Businesses & Services
Caledonia Matting Ltd. The role of entrance flooring systems is to clean and dry foot traffic effectively as it enters the building. This requires a number of qualities from the materials selected. Often these qualities are not found in one material alone, and so components are utilised. Entrance Mats and Barrier matting specialists	Galloway Signs Business signage, Hotels, restaurants, corporate branding, vehicle livery and more custom designed to your specifications Business Signage
Kings Coach Hire - Kirkcowan Bus and coach hire in south west Scotland Tours, trips, excursions and scheduled services Kings Coach Hire - Kirkcowan	Galloway Granite Works Architectural and Monumental Masons Galloway Granite Works
Herholz Doors Using ready made door systems has considerably simplified the manufacture and installation of conventional doors which, until now, have been rather expensive and complicated. Door & Frame Systems	Manor Gates Hand Crafted Timber Gates. Manor Gates are hand made from native timber and are available in a range of styles and sizes. Timber Gates
3b Construction Property Developers and Civil Engineers 3b construction are both manufacturer and supplier of timber frame kit homes for single house builds and full developments throughout Scotland and the rest of the United Kingdom. www.3bconstruction.co.uk	Animal Bedding - Shred-a-Bed The public have become more aware of the importance of recycling. Our company has taken positive steps to help the environment and develop a complete recycling process Animal & Livestock Bedding
Kirkmoor.com Ltd web design. Internet services and web design (uk). Offering a comprehensive range of services from basic marketing web site designs to E-Commerce and online database applications. Web Design - Newton Stewart	Vigilant Security Systems Domestic and Business security systems Vigilant Security Services
Team Active TeamActive are in the business of improvement. Making teams work better. Developing leaders who do just that. Because we know a winning organisation is one where its team all work together for a common purpose. Team Active	Dowling Stoves Steel wood burning and solid fuel stoves Wood Burning Stoves
Historic Newspapapers inc It's the distinctive gift for family, friends, and business associates. These authentic, well-preserved original newspapers are complete editions* dating from 1880 right up to the present. Historic Newspapers	RJM Properties If you sell your property direct to RJM Properties, you have no agents' fees to pay, no advertising, we can even pay your legal fees. (subject to terms and conditions) We can even arrange completion in under 14 days if required. Properties for Sale
Luke Moloney Architect This is a small general practice, offering a high-quality and personal service. Here you will find a good grounding and competence in traditional building design, and the skilful use and understanding of traditional materials and details, as well as the employment of the best of modern design, both visually and technologically, where this may be appropriate. Luke Moloney Architects	Design Insight Architects Design Insight was formed in 2003 to offer a personally dedicated and high quality service to its clients. Since its foundation the practice has established a proven track-record in producing sensitively designed buildings appropriate to its clients’ requirements and budget utilising both traditional and modern materials and constructions. Design Insight Architects
Silver Fox Clay Traps Suitable for both private & shooting-ground constant use. All "SILVER FOX" Clay Pigeon Traps are constructed of heavy-gauge mild 5mm steel & 5mm aluminium. Their design is compact, well-balanced and the height & weight of the machines are such that they can be transported in an estate-car. Silver Fox Clay Traps	Solway Recycling We have 20 years experience collecting and recycling farm wastes.We turn used farm plastic into new products such as our Bins, Stokbord, Calf and Sheep Pens, Garden Furniture etc. These products go back onto the farms that we collect from, completing the loop. Recycled Plastic Products
Scottish Data Systems Welcome to Scottish Data Systems. We have over 3800 products available from a wide range of manufacturers including Hewlett Packard, Compaq, Digital, Fujitsu and more. Computer parts, spares & peripherals	Furniture Project We aim to offer furniture and white appliances of good quality to people who, due to their circumstances, will be able to have an increased quality of life through an improved home environment. Furniture Project - Stranraer - Newton Stewart
Gallovidian Fresh Foods Delivering a Wide Range of Fresh, Prepared and Locally Produced Products throughout Dumfries & Galloway. Gallovidian Fresh Foods	Gifts and Collectables Whether it be birthdays, anniversary's, christenings or just a little something for that special person, why not browse our delightful range of gifts and collectables. Complete Willow Tree Range Gifts and Collectables
Scottish Connection Antiques Specialties include Antique Pine, French country, Antique formal furniture and a numerous range of related small accessories. Scottish Connection Antiques	Partners Interiors Interior Design Janet enjoys working in a variety of buildings which can be new or any period, including Grade 1 Listed, situated in London or the country. The most important aspects are that the client is involved as much or as little as they want to be and the end result brings the look they want when the scheme is completed. Partners Interiors - Interior Design London
ADGAP Members of ADGAP are committed to providing the highest standard of hotel, bed and breakfast or self catering holiday accommodation commensurate with reasonable cost, and prefer personal contact with you rather than the anonymity of booking via a call centre. Accommodation in South West Scotland	Spectrum Care Our aim is to help people to live as independently as possible within their home and community by providing services that make a positive difference in their daily life. This site provides you with information about the services we provide Spectrum Care Support Services
David Inglis Painter and Decorators - Newton Stewart	Fits the Picture photography Photographer Alan Love based in SW Scotland for protrait photography, landscape photography, wedding photography and virtual tours
Private Aircraft Charter We can provide you with the most competitive, comprehensive and simple solution to chartering the right luxury executive jets or helicopters to meet your specific needs with complete confidence. Private Aircraft Charter	3bliving We are a supplier of timber frame houses offering a complete design and build service from conception right through to completion. If you require a new home in Dumfries and Galloway or South Ayrshire, then look through our portfolio of past and recent projects for ideas and inspiration.
McQuistin Financial For Home Insurance, McQuistin Financial are able to source quotations from a selected panel of providers. So whether you want to re-mortgage, consolidate debts or need financial advice, in confidence, call McQuistin Financial now! Independent Financial & Mortgage Advice	Livingstons Antiques A.D. Livingston & Sons is a family business, established in 1981 by father and son Alec and Ian Livingston, in Castle Douglas, south west Scotland. The business is now run by Ian and his brother Kenny, who together have over 35 years of experience in restoring, buying and selling antiques
McFelder Translations McFelder Translations is an international translation agency driven by a team of skilled professionals. The requirement for legal translations can fall into a very wide remit particularly within both the private and public sector. This can include documentation such as: court proceedings, contracts, tender documents, exportation, patents, real estate, financial agreements, intellectual property, confidentiality agreements etc.	Imagination Beauty Therapy Welcome to our family-run salon, which provides a friendly but professional service in relaxing surroundings. Our Therapists are highly trained and are members of the British Association of Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology.
HDI Online H.D.I. have been Established in Newton Stewart, Dumfries & Galloway since 1995. We are a Family Company dedicated to Customer Service. Bike Sales & Repair	Churchill Catering Services Churchill Catering is a food services management company based in Rickinghall, Norfolk. Our core business is the provision of fixed-price catering services for business and industry, with a geographical spread from the north to the south of England. Currently we operate sites from Durham to Dorset.
D&W Countryways Countrywear & Equipment supplier. Comprehensive range of outdoor clothing, country sports equipment and accessories.New equestrian department. Suppliers for some of the leading brands in country clothing and equipment such as Barbour, Brasher, Aigle, Musto and many more. From specialist socks to walking accessories; from fishing tackle to shooting supplies. Countryways offer a huge range of goods at competitive prices with first class customer service.

Solicitors and Estate Agents in south west Scotland
AB &A Matthews Solicitors and Estate Agents Newton Stewart	Galloway & Ayrshire Properties. Estate Agents Newton Stewart, Stranraer, Girvan
McCormick & Nicholson A modern forward thinking firm of Solicitors based in the market town of Newton Stewart in Dumfries and Galloway, South West Scotland. Solictors - Newton Stewart	Smith & Valentine have been providing legal services to the local rural community of Ayrshire and to commercial clients in the South of Scotland since the early 1900’s. Solicitors - Girvan

Camping and Caravanning accommodation
Castle Cary Caravan Park For that quiet and relaxing holiday in the heart of romantic Galloway. Castle Cary caravan park has much to offer, and constantly adds to and improves its facilities year after year for your family's enjoyment. Castle Cary Caravan Park - Creetown	Glentrool Holiday Park Set at the edge of Glentrool near Newton Stewart. This family run caravan park sits in the beautiful scenery of Dumfries and Galloway Glentrool Caravan Park - Newton Stewart

Activities - Sports and Recreation
Gambia Adventure Holidays Beach holidays in the Gambia Gambia Beach Holidays	Andes - Mountaineering and Sking Holidays in South America
Bladnoch Whisky School Learn to make Scotch Whisky (and taste the results... eventually) Bladnoch Distillery Whisky School	Piste Off Piste-Off.com is the website for skiers and snowboarders who have become 'disillusioned' with the commercial circus of downhill resorts in Europe and North America. Piste Off Skiing and Snowboarding
Sea Angling Scotland Whether you prefer to fish from the shore, from your own boat or from our new charter boat we will aim to provide items of interest and up-to-date information.	Balloch Community Woodland Beautiful community woodland located within walking distance from the village of Creetown in South West Scotland. Named from the Gaelic ‘bealach’, referring to a ford over the Balloch Burn, it has also been called Ballochanamour in the past, and locals have known the wood as the Whinnie Face after the gorse which grows on the hillside.

Hotels and Guesthouses, Bed & Breakfasts
Kelvin House Hotel Family run hotel accomodation in Glen Luce Kelvin House Hotel Glenluce -Newton Stewart	The Crown Hotel The Crown Hotel, is situated in the picturesque market town of Newton Stewart, in the heart of Galloway, south west Scotland. Under new ownership and recently refurbished to a high standard, the hotel now offers a modern, stylish venue for a quiet drink or meal, as well as catering for a range of business, social and leisure events: The Crown Hotel Newton Stewart
Dunskey Guesthouse Formerly the Dunskey Golf Hotel, the Dunskey Guest House is an ideal base for your holiday in Portpatrick. It sits in its own private grounds overlooking the picturesque village of Portpatrick in the south west of Scotland. Just a couple of minutes walk away, you will find the harbour and the seafront, various craft shops, friendly pubs and a great choice of restaurants. Bed & Breakfast Portpatrick	Cherry Trees bed and breakfast accommodation in Minnigaff, Newton Stewart Built in a nice quiet area overlooking the golf course and Galloway hills, just 5 minutes walk from the town centre. 2 letting rooms - 1 twin and 1 double, both en-suite. Bed & Breakfast Newton Stewart
Arduaine "Arduaine", a no-smoking B&B, run by Barbara Lever, with the help of husband David, is situated in the Southwest of Scotland, in the west of beautiful Dumfries & Galloway, on the east coast of the rural Machars' peninsula, close to the sea in Wigtown Bed & Breakfast Wigtown	Villa Cree Guest House The house has a tiered riverside garden (pictured below) with views overlooking the River Cree. A two-minute walk across the Cree Bridge brings you to the bustling market town of Newton Stewart with shops and restaurants to suit all needs and tastes. Bed & Breakfast Newton Stewart
The Bruce Hotel The Bruce Hotel is a 20- bedroom, 3-star hotel, centrally located in Newton Stewart in the heart of the beautiful Dumfries and Galloway region of Scotland. The Bruce Hotel Newton Stewart	Muirhead Guesthouse Owned and personally managed by Duncan and Marie Muirhead, this recently established Guesthouse offers first-class accommodation in the picturesque harbour village of Portpatrick, nestled on the western coast of Galloway. Bed & Breakfast Portpatrick
Tigh na Mara Hotel The Hotel boasts an enviable location, situated within a stone's throw of a beautiful stretch of unspoilt, sandy beach. This area features some of Scotland’s most spectacular coastline and, due to the influence of the Gulf Stream, enjoys a particularly mild climate. Hotel Bed & Breakfast Sandhead - Stranraer	Cherrytrees Creetown Providing excellent Bed and Breakfast in Creetown, a small quiet coastal village, where we hope you will find a "home from home". It is ideally situated as a base for walking, cycling, bird watching, fishing and golf.
The Haven Bed & Breakfast Creetown Peter and Jean Whiteley offer a warm welcome and comfortable accommodation. Just 50 yards off the main road through Creetown we are ideally situated to offer a warm welcome in peaceful surroundings.	The Bladnoch Inn - Wigtown The Bladnoch Hotel is a small, friendly Inn, ideally located by the banks of the river Bladnoch and just a short distance from Wigtown, Scotland's National Book Town. in Galloway southwest Scotland. Wigtown Hotels

Events & Visitor Attractions
Castle Kennedy Horse Driving Trials Annual Scottish Carriage driving championships and country fair. Castle Kennedy Driving Trials Stranraer
Bladnoch Distillery Scotland's southernmost distillery with visitor centre and whisky school Bladnoch Distillery Malt Whisky	The Creetown Country Music Festival is an annual event and is one of the UK's favourite events in the live Country Music calendar. Creetown Country Music Festival

Self Catering Accommodation
Borrowmoss Farm One of the former byres of Borrowmoss Farm has been carefully converted to provide these three lovely single-storey holiday cottages. They can be booked individually or as a whole to accommodate larger groups (max 12). The enclosed garden provides a safe place for children to play. Self Catering accommodation Wigtown	East Culkae Self catering accommodation by Wigtown - Sorbie village. Evening meals catered for.
Honeysuckle Cottage Situated on a working family sheep and beef farm, Honeysuckle Cottage offers you an ideal self catering country retreat. It boasts spectacular views of the countryside taking in the Galloway hills and Cairnsmore. Self Catering - Wigtown	Stone Cottage Self Catering Newton Stewart This little self catering gem sits on the banks of the river Cree, only a few minutes walk away from the bustling market town of Newton Stewart, in the heart of one of Scotland`s most beautiful regions.
Pend House - Whithorn Restored mediaeval gatehouse in Whithorn, Galloway, South West Scotland, offering luxury self-catering vacation accommodation for four. It is one of a handful of privately owned properties in Scotland being marketed by the National Trust for Scotland available for vacations and short breaks all year round. Self Catering Whithorn - Newton Stewart	Meikle Killantrae Set in it's own grounds on a dairy farm, Amisfield's traditional location outdoors and it's opulent furnishings indoors offers you the essentials of modern living in an idyliic rural setting. Self Catering Wigtown - Port William
Cairnholy Cairnholy Old Farmhouse was built from local stone over 200 years ago and extended around 100 years later. The barn had, until the 1930’s, a waterwheel powered by the burn running through the garden. Cairnholy Bed & Breakfast - Creetown	Glencaird Glencaird Farmhouse is a detached former farmhouse offering luxury self-catering accommodation for up to 8 people, lying in a very peaceful, rural location in the substantial grounds of a private estate in south west Scotland. Self Catering - Newton Stewart
Glentrool Holiday Delightful self-catering holiday accommodation for 2 or 3, in the quiet forestry village of Glentrool, Dumfries & Galloway, south west Scotland, comprising 2 bedrooms, sitting room, sun lounge, dining kitchen, bathroom, with hillside garden. Self Catering Newton Stewart

Music, Musicians, Music shops, Musical instruments & record companies
Document Records If you`re looking for rare, classic, vintage Blues, Jazz, Boogie-woogie, Gospel and Country music then you have come to the right place. Many call it the place. Document Records - Vintage Blues & Jazz	John Hutchinson John is a talented songwriter, author and artist who welcomes the world of the internet to reach those people who may be interested in his work – either professionally or simply for pleasure. John Hutchinson

The Arts: Artists, Literature & Authors
Spotlight Publications Plays and pantomime scripts by the popular author and playwright, Dave Buchanan	Pend Books - Whithorn Online book store based in Whithorn, Dumfries and Galloway Pend Books Whithorn
Torey Hayden Popular American author's official web site with bulletin board, chat room. English, Italian and Japanese translations. Torey Hayden	Byre Books Wigtown Specialising in folklore and mythology, Scottish and stage and screen Byre Books Wigtown
Abu Dhabi Pottery Abu Dhabi Pottery was established in 1994 by Homa Vafaie Farley, since which time countless students have been introduced to the techniques, and the enjoyment, of working with clay. In this city-centre studio, Homa has also produced many stunning works of ceramic art, which have been exhibited in the UAE, Iran and the UK.	Abstract Paintings Lovingly produced highly individual pieces of artwork, many with deep textural and sculptural qualities, of landscapes, seascapes and floral images gaining inspiration from the spectacular Galloway forests, open countryside, coastal views and her love of nature.
Picture Restorer Scotland Nick and Lucy Wright, Fellows of BAPCR - the British Association of Paintings Conservator Restorers - fine art restoration specialising in the care and repair of oil paintings. The practice was established in 1994 and we provide a full conservation and restoration service to private individuals, collectors, galleries and regional museums.	Loch Ryan Arts Specialising in weddings, family and baby portraits, and pets, as well as special occasions, sporting events, hobbies, cars, motor bikes, boats and yachts. In fact the list is endless.

Towns, Villages and local business associations

Port William Community Association
News and events in and around Port William. Dumfries and Galloway

Port William

Whithorn Business Association
Local information for visitors to Whithorn, Dumfries and Galloway. Events, festivals, attractions and links

Whithorn

Newton Stewart
Gateway to the Galloway Hills The aim of this web site is to act as a guide to the many attractions, events and activities, available in and around the picturesque market town in the centre of Galloway, south west Scotland.

Dumfries & Galloway Small Communities Housing Trust (DGSCHT)
The principle aim of the Dumfries & Galloway Small Communities Housing Trust is to work with small rural communities (generally of less than 1000 population) to address local housing issues as part of rural regeneration.

Golf and Golf Clubs in Dumfries and Galloway

Portpatrick Golf Club
Situated in South West Scotland overlooking the North Channel to Ireland, Portpatrick Golf Club enjoys a temperate climate due to the Gulf Stream and Golf is playable all year round.

Portpatrick Golf Club

Wigtownshire County Golf Club
One of the most popular holiday courses in South West Scotland, situated on the shores of Luce Bay.

Wigtownshire County Golf Club

Newton Stewart Golf Club
Measuring 5840 yards (par 69), each hole is unique with excellent greens and subtle borrows.
Newton Stewart Golf Club

St Medan Golf Club
Challenging 9 / 18 Hole course by Port William

St Medan Golf Club

General interest

Scottish Ploughing Championships

The Scottish Championships are held annually in October - in a different area of the country every year - with the aim of promoting the importance of good ploughing.
Scottish Ploughing Championships

Cree Valley Community Woodlands Trust
The Cree Valley Community Woodlands Trust (CVCWT) has a vision of establishing a Forest Habitat Network from “source to sea” which incorporates a mosaic of native broadleaf woodland and other habitats.

Cree Valley Community Woodlands Trust