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Must See in Galloway

Must See in Galloway is our list of  some of  the  great attractions and events in Galloway during the year.

Food, Art and Books make up just a part of the experience of a Scottish Holiday in Glorious Galloway.Come and visit Galloway where  a host of attractions  and special events take place. Organic food markets, excellent shopping for paintings,pottery, glassware, fashion accessories,Osprey & Red Kite watching, Landscape gardens and historic castles and houses.

See below some of the must see attractions and events that are available  for you in FAB Glorious Galloway.

 

 
Red Kites

kitefly.gifAt 2:00pm every day near Laureston on The Red Kite Trail you can see these wonderful Raptures being fed

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Kirkcudbright 2000 - Summer Art Exhibitions

kirkcudbright artists town Kirkcudbright 2000 was established in 1999 with the vision of establishing a major art gallery in Kirkcudbright to reflect the town’s importance in Scottish art history.
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WalkFest

For walking and whether you enjoy the challenge of our true hill walking experiences or our lower level themed routes, there is sure to be something for everyone.WalkFest - the Newton Stewart Walking Festival - is now firmly established as the biggest walking festival in the South of Scotland. Newton Stewart is a wonderful location in the Galloway Hills.
The festival is in May each year click below for details.

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Threave House and Gardens

threave house64-acre ornamental garden with interest throughout the year from a large and varied plant collection and landscape features. A Scottish Baronial House open to the public. 1500-acre estate with way marked trails, bird hides, and a wild fowl sanctuary.
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Ride the 7 stanes

7 stanesBig country riding, rolling hills, views to die for and mile upon mile of technical singletrack – it's all here in the south of Scotland.
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Kirkcudbright Jazz Festival

jazz festivalA Celebration of Trad New Orleans, Dixieland and Swing Jazz in South West Scotland. Held between Middle weekend of June

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Kirkcudbright Scottish Nights

pipe bandIn July and August, over 6 consecutive Thursday nights our unique Scottish nights provide excellent family entertainment with a pleasant mixture of Scottish music and dancing.
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Spring Fling

spring_banner_08_05.jpgWelcome to Spring Fling South West Scotland's art and craft open studio event

Spring Fling wil ltake place over the May Bank Holiday weekend in 2010. Please go to our More info link for more deatils.

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Food Town Week in May

foodtownVisit Castle Douglas for a unique shopping experience

With approximately fifty local businesses involved in either producing or selling food and drink, it is easy to see why Castle Douglas has been designated a Food Town.
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Osprey Watch

ospreyThere is an osprey viewing centre at County Buildings, Wigtown

"Ospreys are back in Galloway" is proud to announce that their chick has reached that age where a ring is an appropriate present.
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Gatehouse Gala / Torchlight Parade

torchlight02.jpgHeld in the first week of August each year.  Events include: PIPE BANDS, COUNTRY DANCING, TOURS, EXHIBITIONS, CONCERTS, DISPLAYS, COMPETITIONS, DISCOS, MUSIC AND DANCING, FANCY DRESS PARADE, FOOTBALL, MOUNTAIN BIKING, FUN RUN, PICNICS, OPEN DAYS, TORCHLIGHT PROCESSION, AND MORE...
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Kirkcudbright Tattoo

pipe bandThis event forms the climax of the Summer Festivities for the town, and is undoubtedly one of the most popular and well attended. The night finishes of with a fireworks display and a procession through the streets.
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Broughton House and Garden

broughton houseBehind the fine 18th century town house with its pink lime washed exterior lies a treasure trove of collections together with a magically secret garden. A little known treasure of a fine town house and garden nestling on the banks of the River Dee in Kirkcudbright, Dumfries and Galloway. Broughton House was the home of artist E A Hornel.
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