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Tourist / Visitor Attractions in the Rhins, Scotland

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Dunskey Castle (Castles & Historic Sites, Beaches & Rocky Shores)

  • Address: Portpatrick, DG9 9AA. [location map]
  • Admission: Free.

Ruined castle on the cliff edge, only accessible via a signposted path at the Southern end of Portpatrick. The castle is fenced off, but is still well worth a look.
Near to: Portpatrick.

 

Dunskey Gardens (Gardens, Woodlands & Nature Reserves, Lochs & Reservoirs)

A beautiful garden in the Rhins, landscaped in the 18th century and featuring a walled garden, glasshouses, tropical plants and a loch. One of the many gardens to host a snowdrop festival every year.
Near to: Portpatrick.

 

Finnarts Bay (Castles & Historic Sites, Beaches & Rocky Shores)

  • Address: Cairnryan, 55.009893, -5.047939. [location map]
  • Admission: Free.

A mostly pebbly beach with some sand and large rocks sculpted by the sea. Remains of WWII activity.
Near to: Cairnryan.

 

Galdenoch Castle & Salt Pans Bay (Castles & Historic Sites, Beaches & Rocky Shores, Walks)

  • Address: Leswalt, 54.922485, -5.163926. [location map]
  • Admission: Free.

If you have an OS map of the area will notice a 'P' sign right by the 16th century Galdenoch Castle - if you park here you can have a look at the ruined tower and then walk down to the shore. On your way to Salt Pans Bay you will pass a small loch which often has geese and ducks on. You will also pass through the breeding ground of Red Deer so is probably best avoided during the rutting season. Salt Pans itself is an SSSI protected sandy bay overlooked by an Iron Age fort and towering rocks.
Near to: Leswalt.

 

Glenluce Abbey (Castles & Historic Sites)

Impressive ruined Cistercian Abbey with fully intact chapter house. Small exhibition of archaeological finds.
Near to: Dunragit.

 

Glenwhan Gardens (Gardens, Lochs & Reservoirs)

A stunning garden, constructed on the hillside comparatively recently in 1979 and spanning over 12 acres. It has two lochs, great views, resident red squirrels and a wildflower walk.
Near to: Castle Kennedy, Dunragit.

 

Killantringan Bay (Castles & Historic Sites, Beaches & Rocky Shores)

  • Address: Portpatrick, 54.864688, -5.145515. [location map]
  • Admission: Free.

Park at Killantringan and stroll down the steep path to a stunning sandy beach with rock pools full of Starfish. Walk up from the car park and admire Killantringan Lighthouse - built in 1900 by Robert Louis Stephenson's nephew. Look down upon the next bay of Portamaggie and a lower tides you can clearly see the shipwreck of Craigantlet - a container ship that became stranded in 1982. Killantringan's name is said to mean Saint Ninian's church and refers to a chapel that once stood here, dedicated to the locally active saint.
Near to: Portpatrick.

 

Kirkmadrine Church & Stones (Castles & Historic Sites)

  • Address: Kirkmadrine, Sandhead, 54.792924, -4.988142. [location map]
  • Admission: Free.

This isolated church houses and displays some of Britain's earliest and (historically) most important Christian Stones - dating from around 500 AD! In their glass display cabinet, there are other stones from the 8th to the 12th centuries as well as information boards giving more history about the stones and the meanings of the inscriptions.
Near to: Ardwell, Sandhead, Stoneykirk.

 

Knockquhassan Reservoir (Lochs & Reservoirs, Walks)

  • Address: Stranraer, 54.890291, -5.079892. [location map]
  • Admission: Free.

Reservoir with easy access from Southern Upland Way. Walk either way on the SUW from the reservoir and it's not long before you are rewarded with magnificent views. The reservoir supports fish and attracts many different species of birds.
Near to: Stranraer, Portpatrick, Leswalt.

 

Lady Bay (Beaches & Rocky Shores)

  • Address: Kirkcolm, 55.000442, -5.087933. [location map]
  • Admission: Free.

Although access is difficult for the smaller car, you will be rewarded with a small sandy beach with picnic site and views over Loch Ryan - a great spot for any ferry-watchers.
Near to: Kirkcolm.

 

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