KEIR
MILL 78
: NX 8593 (Philip’s D&G Street Atlas
41)
Small village founded late C18.
Courthill Smithy: Birthplace of Kirkpatrick Macmillan, the
inventor of the mechanical bicycle in 1839. Commemorative plaque.
Keir Mill (1771): A watermill much altered on conversion to a
house, but retains its scrolled skewputts.
Old Churchyard: Site of the small old
Also
see Auldgirth, Barjarg, Carronbridge, Closeburn, Drumlanrig, Gatelawbridge,
Glenmidge, Kirkland, Marrburn, Penpont, Scaur Water Glen, Thornhill, Tynron,
Wallaceton.
KETTLEHOLM
and CASTLEMILK 85 : NY 1476
(Philip’s D&G Street Atlas 87)
Kettleholm is a small estate village for Castlemilk with late
Georgian and limewashed houses, and a Wren style Village Hall (1907-8).
Castlemilk (1864-70): Lavish large baronial house with drum tower
built on an ancient site of castle or tower-house. Castlemilk has a sumptuous
interior in the Jacobean style.
Castlemilk Estate: Baronial stable block, fountain, walled
garden, two Tudor lodges and baronial bridge on S drive – all c.1870.
Nutholm Hill: Archaeological sites of a fort, and (SW) a
settlement..
St Mungo Parish Church (1875-7): The third parish church, built
in late Scots Gothic. Interior is broad space under a magnificent elaborate
open roof.
St Mungo School (1841-2): The second parish church, it was
converted to a school in 1876-7.
SW. Kirkbank: Remains of St Mungo’s Church (1754), converted to a
burial enclosure c.1880. The churchyard contains 2 war graves (CWGC) and a few
early C18 headstones.
Also
see Bankshill, Brydekirk, Burnswark Hill, Carrutherstown,
KIPPFORD or
SCAUR 84
: NX 8355 (Philip’s D&G Street Atlas
155)
Fine setting on the Urr estuary. Once a ship-repair centre,
Kippford is now a boat/sailing centre.
Coastguard surface craft base and Lifeboat Station (1966) with a
D class lifeboat.
Craigieknowes
Golf Club: A parkland/coastal 9-hole course.
Jubilee Path (NTS): A 1mi/1.6km coastal path to Rockcliffe passes the Mote of Mark
(NTS) with access to
Kipp House (C19): The Lodge or villa is built to a 2-storey
elongated octagonal plan.
NE. Moyle Hill: Archaeological site of an Iron Age hill fort
situated in
Also see Buittle,
Colvend, Dalbeattie, Rockcliffe, Sandyhills.
KIRKANDREWS 83
: NX 6048 (Philip’s D&G Street Atlas
164)
A&C houses (opposite churchyard): Probably the work of James
Brown. Also see Carrick Shore.
Barn Heugh: Archaeological site of a fort.
Borgue Coast: Kirkandrews E to Brighouse Bay
is an SSSI protected area. Also see
Castle Haven: C1 Iron Age dun (with boat landing) restored in
1905 by James Brown. The dun has 3 galleries linked by six doorways to the
interior.
Chapel (1906): A James Brown building with top-heavy battlements,
buttresses, portcullis doorway with internal bell, and lych-gate.
Churchyard: Burial enclosures walls incorporate the foundations
of a medieval parish church (closed 1649); Covenanter’s stone; grave of poet
William Nicholson; 1 war grave.
Corseyard (1911-14): Decaying James Brown model dairy/farmstead.
Known locally as the Coo or
Corseyard buildings: Italianate nave milking-parlour. Campanile
water tower. Egyptian trough. Vegetable garden keyhole gate.
Rattra: NE of Rattra Farm in Wee Croft field is the site of the
old town or
Roberton Motte (c.C12): Archaeological site of a motte, formed by
cutting a ditch through a bank overlooking the Pulwhirrin Burn.
S. Muncraig Heugh: Archaeological site of a ditched settlement
abutting onto steep cliffs. NW is a another possible site of a settlement.
Also see Boreland of
Borgue, Borgue,
KIRKBEAN 84
: NX 9759 (Philip’s D&G Street Atlas
135)
Cavens (1752): Former manor house now a country house hotel, set
within 6-acres/2.43-hectare of parkland.
Criffel House (E of): Extant surface features of a ROC
underground monitoring post (1959-91).
Parish Churchyard: Interesting headstones and table stones. Four
war graves, under care of CWGC.
Woodside House (1796): Former manse, now a private dwelling.
N. Drumburn: Viewpoint CP. Red Squirrel carving.
NNE. Drummains Reedbed SWT.
Also see Arbigland,
Carsethorn, Caulkerbush, New Abbey, Southerness.
KIRKCOLM 82
: NX 0368 (Philip’s D&G Street Atlas
94)
Situated on the W side of Loch Ryan, Kirkcolm was established in
1623 as burgh of barony (Stewarton). Re-established 1780s as a planned village.
Corsewall: Site of WW2 Marine Craft Training School 1942-46.
Corsewall House: Late-Georgian mansion with spine-wall
chimneystacks, much altered mid-C19 and 1905.
Ervie & Kirkcolm Parish Churchyard: One war grave, under care
of CWGC. 1920 statue of woman with a child to W of church. Also see Kilmorie Cross below.
Kilmorie or Kilmore Cross (C9-C10): Situated in churchyard.
Carvings on both faces, one in Celtic, the other in rose-style.
The Wig: Flying boat/seaplane base in WW1 & WW2, only a slipway
remains. West Galloway Wildlife Trail information board.
NNE. Clachan Heughs:
Also see Corsewall
Point, Ervie, Leswalt, Lochnaw, Portencalzie, Stranraer.
KIRKCONNEL
and KELLOHOLM 71 : NS 7312
(Philip’s D&G Street Atlas 8-9)
A former mining town and disadvantaged locality on the River Nith
and edge of the Ayrshire coalfield, which grew from the late C19.
Deil’s Dyke: Slight remains and some extant features of the dyke
lie to the E, S and W of Kirkconnel. Also
see Deil’s Dyke.
Fauldhead Colliery produced coal with a high content of sulphur
only suitable for steam trains. When steam finished, so did the colliery.
Kelloholm: Large model suburb, begun 1921 to house miners in
better conditions. Further development after WW2.
Kelloside (c.1870): Gableted Tudor farmhouse with horizontal
glazing.
Kirkconnel Cemetery: Alexander Anderson bust. Peter Rae Memorial.
Six war graves, under care of CWGC.
Kirkconnel Parish Heritage Society: Heritage Base has collection
of photos, archives, memorabilia and audio-visual system.
Mac’s Bar (1922): Originally a Jacobean style hall.
Miners’ Memorial (1984): Erected after the closure of the last
pit in the area. Has a bronze bust of a miner.
Queensberry Arms Hotel (early-C19): One of Kirkconnel’s oldest
buildings.
Roman camps: Possible sites of Roman road and camps at Bankhead
and also to W of the
St Conal RC Church (1921): Gentle Gothic church in white harl.
WNW. Glenmuckloch: Open cast mine; the coal is transported on the
“Lochside Runner” a 7.6mi/12.2km conveyor
belt (2007) to a railhead at New Cumnock (East Ayrshire).
NNW.
NW. Lagrae Burn SSSI: Protected geological area.
WSW. McCrierick’s Cairn: Approved site of wind farm with 3
turbines. The larger wind farm with 20 online turbines to the west is Hare Hill
in East Ayrshire.
W. Marchburn: D&G and East Ayrshire boundary on the A76. (Not to be confused
with Marchburn boundary on the A77: See Cairnryan).
NW. Penachrig Burn: Modern Celtic stone cross 2.7m/8.9ft with
inscription ‘St Conal 612-652’ on the base. Alleged site of St Conal, Connel or
Connal’s grave.
W. Polhote & Polneul Burns SSSI: Protected geological area.
W. Rigg: Proposed open cast mine area with the “Lochside Runner”
conveyor belt being extended about 1-5mi/2.4km from Glenmuckloch. Also see Glenmuckloch above.
E. Tower Farmhouse: Stands on the site of a tower or small
fortalice occupied by the McCalls of Guffockland, mentioned in the C16-C18.
Also see Blackgannoch, Deil’s Dyke, Mennock, Sanquhar.
KIRKCONNELL FLOW 84 : NX 9770
(Philip’s D&G Street Atlas 109-110)
Craigs: Archaeological site of earthworks.
Kirkconnell Flow NNR & SSSI: Raised bogs on the flat coastal
lands. CP with information point; footpath to picnic site.
Kirkconnell House: Laird’s house of complex development, its
nucleus being the 4-storyed
Kirkconnell Merse RSPB Nature Reserve: Covers a wide expanse of
saltmarsh and mudflats. Not open to visitors. Also see Glencaple.
SSE.
Airds Point: A small headland near the mouth of the River Nith.
Also
see Cargenbridge, Dumfries, Islesteps,
KIRKCOWAN 82
: NX 3260 (Philip’s D&G Street Atlas
124)
Village situated near the convergence of the River Bladnoch and
Tarf Water.
Linn of Barhoise: Waterfall on River Bladnoch; nearby is the
archaeological site of Barhoise Cairn.
New Graveyard: Two war graves, under care of CWGC.
Oldland (N of): Extant surface features of a ROC underground
monitoring post (1959-91), close by are remains of an Orlit observation post.
Railway (1861-1965): Traces of old ‘Port Line’ railway trackbed
and Kirkcowan Station.
School (c.1900): Built in a mild A&C style.
Tarf Hotel (mainly C19): Formerly Kirkcowan Arms, picturesque in
whinstone and render.
Tarf Woollen Mills: Previously a waulk mill (1821-1946); now
ruined but still retains a tall octagonal red-and-white-brick chimney.
N. Barfad: Ring Moss (SSSI) is a protected area of wetlands.
NE. Barskeoch: Archaeological site of a large but mutilated
cairn.
W. Craichlaw House: Victorian baronial mansion incorporated with
C16 tower. The tower was rebuilt 1864, restored to C16 style in 1954 with a
modern entrance on NW side.
NW. Fell End or Bizziard Fell: Archaeological site of three
NE. Shennanton: Archaeological site of a round but mutilated
cairn.
NE. Shennanton House (1908): Large A&C Tudor villa with
distinctive crazy-paving walls. Interior is Edwardian.
Also see Balminnoch,
Culmalzie, Mindork,
KIRKCUDBRIGHT 83/84 : NX 6851
(Philip’s D&G Street Atlas 189)
Market town and Royal Burgh (1330) on the River Dee. Formerly the
County Town of Kirkcudbrightshire (The Stewartry).
In late C19 there was an artists’ colony established here - the town
being associated with many fine painters.
Tourist Information Centre,
Academy (From 1815): Classical building with clock tower,
extended 1901 and 1958.
Barhill: Barhill Wood has CP and 3 waymarked walks.
Broughton House NTS (mid C18). E.A. Hornel house, exhibition of
paintings and books, studio, fine Japanese style garden.
Burnside Loaning (N side): Site of Kirkcudbright Combination
Poorhouse (1849). In 1930 is became a hospital and was demolished c.1950. Now a
housing area.
Cannee (mid-C19): Informally grouped steading containing a C18
round windmill tower, later converted to a doocot.
Castledykes: Humps and hollows in riverside field are site of
C13-C14 Kirkcudbright Castle.
Castle MacLellan Foods: Award winning food producer, established
in 1982. Modern factory opened 1988.
Corn Mill (c.1800): Former town mill in
Coastguard: Solway Sector Maritime Search and Rescue offices.
Rescue Station and Surface craft base.
Free Church (1872-4): Geometric Gothic flanked by SE steeple and
NE stair tower. Now housing.
Harbour Square (1910): On the site of a filled in wet dock.
Modern wood memorial carving of a waiting woman and child.
Kirkcudbright Creamery (1935): ‘Moderne’ front block. Closed down
January 2010.
Kirkcudbright Golf Club (1893): A parkland 18-hole course with
fine views.
Kirkcudbright Lifeboat Station: The station in Kirkcudbright is a
‘Crew Room’ only, the actual lifeboat house is south at
Kirkcudbright Station (1864-1965): Only former ticket office
exists (now a shop). A train failed to stop in 1963 and continued across
Kirkcudbright Swimming Pool with fitness suite.
MacLellan’s Castle HS (1581-2): A fortified building, the largest
town-house of its period in
Moat Brae: The original citadel of Kirkcudbright probably stood
on this mound which once extended past MacLellan’s Castle.
Railway (1864-1965): Traces of Kirkcudbright branch railway
trackbed to N.
St
Andrew & St Cuthbert RC Church (1886): Simple Gothic style in the lane
behind the
St Cuthbert’s Cemetery: Adjoins old churchyard, the cemetery
contains sixteen war graves and two non-war graves, under care of CWGC.
St Cuthbert’s Churchyard: Site of original church. Interesting
items include a table-tomb, Covenanters’ graves and grave of William Marshall,
age 120!
Selkirk Arms Hotel: Old coaching inn with C19 doorpiece. In the
garden is a 1481-2 font, depicting a bird holding a leashed fox.
Tollbooth (1625-7 & 1642): Outside are iron ‘jougs’, Mercat
cross (1610), well (1762-3), and a Battle of Trafalgar weather-vane (1805).
Inside is now the Arts Centre.
Town Hall (1878-9): Tall Renaissance block.
United Associate Chapel (1822): Gothick style, the porch is a
later addition. Now an antique dealers.
WM (1921): bronze of swordsman defending a crouching boy.
NNE. Carse Mote: See
Tongland.
E. Castle Fergus: Remains of a building on Stable Isle, one of
two mounds once surrounded by a Loch Fergus, may be the site of the early seat
of Fergus, Lord of Galloway.
W. Kirkchrist Mote: Archaeological site with slight remains of a
fort.
SSW. St Mary’s Isle: A peninsula with private grounds that
include a heronry. Site of a great walled precinct of an Augustinian priory.
Monk’s Well is now dry and disused.
W. The Stell: Slight remains of
Also
see Bombie, Boreland of Borgue, Borgue, Bridge of Dee, Brighouse Bay, Dhoon
Bay, Dundrennan, Girthon, Glengap, Rhonehouse & Kelton, Ringford, Tongland,
Townhead, Twynholm, Whinnieliggate.
KIRKDALE
83
: NX 5153 (Philip’s D&G Street Atlas
149)
Kirkdale is situated on the scenic
Cairnholy Farm: Archaeological sites in the area (in addition to
the chamber
Cairnholy Tombs HS (C3-C2 BC): Two notable Neolithic chambered
Cairnholy 1: A fragment of a jadeite axe (from the
Cairnholy 2: The sun shines directly through the entrance at
sunrise of the Summer Solstice.
Kirkdale Churchyard: Remains of small medieval church that was
united with Kirkmabreck 1618. Hannay Mausoleum, perhaps by R & J Adam..
Kirkdale Estate: Adam style buildings include an icehouse and
neo-Egyptian bridge. Display of 6 C&Rs & 2 cross slabs.
Kirkdale House (1787-8): Robert Adam house. Front porch with
Doric columns. Rear garden entrance with sweeping stair.
Kirkdale Mains (c.1790): Octagonal steading, perhaps by R & J
Adam. To the N, a small detached ruin of a gazebo-like tower.
Kirkdale Sawmill: (c.1800): Recently restored, it is the best
preserved in Galloway and retains its waterwheel. Nature walk.
Ravenshall Wood SSSI: Protected area of woodland.
Ravenshall Point: W on the coast is Dirk Hatteraick’s Cave; the
smuggler captain in Scott’s “Guy Mannering”; the entrance has remains of an
enclosing wall.
NNE: Cairnharrow Summit (456m/1496ft): Archaeological site of a
grass covered cairn c.12m/39ft in diameter, upon which a modern marker cairn
has been erected.
N. Claughreid Farm: Archaeological remains in the area include a
stone circle (see below), cairn,
C&Rs and a hut circle.
NNE. Claughreid Lane: To the E of the lane is an archaeological
site of an outcrop of about 30 C&Rs.
N.
E. Kirkclaugh: See Mossyard.
NNW.
Kirkmuir: Several archaeological sites of C&Rs in the area.
Also see Cardoness, Carsluith, Creetown, Gatehouse of Fleet,
Mossyard.
KIRKGUNZEON 84
: NX 8666 (Philip’s D&G Street Atlas
108)
Small village on the stream known as the
Parish Churchyard:
Railway (1859-1965): Traces in the area of ‘Port Line’ trackbed,
Kirkgunzeon Station was closed 1950 and is now a private residence.
ROC Post : Remains of an Orlit observation post near site of
former ROC underground monitoring post (1961-68).
St Winning’s Well: A stone basin around a natural spring close to
the old Kirkgunzeon Mill.
E. Breconside Hill: Archaeological sites in the area include a
cairnfield,
N.
S. Torkirra: Archaeological site of a fort and nearby a
settlement.
Also see Beeswing,
Buittle, Crocketford, Dalbeattie, Haugh of Urr, Lochfoot, Milton (Crocketford).
KIRKINNER
and BRAEHEAD 83 : NX 4251
(Philip’s D&G Street Atlas 148)
Milldriggan Mill: Rebuilt early C19 as woollen mill, later corn
mill, now in decay. The former large internal wheel was transferred to Mill on
the Fleet: See Gatehouse of Fleet.
Parish Churchyard: Late C18 classical mausoleum of the Vans
Agnews of Barnbarroch.
School (1880): Cruciform Tudor style school but spoilt by plastic
windows. Monkey-puzzle tree in playground.
Wigtownshire Railway (1876-1964): Traces of trackbed and
Kirkinner Station (closed 1950).
ESE.
Also see Bladnoch,
Causeway End, Culmalzie, Drumtroddan, Garlieston, Ravenstone, Sorbie,
Whauphill, Wigtown.
KIRKLAND
and MAXWELTON 78 : NX 8090
(Philip’s D&G Street Atlas 40)
Crawfordton (1863-6): A multi-faceted baronial building, a
private school from 1940 to 2006.
Glencairn Parish Churchyard: Gables of the medieval church
(C13-C17). Covenanter gravestones, burial enclosure, mausoleum. Five war graves
under care of CWGC.
Old Manse (1840-1): At E end of village, the original manse is
hidden in a well-treed garden.
Pump: Victorian pump standing at E of church and at end of
terrace of cottages. The water flows from a lion’s mouth.
Maxwelton: Archaeological site of a motte situated in a clearing
in a plantation. The oval summit measures 21.5m/70.5ft by 19m/62ft.
Maxwelton House (C17): Original name was
Maxwelton S.Ep Chapel (1868-9): Stocky Gothic chapel with
well-preserved interior, built as a memorial to John Minet Laurie. Oak
lych-gate (1884) with rhododendron path.
Old Crawfordton (late C17): Rubble farmhouse adjacent to the
remains of Crawfordton tower house (C16). Archaeological sites nearby: burnt
mounds, cairn & a settlement.
E. Maxwelton Hill: Viewpoint of Glen Cairn.
SW. Ingleston Mains: Martyr’s Stone just N of farmhouse
commemorates 5 Covenanters who were shot in the farmyard April 28 1685.
Also
see Castlefairn, Dalwhat Glen, Dunscore, Keir Mill, Moniaive, Penpont, Shinnel
Glen, Thornhill, Tynron, Wallaceton.
KIRKMADRINE 82
: NX 0848 (Philip’s D&G Street Atlas
158)
Site of one of the earliest Christian communities in
Kirkmadrine
Burial Ground: Walled ground that originally surrounded Toskerton parish
church.
Kirkmadrine Stones HS (from C5): Fine sculptured Christian stones
displayed in glass-fronted W porch of the chapel or aisle.
SW. Kenmuir Graves: Archaeological site of a fort with an
entrance causeway stands on the step-sided promontory known as Island Buoy on
the S side of
Also see Ardwell,
Cairngarroch, Clachanmore, Knockinaam, Port Logan, Sandhead, Stoneykirk,
Terally, West Freugh.
KIRKPATRICK
DURHAM 84
: NX 7870 (Philip’s D&G Street Atlas
106)
Established c.1785 by a local minister who used a legacy to
acquire land and feu it on generous terms; the village failed to attract a
cotton or woollen industry.
Chipperkyle: 1810-15 idiosyncratic mansion notable for its large
front central chimneystack. Restored C18 square stone doocot.
Durhamhill (c.1820): Tall laird’s house.
Free Church (1843 & 1870): Gothic rectangle building, now the
village hall.
Manse: A font, said to have been brought from the old chapel of
St Bridget at Kirklebride, stands in front of the manse. Also see Corsock.
Moonstone Miniatures: Display of 1:12 scale stately homes,
cottages etc.
Parish churchyard: Covenanter’s stone in memory of John Neilsone,
Laird of Corsock. One war grave, in care of CWGC.
St David’s Street: Notable houses include old school and St
David’s Lodge.
NE. Meikle Cairn: Archaeological site of a cairn on Cairney Hill.
Tradition says that the hill was an ancient burial ground but there is no
trace.
NE. Minnydow Mote: Archaeological site with the slight remains of
a motte or fort.
Also
see Castle Douglas, Clarebrand, Corsock, Crocketford, Crossmichael, Glenkiln,
Glenlochar, Haugh of Urr, Knockvennie, Milton (Crocketford),
KIRKPATRICK
FLEMING 85
: NY 2770 (Philip’s D&G Street Atlas
114-115)
Situated on course of Border-Crawford Roman road with site of two
Roman camps, the main camp being one of the largest in
Calvertsholm (NW of):
Archaeological sites in the area of 3
Cemetery: Contains 7 war graves
including 4 members of the British Honduras Forestry Unit, all in CWGC care. Also see adjacent Parish Churchyard below.
Cove Estate: Situated beside River Kirtle, “
Kirkpatrick House (1878-9), Former manse built on site of
Kirkpatrick Station (WCML) closed in 1960.
Mill Hotel: Former farm and mill at Grahamshill (c.1750), now a
fine hotel together with the Mill Forge, a wedding venue.
Mossknowe Estate: To E of B6357 (opposite mill) is site of WW2
German POW working
Mossknowe House (1767): Unusual Palladian villa-country house
designed by William Craik of Arbigland. Walled garden and stables are of note.
Notwen House (1853): Former area parishes’ workhouse, in the
1960s it became a residential care home for the elderly.
Parish Churchyard: Grahams of Mossknowe and Irvings burial
enclosures, also a number of C18 headstones. Also see adjacent Cemetery.
Roman fortlet: Between the railway bridge and the WM (parish
church) is a possible site of a Roman fortlet.
Victoria Hall (1898-9): English Baroque in bullnosed ashlar.
SW. Broats: Piend-roofed early C19 farmhouse. Archaeological site
of a settlement. Nearby is the site of
Kirkpatrick airfield, a WW2 flying training school, closed 1945.
SW. Broats Moss: Westlands Activities is a family activity centre
(Quad bikes, Go-Carts etc.).
WSW.
SW. Nutberry Moss: See
Eastriggs.
NE. Raeburn Flow SSSI: Protected wetlands area.
Also see Annan,
Chapelcross, Chapelknowe, Eaglesfield, Eastriggs, Ecclefechan, Evertown,
KIRKTON 78 : NX 9781
(Philip’s D&G Street Atlas 84)
Small village surrounds a triangular green on which stands a
pump.
Carnsalloch House (1757 & C19): Derelict Palladian villa with
decaying walled garden and classical stables. Grant funding has been secured
from HS.
Carzield: Remains of Roman cavalry fort (mid-C2), the SE corner
is clearly visible; it replaced the earlier forts at Dalswinton. Nearby is site
of civilian annex.
Kirkmahoe Parish Graveyard: Notable poem-monument to Mary Lindsay
(d.1832). Other interesting stones. Two war graves in care of CWGC.
Manse of Kirkmahoe (1723 & 1799): Situated at Carzield, the
old manse has an adjoining converted chapel; now a private residence.
Milnhead (c.1760): Small but well-finished country house,
formerly the Dower House of Carnsalloch Estate. The garden with a
pyramid-roofed square doocot.
The
Also
see Ae, Amisfield, Auldgirth, Cargenbridge, Collin, Dalswinton,
KIRRIEREOCH 77
: NX 3686 (Philip’s D&G Street Atlas
51)
Location in GFP on the scenic Bargrennan-Straiton (South
Ayrshire) road; slight remains of Suie Tollhouse. Picnic spot by Water of
Minnoch near Kirriereoch Loch.
SE. King’s Cairn (C3 BC): Much robbed but still impressive cairn
measuring 30m/97ft by 35m/116ft. A central slab-walled chamber is approached by
a lower passage.
SSE.
SW. Sheuchan’s Cairn: See
Corrafeckloch.
Also see Bargrennan, Corrafeckloch,
KIRROUGHTREE
and PALNURE 83 : NX 4564 (Philip’s
D&G Street Atlas 126)
Blackcraig Mine: Site of lead mines along the crest of
Blackcraigs ridge for about 1m/1.6km, the largest and most extensively worked
mine in the region.
Kirroughtree House and Estate: See
Mountain Bike Trails: 7stanes mountain biking centre
with trails of all grades.
Railway (1861-1965): Traces of old ‘Port Line’, notably the
preserved remaining arches of Craddoch Viaduct. Palnure Station (closed 1951)
is now a private house.
Stronord: Garden Walk.
NNE. Bargaly House (1691 & later): Laird’s House in Bargaly
Glen. Triangular and semicircular dormers, W wing from early C18. Gardens and
tomb of Andrew Heron.
W. Blackcraig Wood SWT.
E. Cairnsmore Estate: Stables with ground floor coach-houses, now
dwellings. Hay barns have monolithic stone pillars supporting roofs.
E. Cairnsmore Farm: Archaeological site of a cairn. Footpath from
farm to Cairnsmore of Fleet.
E. Cairnsmore House (1740): Grand staircase to Roman-Doric
portico and Victorian attic dormers.
NE. Cairnsmore of Fleet (711m/2333ft) UBR: Cairn on summit and
nearby a memorial to aircraft crashes.
SE. Craddoch: Remaining railway arches of Craddoch Viaduct. CP
for Cairnsmore of Fleet (via Cairnsmore Farm).
ENE. Machars Hill: Archaeological site of a motte.
Also see Carsluith,
KIRTLEBRIDGE 85
: NY 2372 (Philip’s D&G Street Atlas
114)
The Braes (1737 & later): A whitewashed rubble laird’s house.
Walled Garden with old door dated 1731.
Donkins: See Eaglesfield.
Kirtlebridge Station: Site of station, closed 1960. Also junction
of Kirtlebridge-Annan railway (former Solway Junction Railway) closed 1955;
traces of trackbed to W & SW.
Langshaw House (mid-C18 & later): Laird’s house, extended
over the years.
Merkland Cross HS: Fine C15 3m/9.9ft high wayside cross with
floriated head. Commemoration unknown.
Railway Viaduct (1847): Nine segmental arches on the WCML over
the Kirtle Water.
Wyseby (1797 & later): Rendered laird’s house. Stables (C18).
Octagonal 3-storey pigsty, henhouse & doocot (early C19).
SE. Blackyett: Archaeological site of a mound, possibly a burial
cairn. N is site of Cove Quarries (1794-1900), it had a mineral railway but
only slight traces remain.
SW. Breconbeds: Slight remains of Bonshaw Tile Works (1857-1900),
notably the kiln.
W. Kirtlebridge ROC Post (
Also
see Annan, Brydekirk, Burnswark Hill, Chapelcross, Chapelknowe, Eaglesfield,
Eastriggs, Ecclefechan,
KNOCK
AND MAIZE 82 : NW 9957 (Philip’s D&G
Street Atlas 118 & 141)
Name
means ‘hillock and bog’; here is an archaeological site of a standing stone,
1.4m/4.6 high.
The
SUW from Portpatrick utilizes the roads in the Knock and Maize district before
turning E past Knockquhassen Reservoir towards the Stranraer area.
House of Knock (1908): Large Edwardian 2-storey mansion on
cliffs, Baronialised by a corner conical-roofed drum tower.
Killantringan Lighthouse: A tapering tower on Black Head built
1900 by David Alan Stevenson. Two-storey high keepers’ houses are now a
guest-house.
Also see Knockinaam,
Leswalt, Lochans, Lochnaw, Portpatrick, Stranraer.
KNOCKINAAM 82
: NX 0252 (Philip’s D&G Street Atlas
141)
Dunaldboys: Archaeological site of an Iron Age fort on the head
of sea cliffs, it was reconstructed as a medieval motte but not completed.
Knockinaam Lodge Hotel: Surrounded by cliffs with lawns extending
down to the bay. Used by Churchill and Eisenhower for clandestine meetings
during WW2.
Knockinaam Standing Stone: Small standing stone by the side of
the Portpatrick-Cairngarroch road.
Morroch Bay SSSI: Protected geological area.
Also see
Cairngarroch, Kirkmadrine, Knock and Maize, Lochans, Portpatrick, Stoneykirk.
KNOCKVENNIE
84
: NX 7571 (Philip’s D&G Street Atlas
106)
Situated on Urr Water with an old smithy (smiddy), now a residence.
Above (SSW) Knockvennie is Cat Craig, a strange outcrop of rock.
Glenlair (1830 & later): Small mansion, home of James Clerk
Maxwell (1831-79, buried at Parton). Gutted by fire 1929 the remains are now
being stabilised and preserved.
Glenlair Burn Settlement: Archaeological site of a defended
settlement on a craig by the E side of the road.
Glenroan: Fine views of the
Kilquhanity (1820): Classical mansion built by Walter Newall. A
‘free school’ from 1940 to 1997, reopening as an international school in 2009
following refurbishment.
NE. Arkland (NW of): Archaeological site of the remains of an
enclosure.
WNW. Falbae: Archaeological site of a cairn.
SW. Glenroan (or Glengappock) Mote: Archaeological site of an
Iron Age fort.
NNE. Margley: Moat Hill is an archaeological site of a small
fort.
NW. Mochrum Fell
(317m/1040ft): A large remote area of afforestation.
NW. Mochrum House: 0.5m/0.8km SW of the house is an
archaeological site of a vitrified fort, now practically obliterated by
afforestation.
Also
see Castle Douglas, Clarebrand, Corsock, Crocketford, Crossmichael, Glenlochar,
Haugh of Urr, Kirkpatrick Durham,
KNOWE 76
: NX 3171 (Philip’s D&G Street Atlas
99)
Small hamlet and junction with the SUW.
Beoch: Remains of a moat and former dwelling, possibly a laird’s
house.
SW. Carsindarroch Steps: A series of waterfalls on the River
Bladnoch by Carsindarroch Knows.
NNW. Kirkcalla: Site of church dedicated to St Olaf and
graveyard. Documented but no traces remains.
NNW.
NW. Loch Maberry: Picturesque loch, the N end of which lies
within South Ayrshire.
N. Loch Ochiltree: Remains of medieval crannogs and an island
dwelling. Connected at its southern end to the Loch of Fyntalloch.
NNE. Ochiltree: Deil’s Dike is an archaeological site of linear
earthwork. (Not to be confused with Deil’s Dyke).
Also see Balminnoch,
Bargrennan, Challoch, Polbae.
LAGAFATER 76
: NX 1376 (Philip’s D&G Street Atlas
70)
Remote moorland Edwardian shooting lodge and holiday home situated
at end of 2.3mi/3.7km private road. Archaeological sites in the area include
The track and path leading N of the Lodge and also SE from
Drumley are part of the old road between Ballantrae and New Luce.
S. Barnvannoch: Archaeological site of a cairnfield.
N. Beneraird: Boundary of D&G and South Ayrshire at
424m/1391ft with fine views.
S. Drumley: Archaeological site of two hut circles.
SW. Drummanmoan Loan: Archaeological site of a cairn.
N. Pildinny: Shepherd’s memorial cairn to James Henry (d.1891). W
is accident site of a US Air Force Liberator that crashed on Pildinny 14 June
1945 with the loss of 17 lives.
Also see Glenwhilly,
Penwhirn.
LAGGANGARN
or LAGGANGAIRN 76 : NX 2271
(Philip’s D&G Street Atlas 97)
Location on the SUW in roadless remote moorlands.
The Beehive Bothy: A curious wooden wigwam for walkers.
Laggangarn Stones HS: Pair of Bronze Age standing stones. Heights
1.88m/6.17ft and 1.58m/5.18ft with later incised Latin crosses.
Kirkcowan Flow SSSI: Protected wetlands area includes the open
area between Airieglasson and Craigmoddie Fell (inclusive).
Wells of the Rees: Archaeological site of holy wells with 3 crude
dome-shaped stone covers. Patch of raised ground is site of Kilgallioch church
and churchyard.
NE. Linn’s Grave: Enclosed tomb of Alexander Linn, a Covenanter,
killed here by soldiers in 1685. Original headstone and later stones built into
the enclosure wall.
Also see Glenwhilly,
High Eldrig, New Luce, Polbae.
Situated on the lonely scenic Gatehouse of Fleet to Laurieston
road. Footpaths lead E to Loch Whinyeon and W to Lagg and Castramont.
Knocktinkle: Viewpoint & CP.
Laghead: A number of archaeological sites in the area include
burnt mounds, cairnfields, enclosures and a hut circle.
NNE. Darngarroch: Archaeological site of the remains of a
circular cairn, also a number of
N. Ewe Hill: A number of archaeological sites in the area include
burnt mounds, cairnfields, earthwork, enclosure and hut circles.
N. Craig of Girthon: Archaeological sites in the area include a
cairnfield, earthwork and a hut circles
NNE. Grobdale: A footpath leads N from Grobdale of Girthon
between Laughenghie & Airie Hills protected area (SSSI) to the remote Loch
Skerrow. Also see
NNE. Grobdale of Balmaghie: Archaeological sites in the area
include cairnfields and hut circles.
NNE. Grobdale of Girthon: A number of archaeological sites in the
area include burnt mounds,
N. Nick of Knock: Archaeological sites in the area of cairnfields
and earthworks.
Also see Cardoness,
Gatehouse of Fleet, Girthon, Laurieston,
LANGHOLM 79 : NY 3684
(Philip’s D&G Street Atlas 68)
An Eskdale cotton/woollen town and angling resort on the River
Esk, Wauchope Water and Ewes Water. Known as “The Muckle Toon”, it was founded
as a burgh of barony 1621.
Langholm is split into two by the Esk: Older Langholm and New
Langholm. The Border Riding ceremony is an annual event dating from 1816.
Tourist Point: Langholm Library, High Street.
To the E lie the Langholm & Newcastleton Hills (SSSI). See Tarras Lodge.
Academy (1962): Three storey building.
All Saints S.Ep Church (1887):
Buccleuch Centre (2007): Former Buccleuch Hall redeveloped as
theatre, cinema, conference facilities and exhibition area (2007).
Eskdale Leisure & Sports Centre.
Eskdale Hotel (1865-7): Gothic windows and carved bargeboards.
Evangelical Union Chapel (1870): Lanceted box style, now disused.
Langholm Golf Course (1892): A parkland/heathland 9-hole course
at Whitaside with views over the town.
Langholm Lodge (1786 & later): Built for the 3rd Duke of
Buccleuch; the central section was demolished 1953, leaving the two wings as
separate houses.
Library (1875-8): Smart Jacobean building; it is back-to-back
with the Town Hall. Now the reference library, the lending library being in
Mission Church or Mission Hall (1881): Buttressed rectangle with
a Gothic bellcote. Now a community centre and ambulance station.
North UP Church (1867): Built in early English Gothic style with
the only steeple in Langholm. Now disused.
Police Station (1865): In Scots Jacobean style with crow-stepped
gables, one with a coat of arms surrounded by thistles.
Railway (1864): Traces of the former Border Union (later North
British) Langholm branch railway, closed to passengers 1964, freight 1967.
St Francis of Assisi RC Church (1884): Former South UP Church,
plain buttressed rectangle with lead spire, the SW porch has a roundel with a
relief portrait bust above door.
Skipper’s Bridge (1700 & 1808-9): Three unequal-sized arch
bridge carries the A7 trunk road over the Esk. Nearby a toll house.
Town Hall (1812): With clock, bell tower and spire. At the rear
by the library is the C18 Mercat Cross, opposite a statue of Admiral Sir
Pulteney Malcolm and a
Wattie’s Bank: Nearby are extant surface features of a ROC
underground monitoring post (1961-91).
Wauchope Churchyard: Site of Wauchope church (C13). Two war
graves (in care of CWGC) and interesting old gravestones.
WM,
W. Becks: To N is an archaeological site of a settlement.
WSW. Calfield: Archaeological site of a settlement.
NW. Craigcleuch (1874-5): Small Tudor mansion with central
entrance tower, it houses the Scottish Explorers’ Museum.
E.
E. John Malcolm Memorial (1835): Obelisk on Whita Hill to General
Malcolm the Governor of Bombay, born in Langholm 1769.
S.
NNE. Terrona: Archaeological site of an enclosure.
Also see Bentpath,
Broomholm, Canonbie, Ewes, Gilnockie, Rowanburn, Staplegordon, Tarras Lodge,
Wauchope Schoolhouse.
LAURIESTON 83/84
: NX 6864 (Philip’s D&G Street Atlas
130)
A small
Beechmont : Formerly the Free Church (1845), converted to a
private dwelling 1966.
Bellymack Hill Farm - Galloway Kite Trail and Red Kite Feeding
Station - feeding time at 2pm daily.
Blates Mill: A watermill was shown here on Pont’s map of around
1610 before a village existed.
Craig Hill: Archaeological site of the remains of a dun.
Dinnance Mote: Archaeological site of a motte.
Galloway Kite Trail: Circular route around Loch Ken with
viewing/information areas. Signposted by a Red Kite symbol.
Laurieston Hall (C17 & later): Large house developed from a
square tower. Neo-Georgian from 1906. Became a hospital c.1950-80.
Laurieston Hall Stables (mid-C19): Has squat clock tower over the
pend.
Memorial to S.R. Crockett (1932): A square whinstone tower with
domed top. The author (1859-1914) was educated at the original village school.
School: Built 1879, enlarged 1965 and closed in 2002.
Woodhall Loch SSSI CP: Protected wetlands area; the S end of the
loch lies to the N of Laurieston Hall, its length being about 1.5mi/2.4km.
SSE. Bargatton: Archaeological sites in the area of 2
NE. Dornell (or Dornells)
Estate & House: Shooting/fishing estate with a C18 mansion and estate
cottages picturesquely situated by a lochan to the N of Dornell Loch.
SSW. Edgarton: Remains of a mill including a waterwheel.
SSW. Edgarton Mote: Archaeological site of a fort, also in the
area are sites of burnt mounds.
W.
Also
see Balmaghie,
LESWALT 82 : NW 9962 - NX 0163
(Philip’s D&G Street Atlas 118-119)
Centre of a medieval parish that embraces half of Stranraer.
Aldouran Glen: The Leswalt-Lochnaw road traverses this pretty
glen. Woodland Trust reserve with walks.. Also
see Kemp’s
Challoch (early C19): Harled 2-storey farmhouse. In E gable a
marriage stone, flanked by coats of arms, bears the date 1573.
Kemp’s
Stranraer Golf Club, Craichmore: A parkland/coastal 18-hole
course with views of Loch Ryan.
Tor of Craigoch CP:
Also see Castle Kennedy, Ervie, Innermessan, Kirkcolm, Knock and
Maize, Lochans, Lochnaw, Stranraer.
LINCLUDEN
and NEWBRIDGE 84
: NX 9677 (Philip’s D&G Street Atlas
84 & 176)
Cable-stayed footbridge (1988-90): Landmark bridge crosses the
Former bus shelter to E of Glasgow Rd (by
Lincluden Collegiate Church & Provost’s House HS (C15): Fine
medieval architectural ruins on site of early nunnery. Tomb of Princess
Margaret (C15).
Lincluden or Kirkhill Motte (C12): Well preserved motte adjoins
Lincluden Collegiate Church site.
Lochside Motte: A large earthen mound in an open area, believed
to be a motte.
NW.
Charter House Nurseries (Nunwood) has attractive gardens.
NW.
Twelve Apostles: See Holywood.
Also
see Amisfield, Auldgirth, Cargenbridge, Collin, Drumpark Bridge, Dumfries,
Duncow, Ellisland, Glencaple, Heathhall & Locharbriggs, Holywood, Irongray,
Islesteps, Kirkton, Lochfoot, Mabie Forest, Terregles, Tinwald, Torthorwald.
LOCHANS 82
: NX 0656 (Philip’s D&G Street Atlas
142)
Remains of old Portpatrick Railway trackbed in area, including
parts of the Duchra and Piltanton Viaducts (1862). The SUW crosses the A716 at Whiteleys.
W. Cairn Pat or Piot: Conspicuous hill with radio transmitter and
an archaeological remains of a large fort.
SW. Colfin Creamery (1919): Became a fish processing plant, now
the Galloway Smoke House, furniture store etc.
SW. Colfin Station (1862): Railway station and passenger service
closed 1950 but freight ran to Colfin Creamery sidings until 1959. The station
house is now a private residence.
SSW. Eldrickhill: Close to the (now covered) St Catherine’s Well
a church and graveyard is said to have stood, evidence of old graves have been
found in the past.
SE. Garthland Mains (early C19): Piend-roof 2-storey farmhouse,
site of a tower house.
E. Kildrochet House (c.1800): White harled 2-storey laird’s
house.
Also
see Cairngarroch, Castle Kennedy, Dunragit, Innermessan, Knock and Maize,
Knockinaam, Leswalt, Portpatrick, Sandhead, Stoneykirk, Stranraer,
LOCH DEE 77
: NX 4678 (Philip’s D&G Street Atlas
76)
A scenic
The Black Water of Dee (River Dee) links Loch Dee to
Clatteringshaws Loch.
Ellergower Moss SSSI: Protected wetlands at the E side of Loch
Dee.
Merrick-Kells SSSI, UBR: Covers a wide area around
White Laggan, a former steading under the slopes of Curly Wee, is
now a bothy for the SUW.
NE. Backhill of Bush Bothy: Remote former farm in the Dungeon of
Buchan, here the Mountain Bothies Association was founded. Now in the care of
the Forestry Commission.
SE. Cairnbaber SSSI: Protected area of upland grassland.
WNW. Glenhead: The Loch Dee-Glen Trool GFP forest track includes
the National Cycle Network 7 (off-road section) and part of the SUW. Also see Glen Trool.
NNE. The Silver Flowe NNR, SSSI, UBR: Fine example of an upland
blanket bog on undisturbed and varied acidic peatland. Limited access.
Also see Clatteringshaws,
LOCH
ETTRICK 78
: NX 9493 (Philip’s D&G Street Atlas
42)
Loch with fishery situated just outside the western boundary of
the
SSW. Auchencairn Height: Archaeological site of
NNE. Capel Glen: Archaeological site of a cairn.
S. Gawin Moor: Archaeological sites in the
WSW. Gilchristland: Tall estate house, arched entrance into farm.
Horse riding.
NNE. Glass Rig: Archaeological sites in the area include burnt
mounds and cairnfields.
NW. Knockbrack: Archaeological sites in the area of cairnfields,
earthworks, and remains of a kiln and a settlement .
NE. Nether Dod: Archaeological sites in the area of
SW. Watchman Hill: Archaeological sites of
SSW. White Hill: Archaeological site of a 2
Also see Ae,
Closeburn, Thornhill.
LOCHFOOT 84
: NX 8973 (Philip’s D&G Street Atlas
108)
A small moorland village situated on the old Bridge of
Sark-Portpatrick Military Road at the N end of Lochrutton Loch.
Lochrutton Loch: Archaeological site of the remains of a crannog.
Lochrutton Parish Churchyard: Fine tombstones include twin Ionic
aedicules. One war grave, in care of CWGC.
Moat of Lochrutton: Slight remains of what were large earthworks
at N side of village are possible site of a Roman fortlet.
SW. Auchenfranco: Archaeological site of
E. Easthill: Archaeological site of ‘Seven Gray Stanes’; actually
the remains of 10 stones in a circle on a prominent knoll.
SE. Mains of Hills: 1860 farmhouse with a whin-walled steading
(1809-12).
Also see Beeswing,
Cargenbridge, Crocketford, Dumfries, Glenkiln, Irongray, Islesteps,
Kirkgunzeon, Lincluden,
LOCH
GRANNOCH 77/83 : NX 5468 – 5471 (Philip’s
D&G Street Atlas 102)
Access by forest tracks and cycle route.
Former shooting lodge (now an Outdoor Centre) at S end is
approached via a ravine, within which is a memorial to the last packhorse.
E. Lea Larks SSSI: Protected geological area, to the N is Loch
Fleet.
E. Nick of the Dead Man’s Banes: Situated between Craigwhinnie
and Benmeal where human bones have been found at different times.
Also see
Clatteringshaws,
LOCHINVAR
77
: NX 6585 (Philip’s D&G Street Atlas
56)
Sir Walter Scott borrowed the name of this place for his famous
ballad ‘The Young Lochinvar’.
Corseglass (or Carseglass): Preserved ruin of the small
S. Half Mark: Large water treatment plant opened 2001.
SSE. Milnmark Hill: Archaeological site of a C&R close to
Knockman Burn.
Also see Auchenstroan
Craig, Balmaclellan, Corriedoo, Dalry, Dundeugh, New Galloway.
LOCH KEN 77/83/84
: NX 6375 – 7365 (Philip’s D&G
Street Atlas 78-79, 104-105 & 131)
Loch Ken (SPA) is 9mi/14.5km long, created through the GHES.
Galloway Forest Park borders the NW side of the loch.
Before the building of the Ken Bridge & Glenlochar Barrage,
ferries operated at Boat of Balmaghie, Boat of Livingston & Boat O’
Burnt
Galloway Kite Trail: Circular route around Loch Ken with
viewing/information areas. Signposted by a Red Kite symbol.
Glenlochar
Barrage: At S end of the loch, it is remotely controlled from Glenlee Power
Station.
Nature Conservation Area at New
Recreation:
River Dee (Parton-Crossmichael) SSSI: Protected wetlands between
Boat o’
RSPB reserve & SSSI at Ken-Dee Marshes (See Balmaghie) and Kenmure Holm (See New Galloway).
Also see Balmaghie,
Crossmichael,
LOCHMABEN 78
: NY 0882 (Philip’s D&G Street Atlas
179)
Small
Castle Hill (Castle of the Bruces): Situated between Castle and
Kirk Lochs, a large oval C12 motte (Castle Hill), now the 14th tee of the golf
course.
Castle
Crown Hotel: Early C19 coaching inn. Doorpiece decorated with
Empire garlands.
Edward VII Memorial Fountain (1910-11): Stands at N end of
Innerfield (N of): Site of a Roman camp, no surface remains.
Kirk Loch (W of): Archaeological sites of enclosures and a
settlement, no surface remains.
Lochbank: Archaeological site of an Iron Age fort (Woodycastle),
it stands on N side of former railway near Mill Loch and
Lochmaben Golf Club: A parkland 18-hole course around Kirk Loch.
Lochmaben (Fever) Hospital (1905 & later): The former county
infectious diseases hospital was extended over the years. Majority of buildings
demolished by 2006.
Lochmaben Lochs SSSI: Protected area of wetlands that includes
Blind Lochs, Mill Loch and
Lochmaben Peel & Castle HS (C13-C14): Moated royal castle
ruins with drawbridge. Unique 6.1m/20ft wide canal with arched protective
forework.
Manse (1839-0): Built by Walter Newall. A rear outbuilding has a
pigeon loft or doocot in the gable end.
Mercat Cross: Situated in
Old Churchyard: Site of medieval parish church (St Mary
Magdalene). Headstones from mid C18 and an obelisk to Dr Mounsey of
Rammerscales.
Railway (1863-1966): Traces of Caledonian Railway
Dumfries-Lochmaben-Lockerbie trackbed in the area. Passenger service ceased and
Lochmaben Station closed 1952.
Robert the Bruce Statue (1879): In front of Town Hall/Tolbooth, a
large sandstone armoured statue on apedestal of polished Dalbeattie granite.
Town Hall (1722 & 1867): Spire added 1743. Statue of Revd
William Graham, Interior includes stained glass portraits of Robert the Bruce
and William Wallace.
WM (1921): Marble statue of a youthful King’s Own Scottish
Borderer standing at ‘Arms Reversed’. Just SE of the WM is
NNW.
E. Halleaths: Site of large WW2 POW camp. Site of demolished
Halleaths baronial mansion (1866) of which various estate buildings remain.
Also site of a Roman camp.
E. Halleath Farm: A fine old sessile oak is notable for its
widely spreading crown and wide trunk.
ESE. Lockerbie Creamery: A major cheese manufacturer, now part of
Glanbia Foods.
ESE.
Also
see Amisfield, Collin, Courance,
LOCHNAW and GALDENOCH 82
: NW 9763 (Philip’s D&G Street Atlas
118)
Garchrie Moss: Galdenoch Composting Plant: Council composting,
recycling and waste plant for Wigtown area.
Lochnaw: Site of WW2 auxiliary hospital from 1940; in 1942 it
became a sizable
Lochnaw Grounds: Boat-house c.1900. Walled garden (1819).
Circular C19 ‘tower’ summerhouse. Various lodges.
Lochnaw Loch: Possible site of a crannog off W side of
SW. Fort Point: Archaeological sites of a fort and and salt-pans.
SSW. Kemp’s Walk Fort: Large Iron Age fort on a promontory
overlooking
WNW. Kiln of the Fuffock (between
SSW. Larbrax Moor: Archaeological sites of a at several hut
circle.
S.
NNW. Mains of Cairnbrock (C19): Typical Galloway farmhouse &
steading with a well-preserved 2-storey cheese-loft.
NW. Portobello: Archaeological site of fort.
NW. Rough Hill (W of): Archaeological site of three coastal
forts.
SW. Salt Pans Bay SSSI: Path leads from
Also see Ervie,
Kirkcolm, Knock and Maize, Leswalt, Stranraer.
LOCH
SKERROW 83
: NX 6068 (Philip’s D&G Street Atlas
103)
Remote roadless locality in the Laughenghie & Airie Hills
SSSI (see below), with good traces of
the trackbed on the old ‘Port Line’ railway (1861-1965).
A footpath leads S from Loch Skerrow Halt through the SSSI to
Grobdale of Girthon.
Clack Hill: Archaeological site of a cairnfield.
Laughenghie: Archaeological sites of cairnfields and a hut circle.
Remains of a kiln barn.
Laughenghie & Airie Hills SSSI: Protected area of upland
grasses and heaths.
Loch Skerrow Halt (1861-1963): Remains of platforms, railway
cottages, signalbox and water tower. Station renamed Lochskerrow 1955.
N. The
SW. Little Water-of-Fleet Viaduct: Remains of the former 9-arch
railway viaduct. Nearby is a memorial to a crashed Typhoon, of which some parts
remain.
Also see Gatehouse Station,
LOCHWOOD 78 : NY 0896
(Philip’s D&G Street Atlas 44)
Lochwood SSSI: A small protected stand of ancient sessile oaks;
listed in the 100 Great Scottish Heritage Trees register (2003).
NE. Cogrie: Archaeological site of a settlement.
E. Cogrie Viaduct: Carries the WCML railway over the River Annan.
To W are traces of possible Roman causeway in the Annan, in line with the
course of a Roman road.
W.
NW. Ewe Knowe: Archaeological sites in the area include a cairn
and a cairnfield.
NW. Eyre Burn: Archaeological site of settlements.
NW. Knockbuith Hill: Archaeological site of a cairnfield.
NNE. Mote Knowe (or Rigfoot): Archaeological site of a
settlement, now flattened by ploughing.
NW. Newbank: Archaeological remains of a settlement.
WNW. Park Hill: Archaeological remains of timber round-houses; to
the W are remains of a fort; to both N and E are settlement remains.
WNW. Stidrigg Cairn: See
NW. Stidriggs: Archaeological site of a fort and settlement.
NW. Willie Wilkin’s Craig: Archaeological remains of a
settlement. To the W is a cairn.
Also see Beattock, Courance,
Johnstonebridge, Moffat,
LOCKERBIE 78
: NY 1381 (Philip’s D&G Street Atlas
180)
Busy
December 21st 1988: Pan Am Flight 103 blew
up in mid-air and the main piece of fuselage crashed into the town killing 259
passengers & crew and 11 people on the ground.
All Saints S.Ep Church (1901-3): Modest but picturesque A&C style.
Interior has an altarpiece (1920) by J Ninian Comper; stain glass windows.
Auction Mart (early C20): Octagon building with carved bull’s
head above the door, and an onion-domed cupola.
Caledonian Lockerbie-Lochmaben-Dumfries Railway (1863-1966): Traces
of trackbed in the area; passenger service ceased in 1952. Also see Lockerbie Station below.
Dryfesdale Country House Hotel: Tree carving of a Scottish piper
(2005).
Dryfesdale Lodge Visitors’ Centre: Situated by the cemetery
gates, it contains a quiet room and two exhibition rooms.
Eskrigg Nature Reserve: Lockerbie Wildlife Trust nature reserve
and woodland walks.
Fairholm: Archaeological site of a Roman marching camp.
Holy Trinity RC Church (1874-5): Built as UP
Inns of note: Blue
Lockerbie Free Church (1866-7): Former church in red sandstone
Gothic with tall broached spire. Now used as a chapel of rest.
Lockerbie Golf Club: A parkland 18-hole course in an open setting
above the town.
Lockerbie Hill: Extant surface features of a ROC underground
monitoring post (1964-68). Personal memorial cross to victim of Pan Am Disaster
1988.
Lockerbie Ice Rink: Curling & ice skating.
Lockerbie Station (1847): Last of the pioneering Caledonian
Railway’s original stations. Lockerbie is currently the only WCML station in D&G.
Modern bridge/lifts (2008).
Pan Am Disaster (1988):
Police Station (1968): Built on site of old police station and
C16 Lockerbie Tower.
Quhytewoollen Hill: Archaeological site of a settlement.
Town Hall (1887-91): Mixed Scottish Baronial & Jacobean with
tall turreted clock tower. Inside is the Pan Am 1988 memorial window (1991).
WM (1921-2): Big pedestal of polished Dalbeattie granite carrying
a skipping bronze figure of Victory, by Henry C Fehr. Very similar to the WM at
Langholm.
NNW.
WNW. Dryfesdalegate: Archaeological remains of a fort.
SW. Hallmuir: Ukrainian POW Chapel (1942), furnished with
hand-carved statues & furnishings. Archaeological sites of 3 settlements
nearby.
W. Ladyward: Archaeological site of Roman fort, no visible
remains.
W. Lockerbie Creamery: See Lochmaben.
N. Lockerbie Manor Hotel (c.1800 & later): Formerly Lockerbie
Manor, a small mansion house.
SE. Mall’s Castle: Archaeological site of a settlement.
E. Raggiewhate: Archaeological site of a settlement.
SW. Roberthill Steading: Has a fine late C18 cart shed and
granary range with four arched cart bays.
NNW. Sandbed: Sawmill was originally a woollen mill. Nearby the
site of the original
N. Steven’s Croft Biomass Power Station: See Millhousebridge.
W. Torwood: Archaeological site of Roman temporary camp, now with
only one visible rampart.
Also
see Bankshill, Boreland, Burnswark Hill, Corrie Common,
LOWTHER
HILLS
A range of hills between Nithsdale and Annandale that form part
of the Southern Uplands, stretching northward from the Forest of Ae.
Notable hills within D&G include Lowther (725m/2377ft),
Earncraig, East Mount Lowther, Gana Law, Queensbury, Scaw’d Law, Wedder Law.
The Lowthers once maintained extensive lead mines but are now
primarily sheep farming. Gold was prospected in the Mennock Water.
Three roads traverse the Lowther Hills:
Also
see Blackgannoch, Corsebank, Dalveen, Durisdeer, Enterkinfoot, Mennock,
Mixed woodland with a freshwater loch.
Mabie House (C18): The former stables (early C19), now forestry
offices, has a tall castellated centrepiece with spired clock tower.
Mabie House Arboretum: Samples of exotic trees including Japanese
cypresses and giant redwood.
Marthrown of Mabie: Adventure centre, rope course and bunkhouse.
Reconstructed Iron Age roundhouse.
Mountain Bike Trails: 7stanes mountain biking centre
with family and experienced rider
trails.
WSW. Lochaber Loch:
NNE. Pict’s Knowe: Archaeological site of a henge monument,
surveyed 1994-7.
NNE. St Queran’s Well: Holy well once held in great repute for
cure of diseases; offerings included coins, cloth and ribbon. Coins recovered
dated back to c.1560.
Also
see Beeswing, Cargenbridge,
MACHARS,
THE
The Machars peninsular is situated between
See Auchenmalg, Bladnoch, Carty Port, Chapel Finian,
Cruggleton, Culmalzie, Culshabbin, Drumtroddan, Elrig, Garlieston, Glasserton,
Glenluce, Isle of Whithorn, Kirkcowan, Kirkinner, Mindork, Mochrum Village,
Monreith, Newton Stewart, Port William, Ravenstone, Sorbie, Spittal,
Stairhaven, Whauphill, Whithorn, Wigtown.
MARRBURN
78
: NS 8301 (Philip’s D&G Street Atlas
24)
Ballaggan Motte: Archaeological site of a motte.
Holehouse: Panoramic views over Nithsdale of the Lowther Hills
from the Cleuchhead-Marrburn road.
N. Burnmouth: To the W of Burnmouth and Eliock Wood are extant features
of Deil’s Dyke. Also see Deil’s Dyke.
N. Burnsands: Possible section of Roman road.
SW. Cleuchhead: Archaeological site of an earthwork, possibly an
Iron Age settlement.
W. Druidhill Burn: Archaeological site of an earthwork, an
isolated turf-covered knoll that may have been a settlement.
N.
Also see Deil’s Dyke,
Drumlanrig, Enterkinfoot, Keir Mill, Mennock, Penpont, Scaur Water Glen.
MENNOCK 71/78
: NS 8007 (Philip’s D&G Street Atlas
10)
Start of the road which winds NE with the Mennock Water via the
Mennock Water SSSI: Protected wetlands (including lower Glendyne
and Loch Burns) encompassed by Mennock Wood.
Mennock Water Viaduct (1850): Three arches, built for the
Smithy House (c.1840): Narrow 2-storey sandstone building with
Tudor gablets over the 1st floor windows.
WSW. Eliock House (late C16 & later): Large H-plan house,
birthplace in 1560 of author James Crichton. The derelict NE wing contained
tower-house nucleus, burnt out 1940.
S. Glengenny Hill: W of the hill is an archaeological site of a
cairn, 29m/95ft in diameter & 1.5m/5ft high.
SW. Twentyshilling: Archaeological sites of
Also see Deil’s Dyke,
Enterkinfoot, Kirkconnel, Lowther Hills, Marrburn, Sanquhar, Wanlockhead.
MIDDLEBIE 85
: NY 2176 (Philip’s D&G Street Atlas
88)
Birrens (Blatobulgium Roman Fort): Excavated forts and camp
dating from C1-C2; also trace of a small C15-C16 tower house. Trace of the
Roman road up
Cleuchbrae Mill: Disused watermill and mill house on the West
Gill; closed up since c.1975.
Johnstone Hall: E is site of a Roman Camp, not visible on the
ground.
Middlebiehill: Site of two Roman camps, not visible on the
ground.
Purdomstone Reservoir: Below the dam of the reservoir is an
archaeological site of a settlement.
SSE.
Broadlea (NW of): Site of two Roman camps and archaeological site of an earlier
henge.
SSE. Broadlea Cottages: Possible site of a Roman signal station
or fortlet.
Also
see Bankshill, Brydekirk, Burnswark Hill, Chapelcross, Eaglesfield,
Ecclefechan,
MILLHOUSEBRIDGE
and APPLEGARTHTOWN 78
: NY 1085 (Philip’s D&G Street Atlas
64)
Applegarth
Churchyard: Jardine Burial Enclosure (c.C17) and some fine sandstone-slab
tombstones. Four war graves under CWGC care.
Applegarth
Motte: Archaeological site of a steep sided motte, c.8.8m/29ft high.
Applegarthtown: Tiny village on a C8-11 monastic site with a
church, motte and a small nature reserve. SW by the River Annan is a possible
site of a Roman camp.
Applegarthtown
Wildlife Sanctuary: Flooded waste land provides a quiet small wildlife refuge
with two hides.
Jardine House: Site of a magnificent 1814 mansion that was
demolished in 1964. Traces of Roman road in area.
Jardine House (or Fourmerkland) Lodge (C20): Pyramid-roofed lodge
with central chimney. Imposing gatepiers with obelisk finials.
Jardine Policies: Remaining buildings include Jardine Mains,
walled garden, and the stables (with courtyard and clock tower) that were
converted to domestic usage 1985
Millhousebridge: Hamlet built c.1814 as an estate village for
Jardine Hall, the single-span bridge was built 1834. The Clock House is the
former schoolhouse.
Nethercleuch (or Nethercleugh): Site of Nethercleugh Station,
level crossing and signalbox on the WCML, the station closed 1960.
E. Steven’s Croft: The Biomass Power Station (2008) is the
largest wood-fired facility in the
SSE,
Dryfesholm Farm (C19): Long 18-bay barn with a slated roof, supported on tall
cast-iron columns.
SSE. Gallaberry Hill: Archaeological site of a fort.
NNE. Perchhall Loch SSSI: Small protected area of wetlands.
NE. Ryecastle Hill: Archaeological site of a settlement.
SSE. West Lodge,
Dryfesholm (c.1860): Double coach-house with central clock tower.
Also see Courance, Hightae, Johnstonebridge, Lochmaben,
Lockerbie,
MILTON
(Crocketford) 84 : NX 8470
(Philip’s D&G Street Atlas 107)
Hamlet situated on the old
Milton Loch SSSI: Situated between Milton and Crocketford the
loch is an archaeological site of 3 crannogs and an earthwork:
SE. Camp Hill: Archaeological site of a settlement. Here in 1837
a hoard of 12 Bronze Age rapiers were found.
Also see Beeswing,
Crocketford, Haugh of Urr, Kirkgunzeon, Kirkpatrick Durham, Lochfoot, Shawhead,
Springholm.
MINDORK 82
: NX 3058 (Philip’s D&G Street Atlas
123)
Remote moss area of The Machars, mainly forested to E (Mindork
Fell and Low Mindork Moss) and S (Mindork Moss).
Chapel Hill: Remains of a chapel near River Tarf below
S. Craigeach: A dark rubble building built by former Wigtown
County Council as a residential agricultural school, now part of the Mochrum
Estate.
W. Derskelpin Moss SSSI: Protected wetlands also known as
Dirskelpin Moss; it surrounds and includes Dernaglar Loch.
W. Drumcarnachan: Archaeological site of a hut circle.
E.
Also see Culshabbin,
Kirkcowan, Spittal.
Pleasant little village curving round the church, it’s
alternative name is Kirk of Mochrum.
Boghouse Farm: Fragments of dressed stones may be seen in the
walls of the byre, their origin is uncertain.
Druchtag Mote Hill HS: Notable C12 motte in the ‘pudding-shaped’
mould. 6.5m/21.3 high, it once supported a C17 Scot-Norman wooden castle.
Greenmantle Hotel (C18 & later): Former manse.
Parish Churchyard: Contains 10 war graves, in care of CWGC.
N. Barrachan: Remote hamlet in a farming community.
NNW. Ringheel (NE of): Archaeological site of earthworks,
possibly a settlement. Nearby is Fauld Rot Well, a spring.
Also
see Chapel Finian, Culmalzie, Culshabbin, Drumtroddan, Elrig, Monreith, Port
William, Ravenstone, Whauphill.
MOFFAT 78 : NT 0805
(Philip’s D&G Street Atlas 174)
A popular resort that stands on the River Annan in a delightful setting
of Lowland hills. In existence in the C12 it developed as a spa town from the
mid-C17.
Tourist Information Centre, Church Gate: Summer only.
Annandale Arms Hotel (c.1783): A coaching inn.
Archbank: To the W are archaeological remains of a settlement.
Auldton Hill: Archaeological sites of 4 settlements.
Auldton Mote (
Black Bull Hotel: c.C17 in origin but mostly late Georgian in
appearance.
Chapel Farm: Chapel Farm: Gable remains of St Cuthbert’s Chapel
(c.C13) and slight remains of a tower house. Possible site of an ancient
hospital.
Coats Hill: Archaeological remains of cairnfields, a motte,
settlements and a possible hut circle.
Coats Hill Footpath: 1m footpath leads from above
Colvin Fountain (1875 & 2006): The bronze (and earless)
“Moffat Ram” celebrates Moffat’s involvement with the sheep industry.
Dyke: Alignment of 3 standing stones situated on W side of A701.
High Street: Forms a broad market place with trees and CP in the
middle with, unusually, two-way traffic on either side.
Hunterheck: An archaeological site of a settlement that includes
a complex series of earthworks.
Masonic Hall (1837): BUILT AS Morrison’s School, converted to a
Masonic hall 1892.
Moffat Golf Club (1884): An upland parkland/heathland 18-hole
course with fine views of the area and over the town.
Moffat House Hotel (1762-7): Moffat’s finest building by John
Adam, built as a mansion house for the 2nd Earl of Hopetoun.
Moffat Well: The medicinal properties of the sulphurous well were
recognized by 1657. To E on Merecleuch Hill are archaeological sites of
cairnfields.
Moffat Woollen Mill: A popular destination especially for
coaches.
Old Court House (1772): Large bullseye window in the front. The
cupola was given the clock in 1887.
Old Well Theatre: A fine theatre development in a converted
church hall.
Proudfoot Institute (1885 & 1893): Social club originally
build as a working men’s institute. During WW1 it was used as a Red Cross
Hospital.
Railway (1883-1964): Slight traces of the old Beattock-Moffat
branch railway (1883). Passenger service and Moffat Station closed 1954. Also see
St Andrew’s
St John the Evangelist (1951-3): S.Ep, it contains the font and
organ from the former church: Also see St
Luke RC Church - next entry.
St Luke RC Church (1866): Angular Gothic
detail with wooden walls, this church was built as S.Ep, it was reclad and
given a cross a century later.
St Mary’s UF Church (1890-2): Built as the Free Church, Gothic
& Early English with tall tower in red sandstone dressing. Refurbished 2007
and converted to flats.
Star Hotel (1860): Said to be the narrowest hotel in
Town Hall (1827 & 1881): Formerly the Moffat pump house and
baths. Assembly Room. Two Provosts’ lamps at the front.
Walls: Archaeological site of a moated site. Also referred to as
a moated the Templars’ chapelry of Walls.
Well Street: Wynd-like street is almost medieval in character. No
15-17 are late
WM (1919-20): Looks like a tall Mercat cross. Has royal arms of
NW. Blacklaw Burn: Archaeological site of a settlement N of
Blacklaw Tower. Other sites in area include a burnt mound and a cairnfield.
NNE. Blaebeck: Archaeological sites in the area ob burnt mounds
and earthworks.
W.
ESE.
E. Craigieburn Fort: Archaeological site of a settlement and fort
overlooking Moffat Water.
E.
E. Craigieburn House (C18): House stands on possible site of
earlier tower at the edge of a ravine, with assortment of associated buildings.
E. Craigieburn Wood: Marked forest walks with views over Moffat
Dale.
E. Crofthead: Archaeological site of a settlement overlooking
Moffat Water; also several burnt mounds in the area.
SE. Dumcrieff (c.1820-8): Classical house, once the home of John
Loundon McAdam (road engineer) in a splendid situation.
NE. Frenchland Burn: Archaeological site of a settlement.
E.
NW. Gardenholm
NNW. Holehouse Linn: Archaeological site of a settlement; S is a
further settlement site.
SSW.
S. Threewater Foot: Here the River Annan is joined by the Moffat
Water and Evan Water.
ESE. Wait Hill: Archaeological sites of two settlements.
Also see Beattock,
Capplegill, Devil’s Beef Tub, Earshaig, Ericstane, Greenhillstairs, Lochwood,
Moffat Hills,
MOFFAT
HILLS
Moffat Hills SSSI: Protected area of upper grasslands and heaths.
The highest of the peaks here is White Coomb (822m/2697ft) the
2nd highest in D&G. Hart Fell (808m/2651ft) is the 4th highest in D&G.
Other hills include Andrewhinney,
Bodesbeck Law, Capel Head, Ettrick Pen, Loch Fell, Saddle Yoke, Swatte Fell,
Wind Fell.
Hart Hill: Legend says King Arthur
Also
see Boreland, Capplegill, Davington, Devil’s Beef Tub, Ericstane, Eskdalemuir,
Grey Mare’s Tail, Moffat, Sandyford.
MONIAIVE
78
: NX 7790 (Philip’s D&G Street Atlas
39)
Picturesque village with narrow streets, founded in 1636 as a
burgh of barony. Three streams meet in the vicinity to form the Cairn Water.
Caitloch (c.C18): Plain house dressed up c.1860 with a
battlement, corner turrets and an extension with Tudor-arch door. NE is
Craignee: Example of Rodney Holland’s chainsaw carving on the
A702 roadside.
Crichen Wood: Remains of an Orlit observation post near site of
former ROC underground monitoring post (1962-75).
Dalwhat Glen: A scenic 9km/5½m glen road follows the Dalwhat
Water from Moniaive to
Dalwhat Water: CP and picnic area at N end of Dunreggan.
Dunreggan Brae: Fine views over Moniaive on the narrow picturesque
road from Tynron.
Ewanston House (early C19): Harled laird’s house.
Free Church (1843): Disused and partly demolished to form a
garden feature, behind is the white-harled former manse. SE is Smith’s Stone, a
possible Covenanter’s stone.
Glenluiart (1899-1901): Accomplished A&C house. Courtyard
consists of A&C lodge, outbuildings and stables.
Hastings Hall: Set in a rockery is part of an early Christian
cross, consisting of the shaft and lower arm.
Kilneiss House (1884): A&C house set well back in a wooded
garden. Home of the artist James Paterson c.1884-1906.
Memorial Institute (1834): Built as a United Associate chapel and
converted to an institute 1919.
Mercat Cross (1638): Red sandstone cross surmounted by a stone
ball (C19), the ball replaced a sundial.
Renwick’s Monument (1828): Rev James
Renwick, last of the Covenanter martyrs, executed in
St Ninian’s Church (1887-8): Built as chapel of ease of
Glencairn, a curious long building with clerestory glazing.
Tower House (late C19): Broad-eaved cottage orné with a
tall clock tower and fishscale-slated octagonal spire.
Other buildings of interest in Moniaive: Bank of
W. Craigdarroch House: William Adam house (1726-9 and later) with
fine garden. Turnpike stairs survive from older house. Annie Laurie lived here
from marriage until death.
W. Mill Studio and Nursery.
Also see Auchenstroan Craig, Castlefairn, Dalwhat Glen,
MONREITH 83 : NX 3640
(Philip’s D&G Street Atlas 170)
Small estate village with C19 cottages situated on
Beaches beside golf course and at foot of cliff paths. The
Barsalloch
Blairbuy: Site of water-powered threshing mill. Archaeological
sites of C&Rs in the area.
Blairbuy Loch: W is an archaeological site of 2standing stones.
Clarksburn Wood: Archaeological sites of C&Rs.
Kirkmaiden: Gavin Maxwell (1914-1969) Memorial is a bronze otter
(1978).
Kirkmaiden Churchyard: Memorial & grave of Francois Thurot,
Manx smuggler and French Naval Officer. A cross slab is in an enclosure.
Port Whapple: An old landing point (or port), often used for
smuggling.
St Medana’s Well or Cheincough Well: Natural spring flows from a
rock beneath the church.
St Medan Golf Club:
Stellock: NE and SE are archaeological sites of C&Rs.
Wren’s Egg HS: A large granite boulder, a glacial erratic on edge
of low ridge; nearby are 2 standing stones which suggests a possible stone
circle.
SSE.
E. Barmeal Plantation: Site of the supposed formidable
SE. Cairndoon: Archaeological site of a settlement.
NE. Fell of Barhullion: Archaeological site of an oval fort (c.C1
BC), originally enclosed by a massive drystone wall. To the N and SE are
C&Rs.
SE. Knock: Archaeological sites of 3 settlements (1 to the S and
2 to the SE).
N. Monreith Estate: Tower ruin (c.1500) of
N.
N. Monreith House (1790-4 & later): Classical country house
of the Maxwells. Rich interior includes tapestries and floral appliqué.
NE.
N. White Loch of Myrton (Monreith House Policies): Archaeological
site of a crannog.
Also see Drumtroddan,
Elrig, Glasserton,
MOSSDALE 77/84
: NX 6570 (Philip’s D&G Street Atlas
104)
Airds of Kells (1743 or earlier): Two-storey farmhouse and
pavilions.
Hensol Estate: Tudor Lodge (c.1825) and bridge possible by Lugar.
The Lainshaw Sundial (C17) has numerous dials.
Hensol House (1822-4): Large Tudor villa mansion in grey granite
by Robert Lugar. Four ogee-roofed square towers.
Little Duchrae Earthwork: Archaeological site of a well preserved
earthwork by the E side of the A762; a feature is that it has pronounced “angular
corners”.
Mossdale Walk: Red Kite information and viewing point.
New Galloway Station (1861-1965): Now a private residence. The
road-bridge replaced an earlier dangerous level crossing.
Railway (1861-1965): Good traces of old ‘Port Line’ railway trackbed.
The trackbed crosses the Black-Water-of-Dee at Stroan Viaduct (W): Also see
E. Airds of Kells Wood SSSI:
N. Bennan Hill: Lower and higher viewpoints in the GFP of northern
Loch Ken. Red Kite information and viewing points.
SSW. Bruce Mausoleum (19C): Mausoleum for the Bruce family of
Slogarie, now roofless, it stands in remote woodland by an unnamed cemetery
ground.
NW. Cairn Edward Hill:
Situated in the
S. Little Duchrae Farm: Birthplace of the
E. Loch Ken Viaduct (Boat o’
S. Nether Crae: Former farm buildings converted late C20 into a
modern country house with the addition of a stair tower.
NW. Raiders Road: Two-way forest drive from A762 to A712
(Clatteringshaws Dam) via Stroan Loch and the Otter’s Pool: See
SSW. Slogarie Farm: Modern country house encompassing former
Slogarie Cottages. The original Slogarie Farm is now called Slogarie Steadings.
Also see Balmaghie,
MOSSYARD 83
: NX 5451 (Philip’s D&G Street Atlas
150)
A designated bathing water with sandy beaches and rock bays; to
the S a tombolo connects Mossyard to the Garvellan Rocks. Summer IRB station.
Archaeological sites of C&Rs.
Laggan: Archaeological sites in the area of a cairn and several
hut circles.
Laggan Outdoor Centre: Variety of
activities includes the
Standing Stones of
NW. High Auchenlarie: Archaeological remains of a fort. Also in
the area are the sites of 2
W. Kirkclaugh House (c.1860): Baronial manor incorporating a late
Georgian house. The Kirkclaugh sculptured stone, a C11-C12 1.5m/5ft high cross
slab, stands in the garden.
W. Kirkclaugh Mote: Archaeological site of a motte & bailey
situated on the cliff top. Nearby is a modern standing stone marking the
original site of the Kirkclaugh Stone.
Also see Cardoness, Carsluith, Gatehouse of Fleet, Girthon,
Kirkdale, Rusko.
MOUSWALD 85
: NY 0672 (Philip’s D&G Street Atlas
111)
Church and small village situated to the N of the
Burnhill: Archaeological
remains of an earthwork.
Cleughbrae (mid-C19): Broad-eaved cottage orné with carved
porch bargeboards.
Mouswald Grange: Range of farm buildings with large tower of
former windmill (C18), designed to grind oatmeal. The corn-drying kiln is the
tallest in
Mouswald House:
Former parish manse.
Parish Churchyard extension: Contains one war grave, in care of
CWGC. The imposing cemetery gates and arch is also a war memorial.
The Thrushwood: Archaeological site of the slight remains of a
settlement.
Townfoot Moss: Radio Transmitting Station.
NW. Brocklehirst (C19): Large picturesque country house with
balustraded outlook tower. Run of glasshouses to walled garden.
SE. Panteth Hill: Archaeological site of a settlement; also
possible site of a beacon (c.C15).
Also see
Carrutherstown, Clarencefield, Collin,
MULL OF
GALLOWAY 82 : NX 1530 (Philip’s D&G
Street Atlas 169)
Southernmost point in
Foghorn (1894): Situated on a battery at water’s edge.
Gallie Craig Coffee House: Award winning turf-roofed cafeteria
with an external viewing platform on the cliffs. Open April-October.
Kennedy’s Cairn: Archaeological site of a cairn.
Lighthouse (1828-30): 18.3m/60ft tall, built by Robert Stevenson,
it marks the western boundary of the
Mull of
Mull of
Mull of Galloway SSSI: The SSSI covers the coastline around the
Mull, and up the W coast of
Mull of Galloway Visitor Centre is open April-October.
RSPB Nature Reserve: Galloway Wildlife Trail information board.
NNW. Bellou: Archaeological site of two promontory forts,
Carrickcamrie and Dunorroch.
NW. Chapel Wells: Former healing wells associated with St Medan;
the wells are natural rock cavities visible at low tide.
NW. The Dunnan: Archaeological site of a promontory
WNW. Mull Glen: Archaeological site of a settlement, situated on
a steep-sided promontory at the W side of the mouth of Mull Glen. NW is a
standing stone.
Also see Crammag
Head, Drummore, Scares.
First Scottish National Byway cycle route runs 194mi/312km
through D&G between Langholm & the South Ayrshire border N of Newton
Stewart.
Also see National
Cycle Network.
NATIONAL CYCLE NETWORK
The 193mi/311km Glasgow-Carlisle Cycle Route 7 traverses
100mi/161km in D&G from
Off-road route (Glentrool to Gatehouse Station): This off-road
section of Route 7 is via the GFP.
Also see National
Byway.
NEW ABBEY 84 : NX 9666
(Philip’s D&G Street Atlas 109 & 134)
Attractive and interesting village situated on the Pow Burn in a
wooded setting is dominated by the Sweetheart Abbey ruins.
Abbey House (C17 & later): Long house, product of various
phases of construction, now mainly Georgian; home of the last Abbot of New
Abbey. Wall garden with pavilion.
Abbot’s Tower (C16 & 1990): A reconstructed tower house,
formerly a manor tower of the lands of Landis.
Church House (1806 & later): Built as Masonic lodge,
converted to a church hall 1887 and later a house. Behind is Old House (c.C17).
Corn Mill HS (c.late-C18): Renovated water-powered oatmeal mill
in working order. Salmon weathervane. Waterwheel on W side.
Fishpond: Monastic fishponds by Pow Burn. The overflow channel
passes under the road to join the tail-race of the mill.
Glenharvie (C18): Snuffmill was converted to a house early C19;
in the garden is a 2-storey doocot.
Lochhill: An excavated long cairn has remains of timber mortuary
(3700 BC).
Mill Pond: Large pond fed by a lade from the Sheep Burn. Channels
lead to the fishpond and to the mill race.
Parish Graveyard: By side of abbey, with Stewarts of Shambellie
burial enclosure and a Jardine “family tree” headstone. Two war graves, under care
of CWGC.
St Mary RC Church (1824): Combined chapel and priest’s house in
the Tudor style.
Shambellie House:
Shambellie Wood: Containing some of the finest Scots pines in the
country.
The Square: The Criffel Inn (c.1900) is A&C style; it faces
the C19 grey granite Abbey Arms.
Sweetheart Abbey HS (C13-C14): Impressive sandstone ruins. Last
of the 3 Galloway Cistercian monasteries. Dervorguilla tomb contains her
husband’s heart.
Village Hall (1892 & later): Built as the Oddfellows Hall
with granite gable and a 1990 extension with piended roof.
Woman’s Guild Hall (c.1890): Small broad-eaved Gothic hall
standing beside the humpbacked bridge (1715).
SSE. Ardwall: CP for easy path to the summit of Criffel.
SSW. Criffel: At 569m/1867ft is a prominent landmark and fine
viewpoint at the E end of the Solway range of Galloway Hills.
SE. Ingleston Mote: A 4.5m/14.7ft high motte associated with
first Anglo-Norman settlers.
W. Kinharvie: Solway Fisheries (c.1868).
S. Loch Kindar: Archaeological sites of a crannog and on an
islet, the remains of the former parish
Also
see Arbigland, Beeswing, Cargenbridge, Carsethorn, Dumfries, Galloway Hills,
Islesteps, Kirkbean, Kirkconnell Flow,
NEWBIE 85
: NY 1865 (Philip’s D&G Street Atlas
138 & 186)
Newbie village was built in 1898 to serve a boilerworks; a
Area now dominated by Cochran Boilers and Chirex Pharmaceuticals
factories.
Annanfoot: Site of Roman temporary camp, only visible from the
air.
Barnkirk Point: Approached by Barnkirk Hill, a sandy ridge.
Remains of the steel lattice
Hayknowes: Old bacon factory.
Newbie Mains (1816): Archaeological site of
Railway: Traces of a branch trackbed that ran from the main line
to serve the boilerworks, with a halt at Newbie Junction for the workmen.
W. Broom: ICI Nobel built a large explosives factory here in WW2
producing TNT until 1950s and cordite until 1992. Demolished 1992-3 but some
buildings survive.
W. Royal Ordnance Powfoot (SSSI) is a protected area of wetlands
and lowland grasslands; with five of
Also see Annan,
Brydekirk, Chapelcross, Cummertrees, Eastriggs, Hoddom, Powfoot, Ruthwell.
NEW
GALLOWAY 77 : NX 6377 (Philip’s D&G
Street Atlas 175)
D&G’s smallest Royal Burgh (1630) situated in the Glenkens
district on the W side of the River Ken.
CatStrand: Arts & Community venue. The granite building (with
original gothic windows) was the old
Galloway Kite Trail: Circular route around Loch Ken/Raiders Road
with viewing/information areas. Signposted by a Red Kite symbol.
Kells Churchyard: Interesting headstones including a gamekeeper’s
grave (d.1777) & Adam & Eve stone. Anderson WW1 battlefield cross,
Martyrs’ stones & Trotter tomb.
Kenmure Holms: SSSI & RSPB Nature
Reserve, a protected area of wetlands. Information point in New Galloway lower
car park.
Kenmure Motte: Large motte on which
Manse (1804-6 & later): To its W, the former manse of 1742-3,
converted to offices in 1806.
New
Galloway Golf Club (1902): A heathland 9-hole course with fine views.
New
Overton House (c.1900): In the garden is an early C19 octagonal
pigsty/doocot.
Red Kite information board in New Galloway lower car park.
St Margaret’s
Town Hall (remodelled 1875): Above main door are the burgh crest
and jougs. Clock tower and spire.
Other buildings of note: High Street granite buildings including
inns, also Meadowbank (c.1800) and former Clydesdale Bank (C19 Jacobean).
W. Achie: Site of original village and Kirk.
NNE. Dalarran Holm: N of Ken Bridge on E side of river is a large
standing stone, said to be the burial place of a Danish king.
S. Lowran Glen: A small waterfall descends to the A762 & Loch
Ken; hidden up the N side of the burn is an impressive WW1 memorial. Loch Ken
information point.
Also
see Balmaclellan, Bread and Beer, Clatteringshaws, Corriedoo, Dalry,
NEW LUCE 82
: NX 1764 (Philip’s D&G Street Atlas
121)
Attractive quiet village at the junction of the Cross Water and
Main Water of Luce (that form the Water of Luce) with many archaeological sites
in the area.
Bridges (early-C19): The Cross Water Bridge carries Main St
north/south, and the Main Water Bridge carries Station Rd.
Hall: Built as a WM in 1924.
Main Water of Luce Viaduct (1876): Impressive 12 arch viaduct
(also known as
New Luce Station (1877-1965): Slight remains of the station on the
operating Stranraer-Ayr railway.
Parish Churchyard: Contains C18 headstones and 1 war grave
(CWGC).
Peden Memorial Free Church (1871): The church has been
demolished, but the bellcote survives in a public garden off
SUW Information Shelter.
NE. Balmurrie (NNE of): Cairn na
SE. Balneil (E of): Archaeological sites of two
N. Barlure: Barlure Cairn.
E. Barnshangan: Archaeological sites of two
S. Cairn Mac Neilie: Remains of cairn. Further S the SUW crosses
the Water of Luce by an attractive wooden suspension bridge.
E. Caves of Kilhern: Overgrown ruin of a much-disturbed Neolithic
long chambered cairn near SUW. Two other
NE. Craigiegower: Archaeological sites in the area include an
enclosure and six hut circles.
SE. Cruise: Archaeological sites in the area include about six
burnt mounds and two
SSE. Cruise Back Fell: Archaeological sites include an Iron Age
fort and Littlepark Cairn.
SE. Drumfleugh: Archaeological sites of burnt mounds in the area.
W. Galloway Moors SSSI: Much of the area to the W comprises part
of the Glen App & Galloway Moors protection area for upland grasses &
heaths.
SE. Gleniron Fell: Archaeological sites in the area include a
burnt mound,
E. Hardcroft: Archaeological site of hut circles.
E. Knockcraven: Archaeological sites of burnt mounds and hut
circles in the area.
NNE. Knockiebae: Archaeological sites in the area: See
Craigiegower above.
NE. Knockiebae Lead Mines: An industrial archaeological site;
lead mining ceased in the early 1950s.
NW. Little Larg (W of): Archaeological sites in area include
burnt mounds,
E. Loups of Barnshangan: Falls/cascades on the Cross Water of
Fleet.
SE. Mid Gleniron: Archaeological sites in the area of two
Neolithic long-chambered
SE. Mirren’s Croft: Archaeological site of a croft.
Also see Auchmantle,
Balminnoch, Castle Kennedy, Glenluce, Glenwhilly, Laggangarn, Penwhirn.
NEWTON STEWART, CREEBRIDGE and MINNIGAFF 83
: NX 4165 (Philip’s D&G Street Atlas
181)
Administrative, education centre and market town situated on the
River Cree. Founded as a burgh of barony in 1677.
Possible site of Roman military camp and also a Roman road that may
have existed between Gatehouse of Fleet and Stranraer, but course uncertain.
Tourist Information Centre,
Auction Mart (1894): Dominated by the octagonal auction room with
a cupola.
Cinema (1920): Restored and reopened in 1997.
Creebridge Cairn: Bronze Age cairn with information board -
situated by Forestry Commission offices.
Creebridge Mill: Mohair and Woollens outlet.
Cumloden Waulk Mill (c.1800): Former three-storey mill, now a
house retaining an internal watermill. See Queen Mary’s Bridge below.
Ewart Institute (1862-4): Built by Thomas Cook of Liverpool with
octagonal tower (1869), a former school, now housing.
Galloway Arms Hotel (C18-C19): Coaching
Graveyard,
Kirroughtree Estate: Buildings include icehouse and stables block
(now housing).
Kirroughtree House (1719 & later): Country ‘wedding-cake’
house with panelled hall and stairs. Now the Kirroughtree hotel.
McMillan Hall (1884): Large public hall with French detailing, it
dominates
Minnigaff Mill (1823): Corn Mill, possibly earlier Woollen Mill.
Now converted to sheltered housing.
Minnigaff old school: Now the SYHA.
Monigaff graveyard: Roofless old parish church. Burial
enclosures, fine tombstones, two cross-slabs, motte, war grave (CWGC) and a 900
year old yew.
Museum (1978): Former Gothic UP Church (1877-8). Collection
illustrating social life of recent centuries. Statues in front garden.
Our Lady & St Ninian’s RC Church (1875-6): Mixed Gothic and
A&C style.
Queen Mary’s Bridge: On the Penkill Burn. Named after Mary, Queen
of Scots who past this way from St Ninian’s shrine in 1563.
Railway (1861): Traces of station & ‘Port Line’ (1861-1965),
and the Wigtownshire Railway or Whithorn branch (1875-1950 passengers,
1875-1964 freight).
Reformed Presbyterian Church (1833 & 1894): Former church
with Georgian pointed windows.
Riverside walks connected by the
St Andrew’s Chapel of Rest (1894): Former S.Ep chapel of ease.
Buttressed Gothic with Welsh roof slates. 1910 stained glass.
Town Hall (c.1800): Two-storey and tower with ogee cap.
West Galloway Wildlife Trail information board at Riverside CP.
Other Notable buildings: Clydesdale Bank (C19), Royal Bank of
S. Corvisel: A fine gentry house with Roman-Doric doorpiece.
NNE. Cumloden House (c.1825): Large Cottage orné built for Sir
William Stewart; it has carved bargeboards and prominent eaves and a verandah
at the entrance. Stables.
NNE.
NE. Glenmalloch Lodge LT:
SW. High Burbuchany: Christian Centre.
N. Knockman Wood:
E.
SSE.
WSW. Merton Hall (1767 & later): A complex house with twin
semicircular bows, tripartite windows, balconies, porch and conical roofs.
NNW. Whitehills (1912): Unusual for
Also
see Auchinleck Bridge, Carty Port, Causeway End, Challoch, Creetown, Galloway
Forest Park, Kirkcowan, Kirroughtree, Queen’s Way, Spittal, Wigtown, Wood of
Cree.
NEWTON
WAMPHRAY 78 : NY 1194 (Philip’s D&G
Street Atlas 45)
Plantationfoot : Site of Wamphray Station, it closed in 1960. S
of station site the road has limited headroom under the WCML, with a width of
just 2.1m/7ft.
Wamphray
Glen: Picturesque glen with fine walks. It contains the church, mill and
Wamphray Parish Churchyard: Interesting headstones in the
churchyard and a fine monument with garlanded column.
N. Broomhills: Traces of Roman road to W of railway.
N. Cogrie Viaduct: See Lochwood.
NE. Dundoran
W. Woodend: Archaeological site of a fort or defended settlement,
another site of a settlement lies NW at Woodend Farm.
Also see Beattock,
Boreland, Johnstonebridge, Lochwood, Moffat,
NITH
ESTUARY NSA See Arbigland, Bankend, Caerlaverock, Carsethorn,
Clarencefield, Glencaple, Kirkbean, Kirkconnell Flow,