Wondering what there is to see while you're visiting the Land of the Hannays?  For things happening only during your visit, you can check out the Dumfries and Galloway Calendar of Events,

or for regular activities in the area, have a look at these suggestions:

• Explore the area around Sorbie Tower
• Hike, camp, cycle, or observe wildlife in Galloway Forest Park.
• Visit Cardoness Castle
• Visit the Galloway Wildlife Conservation Park in Kirkudbright.
• Explore Carsluith Castle
• Visit the Bladnoch Distillery visitor centre.
• Visit Whithorn, an archaeological dig with artefacts dating to the 6th century, when it was established as one of the centres of early Christianity in Scotland
• Make your own pilgrimage to St. Ninian's Cave.
• See Cairnholy I and Cairnholy II, ancient Neolithic burial chambers
• Visit the Mull of Galloway, the southernmost point of Scotland.
• Visit McLellan's Castle near Kirkcudbright.
• See Threave Castle in Castle Douglas
• Explore Glenluce Abbey.
• See the work of local visual artists at galleries and exhibitions.
• Visit the museums and other local attractions  in Newton Stewart

Dumfries and Galloway Tourism has these suggestions:

• Activities around the Machars (Newton Stewart, Whithorn, Wigtown, etc.)
• Activities east of Newton Stewart (Gatehouse of Fleet, Castle Douglas)

Further Information

Free brochures as well as more in-depth guides available for purchase can be found at the Tourist Information center in Dashwood Square, downtown Newton Stewart.