Auchencairn

Settlement in Kirkcudbrightshire

Scotland

Auchencairn

Track to Bluehill Leaving Blackford Bridge. — Track to Bluehill Credit: Jon Alexander

Auchencairn is a small village located in Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland. Situated on the east coast of the Solway Firth, the village is known for its picturesque views of the surrounding countryside and the nearby Auchencairn Bay. The village has a population of around 400 residents and is surrounded by rolling hills and farmland.

Auchencairn is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, with a range of activities available such as hiking, cycling, and birdwatching. The village is also close to several sandy beaches, making it an ideal spot for beachgoers and water sports enthusiasts.

The village has a strong sense of community, with a range of amenities including a primary school, church, village hall, and a few local shops and restaurants. Auchencairn also hosts various events throughout the year, such as a summer fete and a Christmas market, which bring residents and visitors together.

Overall, Auchencairn is a charming and peaceful village that offers a relaxing retreat for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.

Show me another place!

If you have any feedback on the listing, please let us know in the comments section below.

Auchencairn Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.843124/-3.872655 or Grid Reference NX7951. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Track to Bluehill

Leaving Blackford Bridge.

Jon Alexander

Blackford Bridge

The remaining visible parapet of Blackford Bridge crossing Blackford Burn on the old A711, left when it was straightened.

Jon Alexander

Minor road near Farhills

Steven Brown

Farhills steading

The local joke has it that Farhills is so named because it isn't very far and doesn't have any hills. However, as this photo shows, it has a reasonable view of Bengairn; and, looking the other way, the English hills are visible across the water.

Simon Brooke

Whitewashed Shed

A whitewashed outbuilding on Farhills Farm.

Colin Kinnear

Roadway & Steading, Farhills, Auchencairn.

James Bell

Auchencairn Parish Church

Billy McCrorie

Auchencairn Parish Church

Billy McCrorie

Auchencairn Parish Church

Billy McCrorie

Church Road, Auchencairn

Billy McCrorie

Church Road, Auchencairn

Billy McCrorie

Farmland at Auchencairn

With view over to Torr Point.

Billy McCrorie

Farmland, Farhills

Richard Sutcliffe

Bluebells beside a wall, near Farhills

Richard Sutcliffe

In the centre of Auchencairn

The "Jubilee Lamp" was erected by public subscription in 1897 to mark the sixtieth year of Queen Victoria's long reign.

Neil Theasby

Looking north-east from the viewpoint at Hazlefield

The house on the right is Drungans. The A711 can just be seen curving round to the left.

Richard Sutcliffe

Junction of A711 and Shore Road, Auchencairn

The bridge on the left carries the A711 across the Auchencairn Burn, which enters Auchencairn Bay less than half a mile from this point. This is the section of the A711 from Dalbeattie to Kirkcudbright. The War Memorial on the right is a simple stone Maltese Cross located at the corner of the A711 and Shore Road, a 'no-through road' branching off to the right.

G Laird