Location: Kirkcudbright
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Top 10 Free Things to do in Kirkcudbright, Scotland
Kirkcudbright, (/kərˈkuːbriː/ kirr-KOO-bree; Scottish Gaelic: Cille Chuithbeirt) is a town and parish in Kirkcudbrightshire, of which it is traditionally the county town, within Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland.
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1. The Stewartry Museum
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4.5 based on 150 reviews
The Stewartry Museum was founded in 1879, and first occupied part of the Kirkcudbright Town Hall. As the collection grew, the present purpose-built museum was planned and opened in 1893. The Museum has an old-world charm and exhibits a wealth of objects relating to the area known as The Stewartry of Kirkcudbrightshire.
Reviewed By DerekP169 - Great Malvern, United Kingdom
It is a little gem of a museum with a large array of exhibits including items such as communion tokens which we had never seen or heard of before. Also, we found out what the Stewartry is and the cup and ring carvings – bronze age rock art. There are some of these outside the museum.
2. The Whitehouse Gallery
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4.5 based on 31 reviews
Reviewed By OntheroadRobert - London, United Kingdom
Really interesting selection of artworks, well curated. Very tempting so take your wallet! Well located in the centre of town.
3. The River Dee Walk
4. Kirkudbright Town Hall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 48 reviews
Reviewed By KateDenby - North Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Lovely building and free to access, with a donations box, which is well worth a few pound coins, particularly as we were able to see the huge and original paiting "Monarch of the Glen " which is on tour and is currently hanging with great prescence in the ground floor gallery. There are other varied and interesting pieces in the galleries and the staff were very pleasant and helpful. There was also a small gift shop in the ground floor entrance. Kircudbright is a really pleasant small waterside town which we have visited before but the Town Hall Galleries was a new experience and well worth a visit. Afterwards we rewarded ourselves with a wonderful ice cream from a fish and chip shop ( yes, a chippie! down near the bridge) which was consumed in the shady church grounds overlooking the little quay where there are plenty of benches to sit and watch the world go by.
5. Masonic Arms
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4.5 based on 52 reviews
Reviewed By JohnHenery - Bo'ness, United Kingdom
One of my favourite pubs ever. Friendly, classic, traditional but with some modern touches too. The front bar has a pool table & the comfy lounge through the back has good music & a gin bar with the biggest gin selection I've ever seen. They also do proper cocktails - try the Mari-Tini made with local gin & sea herbs. Great negroni. Couple of decent cask ales too. Superb.
6. ICentre
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4.5 based on 144 reviews
The harbour town of Kirkcudbright is situated in the centre of Dumfries & Galloway. Known as the “Artists' Town”, there are many galleries to visit including Broughton House, Tolbooth Art Centre and the Harbour Cottage Gallery. MacLellan’s Castle proudly overlooks the many local independent shops, cafés and restaurants Kirkcudbright has to offer.
Reviewed By margaretmilligan331 - Kirkcudbright, United Kingdom
Visit Scotland in their wisdom decided to close this fantastic resource in February 2019 The people working there had a wealth of local knowledge....a lot happens n Kirkcudbright and surrounding area....visitors will miss out as they will not be listed on the visitscotland website I call on all visitors to complain bitterly
7. Orchardton Tower
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4.5 based on 41 reviews
Reviewed By janniew6 - Birkenhead, United Kingdom
Orchardton tower is an absolutely worthwhile trip. Its a ruin of a small castle , the tower is intact & there are narrow steps to the top .( there little steps, so they must of had tiny feet),The veiw from the top is lovely, there are storage chambers to explore too. Its just a real fun experience. Its free ,but there is a donation box for its upkeep.
8. Brighouse Bay
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4.5 based on 38 reviews
Reviewed By JayneandSteve110 - Shrewsbury, United Kingdom
A great beach, with lots of wildlife on view. The added extra of toilet provision makes it a comfortable place to pitch up for the day. Great place for dog walking and for families. With the freshwater stream running into the sea makes for added interest and play
9. Harbour Cottage Gallery
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4.5 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By West_Coast_walker
Excellent small gallery focusing on local artists in a lovely location between MacLellan's Castle and the harbour, putting on shows in a variety of media throughout the year. The friendly staff - and a visitor who had worked for him - were generous with their time and insights when I called in to ask about an artist featured in an earler show.
