Stranraer & The Rhins of Galloway Community & Tourist Information Site

Tourist / Visitor Attractions in the Rhins, Scotland

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Logan Botanic Gardens (Gardens)

Set up in 1900, this is one of the finest of all the magnificent gardens in the Rhins and probably the most well known, due to it's collection of tropical plants. Logan Botanic Gardens also includes a walled garden, woodland walks, a bog garden, discovery centre, cafe and botanical shop. You can also take in the stunning views of the surrounding area from the gardens.
Near to: Ardwell, Drummore, Port Logan.

 

Logan Fish Pond (Beaches & Rocky Shores, Aquariums)

Under New Management since 2016. The world's oldest marine life centre. Open 7 days a week, 10am-5pm. Victorian fish pond originally used as a larder for the local estate but now a top visitor attraction.
Near to: Port Logan.

 

Logan House Gardens (Gardens, Castles & Historic Sites)

Centred around Logan House, as the name suggests, this 2 acre garden dates from the 1870s and, although separate from the Botanic Gardens, also boasts plants gathered from across the planet. Woodland walk. The gardens had overgrown but were restored to their former glory in 2001.
Near to: Ardwell, Drummore, Port Logan.

 

Luce Sands (Beaches & Rocky Shores, Walks)

  • Address: Sandhead, 54.806012, -4.961388. [location map]
  • Admission: Free.

Luce Sands is a gloriously long stretch of sandy beaches. The sands are most accessible from Sandhead where you can walk along the shore for 3 miles at low tide. There is a large parking area with picnic tables.
Near to: Ardwell, Sandhead, Stoneykirk.

 

Marian Tower (Castles & Historic Sites)

  • Address: Leswalt, 54.973758, -5.133619. [location map]
  • Admission: Free.

Heading north from Leswalt on the B798 is a 19th century white monument called Marian Tower. The tower may have been a memorial to a local girl killed by a bull but other reports claim it was Sir John Ross (a local arctic explorer) who built it in tribute to one of his family. Whatever the reason for its construction, it remains a family landmark in the North Rhins.
Near to: Leswalt, Kirkcolm.

 

Mull of Galloway Visitor Centre (Museums & Visitor Centres, Beaches & Rocky Shores, Woodlands & Nature Reserves, Walks)

Information about the RSPB reserve and it's wild inhabitants. Live camera link to breeding birds on sea cliffs.
Near to: Drummore.

 

New England Bay (Beaches & Rocky Shores)

  • Address: Ardwell, 54.738073, -4.922039. [location map]
  • Admission: Free.

A long sandy beach, next to a popular camping & caravan site, with shallow rock pools and shingle, easily accessible and well worth a visit. Ample parking & toilets.
Near to: Ardwell, Drummore, Port Logan.

 

Penwhirn Reservoir (Lochs & Reservoirs, Walks)

  • Address: Cairnryan, 54.983549, -4.925010. [location map]
  • Admission: Free.

A large reservoir with views over open land and various footpaths surrounding it.
Near to: Cairnryan.

 

Port Mora & Port Kale (Beaches & Rocky Shores, Walks)

  • Address: Portpatrick, 54.842671, -5.120323. [location map]
  • Admission: Free.

Follow the Southern Upland way from Portpatrick and you will come across two bays. The first, Port Mora is a sandy beach with interesting caves. The second, Port Kale is a pebbly, rocky beach that meets up with Dunskey Glen.
Near to: Portpatrick.

 

Portpatrick Putting Green (Putting Greens)

  • Address: Portpatrick, 54.842956, -5.119058. [location map]
  • Admission: There is a charge for this attraction.

For a small fee you can have a lot of fun on this 18 hole putting green. Well worth a go!
Near to: Portpatrick.

 

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