Kirkcudright

Since the early 1900s Kirkcudbright has attracted artists due to its local landscape and various attractions such as the Bay which is a natural harbour on the north coat of the Irish Sea that was once used by merchants for trading various things such as wine.
Tourists can also appreciate the landscape as well as visit various historic buildings, museums and galleries.

Water leading up to Kirkcudbright Harbour

MacLellan's Castle

MacLellan's Castle was built between the years 1581 and 1582. The castle looks quite different to most castles as from first impressions many tend to think it looks like an old town house. In one of the leaflets from Kirkcudbright it is described as having the "Features of a late medieval Scottish tower house".

Side image of MacLellan's Castle

In later years when security was less important MacLellan's Castles interior was transformed into a town house.
Today it is just a mere skeleton of what it used to be with no roof. However, is has been restored and it is safe for tourists to go inside and look at the interior and see where everything used to be located inside. When we walked around the interior we found a pigeon next with baby pigeons inside which was a suprise.
This castle is part of Visit Scotland along with many other locations. To get into the castle you need to pay a small fee.

The Stewartry Museum

Established in 1879 and first opened to the public in 1881 it was originally located on the top floor of the Kirkcudbright Town Hall and due to the ever increasing collection of items from local and natural history, a bigger premisis was needed.
Between the years 1892 and 1893 the present building was constructed and cost a total amount of £1,300 which was gathered through various fundraisers.
The museum is absolutly packed with all sorts of cool things such as old smoking pipes and pocket watches. All visitors are welcome at the museum and admission is free.

Pocket watches on display at the Stewartry Museum

Overall Kirkcudbright is a great place to spend the day as there are plenty of places to visit. Also there are loads of shops and local takeaways.
Please visit the Gallery to see more pictures.