Kirkcudbright Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

View of the ancient remains of Cistercian Dundrennan Abbey near Kirkcudbright, Scotland, UK
View of the ancient remains of Cistercian Dundrennan Abbey near Kirkcudbright, Scotland, UK
View of the ancient remains of Cistercian Dundrennan Abbey near Kirkcudbright, Scotland, UK
A view over the artist and fishing town of Kircudbright, Scotland
The bridge over the River Dee at Kirkcudbright was built in 1926 by the engineers Mouchel. It provided a direct route west out of the town, rather than having to head north via Tongland Bridge first. However, old maps suggest that there may have been an earlier bridge on the site. The bridge is a massive 5 span reinforced concrete structure, where each span is supported by tied arch trusses overhead. Unlike many other similar structures, the arches are not tied across the carriageway, mainly because they are too shallow to then allow traffic through! Below the spans the piers are paired and while only two stand in the river at low tide, at high tide all are partially submerged. The bridge is signed as a Weak Bridge with a 17T weight limit, and for some unknown reason, has Wig-Wag signs at either end.
The Garret

The Garret

3 out of 5
116 High Street Kirkcudbright Scotland
The price is ฿4,196 per night from 27 Feb to 28 Feb
฿4,196
฿5,035 total
27 Feb - 28 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Kirkcudbright. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Tolbooth and MacLellan's Castle are located nearby.
The Garret
Cally Palace Hotel & Golf Course

Cally Palace Hotel & Golf Course

4 out of 5
Cally Avenue Castle Douglas Scotland
The price is ฿3,021 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
฿3,021
฿3,625 total
9 Mar - 10 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Castle Douglas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a golf course. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (407 reviews)
Everything was nice the staff to the food it's such a beautiful period build with a good mixture of old and modern. A nice large swimming pool alongside some games for children to keep entertained. Will be back hopefully later this year to finish off my wee tour of D&G

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Cally Palace Hotel & Golf Course
Washington Central Hotel and Sleepwell Inn

Washington Central Hotel and Sleepwell Inn

4 out of 5
Washington Street Workington England
The price is ฿2,972 per night from 27 Feb to 28 Feb
฿2,972
฿3,986 total
27 Feb - 28 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Workington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Opera Bingo and Funtastic Softplay ...
Washington Central Hotel and Sleepwell Inn
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The Pend

The Pend

3.5 out of 5
Newton Stewart Scotland
Stay at this golf cottage in Newton Stewart. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Whithorn Priory and Whithorn Trust Discovery Centre ...
The Pend
Kestrel Lodge

Kestrel Lodge

3.5 out of 5
Dumfries Scotland
Stay at this cottage in Dumfries. Enjoy free parking and a garden. Popular attractions 7stanes - Mabie and Mabie Forest Park are located nearby.
Kestrel Lodge
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Popular places to visit

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Broughton House

Learn about the local history of Kirkcudbright when you spend time at Broughton House. While you're in the area, wander around the gardens.

Broughton House

Brighouse Bay

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Brighouse Bay during your trip to Kirkcudbright? Discover the area's art scene and monuments.

Brighouse Bay

Ross Bay

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Ross Bay during your trip to Kirkcudbright? Stroll along the waterfront or visit the monuments while you're in the area.

Ross Bay

Galloway Wildlife Conservation Park

Explore the great outdoors at Galloway Wildlife Conservation Park, a lovely green space in Kirkcudbright. While you're in the area, wander around the gardens.

Galloway Wildlife Conservation Park

Kirkandrews Bay

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Kirkandrews Bay during your trip to Kirkcudbright? Stroll along the waterfront or experience the area's art scene.

Kirkandrews Bay

MacLellan's Castle

MacLellan's Castle is just one of the places to see in Kirkcudbright, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, wander around the gardens.

MacLellan's Castle

Reviews of Kirkcudbright

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Top destination
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If you like art its perfect for you as it is the Artist town. Although not massive it has enough dining and drinking facilities.