DALBEATTIE 84 : NX 8361 (Philip’s
D&G Street Atlas 185)
A planned 1781 granite town in the wooded
valley of the Urr Water.
Craignair granite quarries: Provided stone for Liverpool Docks
and the Thames embankment in
Dalbeattie Burn: Meanders through the town, it powered a series
of corn and paper mills (c.1790).
Dalbeattie
Golf Club (1894): A parkland 9-hole course with fine views.
Dubb of Hass (c.18):
Edingham Castle (C16): Remains of a 3-storey rectangular
tower-house.
Fountain (1887): Queen Victoria Golden Jubilee fountain in grey
and pink granite.
Little Richorn: Archaeological site of
a motte.
Museum: Small private museum highlights the history and heritage
of the town and area.
Railway: Traces in the area of former ‘Port Line’ trackbed with
minor remains of Dalbeattie Station (1859-1965). Also see Southwick Station
below.
Richorn CP (
Rounall
Wood Trail.
St Peter’s RC Church (1814 with C20 alterations, tower c.1850):
Marks the physical re-emergence of Catholicism.
Town Hall (1861-2): Has small Italianate clock tower. Lt William
Murdoch memorial (Titanic’s First Officer). Bow-ended
Victorian office opposite is known as the Round House.
Town Wood CP (
UP Church (1860-1): Granite church now converted into flats.
NE. Barglug Plantation (SE of):
Archaeological site of a settlement.
NE. Edingham Moss HS: Preserved site of the explosive factories
with artificial hills, ancillary & production buildings, artificial hills
and railway. See Edingham/Southwick next.
NE. Edingham/Southwick Factory: ICI Nobel built explosives
factories here in WW2 producing cordite. Closed in 1945, it became a Royal Navy
Armaments Depot until 1960.
NE. Southwick Station (1859-1965): Good traces of ‘Port Line’
trackbed and station. Later sidings and track served the Edingham and Southwick
WW2 works.
Also
see Beeswing, Buittle, Castle Douglas, Colvend, Gelston, Haugh of Urr,
Kippford, Kirkgunzeon,
DALRY or ST JOHN’S TOWN OF DALRY 77
: NX 6281
(Philip’s D&G Street Atlas 175)
Formerly known as
Allangibbon Cottage (c.1900): Picturesque Milton Park estate
workers’ housing in A&C style with a timber attic over the pend.
Covenanters Memorial (2004): Prominent modern steel memorial
(below school) depicts a burning bush with names of local martyrs.
Dalry Motyte: A Norman motte or mound
stands by the suspension footbridge that carries the SUW over the Water of Ken.
Earlstoun Loch: Dam and nearby power station (1936) are part of
the GHES. The power Station has two 7-MW generating
units. Earlstoun Linn falls into the loch at its head.
Lochinvar Hotel: Late Victorian style. The hotel faces it’s
white-painted steading.
Milton Park: Originally a C19 cottage with 1895 small E tower.
Half-timbered first floor and veranda added early C20. Now a vacant hotel.
Moss Roddock Loch: Near S side are
extant surface features of a ROC underground monitoring post (1964-91). NW by
the SUW are remains of an Orlit observation post.
Parish Churchyard: Lime tree avenue. Covenanters grave. Gordon
Aisle (1546), former burial place of the Gordons of
Lochinvar. Two war graves (CWGC).
Session House (1880): Designed by Thomas Bell, land steward of
the Earlstoun estate. Old-fashioned Gothick with
pinnacles.
SUW Information Shelter. E to W the SUW runs down to the road
beside the cascading water on the S side of the Earlstoun power station and
then across to Dalry.
Town Hall (1859 & 1895-7): Has curious slated spire. Glenkens
Jubilee Walk information board.
UP Church (1899): Plain Gothic box building. Derelict for some
time but now restored and converted to a residence (2006-7).
Other buildings of note: Bank of Scotland and Clachan Inn (C19).
E. Bogue: Bogue Toll was a former toll house on the
Dalry-Thornhill road.
NNW.
NNW. Earlstoun Grounds: Ancient oak has associations with Queen
Mary.
E. Holy Linn: On the Garple Burn, a
Covenanters meeting and baptism place. Access by footpaths from A702 east of
Bogue Farm.
NW. Knocknalling (c.1840): Gabled
country house in mild Tudor style. Baronial stable block with clock tower
(c.1880). Fine C19 barn.
NW. Polharrow Schools (1842-1951): Old
school remains (with wall plaque) on Knocknalling
drive, also a former school on
Also
see Balmaclellan, Bread and Beer, Clatteringshaws, Corriedoo, Dundeugh, Forrest
Estate, Glenlee, Ironmacannie, Lochinvar, New
DALSWINTON 78
: NX 9385
(Philip’s D&G Street Atlas 61)
Bankhead: Site of two, almost exactly
superimposed Flavian Roman forts, both with annexes.
Possibly destroyed and replaced by the fort at Carzield.
Also
see Kirkton.
Bankfoot: Site of four Roman camps;
also a site of a large Roman fort, possibly destroyed and replaced by the fort
at Carzield. Also see Kirkton.
Bankfoot (Butterhole Brae): Possible site of a Roman signal station
and henge.
Dalswinton Barony Chapel (1881): Originally designed for use on
the Victorian missions, it is a rare example of a ‘tin church’ with pitch-pine
interior fittings.
Dalswinton House (1785): Plain classical mansion built for
Patrick Miller partly on site of Comyn’s Castle
(C13).
Dalswinton Mains: Archaeological site of ring ditch and pit
alignments.
Dalswinton Mill (c.1775 & 1893): Converted to a private house
in late 1990s.
Dalswinton Old House: Ruins of the original C17 fortified house
and round stair tower.
High Townhead: The Belt is an archaeological site of a fort.
NNE. Dalswinton Common: Archaeological site of mounds.
NNE. Hospital Wood & Shaw’s Moor: Archaeological sites in the
area include cairnfields, ring-cairns, and an enclosed cremation cemetery.
NNW. Mullach: See Auldgirth.
NNW. Pennyland Moor: Dalswinton wind
farm with 15 turbines under construction.
Also see Amisfield, Auldgirth, Barjarg, Closeburn, Duncow,
Dunscore, Ellisland, Glenmidge, Heathhall & Locharbriggs, Kirkton, Tinwald.
A kirkton where four roads meet, with
cottages dating from 1760.
Free Church (1866): Tall disused church.
Parish Churchyard: Contains a late Georgian burial enclosure. 4
war graves under care of CWGC.
Other places of interest: Pottery; former school (1854-5);
standing stone (painted white), and village hall (1898).
Almagill Hill: Monument to Joe Graham.
NW. Hound Hill: Archaeological site on Holmains
Moor of an imposing excavated cairn and cist, 26m/85ft diameter and over
3m/10ft in height.
WNW. Little
SE. Murraythwaite (1767-9 & later):
Laird’s house, enlarged and remodelled 1840 and again from 1902 by Reginald Blomfeld.
Also
see Brydekirk, Carrutherstown, Clarencefield, Collin, Cummertrees, Ecclefechan,
Hightae, Hoddom, Kettleholm, Lochmaben, Lockerbie, Mouswald, Ruthwell.
DALVEEN 71/78
: NS 8806 (Philip’s D&G Street Atlas
11)
Picturesque winding glacier scared
Dalveen: 1836 farmhouse is a substantial crowstep-gabled house. A
1622 datestone and Douglas coat of arms from
demolished
Also see Carronbridge, Drumlanrig, Durisdeer, Enterkinfoot,
Lowther Hills.
DALWHAT
GLEN 77
: NX 7393
(Philip’s D&G Street Atlas 39)
A scenic 9km/5½m glen road from Moniaive follows the Dalwhat
Water into
Bailwood Lochan: Picnic spot in the
Castle Hill: Archaeological site of a fort - three earthen
ramparts occupy the highest point of the ridge.
Dalwhat: Archaeological sites of cairns in the area.
NW. Striding Arches: 4 sandstone arches by Andy Goldsworthy in
SE. Wether Hill Wind Farm: See Stroanfreggan.
Also see
DAVINGTON 79
: NT 2302 (Philip’s D&G Street Atlas
31)
Eskdalemuir & Ettrick Reformed Presbyterian Church (1835-7),
now disused.
Eskdalemuir Observatory (1904-7): Austere neo-Jacobean main block
with a low tower. Other buildings are in the A&C style.
N. Eskdalemuir Seismological Station (1962).
NNW. Over Cassock: Archaeological site of a fort and settlements.
Also see Eskdalemuir, Moffat Hills.
DEIL’S
DYKE 7l/78
An
earthwork that might be regarded as the Deil's Dyke proper extends westwards
from Burnmouth (W of River Nith) to the E side of Afton Water (S of New
Cumnock) in East Ayrshire, lying to the S of the A76. A distance of 16mi/26km
of which 12mi/6.5km lies within D&G. Much of it is no longer visible,
having been ploughed over, mined or simply disintegrated; where extant the
earthen bank is up to 4m/13ft wide and up to 0.7m/2.3ft high.
According
to the RCAHMS (The
Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland) its
purpose and date is not known but it would perhaps fit plausibly into the Dark
Age period of racial pressures, recurrent warfare and general political
instability.
See
Kirkconnel, Marrburn, Mennock, Sanquhar.
DEVIL’S
BEEF TUB 78 : NT 0612 (Philip’s D&G
Street Atlas 14)
A huge natural glacier depression used by the Border Reivers for
hiding stolen cattle. Associated with Scott’s “Redgauntlet.”
Perhaps best viewed from the A701 above.
Covenanter memorial stone.
White Type: Site of a Roman watch tower/signal station.
ENE. Hart Fell: At 808m/2651ft, the 4th highest point in D&G,
it stands on the boundary line of Scottish Borders.
NW. Meeting point of D&G, Scottish Borders and
S & W. Visible & walkable remains of Roman road in forest
from S at Chapelhill (Moffat) NW towards Elvanfoot (
Also see Ericstane,
Greenhillstairs, Moffat, Moffat Hills.
Situated on W side of
Shoulder
o’ Craig SSSI: Small protected geological area.
S.
Frenchman’s Rock:
NNE.
Gibb Hill: Remains of RAF Air Sea Rescue WW2 base (No.55 Air Sea Rescue Unit);
some buildings have been utilized by the saw mill.
Also
see Bombie, Boreland of Borgue, Borgue,
DRUMJOHN 77
: NX 5297 (Philip’s
D&G Street Atlas 35)
Situation close to the East Ayrshire boundary. Northward are
views of Loch Doon from the A713.
Drumjohn Mini Power Station (1984): The 6th, smallest and last
power station for the GHES, it takes water by tunnel
from Loch Doon and has a 2.25-MW induction machine.
SE. Brochloch (or Brockloch): Memorial
plaque in dyke recalls 11 crew who died when an American aircraft crashed here
in 1951.
NE. King’s Cairn: Archaeological site of a Neolithic chambered
cairn situated in
ESE. Knockengorroch: Celtic roots music festival site.
N. Lamford: Archaeological sites on the slopes of Lamford Hill of
a C&R and two
W. Loch
NNW.
Also see Carsphairn, Galloway Hills.
DRUMLANRIG 78
: NX 8599 (Philip’s
D&G Street Atlas 25)
A magnificent castle, a seat of the dukes of Buccleuch and
Queensberry, it stands in mixed estate woodland in Nithsdale.
Castle: Mansion of pink sandstone on terraced platform (1675-97)
with extensive contents. Fine wood panelling, carving, oak staircase and
balustrade. Fine art collection.
Drumlanrig Bridge SSSI: Protected geological area on River Nith.
Drumlanrig Grounds: Extensive with estate buildings and walks.
Site of a Roman fort and two) Roman camp.
Heritage Trees: The huge
N. Crairiehill: Fine views of Nithsdale
from the road to Burnsands junction, notably the Nith
Gorge and Enterkinfoot below.
Also see Carronbridge, Closeburn, Dalveen, Durisdeer, Enterkinfoot,
Gatelawbridge, Keir Mill, Marrburn, Penpont, Thornhill.
DRUMMORE
and KIRKMAIDEN 82 : NX 1336 (Philip’s D&G Street Atlas 168-169)
Drummore is a small fishing port situated at the SE end of the
Rhinns of Galloway. Most of its buildings are C19.
Drummore Grain Mill (c.1865): With small, late all-iron
waterwheel. Opposite, a large WW2 corrugated-asbestos-clad shed.
Drummore,
Drummore, St Medan’s CoS (1903): Built as Kirkmaiden United Free Church in
A&C and Gothic styles. Opposite is the former Kirkmaiden Free Church
(1843), now a hall.
Drummore,
High Drummore Mote: Archaeological site of a motte-and-bailey
castle.
Kirkmaiden: A kirkton around the most
southerly parish church in
Kirkmaiden Churchyard: Early Christian cross-slabs. Notable small
stone model of a lighthouse. Nine war graves, under care of CWGC. WM is a fine
viewpoint.
Kirkmaiden Fort: Archaeological site of a
fort.
WNW. Clanyard:
Motte and fragments of
SSE. Maryport: Hamlet and caravan site on sandy bay of same name.
Also see Ardwell, Crammag Head, Mull of Galloway, Port Logan,
Terally.
Situated in the Cairn Valley, the bridge was built to connect
Drumpark with Newtonairds Station avoiding a station
on both sides of the Cairn Water.
Drumpark : The mansion house of 1859 has been rebuilt. The
detailed stable and the gingerbread lodge date from 1860.
Morriton Quarry: Aerial bucket ropeway
was built in 1910 to connect the quarry face to waiting wagons in the former Stepford railway siding.
Newtonairds (1865-6): Grandiose
baronial style former stables with round stair-tower. The house was demolished.
Routin Bridge: Small but picturesque
waterfall on Old Water at it descends below the bridge to join Cairn Water to
form Cluden Water.
E. Fourmerkland: See Irongray.
SSE. Lag Meadow SSSI: Protected area of lowland grassland.
NW. Speddoch: Scenic road to Glenkiln
via Speddoch Hill and Marglolly
Glen: Also
see Glenkiln.
E. Steilston (1867): Victorian mansion
with circular tower. Built unusually of yellowish brick with red sandstone
dressings.
NW. Stepford House (C19): Mansion in small estate, built of
dark whinstone with stucco dressings. Prominent bay windows.
Also
see Dunscore, Ellisland, Glenkiln, Glenmidge, Holywood, Irongray, Lincluden,
Shawhead, Sundaywell, Terregles, Wallaceton.
DRUMTRODDAN 83
: NX 3644
(Philip’s D&G Street Atlas 161)
C&R HS (C2 BC): Several groups of various markings on exposed
faces of the greywacke outcrops in open pastureland.
Standing Stones HS (C2 BC): 3 stones of which 2 are left standing
3m/9.8ft.
ESE. Big Balcraig & Clachan C&R
HS (C2 BC): A rock face in field with 5 markings. A second outcrop in another
field has 10 markings.
NE. Longcastle: See
Whauphill.
NE. Kirkland of Longcastle: Former Wigtownshire parish and site
of Longcastle Kirk and burial ground, of which there is now no trace.
SE. Old Place of Monreith LT (c.C17): Also known as Dowies, a harled laird’s house with stair tower built for
the Maxwells of Monreith.
Also
see Culshabbin, Elrig, Glasserton, Kirkinner,
For
areas of
Important town & administration centre of D&G on the
River Nith. Earliest reference is to Dronfries in
1150; a Royal Burgh from 1174-5.
Largest town in Dumfries & Galloway with a population of 32,100
(2006 estimate, GROS); it is associated with Robert
Burns, who lived here from 1791 until his death in 1796.
Tourist Information Centre, 64 Whitesands: Open all year.
Academy (1895-7 with additions): Originally elaborate baroque
building with sculptural detail. Footbridge over Nith to playing fields.
Bank St: Robert Burns moved into the tenement of
Bridge End House (1662): Museum. Stones prevented carts clipping
the sides.
Brigend Theatre, Market Square:
Converted into a 91 seat theatre from a former S.Ep church in 1972 for the
Dumfries Musical Theatre Company.
Buccleuch Street Bridge: See
New Bridge below.
Burn’s House,
Burns Statue (1882 restored 2005): Statue carved in
Caledonian Cycle Route: Dumfries-Heathhall-Locharbriggs
constructed with new bridges on the former Caledonian Dumfries-Lockerbie
railway line (1863-1966).
Camera Obscura:
Caul, The: A weir set diagonally across
the Nith, this once diverted water towards the riverside mills. Highest point
of
Congregational Church,
Convent of the Perpetual Adoration (1880-4): Chapel & main
buildings by Pugin; originally for French nuns. Now
in other use.
Crichton Golf Club: A parkland 9-hole course.
Crichton Grounds:
Crichton Royal Farm (1890-2): Large farm
steading originally for the
Crichton
University Campus: Multi-institutional campus with Universities of
Glasgow, the West of Scotland & Open University; D&G College & the
Scottish Agricultural College.
Dervourguilla or
Dumfries & County Golf Club (1913): A parkland 18-hole course
at Nunfield.
D&G Council Offices (1912): Former County Police HQ, an
authoritarian neo-Georgian building. S is the Baronial style former police
barracks.
D&G Golf Club: A parkland 18-hole course.
D&G Health Board Offices (1869-73): Former D&G Royal
Infirmary. Designed in N Italian medieval style.
D&G Royal Infirmary: Large modern hospital adjoins the
Crichton Grounds.
DG One (2008): Leisure centre facilities include 3 swimming
pools, sports hall, fitness/health suites, dance studio, conference amenities
and events.
Dumfries Railway Station (1858-9): Plain sandstone buildings.
Decorative cast-iron columns on platforms. Rare ‘moderne’
signal box.
Dumfries WM, Lovers’ Walk (1921-2): Granite statue of a King’s
Own Scottish Borderer, his rifle reversed.
Ewart Library,
Fountain,
Fountainbleau & Ladypark
Reserve: NE of town centre, run by the Scottish Wildlife Trust.
Friars Vennel: Assorted of C18 & C19 buildings straddle this
hill from Whitesands to
Gracefield Arts Centre,
Houses of note (C18): 29 & 75 Irish St;
Houses of note (C19):
House of note (C20):
Ice Bowl: Indoor bowling hall and ice rink.
Inns of note: Globe Inn (associated with Robert Burns), Hole in
the Wall and King’s Arms.
Jean Armour Statue (2004): Bronze Statue opposite St Michael’s
Kingholm Quay: Surviving quay from 1746 (reconstructed C19), and
boat dock with pair of conduits. Part of the
Kirkpatrick Macmillan Footbridge (2006): Southernmost Nith bridge
connecting Troqueer with
Lochfield (
Loreburne Centre (1988-91): Large indoor shopping development
between
Loreburne Hall, Newall Terrace: Former
drill hall, it has ornamental lions. Closed 2008 upon the opening of DG One
Leisure Centre.
McGowan Fountain,
Maxwelltown: Separated from
Maxwelltown WM,
Mid Steeple (1705-7): The burgh town house. Mileage panel (1707)
and on the S-face the old Scots “ell” (c.94cm/37 inches).
Moat Brae: J.M. Barrie’s inspiration
for Peter Pan came from the garden of this house. Neglected for many years, it
is now pending restoration by Loreburn Housing Association.
Museum: Extensive collection of archaeological material relating
to
Museum grounds: Notable rotunda and statue of the mason-engraver
Robert Paterson ‘Old Mortality’ (1712-1800) and his pony.
New Bridge (1791-4, 1892-3 & 1985): Five arched bridge with
an ornamental lamp standing on eagles’ legs.
Nunholm railway viaducts:
Open University:
Police Headquarters (1992-3): A modern red brick and blue glass
building with red sandstone trimmings.
Prison (1883 & 1988): Castellated but utilitarian building.
Procurator Fiscal’s Office,
Queen of the South (“Doonhamers”) FC:
Division One team at
Queen of the South Viaduct: Sharply skewed viaduct built 1859 for
the ‘Port Line’ as the Nith Viaduct. Renamed 2008 when converted to a
cycle/footpath linking E & W Dumfries.
Queensberry Hotel, English St (1869): Elaborate carved frontage.
St Andrew’s former RC Cathedral: Due to road improvements only
the steeple (1843) and school tower remain in
St Andrew’s RC Cemetery,
St George,
St John the
St Mary, St Mary’s St (1837-9): Built as CoS
relief church, a prominent tall building.
St Michael’s Bridge (1925): Lowest vehicle crossing on the Nith.
Sloping with three arches. Plaques of the arms of Dumfries & Maxwelltown.
St Michael’s Cemetery,
St Michael’s Church: Georgian hall church with Gothic-like spire
(1745). Norwegian WW2 commemorative tablet.
St Michael’s Churchyard: Burns Mausoleum (1815). Covenanters’
tombstones. 1 war grave (CWGC). Entrance gatepiers
are hollow sentry-boxes.
St Teresa’s RC Church,
Scottish Agricultural College, Crichton University Campus: See Crichton University Campus above.
Station Hotel (1898-7): Large villa style with half-timbered
dormers and an octagonal pagoda-like cupola.
Theatre Royal: Georgian period (1790-2, 1876, 1959-60). Oldest
surviving theatre in
Troqueer: Remains of the great Victorian Rosefield
& Troqueer tweed mills (1885-9). Victorian Gothic weaving sheds (1886).
Troqueer Parish Churchyard: Contains table stones, monuments
& Gothic mausoleum. Two war dead (joint family grave), under CWGC care.
University of the West of Scotland, Crichton University Campus: A
university which also encompasses
Victoria Terrace: Author J.M. Barrie
lived at No.6 for about 5 years whilst attending
Whitesands: Riverside main road notorious for flooding, it
provides a view of the bridges and Maxwelltown. A Martyrs’ Monument recalls
killing of James Kirko in 1685.
Also
see Amisfield, Bankend, Beeswing, Cargenbridge, Collin, Duncow, Ellisland,
Glencaple, Heathhall & Locharbriggs, Holywood, Irongray, Islesteps,
Kirkconnell Flow, Kirkton, Lincluden, Lochfoot, Mabie Forest, Mouswald, New
Abbey, Shawhead, Terregles, Tinwald, Torthorwald.
DUNCOW 78
: NX 9683
(Philip’s D&G Street Atlas 61)
Castle Hill: Archaeological site of an earthwork, the remains of
a fort.
Duncow House stables (C19): In Italian Gothic with tower. The
mansion house has been demolished.
Duncow (or Castlehill) Windmill (C18):
Ruin of corn windmill.
Foregirth: Archaeological site of an
cross-incised boulder.
Newlands House (1911): Large red
baronial house with castellated lookout tower; it was a billet for Norwegian
servicemen in WW2. Built on site of former castle or fort.
Quarrelwood (1798): Former Cameronian
manse adjoining octagonal former chapel, restored in 1969.
Riddingwood House (1830): A four-square
house. The Garden house is a folly with gun-ports. SW is a standing stone.
West Gallaberry Steading: Sole survivor
in
Also
see Ae, Amisfield, Auldgirth, Dalswinton,
DUNDEUGH
and KENDOON 77 : NX 5987 (Philip’s D&G Street Atlas 55)
Cleugh SSSI: Protected area of lowland
grassland.
Dalshangan Stables (C19): Quadrangular
block with a ball-finialed tower (1865) over
entrance. Small circular doocot.
Dundeugh Hill: Surrounded by Water of Deugh,
Water of Ken & Kendoon
Ken Dam: Part of the GHES, one of two
dams that created Kendoon Loch.
Kendoon Power Station (1936): Part of the GHES
with a nearby prominent large steel surge tank; it has two 12-MW generating
units.
Kendoon SYHA: Situated above Kendoon Loch, a former hostel for
dam builders; since 1930 a seasonal youth hostel. Link path to SUW.
Polmaddy (or Polmaddie)
CPs: Archaeological site of a medieval and
post-medieval settlement with interpretative trail &
S. Carsfad Loch: GHES Power station and
crescentic dam (1936), the power station has two 6-MW
generating units.
N. Deugh Dam: Part of the GHES, one of two dams that created Kendoon Loch.
N. Kendoon
Also see Carsphairn, Dalry, Forrest Estate, Glenlee, Lochinvar,
Stroanfreggan.
DUNDRENNAN
83/84
: NX 7447
(Philip’s D&G Street Atlas 166)
A small village partly built of stones from the abbey in an
attractive setting on the Abbey Burn.
A gap in the row of houses was the site a house destroyed in a
RAF plane crash (18 July 1944) which killed a family of 4 and the crew of 2. Also see Rerrick Graveyard below.
Abbey Burn: Flows S to enter the
Dundrennan Abbey HS: C12 ruins. 1st of the 3 Galloway Cistercian
monasteries. Romanesque to early Gothic.
Dundrennan Abbey Churchyard HS: Fine monuments and one war grave under
care of CWGC.
Newlaw Moss (SSSI): A small protected
area of wetland, a feature known as a basin mire.
Old School (1783): Probably the oldest school building in
Rerrick Graveyard (c.1743): W gable of old parish church (c.C17
to 1865). Several C18 table stones & headstones. Civilian war grave for
local family of four killed in 1944.
St Glassen’s Well: A roadside holy well
just N of Rerrick Graveyard; now covered.
SSW. Craigraploch: Archaeological site
of a fort. (Danger area).
WSW. Doon Hill: Archaeological site of a fort. (Danger area).
SW. Glennap Fort: An archaeological
site. (Danger area).
E. Heart Moss SSSI: Protected area of wetlands.
SSW. Mason’s Walk: From here the coast W to Torrs
Point is an SSSI protected area. Also
see Townhead.
NW. Newlaw Hill: Rises to 183m/601ft,
on which are archaeological sites of a C&R and a hut circle.
ESE. Orroland: A laird’s house of 1800
with 1900 additions, it was developed from an earlier house (c.C16-C17).
S. Port Mary SSSI: Rock from which Mary,
Queen of Scots stepped on the boat that took her to Workington in1568.
S. Port Mary House (C18): T-plan laird’s house with C19 Venetian
windows.
Also see Auchencairn, Bombie, Kirkcudbright, Townhead, Whinnieliggate.
DUNRAGIT 82
: NX 1557
(Philip’s D&G Street Atlas 143)
Dunragit was originally a fort
of the
Creamery: A one time major
employer, the building is now empty.
Droughdool Mote: Erroneous name for Droughduil Mound. See
next entry.
Droughduil
Mound: Archaeological site of a Neolithic mound in juxtaposition with enclosure
site to N. Traces of a Bronze Age cairn on the summit.
Drumflower:
Archaeological site of enclosures and pit alignments in the area.
Dunragit House (C18-C19):
3-storey, 4-bay symmetrical building. Porch has railed balcony above.
Castellated bow-ended lodge.
Genoch
Mains: C19 farmhouse; to SW is a conical-roofed circular doocot (c.1800).
Round Dounan
(Dunragit House): Archaeological site of a fort/motte.
Station House (c.1877):
2-storey house at former Dunragit Station (1861-1965). Signal-box controls the
level-crossing and rail loop. Possibility of the station reopening.
Torrs
Warren CP:
E. Challoch: Former rail
junction of the direct ‘Port Line’ railway. Closed from Cargenbridge (
N. Glenwhan Moor:
Archaeological sites of two hut circles and possible cairnfields.
W. Kirminnoch: Archaeological sites of
an enclosure and ring ditches.
S. Torrs
Warren-Luce Sands SSSI: Protected coastal area.
Also see Castle Kennedy, Glenluce, Innermessan, Lochans,
Sandhead, Stairhaven, Stoneykirk, Stranraer,
DUNSCORE 78 : NX 8684 (Philip’s D&G Street Atlas 60)
Village lying up on the east side of the fertile
Brock Hill (W of): Archaeological site of a motte.
Jane Haining
Memorial (2005): Memorial to the
missionary Jane Haining, who died in
Parish Churchyard: Contains the burial enclosure of the Griersons of Dalgonar. Three war
graves, under care of CWGC.
Throughgate: Former toll-house. Newton
Farm retains circular horse-engine house and threshing barn.
NE.
E. Springfieldhill: Archaeological site
of a fort.
WSW. Stroquhan House (C18 & later):
Red sandstone laird’s house with Tudor style gate lodge (1845). Gatepiers have Gothic acanthus leaf finials.
Also
see Auldgirth, Barjarg, Dalswinton,
DURISDEER
78
: NS 8903 (Philip’s D&G Street Atlas
25)
Tiny village that lies to the E of Nithsdale under a lofty ridge
of the green Lowther Hills. Site of two large Roman camps.
Carron Water & Hapland
Burn SSSI: Protected geological area.
Castlehill: Archaeological site of a
settlement moat.
Kirk Burn: Visible earthwork remains of a Roman fortlet.
Parish Churchyard: Covenanter and factor’s tombs.
Well Path: Traces of Roman road NE to Elvanfoot (
WSW. Kirkleys:
Archaeological site of a settlement.
Also see
Carronbridge, Dalveen, Drumlanrig, Enterkinfoot, Gatelawbridge, Lowther Hills,
Thornhill.
EAGLESFIELD 85
: NY 2374
(Philip’s D&G Street Atlas 88 & 114)
Eaglesfield is a long linear village, founded early C19 but
mainly C20.
Blacket House (c.1835): Small Tudor
mansion house with walled garden. Close by are the remains of
Eaglesfield hall-church (1953): A buttressed A&C rectangle
with a lychgate.
Quarries: From late-C18 to early-C20 limestone was quarried S
& SW of Eaglesfield, notably at Brownmuir, Donkins and
W. Birrens: See Middlebie.
W. Broadlea: See Middlebie
.
NE. Kirkconnel Churchyard: Monuments and fine tombstones (HS)
including supposed graves of “Fair Helen of Kirkconnel Lee” and her lover.
Nearby is Fair Helen’s Cross.
ENE. Springkell
House (1734 & C19): Smart early Georgian mansion house. C18 walled garden.
Also
see Annan, Bankshill, Brydekirk, Burnswark Hill, Chapelcross, Chapelknowe,
Ecclefechan,
EARSHAIG 78
: NT 0402 (Philip’s D&G Street Atlas
28)
Forestry picnic site/SUW at Easter Earshaig with information
board, equestrian milestone and forest walks. E at edge of forest is a small
memorial and fine
Beattock Hill & Stanshiel Rig:
Archaeological sites in the area of enclosures, a fort and a settlement.
Crooked Road: Aptly named road descents a shoulder of Beattock
Hill toward Beattock and
Kinnelhead: Remains of
South of Scotland Countryside Trail: 15mi/24km trail from
Earshaig to Ae. Also see Ae.
Wester Earshaig: Llama farm.
Witch’s Wate: The spot where travellers once armed themselves with
a rowantree
N. Garpol Water: See Beattock.
SW. Hound Rigg: Approved site of Harestanes wind farm with 71
turbines. To the N of Hound Rigg is the Blue Cairn.
WSW. Queensberry Hill: The Water of Ae rises to the E and flows
through the
Also see Beattock,
Moffat.
EASTRIGGS
and DORNOCK 85 : NY 2466 (Philip’s D&G Street Atlas 139)
Eastriggs (and
Devil’s Porridge: See
Heritage Centre below.
Dornock House: Early C18 mansion house incorporated in the early
C19 farm steading.
Heritage Centre, Daleside: Devil’s
Porridge Exhibition and tributes to workers at the munitions factories.
Ministry of Munitions housing estate (1915-1917): Carefully
designed to include churches, inns, leisure facilities and schools etc.
Ordnance Depot: The original HM Factory
Railway: Eastriggs Station (formerly named
Dornock until 1923) closed 1965. Sidings and tracks lead from the main line
into DM Eastriggs (Ordnance Depot).
Railway (War Department): Line operated
during WW1 between Dornock and Longtown (
WSW. Dornock Mains: Archaeological site of Gleningle
Enclosure.
NE. Nutberry Moss: Tramways are used as
part of
W. Sword Well: A natural spring where Scottish soldiers were
supposed to have washed their swords after a battle.
ESE. Westhills: A Roman altar stands
close to Westhills Farm.
Also see Annan, Brydekirk, Chapelcross, Cummertrees,
Mainsriddle, Orchardton, Palnackie, Portling, Rockcliffe,
Sandyhills.
ECCLEFECHAN 85
: NY 1974
(Philip’s D&G Street Atlas 88)
Arched House (1791) NTS: Birthplace of Thomas Carlyle
(1795-1881). The interior is furnished and has a notable collection.
Brownmoor: Forest walks in Forestry
Commission woodlands.
Burnfoot Hall (c.1835): Formerly Rickerby
House, a red sandstone Tudor manor with corner square tower.
Carlyle bronze statue (1929): Stands on the Haggs.
It is a replica of the Boehm statue of Carlyle in
Church: 1865
Churchyard: Thomas Carlyle tombstone and grave of Dr Arnott, Napoleon’s doctor in
Ecclefechan Hotel: Late C18 coaching inn, which has taken in
several buildings over the years.
Ecclefechan Station: Closed 1960, but reopening is proposed for
projected local rail service on the WMCL.
Fairy Knowe: Archaeological site of a mound.
Free Church (1877-8): Now a hall. Gothic style with a rose window
and gableted bellcote.
High Street is partly divided by an open culvert containing the
Ecclefechan Burn.
Hoddom Court (1988-9): Housing on site of the
Kirkconnel Hall (1838 & 70): Country house of two periods,
now a hotel. Behind the NW corner, remains of a tower house (c.mid-C16).
Pennersaugh (or Penersax) Church: Raised ground in N of graveyard (see next entry) is site of C12 parish
church that was annexed to Middlebie 1609 and later demolished,
Pennersaugh (or Penersax) Graveyard: Largely C19 it is situated in, and
landscaped into the grounds of Burnfoot Hall, it has a medieval graveslab.
E.
Birrens: See Middlebie.
SW. Hoddomcross:
Also
see Annan, Bankshill, Brydekirk, Burnswark Hill, Carrutherstown, Chapelcross,
Dalton, Eaglesfield, Hoddom, Kettleholm, Kirkpatrick Fleming, Kirtlebridge,
Lockerbie, Middlebie, Waterbeck.
ELLISLAND
and PORTRACK 78 : NX 9283 (Philip’s D&G Street Atlas 61)
Burns Hermitage: See Friars
Carse below.
Ellisland: Site of three Roman camps on the west side of the
River Nith, opposite the camps at Bankfoot. See Dalswinton.
Ellisland Farmhouse (original 1788-9), Steading (1812) &
museum: Reflects Robert Burn’s farming and literary life, audio-visual display.
Riverside walk.
Friars Carse Hotel: Originally a tower.
Demolished and changed to a Georgian house in 1771. Baronial extensions 1873
& 1909.
Friars Carse Grounds: Restored Burns
Hermitage (1790). A C9 or C10
cross 1.9m/6.2ft high stands on a modern base.
Kilroy: Archaeological sites of two
enclosures.
Lag’s Tomb: Small graveyard, site of the
Portrack Grounds:
Portrack House (1879): Picturesquely gableted
country house with entrance tower.
Portrack Summerhouse: One of a pair of octagonal lodges moved
from Mollance House in 1970. The other is at
Glenkiln.
Portrack Rail Viaduct (2004):
Replacement to take heavy freight. Received National Rail Civil
Engineering Achievement of the Year Award. SE is possible site of Roman camp.
NW. Allanton House: Harled late Georgian laird’s house, enlarged
and remodelled as a mid-Victorian Baronial manor.
NW. Allanton Sanctuary: Former East Manse, now a branch of the
World Peace Prayer Society.
SE. Cowhill Estate: 1816 Stables and coachhouses (now housing). Folly (1790 & later). Pair
of C19 lodges. Ruins of 1579 tower-house.
NNW. Temple Wood: Archaeological site of a promontory fort.
Also
see Auldgirth, Barjarg, Closeburn, Dalswinton,
ELRIG 82 : NX 3247 (Philip’s D&G Street Atlas 160)
Small former weaving village of C18-C19 origins up a narrow
valley between
Elrig Farm: Archaeological sites of a cairn and a settlement.
Milton Fell (N of): Archaeological site of two
NW. Airylick: A portion of a
cross-shaft (C10-C11) is built into a barn wall.
W. Airyolland: Ruins of a C16-17 manor
house. To N is an archaeological site of a settlement with a diameter of
38m/125ft. NE is a further settlement site.
NW. Barhobble: Archaeological remains
of C8-C13 church, origin possibly monastic. Investigations (1989-1993) found
over 120 graves under and around the church.
N. Elrig Loch: Archaeological site of a crannog in the NE of the loch,
visible as a large stone mound 26.5m/87ft in diameter.
NW. House of Elrig (1922): A&C Scots manorial style and
birthplace of the author, Gavin Maxwell. A ring marked stone is built into the
NE wall of the house.
NNE.
NNE. Ringheel:
NNW. Rough
Also
see Chapel Finian, Culmalzie, Culshabbin, Drumtroddan,
ENTERKINFOOT 78
: NS 8603 (Philip’s D&G Street Atlas
25)
Small hamlet in
Coshogle: Site of a castle belonging to
a branch of the Douglas Family. Fragments of the castle are incorporated in the derelict Coshogle
cottages.
Coshogle
Wood SSSI: Protected area of woodland.
Enterkin Burn Viaduct (1850): Built for
the
Kirkbride: Remains of Kirkbride Kirk (C13-1732) stand in old burial ground.
NW. Ardock (1831): Partly whitewashed
farmhouse and steading with barn. The barn has projecting wheel house with
millwheel.
NW. Burnmouth & Eliock Wood: See Marrburn.
S. Carse Knowes:
Archaeological site of an earthwork, possibly an Iron Age settlement.
Also see Carronbridge,
Dalveen, Drumlanrig, Durisdeer, Lowther Hills, Marrburn, Mennock, Sanquhar,
Thornhill.
ERICSTANE 78 : NT 0710 (Philip’s
D&G Street Atlas 14)
Situated at end of an
Auldhousehill Wood: Archaeological site
of a settlement.
Broad Tae: Archaeological site of a settlement.
Frizles Linn: Archaeological site of a
settlement.
Granton House (early C19): Smart villa
of coursed whin. Interior has Adam style plaster reliefs and a c.1790 chimneypiece.
White Hill: Archaeological site of a settlement.
NE. Hart Fell: At 808m/2651ft, the 4th highest point in D&G,
it stands on the boundary line of Scottish Borders.
ENE. Hartfell Spa: Chalybeate spring
discovered in 1748. Spa building (1754) is covered with turf. Date on ceiling
is in mirror writing.
Also see Beattock, Devil’s Beef Tub, Moffat, Moffat Hills.
ERVIE 82 : NW 9967
(Philip’s D&G Street Atlas 93)
Balsarroch House (C17): Ruins of a
laird’s house and a ground level thatched hall around a courtyard. Birthplace
(1777) of the Arctic explorer, Sir John Ross.
NW. Cairn Hill: Archaeological site of a cairn.
W. Castle Ban: Archaeological site of a motte.
WNW.
NW. North Cairn: Remains of WW2 RAF radar station (Dunscour & North Cairn), in operation 1940-45. SE is an
archaeological site of an enclosure.
Also see Corsewall Point, Kirkcolm, Leswalt, Lochnaw, Portencalzie,
Stranraer.
ESKDALEMUIR 79
: NY 2597
(Philip’s D&G Street Atlas 47)
Small village in northern Eskdale situated on the White Esk at
the junction of the Langholm and Lockerbie roads.
Clerkhill (N of): Archaeological sites
of settlements.
Eskdalemuir Manse (W of): Archaeological site of a cairn.
Eskdalemuir Observatory: See
Davington.
Girdle Stanes: 26 stones survive from a large stone circle. An
erratic line of natural boulders leads to the Loupin’
Stanes (243m/1798ft N).
Hislop’s Grave: A ‘through’ stone
(1702, 1825 & 1884) commemorates the Covenanter Andrew Hislop
who was shot at this spot in 1685.
Long Knowe: Archaeological site of an enclosure.
Loupin’ Stanes: Small stone circle on
artificial platform. Possible traces of other stones circles nearby but much
are naturally deposited boulders.
Parish Churchyard: Monuments include a detailed headstone to John
Elliot, a peddler murdered in 1820.
Rae Burn: Route of well engineered Roman road leads NE via Craik Muir to the D&G boundary at Craik
Cross Hill (possible Roman watch tower) and beyond.
Raeburnfoot: Remains of a small Roman fort of the Antonine period
(mid-2C). Earthworks of two enclosures, one inside the other, make this an
unusual example.
Rennaldburn: Archaeological sites of Rennaldburn Stone Rings and a scooped settlement.
Saugh Hill: Archaeological site of a
barrow.
Tom’s Knowe: Archaeological site of a burial mound. Extant
surface features of an underground ROC Monitoring Post (1959-91).
Watcarrick (E of): Archaeological site
of an earthwork.
SW. Craik Knowes-Fauld
Brae: Course of a Roman road.
NNW. Johnstone Hill: Archaeological site of a settlement.
NNW. Kagyu Samye
Ling Tibetan Centre, Garwaldwaterfoot (1860): In
former farmhouse. Large monastic community founded in 1967.
NNW. Kagyu Samye
Ling Tibetan Monastery Grounds: Includes a Stupa, “Clootie Tree”, tearooms & kitchen gardens.
NNW . Kagyu
Samye Ling Tibetan Temple (1977-8): Brightly
coloured, three receding storeys and pagoda roof.
NE. Mid Raeburn: Archaeological site of
an enclosure.
NNE. Moodlaw (S of): Archaeological
site of a settlement.
NNW. Purelands Retreat Centre,
associated with the Kagyu Samye
Ling Tibetan Centre.
NW. Rough Castle Hill: Archaeological site of earthworks.
NE. Shiel Rig: Archaeological site of a
settlement.
SSW. Steelman’s Craig: Archaeological
site of an enclosure.
Also see Bentpath, Castle O’er, Davington, Moffat Hills,
Sandyford.
EVERTOWN 85
: NY 3576
(Philip’s D&G Street Atlas 90)
Hamlet situated in the Glenzier district north of Scots’ Dike.
Also
see Broomholm, Canonbie, Chapelknowe, Gilnockie, Harelaw, Kirkpatrick Fleming,
Rowanburn, Scots’ Dike, Wauchope Schoolhouse.
EWES 79
: NY 3690
(Philip’s D&G Street Atlas 49)
Arkleton House (1860 & 1864): Heavy
baronial great house incorporates inscribed stones and mouldings from nearby
C16 Arkleton Tower (entirely demolished early C19).
Arkleton estate: Walled garden and a
small red-and-white brick gardener’s cottage. Archaeological sites of
enclosures in the area, notably E at Birren Rigg.
Brieryshaw Hill: Iron Age fort with
multiple defences.
Glendivan: Archaeological sites of two
settlements.
Hoghill: Archaeological sites of two
settlements.
Loch Hill: Archaeological site of a settlement.
Sorbie: Archaeological sites of settlements.
NNE. Meikledale: Archaeological sites
of two settlements.
NNE. Mosspeeble: Archaeological sites
in the area include an enclosure. To the E lie the Langholm & Newcastleton
Hills (SSSI). See Tarras Lodge.
S. Wrae Hagg:
Archaeological site of a settlement.
Also see Bentpath,
Broomholm, Fiddleton, Langholm, Staplegordon.
Carruthers Graveyard: Site of c.C16 parish
church that was annexed to Middlebie 1609 and later demolished. There are
medieval graveslabs and a font basin.
Lauriesclose: Church House is the former
W. Birrens Hill: Archaeological site of a settlement.
NW. Crawthat (S of): Archaeological
site of a defended settlement.
NW. Debate (NW of): Archaeological site of a settlement.
N. Doe’s Hill: Archaeological site of defended settlements.
NE. Winterhope Reservoir lies near the
source of Kirtle Water. Three standing stones in the vicinity.
Also see Bankshill,
Chapelknowe, Corrie Common, Craighousesteads, Eaglesfield, Middlebie,
Waterbeck, Wauchope Schoolhouse.
FIDDLETON 79
: NY 3896
(Philip’s D&G Street Atlas 49)
Locality and junction on the A7 trunk road; 5.7mi/9.2km NNE is
the D&G and Scottish Borders boundary at Mosspaul. Archaeological sites of
settlements in the area.
Fiddleton Bar toll-house (c1820): Has a castellated observation
bay, similar to the two toll-houses at Langholm.
Unthank
NNW. NW. Ewes Doors:
Roadless pass on the watershed between Eweslees Burn
and Wragway Burn (Scottish Borders); possible course
of a Roman road and watch tower site.
Also see Ewes.
FORREST ESTATE 77 : NX 5586 (Philip’s D&G Street Atlas 55)
The Estate contains Lochs Dungeon,
Forrest Lodge (1910): Scots A&C house with round towers in
fine remote setting, built by G Ramsay Thomson.
The Green House: Natural Power Office; a modern innovative award
winning building in the Forrest Estate with energy-saving features.
Merrick-Kells SSSI covers a wide area including the western
boundary of Forrest Estate (Rhinns of Kells).
NW. Torrs Hill: Approved site of wind
farm with 2 turbines.
Also
see Dalry, Dundeugh, Galloway Hills, Glenlee.
A
Visitor
Centres at Clatteringshaws, Glentrool and Kirroughtree.
Trool, Glentrool Village, Kirriemore,
Kirroughtree, Laurieston, Loch Dee, Loch Grannoch, Loch Ken, Loch Skerrow,
Mossdale, New Galloway, Newton Stewart, Queen’s
Way, Southern
GALLOWAY
HILLS
Forming part of the Southern Uplands and generally
considered as being in 6 groups: -
Awful Hand: A name given to a range from north of Loch Trool in
which
Kells: Parallel & E of
Minnigaff Group: Lies S of Loch
Solway Hills: Scattered hills along the Solway coastline from
Cairnsmore of Fleet to Criffel.
The Rhinns of Kells is the name given to the prominent lower
range of the Kells, from Darrou to Corserine.
Also
see Carsphairn, Clatteringshaws, Drumjohn, Forrest Estate, Gatehouse Station,
Glen Trool, Holm of Dalquhairn, Kirriereoch, Kirroughtree, Loch Dee, New Abbey,
First
large-scale hydroelectric power scheme in
GHS has 6 power stations: Carsfad (see Dundeugh),
Drumjohn, Earlstoun (see Dalry), Glenlee, Kendoon (see
Dundeugh) & Tongland.
Tongland Power Station & Dam:
See Clatteringshaws,
Dalry, Drumjohn, Dundeugh, Glenlee, Glenlochar,
GALLOWAY KITE TRAIL
Circular route around Loch Ken (also via
Balmaghie - RSPB Ken-Dee Marshes Reserve: Information and viewing
point.
Laurieston - Bellymack Hill Farm: Kite
feeding station, feeding time at 2pm daily.
Mossdale - Bennan Hill, Mossdale Walk and Secret Cages:
Information and viewing points.
Parton - Parton Walk: Information and viewing point.
Starting from
The route is signposted by a brown on white Thistle symbol.
GARLIESTON 83
: NX 4746
(Philip’s D&G Street Atlas 163)
Garlieston was geometrically planned, and founded c.1760 as a
port for the Machars and an estate village for Galloway House.
Eggerness Wood: Archaeological sites of
C&Rs, rock carvings and a settlement.
Galloway House (1740-2 & later): Large mansion built by John
Baxter for the Garlies (Earls of Galloway).
Harbour (1838 & 1855): Several maritime industries once
existed with regular steamship sailings to
Harbour Inn: Contains a museum of the Garlieston ‘Mulberry’
floating harbour project of WW2. Also see
Harbour Mill: Small water-powered grain mill was replaced C20 by
concrete/brick building. Earlier warehouses and transit shed.
Independent Chapel, Cowgate (1804): Now
a house and altered.
Kilfillan Hill: Disused ROC lookout
post.
Lincoln Cottage, 15 Culderry Row:
Remarkable Tudor confection with complex glazing pattern.
Memorial granite seat to those lost when the “Solway Harvester”
sank off the IOM in January 2000.
Mill Wheel (C19): Stands on Dowalton
Burn, in working order but to no purpose as the original mill has gone.
Poulton Mains (C19): Farm steading has
unusual fine cart-shed range with four arches. Remains of square stone doocot.
To the W is a C&R.
Rigg or Cruggleton Bay SSSI: During WW2 the ‘Mulberry harbour’ or
floating harbour (for D-Day landings) was built and tested here. Remains of
pontoon out to sea.
School (C19): In Tudor style.
Sorbie Parish Church (1873-6): Big Gothic style. Christopher Whall designed and built the fine Galloway Window.
Wigtownshire Railway (1876-1964): Traces of trackbed and Millisle Station (closed 1950), now a private house. The
short branch to Garlieston ceased passenger service 1903.
NE. Eggerness: On Castle Head are
remains of an Iron Age promontory fort. S is Castle Well spring close to the
site of
N. Innerwell Fishery: Former port
(c.C19).
Also see Bladnoch,
Cruggleton, Glasserton, Kirkinner, Ravenstone, Sorbie, Whauphill, Whithorn.
GATEHOUSE OF FLEET and ANWOTH 83
: NX 5956
(Philip’s D&G Street Atlas 151)
Pleasant
Former cotton town with four mills, brass foundry and shipyard
with two parishes (Anwoth and Girthon), these were united and later renamed
Gatehouse of Fleet Parish.
Tourist Information Centre, CP: Summer only.
Bank of Fleet Hotel: Possible the best C18-C19 frontage building
in the High Street.
Barlay Mill (c.C18): Former home of Faed family of painters, now a garage.
Big Twitcher (1997): An amusing large wooden sculpture by Andy
Frost, situated in the grounds of the Mill on the Fleet.
Birtwhistle Street: Contains ranges of
very English 2-storey brick cotton workers’ housing.
Boreland Hill:
Brewery (1784): Massive brick converted to housing, it unaltered
office/house in High Street.
Cally Cedar: This tree is one of the biggest and finest examples
of the Cedar of Lebanon in
Cally Golf Course: Parkland 18-hole golf course for hotel
residents.
Cally Mains: Steading (C18) with 10-bay barn.
Cally Palace Hotel (1763-5): Neo-Classical mansion built of
granite ashlar masonry. Portico and marble lobby (1833-7).
Cally
Cally Woods CP: Picnic site and information point. Waymarked
trails.
Church of the Resurrection (1971): RC church.
Clock tower (1871): Battlemented whinstone and granite tower.
Cross Cottage (rebuilt C19): Situated in the Cally Estate this
was originally a chapel for Cally House.
Galla Hill: Extant surface features of
a ROC underground monitoring post (1959-68).
Gatehouse of Fleet Golf Club: A scenic parkland 9-hole course.
Gatehouse of
Girthon & Anwoth Free Church (1844): In Heritors’
Gothic church style. Now in other use.
Girthon (or Gatehouse)
Mill on the Fleet Visitor Centre & Museum: Formerly Birtwhistle Cotton Mills from 1790, rebuilt 1841, converted
early 1990s.
Murray Arms (c.1766): Coaching Inn where Robert Burns is said to
have written down the words of “Scots wha ha’e.”
Old
Roman fortlet: NW of
St Mary’s
Scott’s Mill,
Toll House (c.1823): Later extended to form a school. Another
Toll House stood on the
Town Hall (1884-5): Red sandstone. Remodelled with a pend in the
centre 1993-4.
Trusty’s Hill: Iron Age vitrified fort with C1 occupation signs.
Entrance rock has rare (for
Upper Mill: Just the shell survives; the waterwheel is actually
from Kempleton Mill (1824) near Twynholm, smaller
than the original.
Venniehill NTS: Hilltop viewpoint at W
end of
WM (1921): Granite Celtic cross, the faces carved with Pictish
motifs.
W. Anwoth Old Church (1626): Roofless rubble-walled church with W
bellcote, the bell now at Gatehouse of Fleet Parish Church. Samuel Rutherford
plague over the doorway.
W. Anwoth Old Churchyard: Fine gravestones including table
stones, a cross-slab and the 2.4m/7.9ft high granite Gordon mausoleum (1878).
Opposite is the Old Schoolhouse.
W. Anwoth,
W.
W. Anwoth:
NW. Ardwall Hill SSSI: Protected area of upland grasslands and
heath.
SW. Boreland of Anwoth Mote (or Green Tower Mote): A motte
associated with first Anglo-Norman settlers.
SSE. Enrick: Three-bay farmhouse
aggrandised by late C19 bays, rear Gothic. Palace yard (S) has remains of a
homestead moat.
NW. Killiegowan Wood SSSI: Protected
area of woodland.
Also see Boreland of Borgue, Borgue, Cardoness,
Twynholm.
GATEHOUSE
STATION 83
: NX 5462
(Philip’s D&G Street Atlas 127)
Traces of old ‘Port Line’ (1861-1965), the highest station on the
line (500ft) was variously named Dromore, Gatehouse or Gatehouse-of-Fleet
during its lifetime; now a house.
A Queen Victoria state
carriage was used here as a church until the 1970s.
Big Water of Fleet Viaduct (1861): Impressive 20-arched railway
granite viaduct strengthened by brick and rail cladding.
Cairnsmore-of-Fleet is an area associated with John Buchan’s “The
Thirty-Nine Steps”. Also see
Kirroughtree.
Dromore: Cairnsmore-of-Fleet NNR &
SSSI Visitor Centre with a dramatic backdrop of the Clints
of Dromore.
SW. Pibble Mine SSSI: A protected
geological area, these are well preserved multi-period copper/lead/zinc mines.
Remains of a mid-C19 Cornish pumping engine-house.
WSW. Teapot Cottage: So named because the appearance of a teapot
in the window meant whisky was available for train crews, possibly in exchange
for coal!
Also see Creetown,
Galloway Hills, Gatehouse of Fleet, Loch Grannoch,
GATELAWBRIDGE
78
: NX 9096
(Philip’s D&G Street Atlas 41)
A hamlet built for quarrymen. Rowantree
House (1855) was the former Upper Nithsdale Combination Workhouse; now
converted for residential use.
Crichope Burn: Archaeological sites of
an earthwork, a settlement and (N) a mound.
Crichope
Linn: A quiet wooded gorge with waterfalls, described in Scott’s “Old
Mortality” and other covenanting tales. Archaeological sites of an earthwork
and a settlement.
Greenhead: Remains of Old Morton parish church (1780-1841) in
cemetery.
N.
Bellybought Hill: Archaeological site of an
earthwork.
ESE.
Benthead: Situated near to the E end of Crichope Linn. Archaeological site of a motte. Also see Dunn’s Rig below.
N. Burn (1834): Prosperous crowstep Jacobean farmhouse by William
Burn. To the E is an archaeological site of a cairn.
E. Dunn’s Rig: Archaeological sites of the remains of a three
settlements along the Rig.
NE. Fellend: Archaeological site of a
cairn.
N. Kettleton Reservoir: W on Morton
Mains Hill is an archaeological site of a settlement within a fort.
NNE. Townhead (NE of): Archaeological site of a settlement. Also see Dunn’s Rig above.
Also see Auldgirth,
Carronbridge, Closeburn, Drumlanrig, Durisdeer, Keir Mill, Penpont, Thornhill,
Tynron.
GELSTON 84
: NX 7658
(Philip’s D&G Street Atlas 131)
Gelston village was built to house the Gelston Castle Estate
workers by Sir William Douglas, founder of Castle Douglas.
Ingleston Farmhouse (C18): 3-bay and 3-storey farmhouse with
columned porch. To the S is the archaeological site of Ingleston Fort.
Ingleston Motte: Archaeological site of a C12-C13 AD defended
timber castle.
SW. Airieland House (1895): 4-bay house
with mullioned and transomed windows and columned
porch.
SE. Boreland of Kelton: Moated and settlement site, possibly had
economic connections with the Cistercian monks at Dundrennan.
E. Castlegower (SE of): Archaeological
site of a fort (Castle Hill).
SW. Corra Hill: Archaeological site of
a fort, of which only fragments remain; aerial evidence of a enclosure to the W
of the fort.
ESE. Doach Woods: Waymarked walks
through Douglas Fir to a viewpoint of the
Also
see Auchencairn,
GILNOCKIE and CLAYGATE 85
: NY 3878
(Philip’s D&G Street Atlas 91)
Byreburnfoot: A former coal-mining
village, remains of surface mining building.
Byreburnside: SE near a covered
reservoir is an extant surface features of a ROC underground monitoring post
and an Orlit (1961-68).
Byreburn Woods:
Claygate (W of): Remains of a Roman camp.
Only one rampart survives with two gates.
Gilnockie Station (1864-1964): Former station is now a private
house. Traces of the Border Union (later North British) Langholm branch railway
(closed 1967).
Holehouse Limeworks
(C19): Limestone was mined here (N of Gilnockie Tower) and burnt in a curious
single-draw kiln on the opposite side of the Esk.
Hollows Mill is an early C19 water-powered grain mill with
internal waterwheel.
River Esk, Glencartholm SSSI: Small
protected geological area.
NNW.
NNW. Old
Also
see Broomholm, Canonbie, Chapelknowe, Evertown, Harelaw, Langholm, Rowanburn,
Scots’ Dike, Wauchope Schoolhouse.
GIRTHON 83
: NX 6053
(Philip’s D&G Street Atlas 151)
Small single-storey cottages set a odd angles either side of
winding road.
Girthon Kirk (1738-9): Originally built as the manse, but later
enlarged and altered.
SSW. Rainton: Cream o’ Galloway Visitor Centre, a dairy farm
dairy known for its ice cream. Viewing gallery, nature trail, dog walks and
adventure playground.
S.
Also
see Boreland of Borgue, Borgue, Cardoness,
GLASSERTON
83
: NX 4238
(Philip’s D&G Street Atlas 171)
Claymoddie: Gardens (admission charge)
and adjoining Galloway Plants Nursery.
Glasserton Estate: Posting House and picturesque
Home Farm: C18 square doocot, 25ft high with vaulted basement in
disrepair. Ruined farm buildings including Glasserton Stables.
Parish Churchyard: Contains 2 war graves, under care of CWGC.
NW.
Craigdhu: Slight remains of a motte-and-bailey
castle.
SW. Hill of Glasserton: Archaeological site of a settlement.
SE. Kidsdale Airfield: See Isle of Whithorn.
SE. Physgill: CP for St Ninian’s
Cave (see below) and fine cliff walk
to Burrow Head.
SSE. Physgill House (C17):
S.
S.
N. Rispain Camp: See Whithorn.
S. St Ninian’s Cave HS (C8): Cleft in
headland, pilgrimage site & scene of remarkable archaeological fines. Seven
incised crosses. CP at Kidsdale.
SW. South Challochblewn:
C&R.
SW. Laggan Camp: Archaeological site of
a fort.
Also see Cruggleton,
Drumtroddan, Garlieston, Isle of Whithorn, Monreith, Ravenstone, Sorbie,
Whithorn.
GLENCAPLE 84 : NX 9968 (Philip’s D&G Street Atlas 110)
Small resort on the estuary of the River Nith, also known locally
as Auld Quay.
Good views of Kirkconnell Merse RSPB Nature Reserve across the
River Nith. Also see Kirkconnell Flow.
Three oak seats designed as boats celebrate the maritime heritage
of the Solway and Nith Estuary. Also
see Carsethorn.
Coastguard surface craft base.
Conheath: Small early C19 mansion house
by Walter Newall. Estate includes a chapel, doocot,
farmhouse and steading.
Glencaple Harbour Quay (1746): Reconstructed early C19, it is
part of the
Glencaple Pier (1836-40): Large rubble-built pier.
Kelton: Together with Glencaple, a one-time trading centre of the
St Columba’s Well: A natural spring
once known as a holy well, it is now housed in a concrete structure with a
trough.
SSE. Kirkconnel Lea (c.1870): Villa with corner towers and
turrets. In garden a C19 semicircular tower, also a garden shed with a partly
‘ruined’ tower in the centre.
NNW. Netherwood: Early C19 villa by
Walter Newall. Nearby Netherwood
Bank is also from the same period with later extensions at each end.
Also see Bankend,
Caerlaverock,
GLENDINNING 79
: NY 2996
(Philip’s D&G Street Atlas 48)
Locality on the Meggat Water and
birthplace of the engineer Thomas Telford (1757-1834) who is buried in
Westminster Abbey. CP and information board.
Glendinning: Archaeological sites in the vicinity include two
enclosures, a possible settlement and slight remains of a smelting plant. See Louisa Mine below.
Louisa Mine (1793-8/1888-91/1919-22): Industrial archaeological
site of an antimony mine (metal used in alloy). Extensive mining remains and
information board.
Megdale: Old
School House. Archaeological in the vicinity include three bell pits, a marl
pit and a possible settlement.
Thomas Telford Trail (2007): A trail across
the area commemorates the 250th anniversary of his birth. Also see Bentpath.
S. Dorniegills:
Archaeological site of an enclosure.
Also see Bentpath.
GLENGAP 83/84
: NX 6559
(Philip’s D&G Street Atlas 129)
Small end-of-road forest hamlet with remains of
Dow Craig: Site of a Covenanters’ Watch House. Nearby is a
natural rock-cut seat with the words “Martyrs Chair Jan 22 1897”.
Martyrs’ Monument
(1831): 6m/20ft high on Kirkconnell Moor, it recalls the killing of five
Covenanters in 1685. Enclosed grave of James Clement, one of the Covenanters.
SW. Cairntosh Hill: Archaeological
sites of a cairn.
NNE. Loch Mannoch: NW of the loch are a
number of archaeological remains including
SSE. Trostrie Mote: Archaeological site
of a motte.
Also see Boreland of
Borgue, Kirkcudbright, Ringford, Tongland, Twynholm.
GLENKENS See Balmaclellan,
Carsphairn, Dalry, Drumjohn, Dundeugh, Forrest Estate, Galloway Hydroelectric
Scheme, Glenlee, Ironmacannie,
New Galloway, Parton, Stroanfreggan.
GLENKILN 84 : NX 8477 (Philip’s D&G Street Atlas 82)
Glenkiln: Two identical octagonal lodges are below Glenkiln
Reservoir; one was moved from Mollance House in 1970,
the other is a copy.
Glenkiln Sculptures: Four by Henry Moore and one each by Jacob
Epstein and Auguste Rodin,
erected from 1951 around the area.
Skeoch Hill: “Communion Stones” (4
parallel flat stone rows) are memorial to where 3,000 Covenanters gathered in
1678. Nearby a C19 4.6m/15ft granite & marble pillar.
SW. Bad’s Knowe (Martyrs’
grave/monument): See Crocketford.
N. Bishop Forest Hill: Archaeological sites of c.14
N. Speddoch Hill: Here the scenic but
narrow winding road from Glenkiln to Speddoch via Marglolly Glen has views of the
Also see Crocketford,
GLENLEE 77 : NX 6080 (Philip’s D&G Street Atlas 78)
The road from Glenlee to Hen Craig CP follows the Garroch Burn
via the Garroch Glen for 4.3mi/7km; the final 0.7mi/1.1km is a stoned track.
Garroch: Old water mill.
Glenlee Memorial Stone: Situated above the GHES
pipeline by the tower, it commemorates men lost during the construction of the GHES.
Glenlee Power Station GHES (1935): GHES control centre. Utilises water from Clatteringshaws
via the 3.5mi/5.6km Glenlee Tunnel & pipeline with two 12-MW generating
units.
Knochmulloch: The SUW joins/leaves the
road from/to the Dalry direction, it combines with the road up to Hen Craig CP.
Water of Ken Woods SSSI: Protected old
woodlands, the site comprises 5 woods in the Water of Ken valley, 4 of which
are in the Glenlee/Garroch Glen. Also
see Balmaclellan.
Waterside: Site of ancient ford. Stepping-stones across the Ken
to the Holm of Dalry – subject to water levels.
SW. Craigshinnie Dam: Site of a
construction shaft for Glenlee Tunnel, it brings additional water into the
tunnel from two burns.
NNW. Hannaston Wood SSSI: Protected
area of woodland and lowland grassland.
NW. Hen Craig: CP for the SUW to/from Clatteringshaws etc.
NW. Old Garroch (c.C17): 2-storey laird’s house with C19
additions.
Also see
Balmaclellan, Clatteringshaws, Corriedoo, Dalry, Dundeugh, Earlstoun, New
Galloway,
GLENLOCHAR 83/84
: NX 7364
(Philip’s D&G Street Atlas 131)
A major centre of Roman control in
A Roman road from Glenlochar to Loch Ryan (possibly Cairnryan) is
thought to follow the same track that became the old
Galloway Kite Trail: Circular route around Loch Ken with
viewing/information areas. Signposted by a Red Kite symbol.
Glenlochar Barrage GHES (1932):
Regulates Loch Ken’s level & River Dee flow to Tongland. Six lifting sluice
gates are controlled from Glenlee Power Station.
Glenlochar House (C18-C19): Laird’s house with projecting
corniced porch and railed stair. Traces of Roman road.
Gordon Chapel (c.1840): Private buttressed Gothic mortuary
chapel. Burial place of Admiral Gordon.
SW. Balmaghie House: Large house and estate with
E. Greenlaw House (1741 & 2006):
Classical mansion built for the Gordons of Greenlaw burnt out to a shell in 1984, now restored.
Also
see Balmaghie,
GLENLUCE 82 : NX 1957 (Philip’s D&G Street Atlas 144)
Large hillside village E of the Water of Luce and N of the Lady
Burn and A75 trunk road. Site of several Roman fortlets and camps.
Glenluce Village Hall: Has a distinctive barometer.
Lady Burn: Footpaths follow most of the burn on either side
between
Railway (1861-1965): Traces of railway trackbed in area including
the impressive 8-arch Luce Viaduct (W) that once carried the ‘Port Line’.
Roman Camp: S of A75 and E of Water of Luce traces found of a
large Roman camp as well as the Roman road from Glenlochar to Loch Ryan
(possibly Cairnryan).
NW. Airyhemming: Archaeological sites
of two
NE. Ballach-a-heathry: Archaeological
site of a cairn.
NNE. Bennan of Garvilland:
Archaeological site of an Iron Age hill fort.
NE. Carscreugh: Carscreugh Outdoor Centre is a corporate or
leisure day activity centre. SW is an archaeological site of a cairn.
NE. Carscreugh Fell: Archaeological sites in the area of a burnt
mound, cairn, cairnfields and a hut circle.
ENE. Flow of Dergoals SSSI: Protected
wetlands to south of A75 trunk road.
NW. Glenluce Abbey HS: C12 Cistercian, founded as daughter-house
of Dundrennan. Tiled floor & water-supply system survive.
NW. Glenluce Abbey Glebe: NTS property adjoining the Abbey.
NW. Glenluce Abbey: St Katherine’s Well is a natural spring (E
side of road) that provided water to the abbey.
Also see Auchenmalg, Balminnoch, Castle Kennedy, Dunragit, New
Luce, Stairhaven,
GLENMIDGE 78 : NX 8987 (Philip’s D&G Street Atlas 60)
A hamlet set in a picturesque wooded area.
Lag (C16): Sizeable fragment of Lag or
Moat (NW of): Archaeological site of an enclosure.
Also
see Auldgirth, Barjarg, Closeburn, Dalswinton,
GLENQUICKEN
MOOR 83
: NX 5258
(Philip’s D&G Street Atlas 127)
Billy Diamond’s Bridge: S is a Bronze Age standing stone circle
of Glenquicken, a central stone circled by 28 lesser stones. Nearby is an
archaeological site of a cist.
Cambret Hill: TV & telecom masts on summit (351m/1152ft).
Fine views over Fleet, Machars and the Cree.
Cauldside Burn (SE of Cambret Hill):
Bronze Age
Corse of Slakes: Route of the old
Englishman’s Bridge: NW is a thin 1.1m/3.6ft high standing stone.
Garrochar: The Corse
of Slakes road is bordered in the area by new tree plantations.
Glenquicken Moor: E of Englishman’s Burn is possible battle site
of Scots-English 1312; internments however indicated an earlier date of 1154.
SE. Cauldside: C&Rs
lie on the slopes of Cairnharrow (456m/1496ft). See Kirkdale for Cairnharrow.
ESE. Glen Farmhouse (1734): A fine laird’s house with long 5-bay
frontage.
E & SE. Skyreburn Grasslands SSSI: Two
protected areas of grasslands - at Corse of Slakes
(NW of Glen) and W of Skyre Burn (NE of Whiteside).
SE. Whiteside: To E of road is an
archaeological site of a C&R and 2 hut circles.
Also see Cardoness, Carsluith, Creetown, Gatehouse of Fleet.
GLEN
TROOL 77
: NX 4079
(Philip’s D&G Street Atlas 75)
Bruce’s Stone: A notable viewpoint for Loch Trool, commemorates
the Battle of Trool (1307) on opposite bank (Steps of Trool).
Caldons: CP and SUW Information
Shelter. Nearby a martyr’s tomb and commemoration stone.
Galloway
Glenhead: The Glen Trool-Loch Dee GFP forest track includes the National Cycle Network 7
(off-road section) and part of the SUW.
Glen Trool Lodge (C19): Informal granite house.
Glen Trool Oakwoods SSSI: Protected
areas of oak and birch woodland with woodland flowers covers sites at Buchan, Caldons, and Glenhead.
West Galloway Wildlife Trail information board.
NE. Loch Enoch: Highest body of water in
NE. Lochs Neldricken and Valley:
Together with Enoch, these are the largest of this area’s remote lochs.
N. Merrick: At 843m/2767ft it is the highest point in D&G. A
4mi/6.4km steady ascent on foot from Bruce’s Stone.
N. Merrick-Kells SSSI covers a wide area including
Also see Bargrennan, Galloway
Hills,
GLENTROOL VILLAGE and STROAN BRIDGE 77
: NX 3578
(Philip’s D&G Street Atlas 74)
Glencaird (c.1930): A Roger Pinkerney A&C L-plan house.
Mountain Bike Trails: Glentrool 7stanes mountain biking site
with road-based and off-road trails.
White Cairn (C3 BC): In the forest is an archaeological site of a
Neolithic reduced circular chambered cairn with two capstones.
S.
SE. The SUW mainly follows the Water of Minnoch
and the Water of Trool between Brigton and Loch
Trool.
Also see Bargrennan, Corrafeckloch, Glen Trool, Kirriereoch, Wood
of Cree.
GLENWHILLY
76
: NX 1771
(Philip’s D&G Street Atlas 96)
Situation on the narrow New Luce - Barrhill moorland road and the
Cross Water of Luce.
In 1908 and 1947 trains were snowed in at Glenwhilly, on both
occasions passengers were stranded for two nights. See Glenwhilly Signal Box below.
Dirniemow Fell: Archaeological sites of
two burnt mounds.
Eyes of Craigbirnoch: Archaeological
sites of two
Glenkitten: Archaeological site of a
hut circle.
Glenwhilly Signal Box (1877): Remote signal box on the
Stranraer-Ayr railway. Slight remains of the former station (1877-1965) and
passing loop.
Marklach (N of): Archaeological sites
in the area of a cairn and a hut circle.
NNE. Corly Craig: Archaeological sites
in the area of a burnt mound, cairn and hut circles.
S. Craigbirnoch: Several archaeological
sites include burnt mounds, cairnfield,
NW. Drumanee: Archaeological sites in
the area of burnt mounds, hut circles and an enclosure.
NNE. Drumlockhart: Archaeological sites
in the area of a burnt mound,
N. Archaeological site of Glen Kenny chambered cairn.
N. High Murdonochee (S of):
Archaeological sites in the area of an enclosure and a hut circle.
NW. Liggat Hill: Archaeological sites
in the area of hut circles.
NNE. Markdu: Archaeological sites in
the area of a cairn and hut circles.
SE. Pultadie: Archaeological sites in
the area include burnt mounds,
SE. Quarter Farm: Archaeological sites in the area include burnt
mounds, cairn, enclosures and hut circles.
S. Swan’s Neck: A steep 3mi/4.8km railway decent S to New Luce
includes this once notorious (in steam days) curve.
Also see Auchmantle, Lagafater, Laggangarn, New Luce.
GREENHILLSTAIRS
78 : NT 0410 (Philip’s D&G Street Atlas 14)
Almost a birds eye view from the B719 of the
Raecleugh Tower (C16): Slight remains
of a tower or possibly a bastle at Raecleugh Farm.
NNW. Harthope Viaduct (1847 &
2006): The WCML railway crosses the D&G/South Lanarkshire boundary on the
imposing viaduct. The deck was replaced in 2006.
See Beattock, Devil’s Beef
Tub, Moffat.
GRETNA,
GRETNA GREEN and SPRINGFIELD 85 : NY 3267 (Philip’s D&G Street Atlas 187)
Celebrated for runaway marriages from
Marriages were conducted in the 1820 toll-house (
The worst civilian loss of life in WW2 for D&G occurred on 7
April 1941 when a bomb dropped on Gretna Masonic Hall killing 22 people. See All Saints below.
Tourist Information Centre, Old Blacksmith’s Shop,
All Saints (1917): Powerfully austere S.Ep church. WW2 civilian
memorial in grounds with casualty list memorial inside.
Anvil Hall (1918): A wedding centre in striking brick Byzantine
style, formerly St Ninian’s RC Church (1918).
Blacksmith’s Shop Centre: Old Smiddy where weddings are still
held; workshop; cottage etc. Behind, a bronze sculpture of a smith.
Border Hall (1917): This entertainment centre (to serve the new
Ministry of Munitions housing) was constructed in just 39 days.
Clochmabenstane or Lochmaben Stone:
Massive 18 ton granite stone, which fell in 1982. Dated as c.3275 BC.
Gretna Green Station: Reopened as single platform in 1983; in
2008 the track was doubled between
Gretna Hall (1710): Set in a park-like garden, extended 1967 into
a hotel.
Halcrow Greyhound Stadium: The only
greyhound stadium in D&G.
Ministry of Munitions housing estate (1915-1917): Carefully
designed to include churches, inns, leisure facilities and schools etc.
Motorway: The A74(M) is the only motorway that actually crosses
the Scottish-English border.
Old Graitney: Traces of the WW1 HM
Factory
Railway (War Department): Line operated
during WW1 between Dornock and Longtown (
Raydale Park: Former football ground
for Gretna (Premier League 2007-2008), now closed awaiting future developments.
Registration Office (1989-91): Post-modern building.
River
Quintinshill: Site of
Quintinshill: Proposed site for new station for projected local
rail service on the WMCL.
Quintinshill Rail Disaster Memorial (1995): Situated at N side of
Blacksmith’s Shop Centre CP. Unveiled on 80th anniversary.
St Andrew (1917): Simple cruciform CoS
church.
Sunday Market: Held in Gretna Football Ground CP (
Upper Solway Flats and Marshes SSSI: Protected area in
SW. Redkirk Point: Nothing remains of
the parish church of Redkirk (c.1170); it was united
to Gretna in 1609 and fell into the sea 1675 due to coastal erosion.
W. Rigg: Small village on the Kirtle
Water. Village Hall has unusual “Hobbit” style entrance. Traces of Rigg Station
(closed 1942).
Also see Chapelknowe, Eastriggs, Kirkpatrick Fleming,
Kirtlebridge, Scots’ Dike.
GREY
MARE’S TAIL 79 : NT 1814 (Philip’s D&G
Street Atlas 7)
A NTS property & SSSI of 2,151-acres/871-hectare in the
Moffat Hills including Loch Skeen, White Coomb and the Grey Mare’s Tail, a
spectacular 61m/200ft waterfall.
Grey Mare’s Tail Visitor Centre (open summer only): Information
and CCTV views of peregrine falcon etc.
NE. Birkhill: Stands at the 338m/1109ft
high summit of the
NW. Loch Skeen (or Skean): Vendace, a rare species of fish survive here after being
introduced in the 1990s. The only other known UK site is Derwent
Water in the Lake District.
WNW. White Coomb: At 822m/2697ft, the 2nd highest point in
D&G.
Also see Capplegill, Moffat Hills.
HARELAW 85 : NY 4278 (Philip’s D&G Street Atlas 92)
Harelaw Limestone Quarry (1774-1966): Mine entrances, kilns,
quarry and traces of the tramway are still in evidence. The area is very
occasionally open for guided tours.
Harelawslack: A suspension bridge once
carried a footpath across the Liddel Water into
NE. Caulside: The most easterly settlement in D&G; Muir Burn
at Brown Knowe in Liddesdale is the easternmost point in D&G.
NE. Muir Burn: North of the D&G side of
N. Windy Edge,
Also see Broomholm,
Canonbie, Evertown, Gilnockie, Rowanburn, Scots’ Dike.
HAUGH OF URR and HARDGATE 84
: NX 8066
(Philip’s D&G Street Atlas 107)
Villages situated in the
Antiburgher Chapel, Hardgate
(1798, 1860 & 1910): Now a house.
Chapelton (c.1865): Large Georgian
farmhouse built for seed merchant. 3-storey grain storage depot. Across the
road is a 1866 farm steading.
Corbieton House: Tall two-storey square
stone doocot (C19), now a store.
Milton Park (S of): Archaeological site of Camp Hill fort.
Spottes Hall (c.1784-9): Unusual small
Urr Parish Churchyard: Fine monuments include Herries
of Spottes burial enclosure (c.1793). Two war graves,
under care of CWGC.
Waterside: Archaeological site of earthwork.
S. Mote of Urr: Well preserved motte that lies by the Urr Water.
It is the finest and most extensive C12 motte-and-bailey castle sites in
S. Railway: Traces to W of River Urr of ‘Port Line’ (1859-1965).
Close to Milton of Buittle is the site of Buittle (or Buittle Mill) Station,
closed 1894 due to doubling of line.
SE. Redcastle Standing Stone.
Also
see Buittle, Castle Douglas, Clarebrand, Crocketford, Crossmichael, Dalbeattie,
Gelston, Glenlochar, Kirkgunzeon, Kirkpatrick Durham, Knockvennie, Milton
(Crocketford),
HEATHHALL & LOCHARBRIGGS 84
: NX 9979-9980
(Philip’s D&G Street Atlas 178)
Heathhall
& Locharbriggs together make this is the fourth largest settlement in
D&G with a population of 6,100 (2006 estimate, GROS).
Caledonian Cycle Route: Dumfries-Heathhall-Locharbriggs constructed with new
bridges on the former Caledonian railway line. Also see Railway below.
Gates Rubber Factory (1913): Built for the Arrol-Johnson
motor-car manufacturers, later Hunter Boots; now Interfloor
Ltrd.
Heathhall
Airfield (1940-1957): Former RAF
Heathhall Industrial Estate includes Penmans,
who make specialist commercial vehicle bodies for the police and military.
Locharbriggs Quarry SSSI: Last working quarry for Permian (New
Red Sandstone). Used for the steps of the Statue of Liberty. Parts of the
quarry are a protected geological area.
Railway (1863-1966): Dumfries-Lockerbie line built over by cycle
route in this area. Passenger services ceased and Locharbriggs Station closed
in 1952.
SE. Lochar Moss: Ecodeco plant (2007) is capable of sorting and
processing up to 65,000 tonnes of waste per year. Landfill methane gas plant
(2008) converts gas to electric.
S. Pines Golf Centre: A parkland/heathland 18-hole, facilities
include a range.
Also
see Ae, Amisfield, Cargenbridge, Collin, Dalswinton,
Lies at the mouth of
Archaeological site on the island of a fortified manor house
built by John Balliol (1342).
Copper Mine: A short lived mine was wrought in the mid C19.
Daft Anne’s Steps lead up from the southern tip of the island.
Lighthouse (1893 & later): Site originally surveyed by Alan
Stevenson 1849, it was built by David A & Charles Stevenson. Now replaced
by a solar-powered light beacon.
Also see Auchencairn,
Balcary, Palnackie, Rockcliffe.
HIGH
ELDRIG 82
: NX 2469
(Philip’s D&G Street Atlas 97)
Remote situation on Eldrig Moss at the end of a neglected
3mi/4.8km road, consisting of an unusual tin-clad farm and nearby Eldrig Loch.
Archaeological sites in the area include burnt mounds,
cairnfield,
Eldrig Fell: Archaeological sites of Wood Cairn, a 2.2m/7.2ft
high round cairn, and nearby a cairnfield.
Kirkcowan Flow SSSI: Protected wetlands area covers Eldrig Loch
and E to the forest boundary, also open areas to N of Airieglasson
towards Craigmoddie Fell.
Laggangarn Stones: The stones lie about 2.5mi/4km NW across
pathless moorlands. See Laggangarn.
SE. White Cairn (High Airies):
Archaeological site of 3m/9.8ft high round cairn.
Also see Balminnoch,
Laggangarn.
HIGHTAE 85
: NY 0978
(Philip’s D&G Street Atlas 86)
The Royal Four Towns of Lochmaben (planned C18 villages) are
Greenhill (NE), Heck (N), Hightae, and Smallholm
(SSE).
Greenhillhead: Archaeological site of a
fort.
Hightae CoS Kirk (1796 & 1865):
Built as a Relief meeting house and altered for the Reformed Presbyterians (Cameronians).
Hightae Mill Loch is a nature reserve.
Mossburn Animal Centre.
Rammerscales (1768): Fine sandstone
Georgian manor house with good views. Stables, walled garden and octagonal
wellhead.
Royal Four Towns Hall (1910): Red sandstone dressing with a small
statue of Robert the Bruce.
WM (c.1920): Battered pillar topped by a crown.
Also
see Carrutherstown,
HODDOM 85 : NY 1672 (Philip’s D&G Street Atlas 113)
Mixed estate woodland along the banks of the
Hallguards: Possible site of the first
Hoddomcross:
Hoddom Estate: Now a caravan park: C19 Jacobean piers and notable
E lodge.
Knockhill (1777): Modestly scaled
Georgian country house. Stables (1780) have two arched cart entrances.
Shortrigg Farm: C18 windmill tower and
early C19 circular horse-engine (horse-gin) house.
Woodcock Air: Network of footpaths on this wooded hill with
plantations of oak, beech, larch, pine and spruce.
S. Winterseugh: Slight remains of Winterseugh Airfield (1941-44), a RAF satellite landing
ground.
Also
see Annan, Brydekirk, Burnswark Hill, Carrutherstown, Chapelcross, Cummertrees,
HOLM OF
DALQUHAIRN 77 : NX 6699
(Philip’s D&G Street Atlas 21 & 22)
Situation on the
Dodd Hill: Fourteen simple crosses (the stages of the cross) at
regular intervals on the ascent of the hill.
Lorg: An old drove road (now a
footpath/track) continues between Altry and Lorg Hills for about 1.5mi/2.4km to Polskeoch and the SUW. Also see Polskeoch.
Nether Holm of Dalquhairn: Archaeological site of a cairn.
Whigs’ Hole: A former Covenanting hiding/meeting place in a large
hole scooped out near the top of Altry Hill, capable
of holding 100 people yet not be seen from a distance.
SSW. Strahanna (W of): Archaeological
site of an enclosure.
Also see Galloway
Hills, Polgown, Polskeoch, Stroanfreggan, Windy Standard.
HOLYWOOD 84
: NX 9579
(Philip’s D&G Street Atlas 84)
(1840
& later): An Italianate red sandstone villa with bella-vista
tower is now a nursing home. The lodge is in similar style.
Holywood Graveyard: Fine monuments include the Youngs of Lincluden mausoleum. Hearse house.
Holywood Station: Named Killylung until
1850, the station closed in 1949. Controlled from the signalbox the level
crossing is the last wheel-operated crossing in
Twelve Apostles: 11 remaining boulders make up this Neolithic
stone circle, 5 are standing (largest circle on Scottish mainland). Close by
was a Premonstratensian abbey.
Also
see Auldgirth, Cargenbridge, Collin,
INNERMESSAN
82
: NX 0863
(Philip’s D&G Street Atlas 120)
Situated at the SE of Loch Ryan, site of a WWII POW camp. Traces
of trackbed and remains of buildings of the Cairnryan Military Railway
(1941-1959/1962).
Balyett: West Galloway Wildlife Trail
information board at CP.
Inchparks:
Innermessan Mote (c.C12): A roughly circular motte hill with
steep scarped sides. Other archaeological sites have been found by aerial
photography.
NE. Balker Moor: Aracheological
sites in the area include a cairn.
NNE. Beoch Hill: Archaeological site of
White Cairn, other
NNE. Shinriggie: Archaeological site of
an ancient farm, including the remains of several buildings, field wall and a
limekiln.
NE. Teroy Fort: Archaeological remains
of an Iron Age broch.
Also see Cairnryan,
Castle Kennedy, Dunragit, Leswalt, Lochans, Penwhirn, Stranraer.
IRONGRAY 84 : NX 9179 (Philip’s D&G Street Atlas 83)
Lies in the pleasant valley of the Cluden Water.
Fourmerkland (SE of): Site of a Roman
marching camp on N bank of Cluden Water; evidence of earlier pre-Roman
earthworks and ditches within the camp.
Gribton (c.1830): Big rambling Tudor
style villa (now subdivided) with a prominent pair of Dutch gables. Tudor
lodge.
Hallhill (1803-6): White-painted
farmhouse & steading. Unusually, the gables are topped not by chimneys but
by small ball finials.
Hall Hill: Archaeological site of a fort.
Ingleston Mote: Archaeological site of a fort.
Kirkpatrick Irongray Parish Churchyard: “Heart of
Martyrs’ Monument (1832 & 51): Enclosed modern memorial stone
and old inscribed stone marks area of the hanging and the grave of two
Covenanters (1685).
W. Routin Bridge:
Also
see Auldgirth, Cargenbridge,
IRONMACANNIE
77/84
: NX 6675
(Philip’s D&G Street Atlas 79)
The
Ironmacannie Mill (C19): Whinstone
grain mill and kiln buildings on a much older mill site; two iron water wheels
survive. Mill Pond. Small waterfalls on Shirmers Burn
above.
SSW.
Also see
Balmaclellan, Bread and Beer, Dalry, Loch Ken, New
ISLE OF
WHITHORN 83 : NX 4736
(Philip’s D&G Street Atlas 172)
Bysbie Mill: Small, formerly
water-powered, grain mill.
Coastguard Rescue Station.
Cutreoch: Site of
Drummoral: Archaeological site of a
fort, to the NE is a C&R.
Harbour (C16): Modified 1790 and c.1900.
Isle of Whithorn Bay SSSI: Small section is a protected
geological area.
Isle of
Memorial granite seat to those lost when the “Solway Harvester”
sank off the IOM in January 2000.
St Ninian’s Chapel (c.C13 & 1898):
Start of pilgrimage route to St Ninian’s Church at
Whithorn. No early Christian remains found but evidence of a later Norse
settlement.
Signalling Tower: White tower on
Steinhead Mote: Archaeological site of
a fort.
West Galloway Wildlife Trail information board at St Ninian’s Chapel CP.
W. Ardbrack Steading: Similar to Tonderghie Steading but lower height: see Tonderghie below.
SW. Burrow Head SSSI: Iron Age promontory forts with multiple
defences. WW2 anti-aircraft remains. Fine cliff walk W to St Ninian’s Cave.
NNE. Cairn Head: Cairnhead Mote is an
archaeological site of a fort. Remains of military construction yard and camp
(1943-4) built for the Mulberry Harbour Project (D-day).
WSW.
W. Kidsdale Airfield (1939): Traces of
WW2 airfield, it linked to the anti-aircraft gunnery range at Burrow Head.
Flying ceased 1943 and part of site became a wireless station.
WSW. Tonderghie House (late C18): 3-bay
lairds house overlooking the
WSW. Tonderghie Steading (C19):
Single-storey range with raised pyramid over arched entrance. Circular
horse-engine house.
SW. West Burrow Head SSSI: Small protected geological area.
Also see Cruggleton,
Glasserton, Ravenstone, Whithorn.
ISLESTEPS
84
: NX 9672
(Philip’s D&G Street Atlas 109)
Cargen Grove (1870): Former stables for
Cargen House and in the same style.
Cargen House (1870): Ruined baronial
mansion with gable crowsteps. Remains of walled
garden and octagonal pavilion.
Laghall: Former harbour on the River
Nith.
Also
see Cargenbridge, Collin, Dumfries, Heathhall & Locharbriggs, Holywood,
Kirkconnell Flow, Lincluden, Lochfoot,
JOHNSTONEBRIDGE
78
: NY 0992
(Philip’s D&G Street Atlas 45)
Small village with picturesque
Dalmakethar Smithy: Archaeological
sites of earthworks in the area.
Dinwoodie Hill: Archaeological sites of forts and settlement to
the W of the
Dinwoodie Mains: Nearby railway cottages by the WCML indicate the
site of Dinwoodie Station; closed in 1960. NE is an archaeological site of a
settlement.
Dinwoodie
Toll House (1822-3): Best surviving example of a bow-fronted
Watch Hill: Archaeological site of a settlement.
ESE. Broomhillbank. See Sibbaldbie.
E. Dalmakethar (NE of): Archaeological
remains of a fort and latter settlement, situated at the top of a stream-gully.
SSE. Hangingshaw: Between motorway and
River Annan is a site of a Roman camp, within it a site
of a palisaded homestead. Several settlements sites in the area.
ESE. Longerhallis Hill: Archaeological
site of a fort on NW flank of the hill; nearby a site of an enclosure.
Also see Beattock,
Courance, Lochwood, Millhousebridge, Newton Wamphray, St Ann’s, Templand.