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21/7/2011 at 1:36pm
Location: Lancashire
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Of tomorrow for 10 days any recommendations for things to do/see in the area would be welcome.
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21/7/2011 at 1:44pm
Location: Kirkintilloch
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If you are near Loch Ken area, go to the place where you can watch the Red Kites being fed. They give you a wee talk aswell, and after you have been, you will be amazed at how good you are at spotting them everywhere you go! They are amazing birds!
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21/7/2011 at 4:45pm
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Not sure of where precisely you're going and whether you have children, but we went to Kirkcudbright last year at this time and there were a whole host of summer events taking place. These included Scottish night on a Thursday, a 16th Centruty re-enacted walk on Friday evening, Arts & Crafts Fair over the weekend. Certainly all worth a visit if you are nearby.
We also visted Threave Castle, Galloway Forest Park and for the children Cream O Galloway ice cream farm/adventure play park and The Cocoa Bean chocolate factory. All in all we found it a great area with plenty to do.
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21/7/2011 at 6:26pm
Location: Lancashire
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Thanks,
We are off to Dallbeattie, 2 Adults, DS 13yrs & Roxy the dog :) We like exploring, both the Kites & the Ice cream sound good & I love any thing historical .
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21/7/2011 at 7:09pm
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Mountain biking, walking etc http://www.7stanes.com/. Took 2 16year olds and they really enjoyed the biking. Other thing to do see http://www.welcome2dumfriesandgalloway.co.uk/
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21/7/2011 at 7:14pm
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Castles! When we were up there we got a pass that got us in to loads of castles, so much so that the kids have never wanted to go to another castle! Shame for them as I love castles!! Caerlaverock was my favourite.
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21/7/2011 at 8:52pm
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Caerlaverock was a favourite of mine also.
Drundrennan Abbey is also worth a visit, although this area could be busy as Wickerman Festival is this weekend, (which if your up for it, is a great family festival)
There is also a Wildlife Park in Kircudbright and this is a lovely wee town.
and Sandyhills bay has a great beach for a sunny day.
This is one of my favourite areas to visit.
Hope you have a lovely time.
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21/7/2011 at 9:37pm
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We are off to new england Bay on sunday 24th, really looking forward to it,never been to the area so hoping there is plenty of good walking for us and our crazy springer spaniel !
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22/7/2011 at 12:28am
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Chocolate world and the David Coulthard musuem at Twyneholm(?)about 10 mins from kirkcudbight. Galloway forest if you like walking. Oh and the Red kites mentioned earlier are amazing!!
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22/7/2011 at 2:36pm
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the fish pond at port logan (in between portpatrick and mull of galloway).
Fantastic!
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22/7/2011 at 5:37pm
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We stayed at Loch Ken three weeks ago so would agree with previous folks suggesting the red kites. We saw lots flying over our tent. Cream o Galloway is also a must. The ice cream is just the best. Only problem is deciding which flavour to have!!!
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22/7/2011 at 6:40pm
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My kids would drive all the way up to Scotland just for Cream O Galloway - its not just the ice-cream but the adventure park and the bikes they love.
We also like the beaches, the walking and the scenery. Oh and dont miss the little museum in Kirkcudbright!
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