Advice for dog owners


Updated advice from Police Scotland

Updated legislation

Sadly, having experienced this first hand, we encourage all dog owners to familiarise themselves with the latest legislation in Scotland. 

Well behaved dogs and responsible owners are always welcome at Courtyard Cottages. 

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Visit to the red deer park

11 Jan 21
Claire Parker

Visitor Attractions


Within a short distance of the cottages you'll find world famous literary, food and music festivals, stunning hillwalking and mountain biking in the Galloway Hills and Galloway Forest Park and some of the best scenery and wildlife in Scotland.

Newton Stewart & Minnigaff Traditional Music & Dance Festival

3-day celebration of traditional music & dance featuring concerts, workshops, sessions, solo piping competition, Highland dancing competition, family fun day and much more!

Traditional Music

The Cocoabean Company

A day full of fun for all the family with children's and adults chocolate making workshops, indoor and outdoor play areas and cafe; The Cocoabean Company, known locally as 'The Chocolate Factory', is the perfect day out whatever the weather.

Chocolate Factory

Cream o' Galloway Visitor Centre

Cream o’ Galloway Visitor Centre is the home of luxurious dairy Cream o' Galloway Ice Cream, made with organic milk from their award winning cow with calf dairy farm.

Cream o' Galloway

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