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Dumfries & Galloway Ultimate Festival Guide
- July 5, 2019 -Dumfries and Galloway has a wealth of vibrant, family-friendly festivals that celebrate everything from music to food to literature. Here’s our ultimate guide to festivals in Dumfries and Galloway Music Festivals Knockengorroch Known as the world’s ceilidh, Knockengorroch has been running since 1998 and is a much-loved festival in the area. Offering a […]
Dumfries & Galloway – Mountain Biking Hotspot
- February 10, 2019 -With all the outdoor activities available in Dumfries and Galloway, mountain biking is one of the most exhilarating. With a range of different forests and tracks for all abilities. From beginners, families and experts, it’s something that everyone should definitely look into whilst on your visit to Dumfries and Galloway. Where to […]
Climbing Criffel
- January 24, 2019 -Criffel stands at 570 meters (1,870 feet) but appears much larger, as it stands higher than any other hill around for miles. Coming into Dumfries it creates a stunning backdrop and is beautiful to look at from afar. Coming closer it stands like a protector of the land as it watches over the Solway coastline […]
The best pubs in Dumfries and Galloway
- January 10, 2019 -Dumfries is a place where you can eat, drink and be merry. From long-running historical pubs to new and modern dining and drinking, there’s a watering hole for everyone. These are just a few of our favourite places to take a seat and enjoy some great food along with a drink or two. But if […]
Big Burns Supper Festival: The Perfect Christmas Gift
- December 13, 2018 -Every January the region hosts a festival like no other. Big Burns Supper. Held over 11 days across a whole host of different venues. From taverns to pop up villages, this festival offers everything from family-friendly shows to risque performances. The festival was born out of the celebration of the regions much beloved Bard Robert […]
September Peaceful Pregnancy Retreat
- June 28, 2018 -Friday 7th to Sunday 9th September – Peaceful Pregnancy Retreat Namaste. If you’re a mum to be, or know a mum to be who deserves a pre-baby pamper, join us for a Peaceful Pregnancy Retreat from Friday 7th to Sunday 9th September, at Craigbittern House, on the Solway Coast. Yoga teacher Moira Forsyth and hypnobirthing practitioner […]
Rosewall Competition
- October 30, 2017 -We are thrilled to be launching our second property, Rosewall, with you. To celebrate we are running a fantastic competition. How do you fancy winning a romantic weekend away for you and your partner? This lovely little cottage is ideally located in the village of New Abbey with lots to do nearby. Not only this […]
Free Golf!
- August 30, 2017 -We are thrilled to be working with Colvend Golf Course to offer unlimited rounds of free golf included for people staying at Craigbittern. This can be used by up to 4 people at a time, as many times as guests wish. This 18 hole course is a delight to play- challenging the serious golfer, […]
Create Escapes
- April 14, 2017 -Really rather excited to announce this new project I have been secretly planning the last few months. I am delighted to be collaborating with the wonderful Leah Halliday and we can’t wait to host our very first Sewing Retreat later this year in Dumfries & Galloway. As well as a whole weekend of stitch, you’ll […]
An evening with the freelance ranger
- July 19, 2016 -We were lucky enough to enjoy a ranger session with Dark Sky Ranger Elizabeth Tindal at Sandyhills beach on the Colvend Coast.
