While visiting Cross Haven you can do as little or as much as you like. There is so much to see, do and explore in Dumfries & Galloway. We hope this page helps you get more of an idea.

Glenwhan Gardens

Glenwhan Gardens has been described as one of the most beautiful newly made gardens in Scotland. with unique & stunning sea views across to the Isle of Man, Luce Bay, and the Mull of Galloway.

Visit the website here: https://glenwhangardens.co.uk/

Logan Botanic Gardens

Discover a remarkable collection of unusual and beautiful plants. A pleasure for all the family, Logan is an exotic paradise. Walk through groves of eucalyptus and palm trees or stand in the shade of awesome giant rhubarb-like gunnera.

Visit website here: https://www.rbge.org.uk/
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The Mull of Galloway

The Lighthouse is perched on the edge of a 260 ft. high cliff at Scotland’s most Southerly Point. The light, which stands 99 m above sea level, was first lit on the 26th March 1830. The light remains operational today.

Visit the website here: http://www.mull-of-galloway.co.uk/

Ardwell Gardens

Ardwell Gardens, a naturally unspoilt and idyllic location, around 10 miles south of Stranraer, surrounding a private 18th century country estate house.

Visit the website here: https://www.gardenvisit.com/gardens/ardwell_gardens

Stranraer Golf Club

Course was designed in 1950 by the distinguished golf course architect, the late James Braid who was also involved in designing such great courses as Gleneagles, Rosemount, Carnoustie and Dalmahoy.
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Visit website here: https://www.stranraergolfclub.net/
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Dunskey Golf Club

Situated on the coast in south west Scotland, Portpatrick Dunskey Golf Club is just a short stroll from the picturesque village of Portpatrick and boasts two superbly maintained courses.
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Visit the website here: https://www.portpatrickgolfclub.com/

Turnberry golf Club

Club plays on the world famous Trump Turnberry Golf Courses on a beautiful peninsula of links land on the coast of South Ayrshire, with spectacular views across the Firth of Clyde to the islands of Arran and Ailsa Craig, the Mull of Kintyre and even to Ireland on a clear day.

Visit the website here: https://www.turnberrygolfclub.net

Castle Kennedy gardens

75 acres of spectacularly designed loch-side landscape, create a romantic garden paradise with quite literally something for everyone to enjoy – regardless of age. Dogs are welcome too!
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Visit website here:
‍http://castlekennedygardens.com/
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Portpatrick

Portpatrick is nearly as far west as you can go in Southern Scotland, and nearly as far south as you can go in Western Scotland. So reaching it can involve a lot of travelling. But don't let that put you off. Portpatrick is a stunningly attractive village wrapped around a fascinating harbour, and well worth the trip wherever you are coming from.
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The Southern Upland Way

The Southern Upland Way is a long distance footpath for walkers starting from Portpatrick and crossing Southern Scotland to finish at Cockburnspath.

Visit the website here: https://www.southernuplandway.gov.uk/

Port Logan Beach

The very pleasant sandy Port Logan beach with long gullies can be found in the small village of Port Logan some 12 miles south of Stranraer. With picturesque and marvellous views, the beach is an interesting destination for family’s days out and leisurely walks or swims.
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Stranraer

Stranraer has a long history as a ferry port and the town is situated at the head of Loch Ryan.
Stranraer is the gateway to the Rhinns of Galloway and for more than a century was a busy ferry port for services between south-west Scotland and Northern Ireland. The town has many shops and there are plenty of places to dine out too.

Dunskey Castle

The magnificent ruins of Dunskey Castle are picturesquely perched on a rocky outcrop jutting out into the Irish Sea.The massive towerhouse was built in the mid-16th century for the Adairs of Kinhilt - the same family that owned the Castle of St John in Stranraer - and the long wing to the north was added in the 1620's. By 1700 the whole building was derelict.

More info here: https://www.visitscotland.com/info/see-do/dunskey-castle-p255821

Stranraer Museum

The museum features one of Scotland's oldest ploughs, while you can also look at Victorian Wigtownshire in 3D photographs and follow in the footsteps of Stranraer's own polar explorers.

There are displays on archaeology, local history, farming and dairying. An exciting temporary exhibition programme also runs throughout the year.

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We will always try and add more sights and things to do on this page. However you can also view Visit Scotlands website for things to do and see around Dumfries & Galloway by clicking HERE

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