & October £216. May – September from £236 per person (Shared Twin/Double room)

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For further details of all our golf breaks visit our website www.cairndalehotel.co.uk or contact our golf co-ordinator Michael Dickie 01387 240286 or email golf@cairndalehotel.co.uk

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For information and to book accommodation go to www.visitscotland.com

Take your pick from 26 courses with the Gateway to Golf Pass* 3 rounds from £80 – 6 rounds from £120 From £65 Dinner, Bed &Breakfast pppn sharing Sunday Swing - 1 night DB&B from £49.50 per person sharing Adjacent to 9-hole Crichton Golf Course Why not finish off your stay by having breakfast followed by a quick round of 9 holes at the Crichton Golf Course before departing?

Astonishing for Golf * Supplements may apply at some courses

Bankend Road, Dumfries DG1 4ZZ T: 01387 272410 F: 01387 267303 E: golf@astonhoteldumfries.co.uk w: www.astonhotels.co.uk

MOUNTAIN BIKING

IN DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY and much much more…

Dumfries and Galloway is the number one destination for people who love the great outdoors. But mountain biking is just the start. To find out more visit our website where you can download our innovative new App.

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To find out more about Dumfries & Galloway go to www.visitdumfriesandgalloway.co.uk

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Away from the fairways Should you manage to drag yourself away from the golf courses of Dumfries & Galloway you’ll find this fascinating part of Scotland hosts many other fine attractions.

The region has a rich and intriguing history and there is certainly no shortage of castles in Dumfries & Galloway.

Caerlaverock Castle is surely one of Scotland’s finest castles. The scene of various famous sieges, it is a true medieval fortress circled by a magnificent moat. Drumlanrig Castle is famed not only for its magical pink facade but also an impressive art collection and splendid Victorian Gardens.

The lovely landscaped gardens at Castle Kennedy are also worth exploring while Threave Castle is a hugely impressive 14th century tower on an island in the River Dee. Besides all these castles, pay a visit to Sweetheart Abbey, near Dumfries, a graceful ruin with a romantic history.

Dumfries & Galloway offers many excellent sporting activities other than golf. The region has become known for its world-class mountain biking, thanks to the 7stanes, a series of mountain biking centres spanning southern Scotland. Jump on a bike and take to the trails at Glentrool, Kirroughtree, Dalbeattie, Ae and Mabie. Or go

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for a cycle along some of the region’s quiet country roads, all the while admiring the scenery.

Fish the River Nith, one of Scotland’s great salmon rivers, or try windsurfing or kayaking at the Galloway Activity Centre at Loch Ken. Climb the Merrick, the highest peak in southern Scotland, or walk some of the Southern Upland Way which starts in Dumfries & Galloway. Moffat is Scotland’s first Walkers are Welcome town and even has its own walking festival.

Not only is Galloway Forest Park the largest forest park in Britain, it also happens to be one of the best spots in the country for stargazing, thanks to the clarity of the night sky. The park is the UK’s only Dark Sky Park and one of only four in the western world.

Look out too for some wonderful wildlife in the region. Follow the Red Kite Trail and keep a look out for these magnificent birds of prey. Or head to Caerlaverock National Nature Reserve, a vast expanse of mudflats and salt marshes that plays host to thousands of wildfowl and waders. At the Mull of Galloway, Scotland’s most southerly point, you can look out for seabirds including puffins.

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Explore some of Dumfries & Galloway’s picturesque towns, places like Kirkcudbright, a seaside delight that has been attracting artists for generations and is bustling with studios and galleries.

Wigtown has a selection of wonderful bookshops and stages the popular Wigtown Book Festival every autumn. Little wonder it is Scotland’s National Book Town.

Don’t forget to spend some time in Dumfries which has strong associations with Robert Burns.

The town and its environs inspired Scotland’s national poet to produce some of his best known works, including Auld Lang Syne and Tam O’ Shanter. Learn about Burns’ love of Dumfries at the award-winning Robert Burns Centre. You can even visit his favourite pub in town.

Dumfries & Galloway is fortunate to have so many outstanding local food producers and good restaurants showcasing the region’s rich seasonal larder. Look out for Buccleuch beef, Galloway lamb, Solway scallops and smoked salmon from the Galloway Smokehouse. Try the delicious ice cream from Cream o’ Galloway too.

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And if you long for a dram at the end of a day’s golfing and exploring, then Bladnoch, Scotland’s most southerly distillery, can be found nestled on the banks of the River Bladnoch.

It might be difficult to see past the golf, but do that and your curiosity will be amply rewarded.

01 The medieval stronghold of Caerlaverock Castle.

02 Walking above Loch Trool, Galloway Forest Park.

03 Logan Botanic Garden, Port Logan.

To find out more about Dumfries & Galloway go to www.visitdumfriesandgalloway.co.uk

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What’s on

Key Map Reference (See map on pages 18 – 19)

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Family Food & Drink Great Outdoors Highland Games Local Shows & Galas Music, Arts & Culture Sports

May

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11 – 13 Moniaive Folk Festival Moniaive Village

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11 – 17 Newton Stewart Walking Festival Various venues, Newton Stewart www.newtonstewartwalkfest.com

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19 – 20 Scottish Model Airshow & 3D Scotland Model Helicopter Championships Castle Kennedy Airfield, Castle Kennedy www.modelflyingscotland.org

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25 – 27 Langholm Walking Festival

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Dumfries & Galloway is a thriving region full of ideas and energy and throughout the year there are all manner of celebrations covering the arts, sport, wildlife and more. From popular book festivals to major music festivals, car rallies and agricultural shows, you’ll always find something in the region’s packed programme of events to keep you entertained.

When you’re not strolling down all those lovely fairways, head for the towns and villages and join in the local festivities.

Various venues, Langholm www.langholmwalks.co.uk

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25 – 2 Jun Dumfries & Galloway Arts Festival Various venues, Dumfries & Galloway

26 Castle Douglas Food Town Day King Street, Castle Douglas www.cd-foodtown.org

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31 – 3 Jun World Ceilidh 01 Blacksmith Adam Booth at a Spring Fling event.

02 Street musicians, Dumfries & Galloway Arts Festival.

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Knockengorroch, Carsphairn www.knockengorroch.org.uk

For information and to book accommodation go to www.visitscotland.com

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June

August

2–5 Spring Fling

1 Wigtown Show

Various venues, Dumfries & Galloway www.spring-fling.co.uk

Bladnoch Park, Wigtown www.wigtownshow.org.uk

10 – 16 Guid Nychburris

2 Stewarty Show

Various venues, Dumfries www.guidnychburris.co.uk

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14 – 17 The 15th Kirkcudbright Jazz Festival Various venues, Kirkcudbright www.kirkcudbrightjazzfestival.co.uk

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Dumfries Ice Bowl and surrounding area www.scottishrally.co.uk

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September Various venues, Lockerbie www.lockerbiejazz.com

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Various venues, Wigtown www.wigtownbookfestival.com

12 – 27 Aug Kirkcudbright Summer Festivities

TBC The Tour of Britain C2

20 – 21 The Wickerman Festival Dundrennan, Kirkcudbright www.thewickermanfestival.co.uk

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22 – 28 Castle Douglas Civic Week Various venues, Castle Douglas www.castle-douglas.com

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28 – 7 Oct Wigtown Book Festival

July Various venues, Kirkcudbright www.facebook.com/SummerFestivities

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28 – 30 Lockerbie Jazz Festival

30 British Pipe Band Championship Annan Academy playing field, Annan www.annanchampionships.co.uk

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18 – 19 Galloway Country Fair Drumlanrig Castle, Thornhill www.gallowaycountryfair.co.uk

29 – 30 RSAC Scottish Rally

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3–6 The 9th Kirkcudbright Art & Crafts Trail Various venues, Kirkcudbright www.artandcraftstrail.co.uk

23 – 24 Moffat Classic Car Rally Showground, Moffat www.sre-scot.co.uk

Stewarty Rugby Club Grounds, Castle Douglas www.stewartyas.co.uk

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Various venues, Dumfries & Galloway www.tourofbritain.co.uk

This list highlights just a selection of events taking place in Dumfries & Galloway in 2012.

The information contained in this publication is as supplied to VisitScotland and to the best of VisitScotland’s knowledge was correct at the time of going to press. VisitScotland can accept no responsibility for any errors. Events can be subject to change, we recommend you check details with a local VisitScotland Information Centre before travelling (see page 20).

To find out more about Dumfries & Galloway go to www.visitdumfriesandgalloway.co.uk

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EventScotland, the national events agency, are proud to be supporting another world-class calendar of golf events in Scotland in 2012. Our support for these events are part of our ongoing commitment to host The 2014 Ryder Cup in Scotland, the Home of Golf.

Golf Events in Scotland in 2012 Event

Date

Venue

Aberdeen Ladies Scottish Open

3rd – 5th May

Archerfield Links, East Lothian

Curtis Cup

7th – 10th June

Nairn Golf Club, Highlands

Scottish Hydro Challenge

21st – 24th June

Macdonald Spey Valley Golf Club, Highlands

Scottish Open

12th – 15th July

Castle Stuart Golf Links, Highlands

The Senior Open Championship

26th – 29th July

Turnberry Resort, South Ayrshire

Johnnie Walker Championship

Date TBC

The Gleneagles Hotel, Perthshire

Scottish Senior Open

Date TBC

Fairmont St Andrews, Fife

Event information correct as of going to print. Visit www.EventScotland.org/golf for up-to-date information.

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For information and to book accommodation go to www.visitscotland.com

To ďŹ nd out more about Dumfries & Galloway go to www.visitdumfriesandgalloway.co.uk

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