Brora Lodge, Wigtown, Galloway, Scotland
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Here's the proof that there's too much to see and too much to doo!
Local and Regional
 

Wigtown Town Centre

Scotland's national book town is home to over 15 bookshops with over a quarter of a million books, plus many picture and gift shops to browse too.
  Bladnoch Distillery Whisky distillery with visitor centre and nearby walk through ancient oak wood that's home to a rare type of orchid
  Wigtown & Bladnoch County Golf Course A 9-hole golf course with clubhouse, just 2 minutes walk from Brora Lodge. One of the many excellent golf courses in the area.
  Wigtown Bay Local Nature Reserve The largest local nature reserve in UK.. Popular for a range of activities including bird watching (a purpose built hide is available just a few minutes walk from the Lodge) and angling, its an important area for salt-tolerant plants, fish and winter wildfowl. 5 minutes walk, or 1 mins drive from Brora Lodge
  Wigtown County Building Wildlife Viewing Room CCTV of Ospreys nesting in Galloway (May-Sept) and information on local fauna and birdwatching
  Galloway Forest Park Over 300 square miles of forest, moorland and lochs, again the UK's largest, just 15-20 minutes drive from Brora Lodge
  Cream O'Galloway A working organic farm and ice-cream maker with activities and events for all the family, with dreamy ice cream to buy.
  Torhouse Stone Circle One of many Bronze-age stone circles dating back 4000 years
  Gemrock Museum Geological museum of gemstones, minerals, rocks, crystals and fossils. Other museums in the area are the Creetown Heritage museum, Newton Stewart Heritage Museum, The Stewartry Museum in Kirkcudbright and the Stranraer Museum. All of them full of interesting items regarding local human and natural history.
  Glenwhan Gardens One of many beautiful gardens in the area, you can also visit Logan Botanical Gardens near Port Logan in the Rhins of Galloway, and Dunskey Gardens near Portpatrick.
  Wigtown Off-road Driving Centre An off-road driving experience
  Mountain Biking 2 of the amazing 7 Stanes mountain bike areas are on our doorstep, Glentrool and Kirroughtree, provide some of the best mountain biking there is in the country.
  Threave Castle A 14th century castle by the shore of the river Dee, to get there you must ring the bell and wait for the boatman to ferry you over to the island.
   
  Annual Events
  Wild Goose Chase (March) From September to May Galloway plays host to tens of thousands of wild geese, over wintering in our mild climate. Hunt down the 6 species around the many recommended locations in the area, starting in the County buildings here in Wigtown. You can also meet the Rangers and attend talks and information rooms. Just a bit of good fun.
  Wigtown Bookfair (May) Booksellers from all over the UK provide numerous stalls, plus street markets and entertainment.
  Newton Stewart Walking Festival (May) 25 guided walks over 7 days, from easy to extremely strenuous, walks take in coast and mountain in this stunningly beautiful area. Drop offs and pick-ups can be arranged.
  Galloway Food Fayre (July) Celebration of fine food and wine with a food market, cookery demonstrations and more.
  Wigtown Show (Aug) Agricultural show featuring displays and other entertainment.
  St.Ninian Festival (Aug/Sep) A festival of music and literature in Scotlands cradle of Christianity.
  Wigtown Annual Literary Festival (Sep/Oct) A ten-day festival of literature featuring exhibitions, readings, poetry and much more. This is an important event attended by writers and book lovers alike. As many authors stay here its a chance to rub shoulders with them and discuss their books over breakfast.
       
  Daytrips    
  Ireland With Stranraer only 40 minutes drive away, why not explore Ireland for the day! Using the fast HSS ferry from Stranraer to Belfast It can cost from approx. £23 for a foot passenger on a day return ticket, also coach trips to Dublin are available.