Kirkcudbright
Kirkcudbright is a town, parish and a royal burgh from 1455 in Kirkcudbrightshire, of which it is traditionally the county town, within Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland.
The town lies southwest of Castle Douglas and Dalbeattie at the mouth of the River Dee, around four miles from the Irish Sea. Wikipedia.
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Art Museums
Broughton House & Garden is a restored Georgian mansion-turned-museum featuring an extensive collection of paintings and artifacts. The Japanese garden, divided into different sections by low hedges and gravel paths, provides a serene oasis with chirping birds and buzzing bees amongst the spring flowers. While admission to the garden is free, visitors are encouraged to make a donation. The museum also includes a studio and the opportunity to meet Izzy the garden cat.
The car park is 5-10 minute walk from the house but it's free and you can park all day. You go downstairs to the garden and it really surprising how big it is. The paths like the rest of the garden is very well looked after and there is lots to look at. The bottom of the garden has nice sitting area with lovely views to the marina. The downstair also has an art gallery with drawings and paintings done by the man that use to owned the house and the old kitchen. The sitting room has more paintings and a trap door that is really long and is his hidden under a rug and is a very pleasant room. The dining room feels a bit more crammed with all the large wooden furniture and the massive table.
John Rundell — Google review
Amazing place, the house, studio, collection and garden. We met Izzy the garden cat who called out to us. She was pleased to have visitors.
Wonderful visit.
Fantastic garden beautifully laid out and tended. The house is very special and so much to learn about the owners and life at the time
Interesting house and town, very knowledgeable guide, beautiful paintings and artifacts and wonderful gardens
A fantastic house and gardens, with very knowledgeable staff and volunteers.
A must see venue, the wow factor is there.
Amazing property. So many contrasts as you walk through the rooms. The garden is amazing with a great view at the bottom of it.
Quite a few steps in the house and a few in the garden.
Also a great village for a walk around.
We managed here and the garden at Threave on the same day.
A National Trust owned property. Features the life(s) of the people who once owned it back in the day. Also has a very beautiful garden with lovely views over the river. Recommended.
I didn't go into the house so cannot comment on that, however the garden is just simply beautiful. The garden is divided into different sections thanks to low hedges and gravel paths. There are seats to take a little break, perfect for a day like ours where the sun was out. There were birds chirping and the buzz of the bees enjoying the spring flowers. While the garden is free to enter there is a donation box, worth giving something if you can.
Stunning gardens with an amazing array of different plants and flowers. Lovely surprise to find and explore. Staff in the garden are super friendly. Would visit again.
Beautiful house and stunning garden filled with the amazing work of artist E A Hornel
Well worth a visit. Set out over 3 floors the home of 'Glasgow Boy' Edward Atkinson Hornel. He left the house and contents to the town so everything is the house is original. When we visited there was an artist at work in the studio. I was fascinated by the floor in there there are scratches in the flooring where Hornel cut his canvas. Lots of souvenirs of his visits to Japan and a dedicated area to Robert Burns as Hornel was a collector of his works. I enjoyed my visit immensely and intend to return next year in summer to include the garden as it was closed for winter.
The house was closed due to changing of an exhibition so we wondered round the lush Japanese gardens to find sleepy cats , kids playing and lovely views over the marina
12 High St, Kirkcudbright, DG6 4JX, United Kingdom•
Art gallery
Museums
Kirkcudbright Galleries is housed in a historic 19th-century building at the heart of Kirkcudbright's town center. The gallery showcases an extensive collection of works by local artists as well as temporary exhibitions from galleries and private collections across the UK. Visitors can explore four floors displaying 600 works, including pieces by renowned artists like the Faed family, Peploe, and Jessie M King. The gallery also offers talks, workshops, family activities, and a charming cafe.
Bright new space to hold changing exhibitions and with a cafe and gift shop to browse this a must stop on the artist trail around Kirkcudbright
Tork Mackenzie — Google review
The gallery had interesting exhibitions, including portraits when we visited. There were plenty of pictures to view Café was good. The menu design was a bit off-putting (down market), but actually, the food was a good standard. My filter coffee was good too.
We visited Kirkcudbright intending to go to the Stewarty Museum, but it was closed & this place seemed like the next best thing.
The staff were friendly & really welcoming, & explained everything that we needed to know about the gallery.
There were exhibitions on all three floors, we visited them all & ended up in the cafe.
This was a fab spot & they were happy to merge two of their menu items for me.
A top spot to visit.
Visited to see the Galloway Hoard which was excellent but also the rest of the gallery. Very good all round for access. Lovely exhibition with great cafe. Good service. Very helpful staff, courteous and knowledgeable. Worth a visit. Wheelchair accessible.
Excellent gallery. The Kirkcudbright art history well explained and exhibited. Good cafe and shop. On a wet day a perfect oasis.
Visited the cafe and the ground floor exhibition of artists associated with Kirkcudbright.
Nice bright cafe, good coffee and cakes. We may return for lunch later in the week.
I really enjoyed the paintings on the ground floor. I knew some artists and others were new to me. I plan to come back to see them again while we are in Kirkcudbright.
Went here to see the Galloway Viking hoard.
Definitely worth the drive. Free entry and fascinating well presented exhibits with short films to further enhance the experience. Staff were very friendly and helpful too.
They also have a cafe!
Wonderful to see the Galloway Hoard, and the lovely pictures on display, a great experience! The cafe was very good, we just had soup, which was delicious,
It is a fantastic small gallery. All the exhibitions I have seen over years were brilliant. Highly recommend!
A lovely airy and light gallery with pleasant staff. Able to park on street just outside the entrance. The Joan Eardley exhibition was particularly impressive.
Interesting gallery, features solo exhibitions of well known (and not so well known) artists. Also has a permanent exhibit of some famous local artists. Also has a small but nice cafe and the ladies at the front reception desk are very friendly and helpful.
Excellent art gallery with different exhibitions throughout the year. The cafe is very pleasant being on the first floor looking out over the town.
A fantastic art gallery with three exhibition spaces, a cafe and a shop. The exhibitions that were on while I was there were really well curated. A great spot to visit.
It has an interesting permanent exhibition showing paintings from Kirkcudbright's artistic heyday with the painters from the Glasgow school. Has a lot of interesting travelling exhibitions, like the Galloway hoard and the works of Raymond Briggs. There's a lift, toilets, a great little cafe and a wee shop. Check the website to see what's on.
We had our lunch at the cafe before visiting the Galloway Hoard. The food and coffee were really nice and we were pleased to see all the artworks and to learn about the history.
Amazing Café. Really nice staff. Good food. Amazing art,nature,paint,photo Galleries for viewing. All galleries are free.
Galleries, St Mary St, Kirkcudbright DG6 4AA, United Kingdom•
3Kirkcudbright Swimming Pool
Public swimming pool
Gym
Kirkcudbright Swimming Pool, located in the picturesque town of Kirkcudbright, is a popular attraction among locals and tourists alike. This public swimming facility offers a refreshing retreat for visitors seeking to cool off and enjoy some recreational activities. Surrounded by vibrant streets lined with elegant Georgian villas and Victorian town houses, the pool complements the town's charming waterfront.
Attended a fun floats session with 10 young people aged 11-13 from a youth group. We were made to feel very welcome and included and we're even provided activities once the session had finished! They had a great time a great facility 🙂
Emma — Google review
Great overnight stay by the swimming baths only15 pounds
Five bays with water waste and hook up, unfortunately, a van parked in swimming pool car park right by no overnight parking, this will ruin it for others 😑
Stayed on one of the Aires pitches £10 beautiful place, friendly staff at the pool, lovely walks nearby and a fabulous town. I will certainly be back
Overnight stop unplanned, warm welcome by the staff, quiet night sleep. Took a walk around town the butchers shop is top top quality at reasonable prices a must. Bakers too, had a beer or two in the pub. Would recommend, weather prevented further exploration. 5*
Came today with the youth group and had an amazing time. They where made to feel very welcome and where offered the games and football nets.
We will deffinatly be back.
Thanks to all the staff.
1 hour swim for £3 (seniors rate). They also have a sauna but we did not use it so can't comment. We used the pool several times during our week in Kirkcudbright.
Stayed overnight on a campervan pitch for one night, fantastic stop over , £15 per night with electric , Eleanor point and freshwater hose , good value for money I think you could swim for free on that payment , £ 1 for a shower , literally 5 minutes walk I to Kirkcudbright, lovely town , fantastic butchers bakeries and pubs , Tescos close by visit this place , Artists town , we bought a lovely picture
This is a fabulous pool. The staff are polite and welcoming.
The life guards are particularly amiable and professional.
They are constantly trying new things. Fun days have been great for kids and there's also plenty of time set aside for older swimmers.
As someone who goes regularly, I can't recommend it highly enough.
Outstanding fun swimming pool days of week different events .
Castledykes Rd, Kirkcudbright, DG6 4AW, United Kingdom•
Local history museum
Museums
History Museums
The Stewartry Museum, a free institution established in 1893, showcases regional artifacts, archives, and photography. Situated in the town, it offers an extensive collection of objects relating to The Stewartry or Kirkcudbrightshire area. Exploring the history of this part of Galloway across the 18th and 19th centuries, visitors can delve into a wealth of pieces and artifacts.
A well presented local history museum with s varied selection of artifacts. Well worth a visit if in the local area.
Stuart Fairbank — Google review
Nice local museum with some interesting things to see. Free entry. Don’t allow dogs fyi.
Great little museum in the town . Worth a look around.
A wonderful small museum with local history.
A fantastic little museum in the middle of the lovely town of Kirkcudbright. Packed with local artifacts from thousands of years ago to fairly recent times. Such a wide range of items to interest everyone and good for family's. As a local myself I learned about items and events I never knew about but would say that this museum would be fun for people from afar. Donations are kindly welcomed and a visit here is well worth that!
Excellent museum about the local history of Kirkcudbright and surrounding areas. The main exhibition displays items that showcases life in the area throughout recent history. The upper gallery has a large collection of animal taxidermy. Free admissions and no car park but plenty of on-street parking nearby.
The stewartary museum was an interesting free museum. It contains a varied collection of history items from fossils to taxidermy. Myself and my wife enjoyed it. I would give an hour for it. No toilets and only the down stairs section would be wheel chair available.
Very interesting museum would recommend
Excellent local museum. A very interesting exhibition on local field names when I went
St Mary St, Kirkcudbright, DG6 4AQ, United Kingdom•
Art gallery
Museums
The Whitehouse Gallery is a modern art and craft exhibit that showcases various forms of artistic expression, including paintings, sculptures, ceramics, and furniture. With 5-6 exhibitions per year, the gallery presents both emerging talents and renowned artists from Scotland. Situated in Dumfries & Galloway, this region offers enticing attractions like breathtaking coastal landscapes and majestic mountains that are often associated with the Highlands.
A gallery of beautiful local art from the historic home town of Jessie M King and EA Hornel. Well worth a visit.
Graham Miller — Google review
Lovely gallery for paintings and ceramics spread over 2 floors , everything is well laid out and the friendly staff are on hand to discuss any of the items on show
Interesting range of work. Very friendly and helpful staff, excellent lighting for viewing.
Great selection of art/ceramics with range of prices. V helpful advice. We'll worth a visit if you are looking for a special purchase.
Stunning artwork beautifully curated and displayed.
Fantastic space with really interesting art works. Definitely worth a visit.
Top gallery representing talented artists from all across Scotland with frequent new exhibitions. Fabulous crafts also displayed . Excellent online facility and the most charming and knowledgeable service . Great place for a gift.
Absolutely stunning gallery, should not be missed if you are in the area. Thoughtfully exhibited work, all original, sensibly priced and great variety of artists but keeping within the gallery overall theme.
My niece Laura Medcalf has shown here.
As does the fine glass maker Amanda Simmons.
Two pieces of her work have joined my collection.
Brilliant gallery for paintings, pottery & jewellery with very friendly & helpful staff.
Enjoyed the variety of pieces at this gallery, from painting to glass to silk. The lovely lady in the gallery was friendly and informative about the artists work on display.
Delightful gallery with ceramics being particularly stunning and interesting. Great variety, paintings, wooden bowls, tables, jewellery & all available on instalment payments.
47 St Mary St, Kirkcudbright, DG6 4DU, United Kingdom•
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- Tongland
- Twynholm
- Borgue
- Dundrennan
- Gatehouse of Fleet
- Castle Douglas
- Kippford
- Rockcliffe
- Dalbeattie
- Parton
- Sandyhills
- Garlieston
- Creetown
- Kirkgunzeon
- Sorbie
- the Isle of Whithorn
- Wigtown
- Crocketford
- Whithorn
- New Galloway
- Southerness
- Glasserton
- Kirkbean
- Newton Stewart
- St. John's Town of Dalry
- New Abbey
- Dumfries
- Auldgirth
- Whitehaven
- Closeburn
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