Attractions, Scenery & Coastline
of South West Scotland
A holiday spent at Cosses Country House offers numerous opportunities
to explore the wonderful coastline of South West Scotland and visit
many attractions in the area. The scenery along the coastline from
Ayr to Stranraer, the Mull of Galloway, Isle of Whithorn and the
Solway Coast, from Gatehouse-of-fleet to Kirkcudbright, is dramatic
and beautiful.
 Ailsa
Craig (Paddy's Milestone) - The granite plug famous for its
curling stones. A boat can be arranged from Girvan.
Carrick - signifies the area of the rock from whose coastline
Ailsa Craig is always visible.
Ballantrae now has a lovely garden centre and café
where you can enjoy stunning views out to sea.
Wigtown is Scotland’s national book town. A honey
pot of book related business and home of Wigtown Book Festival
www.visitdumfriesandgalloway.co.uk
www.dumfriesngalloway.com
Designs
Gallery and Cafe at Castle Douglas is a great stopping off
point. It is the Food
Town of Scotland or alternatively Café
Cree in Newton Stewart.
Also en route on A75 at Carsluith Castle is Marrbury
Smokehouse – the best smoked salmon in Scotland and
a great place for a bite to eat or collect a picnic.
Immerse yourself in luxury at
Beggs Cashmere Shop – designer cashmere at mill shop
prices!
Woodlands Farm shop and Burns Country Smoke House can supply you
with home grown local produce’
Ballantrae Bird Sanctuary -
Cormorants, Gannets
Seals - Especially at Lendalfoot
Ayr is the largest town on the coast and remains
a traditional seaside and market town. The only sea going paddle
steamer, the Waverly, leaves from Ayr to cruise around the beautiful
islands and sea lochs of the Firth of Clyde. www.waverleyexcursions.co.uk
It is the famous birthplace of Robert Burns see Burns
page
Ayr Racecourse - www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk
Ayr is Scotland's premier racecourse, hosting both Flat and National
Hunt fixtures. Normally holding at least 25 days racing every year
Ayr is host to the Scottish Grand National, the Ayr Gold Cup and
a host of other valuable races during its 12 month racing programme.
 Some
of the oldest rocks in the world - Showing stratas from various
rock formations
Gem Rock museum
- at Creetown
Sawney Bean's Cave - Scotland's last known cannibal!
 Smugglers
Cove
Cliff Walks
Day Trips - To Cumbrae, Arran and Ireland (Giants Causeway,
Bushmills Distillery)
"Thank you. This is a delightful place. Lovely, lovely,
lovely!"
Attractions and Scenery along
the Coastline
of South West Scotland
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