Wigtown is a historic town in Dumfries and Galloway on the Solway coast in southern Scotland situated 6 miles south of Newton Stewart. Wigtown was awarded its burgh charter in 1469. Wigtown is well-known as ‘Scotland’s National Book Town’ with annual Literary Festivals and over 30 book related businesses in town. This picturesque town is surrounded by the scenic Galloway Hills and views over Wigtown Bay, over Creetown to the Lake District in England, it is a popular tourist destination with shops, holiday accommodation, places to eat, a park and bowling green. Historically interesting features include the Martyrs Stake, a memorial of the two woman covenanters drowned in May1685, the Mercat crosses dating 1783, the County Buildings and Town Hall built in 1863; a walking trail is marked though the town touring the historic buildings. Bird-watching is popular with wild-geese and swans over the Bay and colonies of cormorant and gulls on the Murray Isles. Kilsture Forest has walks with way-marked trails suitable for walking, cycling and horse-riding. The Off-road Driving Centre offers 4x4 driving on challenging terrain. Wigtown and Bladnoch 9-hole golf course is set in parkland with views across the Solway Firth and the Bladnoch Whiskey Distillery established in 1817 is Scotland’s most southern distillery; it has a visitor centre, tours and a gift shop.
Doctor
Golf Club
Inn
Pub and Bar
Restaurant
School
Shops
Old Bank Book Shop
Book Shop
Readinglasses
The Gallery
The Picture Shop
Cafe Rendezvous
A A 1 Books Windy Hill
A P & R Baker Ltd
Book Corner
Places to Stay near Wigtown
Ellangowan Hotel (3.38 miles)
Corsemalzie House Hotel (5.57 miles)
The Crown Hotel (6.02 miles)
Bruce Hotel (6.14 miles)
The Bruce Hotel, situated in Newton Stewart in the heart of beautiful Galloway, is a quality 20 bedroom 3-star hotel that offers good service, good food and good prices. It prides itself on its warm ... More | visit website
Galloway Arms Hotel (6.42 miles)
The Galloway Arms Hotel began in 1750 with it's original builder and founder Alexander Stewart, Lord Garlies the 6th Earl of Galloway. Originally a Coaching Inn the hotel now boasts 18 modern bedrooms, two bars ... More | visit website
Creebridge House Hotel (6.52 miles)
The Creebridge House Hotel is a traditional Scottish country house hotel which preserves the peace and tranquility of rural life in elegant surroundings. Your hosts Stephen, Sarah & Rory Donnan and staff look forward to ... More | visit website
Escape to Galloway (6.75 miles)
The Ship Inn (10.26 miles)
The Ship Inn has been a hostelry since 1794 when ships moored in the bay to bring in daily essentials.The present day Inn has been recently re-furbished to create a stylish and comfortable Hotel that ... More | visit website
Cally Palace Hotel & Golf Course (10.42 miles)
Set within its own grounds within 500 acres of Fleet Forest, the Cally Palace is a beautiful Georgian mansion built in 1796 which has its own 18 hole, par 71 6062 yard parkland golf course ... More | visit website
Bank Of Fleet Hotel (10.44 miles)
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