Why Kippford?
There are so many things to do in Kippford! It’s one of Scotland’s prettiest seaside villages on the shore of the estuary of the River Urr. Just 15 minutes’ stroll down the hill from the Park, Kippford Village is a charming waterside location. The unusually narrow village is picturesque with its granite and white-washed houses, a gift shop and cafe, and two lovely pubs both of which are family and dog friendly.
There are numerous things to do in Kippford and the local area including beautiful coastal and forest walks, golf, cycling, fishing and sailing… to name just a few.
Places to Visit
Family Days Out
- Mabie Farm Park Adventure and play for all ages
- Dino Park Southern Scotland’s best dinosaur experience
- Farmer’s Den Soft play activity centre
- Cream o’ Galloway Ice cream & lots of fun
- Cocoabean Company Chocolate factory, cafe & play areas
- Galloway Activity Centre Family activities all year round
- The Devil’s Porridge Museum Explore the past – what life was like…
- Forrest Estate Experiences Clay pigeon shooting, deer stalking, fly fishing…
Lovely Small Towns
- Castle Douglas The Food Town
- Kirkcudbright The Artists’ Town
- Wigtown The Book Town
- Moffat Charming town & frequent winner of the Scotland in Bloom Award
- Dumfries The Market Town
Castles & Gardens
- Threave Castle
- Threave Gardens
- Drumlanrig Castle
- Caerlaverock Castle
- Cardoness Castle
- Lochinch Castle & Castle Kennedy Gardens
- MacLellan’s Castle
- Solway Tours Guided historic tours of Dumfries & Galloway
Wildlife Attractions
- Mersehead RSPB Nature trails, breathtaking scenery & wildlife
- Red Deer Range Galloway Forest Park Close encounters with the animals
- Galloway Red Kite Trail Exciting nature watching opportunity
- Bellymack Hill Farm Kite Feeding Station
- Wild Goat Park Galloway Forest Park Get up close to friendly goats
- Wildlife Tours Nocturnal Wildlife Tours
- Wild Seasons Dumfries & Galloway Nature news and events
- Rockcliffe Nature Reserve
- Ken Dee Marshes Nature Reserve
- Caerlaverock WWT Reserve
Places to Eat & Drink
- The Mariner Hotel, Bar & Restaurant, Kippford
- The Anchor Hotel, Bar & Restaurant, Kippford
- Treats & Eats Cafe, Colvend Village
- Granite Kitchen, Dalbeattie
- King’s Arms Hotel, Dalbeattie
- Luigi’s Italian Restaurant, Dalbeattie
- Cavens Country House, Kirkbean
- The Steamboat Inn, Carsethorn
- Loch Arthur Creamery, Farm Shop & Cafe, Beeswing
- Kilnford Barns Farm Shop & Cafe, Dumfries
- Sulwath Brewery, Castle Douglas
- Annandale Distillery, Annan
