Any worthwhile destinations near kirkcudbright?

[safetyfirst]

Off over the border for a week soon, any good shops, pay as you go ranges or other firearms related gubbins worth a visit not too far from kirkcudbright?

Suggestions for particularly good food and ale also welcome!

[shugie]

It's been a while since I've been there, but an old family favourite was the Anchor at Kippford, if you're feeling enthusiastic you can park in Rockcliffe, walk to the Anchor, have a nice lunch, then amble back again. Waterproofs essential, no matter what they forecast.

[Andy632]

Remember there's no such thing as 'bad weather' in Scotland, just inappropriate clothing!

[safetyfirst]

Quite so Andy, quite so...

[DL.]

Here's a few links.

http://www.gallowaysmallarmsclub.co.uk/

http://www.northern-optics.co.uk/INGLESTON_RANGE.html

http://www.glenlucegunroom.co.uk/

http://www.deermanagement.co.uk/DEER_ST ... SHIRE.html

Caveat - Your mileage may vary etc etc.

[safetyfirst]

Oooh thanks DL!

[jjvc]

The John Paul Jones (father of the American navy) cottage is worth a visit and isn't too far from Kirkcudbright.

http://www.jpj.demon.co.uk/jpjvisit.htm

[Duey]

The porridge pot after Gretna Green on the A75 is somewhere I keep meaning to stop off at and yet to do, it's where they used to build all the artillery shells for the war

Duey

[meles meles]

Not all of them, ooman, not all....

[25Pdr]

For some good shopping try the Gretna gateway if your are going North M6 A74..

https://www.google.co.uk/maps/dir/Gretn ... d54.837569

Try the Village Restaurant for a great Steak Pie. (R/H side of Map)

http://www.gretnagateway.com/stores/store-map