Places to Visit
As well as the hotels’ extensive indoor leisure facilities which include a gym, swimming pool, spa and its very own curling rink, there is lots to do in the local area around North West Castle and throughout Dumfries and Galloway.
Stranraer is a busy little town with a large selection of lovely shops and cafes to sit down and have a nice coffee, afternoon tea or lunch, while you take a break from exploring the area.
The North West Castle Hotel is a great base from which to explore the surrounding area including:
Golf courses The surrounding countryside has golf courses such as Creachmore Golf Course, Dunskey Golf Course and Glenluce Golf Course, which guest and visitors can enjoy.
Gardens There are also beautiful gardens to explore at Logan, Castle Kennedy, Glenwhan and Dunskey House and beautiful beaches at Lady Bay, or even closer, the Cockle Shore just a few hundred yards from the hotel.
Rhins of Galloway The long peninsula known as the ‘Rhins of Galloway’ is dotted with pretty villages, amid very beautiful countryside. At the tip, lies the Mull of Galloway, Scotland’s most southerly point, where you can climb the lighthouse, spot some rare seabirds, or perhaps some seals or even porpoises.
Kitchen Coos and Ewes Offering farm tours and experiences where you can see Highland cows and Beltex sheep in their natural, farm environment in beautiful south west Scotland.
Port Logan Fish Pond Port Logan Fish Pond is a 200 year old sea fish larder near Port Logan on the beautiful Galloway coast in South West Scotland. This unique place is home to wide variety of local marine life and has a fascinating history.
Glentrool Visitor Centre A tranquil spot at the heart of Galloway Forest Park. Discover the lively waters that meet at picturesque Loch Trool on scenic trails beneath the mighty Merrick.
