There are so many things to do and enjoy. Below are selection for you to consider visiting during your holiday.

Colvend Golf Club  If you play golf, excellent! 18 hole course offering a challenging round. You may want to consider hiring buggy as some holes are quite a hike!. For non golfers, you can still enjoy a drink and a bar meal and savor the beautiful scenery. Only 2.5 miles from Kirkfield

RSPB Mersehead Nature Reserve You don't have to be a birdwatcher to enjoy the peace of the Mersehead reserve. There's an excellent circular walk through the reserve and along the beach and across the meadows back to the reserve.

Forestry Commission There are many beautiful walks in the forests that are situated very close to Kirkfield. Dalbeattie forest has graded walks to suit all abilities, and for the more energetic, mountain bikers will discover some of the finest trails in Scotland. We've actually seen red squirrels in Dalbeattie forest so the signs don't lie!

Dalbeattie is the nearest town and has a good selection of shops including a chemist, doctors, dentist and library and several small supermarkets. The town itself is built of local granite and is well worth a visit. The Dalbeattie website will also show other things and places of interest.

7 Stanes Mountain bikers will probably need no introduction to the rigors and challenges that the 7 Stanes Routes present. But what exactly are the 7 Stanes?