Monybuie Cottage ref: 537095

About the local area

Corsock is part of the scenic area called the Glenkens which consists of seven pretty little villages surrounding Loch Ken.
Galloway is home to the UK’s largest Forest Park which hides moor and mountain, lochs and wildlife, flora and fauna. Soaring high above the trees are the spectacular red kites and the ‘Galloway Kite Trail’ is an exciting opportunity to view these distinctive birds in delightful
scenery.  Its official, the Galloway Forest Park has just achieved an award as one of only four places in the world to view the night sky so clearly and if you have never seen the Milky Way then this is a magnificent sight. As the bicycle was invented in the tiny hamlet of Keir Mill near Dumfries then this area is the home of the bicycle and the county is fast becoming one of the best places to cycle in the UK. For mountain bikers we can offer some of the world’s best venues at a choice of the 7Stanes set in stunning locations. For mere mortals we have mile after
mile of quiet country roads which will lead you to any number of secluded sandy beaches or to a countryside pub to sample some of the great local food. Many of the local towns have achieved a personality of their own through their achievements. Castle Douglas is known as the Food Town with over 50 businesses involved in producing and selling local food.  Kirkcudbright with it’s pretty little harbour and brightly painted houses, which nestle along the historic High Street is known as the Artist’s Town. Wigtown is Scotland’s Book Town and for book lovers everywhere it is a wonderful place to browse for hours. Dumfries and Galloway is home to some splendid public gardens and the renowned garden at Threave is no exception. For a castle with a difference let the custodian row you across the moat!   There is space and solitude in abundance here and the hill-walking is superb and surprisingly devoid of people and so you can have the summits to yourself! A rare treat!   For wildlife the area is unbeatable whether for seeing the wildlife within their natural habitat or visiting Kirkcudbright’s Wildlife Conservation Park or the red deer range on the Queen’s Way, where you can watch the deer being fed. We have over two hundred miles of stunning coastline and where better to cook freshly caught fish than a barbeque on a sandy beach. The nearby Loch Ken is not just a paradise for fishermen but also offers a sailing centre which is ideal for all the family and the magnificent Drumlanrig Castle is a must. This former Douglas stronghold and now the home of the Duke and Duchess of Buccleuch is set in 90,000 acres of spectacular grounds.

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