Local Interest Web Sites

Golf
www.portpatrickgolfclub.com
www.wigtownshirecountygolfclub.com
www.stranraergolfclub.net

Country Sports
www.creeside.co.uk
www.country-sports.co.uk

Local Towns
www.stranraer.org
www.mull-of-galloway.co.uk
www.wigtown-booktown.co.uk
www.newtonstewart.org

Tourism
www.dumfries-and-galloway.co.uk
www.dgvisitor.co.uk
www.galloway.co.uk
www.visitscotland.com

Activities & Visitor Attractions

Golf - A mixture of scenic links, rough hill land and smooth parkland greens, there is something to suit all abilities, from novice to professional on our doorstep.

Fishing - Sea Angling, Coarse fishing, Fly Fishing and all available locally.

Shooting - Rough, Goose, Duck and Deer Stalking again available locally.

Cycling - Time to take to the back roads and explore the surrounding area, bike hire is available in the area. We have bike cleaning facilities (Powerwash and Hosepipe) and secure outbuildings for bike storage. Tours available upon request.

Walking - Just what Dumfries and Galloway is all about, there are numerous walks and tracks through some of the most amazing landscapes you will perhaps ever see.

Wildlife - the area is teeming with wildlife which can be enjoyed just yards from the Plantings Inn. Locally there are Red Kites and Deer.

Southern Upland Way - stretching from Portpatrick in the west to the east coast at Cocksburnspath, the Southern Upland Way is Scotland's longest walk. The Plantings Inn is a popular stop-off point for those walking the Southern Upland Way as the walk passes close to the Inn.

Gardens - Whether interest lies in the plants, or in garden design or even just walking amidst beautiful and tranquil surroundings, the gardens in this area contain all that could be desired. The mild climate here means that spring comes early and autumn lingers longer than in other parts of Scotland, it also means that you can enjoy them over many months of the year.

Castle Kennedy Gardens - www.castlekennedygardens.co.uk
Glenwhan Gardens - www.glenwhangardens.co.uk

Castles - There are many castles to explore in the region, including Dunskey Castle with spectacular views over the Irish Sea. Others include; Cardoness, Castle of Park, and Castle Kennedy.