Location: Kirkcudbright
Top Things to do in Kirkcudbright
Things to do in Kirkcudbright, Scotland: The Best Sights & Landmarks
Kirkcudbright, (/kərˈkuːbriː/ kirr-KOO-bree; Scottish Gaelic: Cille Chuithbeirt) is a town and parish in Kirkcudbrightshire, of which it is traditionally the county town, within Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland.
Restaurants in Kirkcudbright
1. Anwoth Old Kirk
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By hairdy - Preston, United Kingdom
Originally travelled to here because of the schoolhouse and old kirk being in The Wicker Man film but it is so much more special than that. Very atmospheric and peaceful in a beautiful setting
2. St Cuthberts Parish Church
3. Kirkcudbright Art Tours
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
Our popular Art Walk is 'the best introduction to Kirkcudbright Artist's Town' ! Local guide Fiona will tell you of the lives of the famous artists that have lived, worked or visited the town bringing them alive with enthusiastic story telling. Hidden gardens, galleries and studios will also be included. Characters from history, literature and film will delight you. Accessible and entertaining Easy street level walk with plenty stops Please wear comfortable shoes & bring your own mask Small Group Tours (up to 6) at 11 am Weds-Sat £10 pp Private Group Tours (up to 6) at 2 pm Weds-Sat £40
4. Threave Castle
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4.5 based on 374 reviews
This site is closed for now. We’re working hard to gradually reopen the places you love while making sure the experience is safe for everyone. Cross the River Dee by boat to visit this enchanting castle on its own island. Once the bustling base of its creator, Archibald the Grim, it is now an ideal spot for exploring, picnicking and perhaps, painting. The island is rich with wildflowers in summer; you might also see ospreys and otters hunting in the river. The castle was besieged by King James II for two months in 1455, and fell after the king bribed the garrison to surrender.
Reviewed By AndrewC1968 - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Great visit A nice walk down to the castle from the car park very informative boards around explaining the history of the area and the boatman full of experience and knowledge
5. Broughton House & Garden
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4.5 based on 316 reviews
Reviewed By H1531OIjohnt - Criccieth, United Kingdom
Visited here when in Kirkcudbright in our motorhome. Park up by the town car park and it’s a short walk up. Good Covid hygiene in operation at the garden and it’s a trust the visitor box at the unattended side gate entrance. It’s relatively small but packed with interest. There’s a one way system which guides you to all the features of the garden. It has a Japanese feel and lovely little vignette settings within it. We sat at the peaceful pool on a fern cast iron bench and admired the planting and the oriental brass heron. There are secret views of the Dee and its mariners as you walk around. Sumptuous!
6. Orchardton Tower
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4.5 based on 41 reviews
Reviewed By janniew6 - Birkenhead, United Kingdom
Orchardton tower is an absolutely worthwhile trip. Its a ruin of a small castle , the tower is intact & there are narrow steps to the top .( there little steps, so they must of had tiny feet),The veiw from the top is lovely, there are storage chambers to explore too. Its just a real fun experience. Its free ,but there is a donation box for its upkeep.
7. The Selkirk Memorial Cross
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4.5 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By hairdy - Preston, United Kingdom
Whilst in the town stop a minute to view this prominent memorial to Dunbar James, Earl of Selkirk, from his wife Cecily Louisa, Countess of Selkirk
8. Tolbooth Art Centre
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4.0 based on 78 reviews
Reviewed By ItalianophileYarm - Peebles, United Kingdom
Kirkudbright has long attracted artists and it's not hard to understand why beautiful tranquil and uncrowded. The Tollbooth is spread over a couple of floors with some old painting and more modern exhibits. Worth a visit.
9. MacLellan's Castle
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4.0 based on 112 reviews
This site is closed for now. We’re working hard to gradually reopen the places you love while making sure the experience is safe for everyone. Visit this impressive townhouse and discover a 16th century family home. The remains of this late 16th century house show how architecture changed from the heavily defended tower house to a new, more domestic scale. Sir Thomas MacLellan of Bombie built the castle in 1582 to function as a grand family home. Head ‘below stairs’ into the dark vaults to get a sense of the working conditions of family servants and look out for the Laird’s Lug’, a secret spy hole behind the great hall fireplace, from which the laird could eavesdrop on his guests.
Reviewed By JodyMCanada
This is our second visit to the MacLellan Castle. We love the view of River Dee, and to use our imagination as to what the Castle would have looked like back in the day. Nice that some of the scaffolding is down and hope that the rest will be down in the near future. Below Stairs of this Castle is unique and has been represented well. The staff are always friendly here too.
