Wigtown

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The River Bladnoch at Wigtown Harbour
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Church in Wigtown The ruins of St Machute's church alongside the current parish church.
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Wigtown church tower View towards Wigtown from the road to Moss of Cree.
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River Bladnoch & Wigtown 'harbour' A view looking south-west up the estuary of the River Bladnoch taken from the walkway of the one-time harbour at Wigtown.
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Wigtown Church & Churchyard Wigtown Parish Church (1851) is a large Gothic granite building with tower, there are carved stones in the transept. The churchyard has two Covenanting tombstones (1685); a piece of C10 cross-shaft; fragments of the old parish church and a notable yew tree.
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Craigmount

Craigmount

3.5 out of 5
High Street Newton Stewart Scotland
The price is AED 361 per night from Apr 13 to Apr 14
AED 361
AED 433 total
13 Apr - 14 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this B&B in Newton Stewart. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Wigtown Square and Torhouse Stone Circle are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (58 reviews)
Very nice B&B in a beautiful area. The host Nicole was very nice and helpful. The view out our window was stunning. Clean and comfortable. Town and restaurants a short drive away. Didn’t do the breakfast but it looked and smelled awesome. Wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again.

Reviewed on 2 October 2025

Craigmount
Hillcrest

Hillcrest

3.5 out of 5
Newton Stewart Scotland
Book a stay at this golf cottage in Newton Stewart. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Wigtown Square and Torhouse Stone ...
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Hillcrest
Cally Palace Hotel & Golf Course

Cally Palace Hotel & Golf Course

4 out of 5
Cally Avenue Castle Douglas Scotland
The price is AED 291 per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
AED 291
AED 349 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this golf hotel in Castle Douglas. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a golf course. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (412 reviews)
The hotel is I fine stately home, but needs a lot of money spent on it to bring it up to standard.

Reviewed on 12 March 2026

Cally Palace Hotel & Golf Course
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Hillcrest

Hillcrest

3.5 out of 5
Newton Stewart Scotland
Book a stay at this golf cottage in Newton Stewart. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Wigtown Square and Torhouse Stone ...
Hillcrest
Cottage with stunning views over Kirkcudbright Bay, a short walk from the beach.

Cottage with stunning views over Kirkcudbright Bay, a short walk from the beach.

Kirkcudbright SCT
Book a stay at this family-friendly cottage in Kirkcudbright. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Brighouse Bay and Tolbooth ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (90 reviews)
Due to unforeseen circumstances we had to cancel our December booking, however the owner very kindly allowed us to rebook for the end of February 2026.Nice secluded cottage, plenty of room and well equipped. Lovely cosy lounge with wooden beams and log burner. All main rooms have nice views across ...

Reviewed on 7 March 2026

Cottage with stunning views over Kirkcudbright Bay, a short walk from the beach.
Galloway Steading Luxury Glamping Pods

Galloway Steading Luxury Glamping Pods

3.5 out of 5
6 Mains of Park Newton Stewart Scotland
Book a stay at this golf cabin in Newton Stewart. Enjoy free parking, a golf course, and private hot tubs. Popular attractions Luce Sands and Glenluce Abbey ...
Galloway Steading Luxury Glamping Pods
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Popular places to visit

Bladnoch Distillery

Learn about the local history of Newton Stewart with a stop at Bladnoch Distillery. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.

Bladnoch Distillery

Wigtown Square

Learn about the local history of Wigtown when you take a trip to Wigtown Square. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.

Wigtown Square

7stanes - Kirroughtree

You can take time to visit 7stanes - Kirroughtree during your travels to Newton Stewart. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.

7stanes - Kirroughtree

Glenluce Abbey

You can learn about the history of Newton Stewart with a stop at Glenluce Abbey. Wander the waterfront in this quaint area.

Glenluce Abbey

7stanes - Glentrool

You can take time to visit 7stanes - Glentrool during your travels to Newton Stewart. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.

7stanes - Glentrool

Luce Sands

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Luce Sands during your trip to Newton Stewart? You can enjoy the bars while in the area.

Luce Sands