Kirkcudbright, the Artists’ Town
Kirkcudbright, the Artists’ Town, is a pretty and vibrant harbour town with events, exhibitions, and activities on all year round. There are wonderful Galleries to visit, and many have exhibitions on throughout the year.
Summer Festivities and events throughout the year
Kirkcudbright is central to the region and has a great community who organise many wonderful events and activities for you to enjoy. The Summer Festivities programme gets into full swing in July and August, with weekly events building up to the spectacular Floodlit Tattoo and Firework Display held on the last weekend of August.
Local Attractions, Tours and Experiences
- Broughton House
- The Wee Pottery
- Red Deer Safari Tour
- Cocoa Bean Chocolate Factory
- The Galloway Distillery & Tour
- Bladnoch Distillery & Visitor Centre
- Dark Art Distillery & Tour
- Annandale Distillery & Tour
- Stewartry Museum
- Threave Gardens
- Scotland Starts Here – South of Scotland Destination website
- Scotland Starts here App – download the app to enjoy the best of the South of Scotland
Food and Drink
In Kirkcudbright
Hotels
- Selkirk Arms Hotel
- Auld Alliance Restaurant Kirkcudbright
- The Kirkcudbright Bay Hotel
- The Garret Hotel & Restaurant
- The Arden House Hotel
Inns
Restaurant
Café & Takeaway
Cookery School
Nearby
Gatehouse of Fleet
- Masonic Arms
- The Murray Arms
- Galloway Lodge
- Iron brew Café
- Angel Coffee House
- Mill on the Fleet Café & exhibition centre
Twynholm
Dumfries and Galloway
Activities
Cycling
Cycling is a fantastic way to spend time on holiday, there are routes for all abilities, we have a coastal route nearby plus gravel and mountain biking in the hills.
Outdoor adventures
Miles of coast, history and heritage, family fun, walking, and nature all awaits you here in the south.
