This small lighthouse is now decommissioned and stands on a promontary next to what is now a…read morepottery and rental accomodation (inside the old lighthouse buildings). It was built in 1893 from brick and quite compact. It protected this western point of Scotland and marks the entrance to the attractive harbour. I was there a few days ago and walked to it from the town, which only took a few minutes. So far I have been unable to find out any more information about it but, when I do, I'll add it here!

We needed to get from North Ireland to Scotland and we weren't exactly sure that day or time we…read morewould be doing this. The first part of our trip we had more planned out but the northern Ireland was ?? We knew we were going to visit giants causeway but other things were a maybe. We dropped off car near the airport and picked up car from different company as we last minute decided easier to already have a car. Hubby booked us the upgraded status which allowed for changing times is we missed the 11:30. Better internet. Comfortable louge area with drinks and snacks. Can't resist free .. even though we paid for the privilege. There was wine, juices, sodas. Brownies were yummy. Olives, cheese, chips ect. Very Comfortable way to travel. Thought we were bougie till saw some had better view with huge windows and recliners. Jealous

Super awesome ferry! Many levels…read moreGreat service Many dining options Entertainment for kids and adults Beautiful interior and many seating areas for a ferry Far better than taking any flight. Awesome way to connect Scotland, Ireland, Liverpool!!!

Scotland's National Booktown The mediaeval town of Wigtown…read moresits on top of a hill at the head of Wigtown Bay, the UK's largest nature reserve and home to a variety of wildlife, including a pair of nesting ospreys. Once the seat of power for the west of Galloway, Wigtown has a rich history, and architecture going back to the 13th Century. The town's place in one of the darker episodes in Scottish history is marked by the execution of two women, the Wigtown Martyrs, who were drowned at the stake during the Covenanting times. But not all of Wigtown's history is so grim, and it was once home to actor James Robertson Justice, who famously kept his house warm by feeding enormous logs into a mobile brazier, which he moved from room to room. Nearby is the pretty riverside village of Bladnoch, home to Scotland's most southerly whisky distillery (http://www.qype.com/place/2169622-Bladnoch-Distillery-Newton-Stewart) . In 1998 Wigtown re-invented itself as Scotland's National Book Town, and is home to over a dozen thriving bookshops and a successful literary festival every Autumn. If books aren't your thing there's plenty more around Wigtown to keep you entertained, from stone circles to the stunning views from the County Buildings, beautiful walks, cafes and parks, and much more.

Maxwell Country Sir William Maxwell of Monreith, an…read moreImproving landowner of the late 18th Century, built Port William an the site of an earlier fishing village and developed the harbour to allow shipment of fertiliser to local farms. Another illustrious member of the family was Sir Herbert Maxwell, who was a painter, historian and plantsman; thanks to him also, many local monuments were among the first to be taken into State care, such as the steep Motte of Druchtag, just outside Mochrum. More famously, Gavin Maxwell wrote the classic Ring of Bright Water and grew up near Elrig, just inland. The raised beaches to the north of Port William, alter you pass the sandy picnicking beaches at the end of the village, are impressive geological features marking sea levels at the end of the Ice Age, but they were also home to the brandy holes of the local smugglers, who were particularly active in the area. Harbour fishing is popular at the Port, and there is a footpath, Garnets Way, starting near the old Corn Mill. The village has a dynamic community life, with a Carnival Week in summer; browsers will enjoy the community-run charity shop and craft shop an The Square.

Home of the Mulberry Harbour That Garlieston is a planned…read morevillage is immediately obvious from the elegance of the North and South Crescents on the seafront; the 7th Earl of Galloway, following on from his father's building of Galloway House in 1745, developed the village in the 1760's. The harbour was once home to a large fishing fleet, and connected with the railway, introduced in 1876. At the north end of the magnificent sands was a rope-walk; beyond that, there is now a footpath around Eggerness point. The village played a dramatic role in the Second World War, as the commemorative boulder on the Square tells, when it was the testing ground for the prototypes which eventually became the Mulberry Harbours, installed off Normandy to supply the advancing Allied troops in the Battle of France. Beyond the harbour, southwards, a coastal path leads into the policies of Galloway House, where successive Earls of Galloway spent lavishly on trees and improvements to the estate. A walk through the Gardens leads to the remains of Cruggleton Castle, whose history is intertwined with the Scottish Wars of Independence, and the restored mediaeval Cruggleton Church. Watch for waders, cliff-nesting birds and falcons along the way.

Staff Manner, communications & general public service left alot to be desired and whilst a…read morebeautiful view & peaceful surroundings the under current that surrounded staffing interactions left me feeling anxious rather than relaxed. General queries or life circumstances will pop up and for me empathy and a kind approach is everything.

My parents had a static caravan at sandycove for a couple of years and it was fantastic for…read moreweekends without having to travel far, there's views over the beach and sea as its a case of hopping out the door of your caravan and straight onto the beach. There's a playpark and facilities for mobile caravans, washrooms and a tennis court and a small shop in the caravan sales park beside it. The beach is just the same as millisle beach but more peaceful with being outside millisle itself. The caravan park is quite big and there's usually always room for the touring caravans.

Mill caravan park is situated around 500 yards from Ballycopeland Windmill, hence the name. I am…read morenot a big fan of caravan parks but if you are, then this place should satisfy your needs. A 2 minute walk from the beach and local shops and a 15 minute drive from Bangor you can enjoy the fun of caravanning without the isolation. The caravan park itself does not boast many facilities but as it is such a short distance from pubs, shops and takeaways it doesn't really need to. It is a no nonsense caravan park as the sign suggests. What makes this park a little better than the others is that it can accommodate touring caravans and you do not have to rent a pitch. If you are passing through then it is the ideal place to stop off. During the summer months it often attracts residents from Belfast having a seaside get away so its always going to be lively, I am not sure if lively is a good or bad thing?

A small but excellent tourist information centre. I went there twice yesterday, once to buy…read morepostcards and once, before we left the town, to pick up various leaflets about places to visit, and ferry timetables. There are lots of glossy postcards for sale at two prices (for small or large). This is probably the best place to buy cards because I didn't see any for sale anywhere else. There are also lots of beautiful Scottish gifts, from china mugs and other kitchenware to shortbread and fudge. The two ladies working in there yesterday were really helpful. Found near to the large car parks near the water, on the main road. Definitely well worth a visit on your way to, or from, the town centre on foot.