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GLENKENS

Dumfries & Galloway

 Scotland

Dalry
Clachan Inn, Town Hall, Bank

Dalry (Clachan, Town Hall & bank)

Services, facilities and events in the Glenkens:
Balmaclellan, Carsphairn, Dalry (St John’s Town of Dalry) and New Galloway
Including Clatteringshaws, Glenlee, Kendoon, Loch Ken, Mossdale and Parton

Click here for map of the Glenkens area

Click here for list of events, exhibitions, festivals and shows

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Banks

Bank of Scotland, Dalry (0915-1230 & 1330-1645 Tues & Thurs). 01644-430515

Cash dispensers (convenience machines) are situated at -

    Balmaclellan:  Balmaclellan PO & General Store

    Carsphairn:  Carrick’s, Carsphairn PO & Convenience Store

    Dalry:  Jones Foodstore

    New Galloway:  Kenmure Arms Hotel

Business Association
Glenkens Business Association

Cafés, Restaurants & Tea Rooms

Carrick’s, Carsphairn PO, Convenience Store & Tea Room, Carsphairn. 01644-460211. Email: lindabronislaw@btinternet.com

Clachan Inn, Dalry. 01644-430241.

Clatteringshaws Visitor Centre, Galloway Forest Park. 01644-420285

Cross Keys Hotel, New Galloway. Charlie’s Restaurant/Rascals Lounge. 01644-420494. Fax 420494

Greystones Cottage Restaurant, Carsphairn. Closed until further notice.

Ken Bridge Hotel, Balmaclellan/New Galloway. 01644-420211. Fax 420744. Email: mail@kenbridgehotel.co.uk

Kitty’s Tearoom, New Galloway. 01644-420246

Lochinvar Hotel, Dalry. 01644-430107. Fax 430108. Email: info@lochinvarhotel.co.uk

The Smithy, New Galloway. 01644-420269

Caravan Sites

The Brough, New Galloway (Caravan Club members only). 01644-420674

Burnfoot Farm, New Galloway. 01644-420885

Glenlaggan, Nr. Parton (Caravan Club members only). 01644-470220. Fax 470220. Email: martin.smee@btclick.com

Ken Bridge Hotel, Balmaclellan/New Galloway. 01644-420211. Fax 420744. Email: mail@kenbridgehotel.co.uk

Loch Ken Holiday Park, Parton. 01644-470282. Fax 470297

Churches & Places of Worship

Church of Scotland: Balmaclellan (1st Sunday of month)

Church of Scotland: Carsphairn
Church of Scotland: Dalry Parish Church

Church of Scotland: Kells Parish Church, New Galloway (2nd 3rd & 4th Sunday of month)    

Church of Scotland: New Galloway Town Hall (3rd Sunday of month – Family Service)

Church of Scotland: Parton (1st Sunday of month)

Scottish Episcopal: St Margaret’s, New Galloway. 01644-420235

Nearest RC: Castle Douglas & Newton Stewart.  Salvation Army & other denominations: Ayr & Dumfries

Community, Museum & Visitor Centres

Carsphairn Heritage Centre. 01644-460653

CatStrand, (Arts & Community Centre) High Street, New Galloway. 01644-420374. Email: info@catstrand.com

Clatteringshaws Visitor Centre, Galloway Forest Park. 01644-420285

St John’s Town of Dalry Town Hall, Dalry.

Visit Southern Scotland Information Centre 26 Main St, Dalry.

Crafts

Anne Hughes Pottery, Balmaclellan. 01644-420205. Email: annehughes@ahpottery.demon.co.uk

Bare Naked Soap Company, Auchrae Farmhouse, Carsphairn. 01644-460673. Email: info@barenakedsoap.co.uk

Galloway Footwear Company, Balmaclellan. 01644-420465. Email: footwear@clogandshoe.co.uk

Cornerstone, New Galloway (local craft & gift shop). 07899-752756
Glenkens Framing, Hill of Balmaclellan, Balmaclellan. 01644-420686. Email: brayshaws@drybroch.co.uk

Harebell Remedies, Dalry (local flower essences). 01644-430607. Email: ellie@harebellremedies.co.uk

Natalie Vardey Jewellery, New Galloway. 01644-420634. Email: ask@natalievardey.com

Soldering-On, New Galloway (handmade jewellery & crafts). 01644-420638. Email: enquires@soldering-on.co.uk

Strathearn Gallery & Studio, New Galloway. 01644-420453. Email: sally.hooker@lineone.net

The Smithy Craftshop, New Galloway. 01644-420269

Cycle Hire

Loch Ken Holiday Park, Parton. 01644-470282. Fax 470297

Newton’s Store, Dalry. 01644-430225


Garages, Haulage & Filling Station

Bone’s Garage, Dalry (fuel, garage, kiosk, video hire, sandwich bar, National Lottery). 01644-430208. Fax 430669
W.H. Bone’s Jeeps. 01644-430208. Fax 430669

Gordon Clendining Motorsport, New Galloway (garage services, used car sales). 01644-420371

W.H. McWilliam, New Galloway (haulage contractor). 01644-420233. Fax 420773

Hotels, Inns, Guest Houses & B&Bs

Back o’ the E’e B&B, Lady’s Well Hill, Ken Bridge. 01644-420454

Clachan Inn, Dalry. 01644-430241.

Cross Keys Hotel, New Galloway. 01644-420494. Fax 420494

Drumrash Farm B&B, Nr. Parton. 01644-470274
Greystones, Carsphairn.  Closed until further notice.

Mrs Findlay B&B, 59 Main Street, Dalry. 01644-430420

High Park Farm B&B, Balmaclellan/New Galloway. 01644-420298. Fax 420298.

Holm of Dalquhairn B&B, Nr. Carsphairn. 01644-460257

Kalmar B&B, Balmaclellan. 01644-420685. Email: kalmar@dial.pipex.com

Ken Bridge Hotel, Balmaclellan/New Galloway. 01644-420211. Fax 420744. Email: mail@kenbridgehotel.co.uk

Kenmure Arms Hotel, New Galloway. 01644-420240

Lochinvar Hotel, Dalry. 01644-430107. Fax 430108. Email: info@lochinvarhotel.co.uk

The Lodgings B&B, Main Street, Dalry. 01644-430015. Email: info@thelodgings.co.uk

Muirdrochwood B&B, Nr Carsphairn (On B729). 01644-460226

Newfield Farm B&B, Dalry. 01644-430227

Smittons Farm B&B, Nr Carsphairn (On B729). 01644-460206

Medical & Therapies

Cornerstone Reiki Therapy (Samantha Norris), New Galloway. 07899-752756
Glenkens Medical Practice, New Galloway (Branch surgery at Dalry). 01644-420234

Stresaway, New Galloway (Holistic therapies). 01644-420615

Nearest local hospitals: Castle Douglas & Newton Stewart

Nearest major hospitals: Ayr & Dumfries

Post Offices

Balmaclellan (0900-1230 Mon to Fri only). 01644-420321  (On PO closure list)

Carsphairn (1100-1300 Mon to Sat). 01644-460211

Dalry (0900-1300 & 1400-1730 Mon.Tue.Thur.Fri. 0900-1230 Wed & Sat). 01644-430201

Mossdale (0930-1200 & 1300-1500 Mon.Tue.Thur.Fri. 0930-1200 Wed & Sat). 01644-450281  (On PO closure list)

New Galloway (0900-1300 & 1400-1730 Mon.Tue.Wed.Fri. 0900-1230 Thur & Sat). 01644-420214

Schools & Playgroup

Carsphairn Primary. 01644-460269

Dalry Secondary, Primary and Adult Education. 01644-430259

Glenkens Playgroup. Information: 01644-460687. Email: glenplay@care4free.net

Kells Primary School, New Galloway. 01644-420340

Self Catering Cottages, Houses & Youth Hostels

Clachan Cottage, Main Street, Dalry. 01644-430015

Craig Farm (1 cottage), Balmaclellan. 01644-420636. Fax 420636

Forest View (1 house), Ringour, Mossdale. 01644-450253. Fax 450276

Forrest Estate (1 cottage), Nr. Dalry. 01644-430405. Fax 430405. Email: office@forrestestate.com

Galloway Sailing Centre (1 chalet-20 beds), Loch Ken. 01644-420626. Fax 420626. Email: gsc@lochken.co.uk

Garroch Glen Accommodation, Garroch Estate, Nr. Dalry. 01644-430349. Email: info@garrochglen.com

Glenlaggan Lodges (1 chalet), Nr. Parton. 01644-470220. Fax 470220. Email: martin.smee@btclick.com

Glenlee Holiday Houses (5 cottages), Nr. Dalry. 01644-430212. Fax 430340

Ironmacannie Mill Cottage, Balmaclellan. 01556-504030

Kendoon Youth Hostel (36 beds), Nr. Dalry. 01644-460680. Email: reservations@syha.org.uk

Loch Ken Holiday Park, Parton. 01644-470282. Fax 470297. Email: office@lochkenholidaypark.freeserve.co.uk

Sunnyside Holiday Cottage, Sunnyside, New Galloway

Services

Library, Dalry (Tuesdays & Fridays). 01644-430234

Police Office, Dalry (not continuously manned).24hr non-emergency calls: 0845 600 5701

Registration of Births, Deaths & Marriages, Dalry. 01644-430310

Shops, General Stores, Farmers Market & other businesses/trades

Balmaclellan PO & General Store. 01644-420321

Bone’s Garage, Dalry (kiosk, video hire, sandwich bar, National Lottery). 01644-430208. Fax 430669

Car Connections, Dalry. 01644-430100

Carrick’s, Carsphairn PO, Convenience Store & Tea Room, Carsphairn. 01644-460211. Email: lindabronislaw@btinternet.com
Cauldron Press Ltd (Lyrical Scotland), Parton House Stables, Parton. 01644-470260. Email: allan@lyricalscotland.com

Clatteringshaws Visitor Centre, Galloway Forest Park (souvenirs). 01644-420285

Thomas Corrie, Smithy, Balmaclellan (agricultural engineers). 01644-420265

Creative Station (Graphic & Web Design), Old Police Station, Dalry. 01644-430118. Email: info@creativestation.co.uk

Dalry PO & shop (stationery & fancy goods). 01644-430201

Farmers Market, Dalry Town Hall (monthly).

Funny Faces, Deugh Studio, Carsphairn (entertainers). 01644-460654

Galloway Fudge Company (homemade cream & butter fudge). 01644-420432

Galloway-shire Construction & Equipment, New Galloway (landscaping. Tipper hire etc). 01644-420240. Fax 420240

Glenkens Computer Services & 1st4web, Dalry. 01644-430162. Mobile 07871-453859. Email: mike@theglenkens.co.uk
Glenkens Hair Studio, New Galloway. 01644-420616

A.W. Hawrie, Dalry (Joiner). 01644-430373

Jackson Rifles, Parton. 01644-470223. Fax 470227

Jones Foodstore, Dalry (licensed grocer, newsagent etc. Cash dispenser). 01644-430368. Email: lamwjones@btinternet.com

Kate’s Sandwich Bar, The Garage, Dalry. 07900 204902

Ken Valley Construction, Dalry. 01644-430550

Keppel Publishing, New Galloway (Rory Stories). 01644-420229. Fax 420277. Email: info@keppelpublishing.com

Lawrie Landscapes, Garry, Glenlee, Nr. Dalry. 01644-430440
Loch Ken Holiday Park, Parton (licensed shop - seasonal). 01644-470282

Gordon McAdam, Plumber, Dalry. 01644-430393

Management Advisory Service, Dalry. 01644-430293. Fax 430666

Mossdale PO & shop. 01644-450281

New Galloway PO & shop (stationery, fancy goods, fishing tackle). 01644-420214. Email: Fiona.oliver@tesco.net

Newton’s Store, Dalry (licensed grocer, newsagent, sandwich bar etc.). 01644-430225. Email: gmnewton@btinternet.com
Parton Village Shop (stationery, newsagent etc.)
RJ-P Construction, Blawquhairn Farm, Dalry. (Carpenter & Joiner). 07738-564627. Email: info@rj-pconstruction.co.uk

Rural Supplies, Wright’s, Dalry. (Garden Centre & Supplies, Calor Gas). 01644-430291

Scottish Organic Lamb, Knockreoch, Dalry. 01644-430354. Email: enquiries@scottishorganiclamb.com

Vegas Entertainments, (Gospel Choirs/Singers). 01644-470370. Email: vegas@btconnect.com

Williamson & Henry, New Galloway. (Solicitors & Estate Agents – Weds only) 01644-420440. Email: wandh@btconnect.com

Sports Facilities

Case Sport, Garroch Estate, Nr. Dalry. 01644-430014. Fax 430015. Email: info@casesport.com

Fred Olsen Sporting Estate, Forrest Estate, Nr. Dalry. 01644-430230. Email: office@forrestestate.com

Galloway Sailing Centre, Loch Ken. 01644-420626. Email: gsc@lochken.co.uk

Garroch Glen: Garroch Estate, Dalry (fishing, shooting etc). 01644-430349. Email: info@garrochglen.com

Loch Ken Ski School Loch Ken Marina, Nr. Parton. 0705-009 2792

Loch Ken Marina, Nr. Parton. 01644-470220

Mossroddich Trout Fishing, Dalry. 01644-430015. Email: info@casesport.com

Multi Use Games Facility, Dalry: Open to general public 6pm-10pm Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm Sat-Sun.
   Bookings: Newton’s Store. Information: Leisure & Sport Office 01556-503806

New Galloway Angling Association. 01644-420229

New Galloway Golf Club. 01644-420737. Email: treasurer@nggc.co.uk

Toilets

Clatteringshaws Visitor Centre, Galloway Forest Park

Dalry (By Town Hall)

New Galloway (High Street car park)

Otter Pool, Raiders Road, Galloway Forest Park

Transport & Travel

Garroch Glen Environmental Tours: horse-drawn carriage tours etc. 01644-430349. Email: info@garrochglen.com

Bus route 520: Castle Douglas-Glenkens-Dalmellington-Ayr

   Weekdays only 5-6 buses a day Castle Douglas & 2 buses a day Dalmellington/Ayr.

Bus route 521: Glenkens-Dumfries

   Weekdays only 1 bus a day, 2 on Weds. (Also serves Laurieston & Mossdale on Wed & Sat only).

Ring-n-Ride Bus: Dalry-Kendoon

   Mon, Wed & Fri. To book telephone 08452-709000 by day before (by Fri for Mon service).

Taxi, Dalry (7-seater cab). 07817-125105.
Nearest main railway stations: Ayr & Dumfries.  Nearest airport:
Glasgow Prestwick

What’s On?  Events, Festivals & Shows 2007

For CatStrand events see the CatStrand web page, telephone 01644-420374 or email info@catstrand.com

For 2009 events in the Galloway Forest Park (Clatteringshaws/Raiders Road/Talnotry areas) see the Clatteringshaws web page.

 

Links to additional selected websites:

Balmaclellan: Local Channel

Clatteringshaws: Images and information

Images of Carsphairn Church & graveyard

Images of Dalry village

Dumfries & Galloway Gazetteer

Dumfries & Galloway Tourist Board

Images of Kells Church & graveyard (New Galloway)

Images of New Galloway Royal Burgh

Dumfries & Galloway Visitors Guide

Knockengorroch Festivals

Forestry Commission: Galloway Forest Park

Rampant Scotland Directory (Borders & SW Scotland)

Galloway Kite Trail

Scottish Covenanter Memorials Association

The Glenkens: Welcome to the Glenkens

Glenkens Gazette

Images of Balmaclellan Church & village

Southern Upland Way (SUW Ltd)

Visit Glenkens – Tourist & Business Directory

Visit Southern Scotland (SUW Ltd)

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Last update 3 June 2009
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