Eating Out
Restaurants and hotels serving good food to suit all tastes can be found in Auchencairn, Balcary Bay, in nearby Castle Douglas and Kirkcudbright. We have a wide selection of menus available in our reception area.

Fishing
The Solway Coast is an excellent spot for sea fishing enthusiasts who can expect to catch, mackerel, cod, pollock, dogfish and skate. Around and about there are many lochs, one of which is Loch Ken being renowned for its large pike and only a short drive away! Southern Scotland is an excellent place if you intend to catch salmon or trout from the many rivers, we will be happy to point you in the right direction.

Cycling
Dumfries & Galloway is the home of cycling! The region has lots of quiet country roads. Dumfries & Galloway is also home to five of the 7stanes world class mountain bike centres. More details and news can be obtained from visitsouthernscotland.com.

Golf
Many fine courses are within easy drive of Balcary Mews, courses are located in Castle Douglas, Gatehouse, Dumfries Thornhill, Kirkcudbright, New Galloway and Dalbeattie to name but a few. If you are prepared to drive just a little further you will find the Ayrshire coastal resorts, including Turnberry and Royal Troon. For more information about local golf courses click here.

Bird Watching
Dumfries and Galloway boasts some of the most spectacular views and scenery, from the magnificent scenery & wildlife of the Solway Coast to the Galloway Forest Park and the Galloway Hills. These areas are home to red and roe deer, otter, badger, arctic hare; birds of prey include Golden Eagle, Peregrine, Merlin, Hen Harriers, Goshawk and Red Kite. Several species of Wild Geese including Ospreys can be seen migrating at the RSPB reserve at Ken-Dee Marshes. A day can be easily spent with the camera or just looking.

Other Information
Dumfries and Galloway benefits from the influence of the Gulf Stream, hence boasts some of the loveliest gardens in Scotland and a wide range of specialist nurseries. The region is steeped in history, which you can discover with the aid of the literature we provide. Explore nearby Kirkcudbright with its artistic heritage also known as the "artist's town", Castle Douglas known as the "food town" or Wigtown known as the "book town". ……….or simply relax on one of our unspoilt beaches. For more ideas of things to do please click here.