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Loch Ken - Galloway Forest Park

Guide to the Wild Side of Southern Dumfries & Galloway

September 28, 2023 By Tim Wells With Comments are off for this post

Dumfries and Galloway has often been regarded as the ‘most overlooked part of Scotland’ as many head further north to the Highlands and Islands. However visitors can enjoy some of the best kept secrets and charms that it boasts. Ideal for those who fancy something on the wild side different. And without the crowds. Galloway

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Woodland red squirrel

6 Great Wildlife & Nature Areas around Dumfries & Galloway

August 2, 2023 By Tim Wells With Comments are off for this post

Dumfries and Galloway is beautiful and offers a variety of habitats that host rich wildlife, birdlife, flora, fauna and nature. These habitats include mountains, moorland, lochs, marshlands, woodlands, forests, rivers, coastal, and farmland. From starling murmurations, wild deer, red kites hunting, nesting wildfowl, natterjack toads to otters fishing in the River Dee. There is so

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Ross Bay - Local Area Interactive Map

Interactive Guest Map of the Local Area for Ross Bay Retreat

June 28, 2023 By Tim Wells With Comments are off for this post

We are delighted to share with you our ‘Guest Guide & Interactive Map’. This informative guide map of the southern area of Dumfries & Galloway helps bring the area to life. It showcases where everything can be found in relation to our holiday cottages and designed to help inspire guests with ideas and make their

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Red Deer

5 Great Outdoor Adventures in & around Kirkcudbright for Wildlife Lovers

June 12, 2023 By Tim Wells With Comments are off for this post

For those who love the great outdoors and wildlife, the whole area around Ross Bay and Kirkcudbright is a wonderful playground for the wildlife lovers. The diverse countryside and favourable weather systems ensures the land hosts an abundance of wildlife, birdlife, flora and fauna all along our coastline, in and around the woodlands, forestry and

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kayaking

6 Great Outdoor Activities in & around Kirkcudbright for the Adventurous

May 5, 2023 By Tim Wells With Comments are off for this post

With a wonderful coastline, incredible countryside, forestry, woodlands and quiet lanes there are a host of outdoor adventures and activities for all to enjoy. It is all set within the Galloway & Southern Ayrshire UNESCO Biosphere, which follows the rivers that flow out of the Galloway Hills, through forests and farmland, historic villages and towns,

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Kirkcudbright Artists

8 Great Places to Visit & Experience in & around Ross Bay & Kirkcudbright

April 5, 2023 By Tim Wells With Comments are off for this post

Looking to do something a little different on holiday? There are so many wonderful places to visit when you are staying on holiday at Ross Bay Retreat in and around Kirkcudbright. Explore some of our fascinating towns, pretty villages, local historic sights, cultural and fun activities. Below are eight great places to visit, explore, experience

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Ross Bay Retreat Sea Views

Guest Reviews of 2022 from Ross Bay Retreat

January 6, 2023 By Tim Wells With Comments are off for this post

As we enter a brand new year we have had a chance to reflect on another wonderful year here at Ross Bay Retreat. We were at last, able to welcome back and see many of those who had to defer their holidays during the Covid pandemic. We take great pride in ensuring that all our

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dog walking holidays at Ross Bay Retreat

Dog Walking Holidays around Ross Bay Retreat & Kirkcudbright

September 21, 2022 By Tim Wells With Comments are off for this post

Ross Bay Retreat, near Kirkcudbright, offers the one of the ultimate dog walking holidays. We are so lucky to have such wonderful countryside, wild coastal paths and great sea views direct from our doorstep. Walking is one of the very best ways to experience, enjoy and explore the natural surroundings. So who better to take

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Wild Meadow flowers

Embrace the Wonderful Biodiversity at Ross Bay

June 17, 2022 By Tim Wells With Comments are off for this post

We had a visit from a lovely gentleman and group of specialist botanists at Ross Bay earlier in the year. They were keen to establish the extent of biodiversity of the plants, wild flowers in and around our farm counting and identifying the various species. They also matched them with their geographical status across the

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welcome celebration cake

Homemade Cakes Await Guests at Ross Bay Retreat

May 19, 2022 By Tim Wells With Comments are off for this post

We love welcoming our guests to Ross Bay Retreat, we also love baking.  Cakes are made to be shared and we enjoy leaving out a little  surprise ‘wow’ for our guests on arrival. There is nothing better than the smell and sight of a freshly homemade cake to help relax our guests into their holiday.

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