Girthon

Settlement in Kirkcudbrightshire

Scotland

Girthon

Cally Wood Looks peaceful, but the A75 lurks not too far into the trees. — Cally Wood Credit: Richard Webb

Girthon is a small village located in the county of Kirkcudbrightshire, in southwest Scotland. Situated approximately 3 miles northwest of the town of Gatehouse of Fleet, Girthon lies within the picturesque Dumfries and Galloway region.

The village is known for its rural charm, surrounded by rolling hills, lush green fields, and scenic landscapes. The area is renowned for its natural beauty, attracting tourists and nature enthusiasts alike. The nearby Loch Ken provides opportunities for fishing, boating, and water sports, while the Galloway Forest Park offers numerous walking trails and wildlife spotting opportunities.

Girthon is home to a close-knit community, with a population of around 200 residents. The village features a few local amenities, including a primary school, a village hall, and a church. The residents take pride in their community, organizing various events and activities throughout the year.

The area is rich in history, with several historical landmarks and sites of interest nearby. Cardoness Castle, a well-preserved 15th-century tower house, is just a short distance away and offers visitors a glimpse into the region's past. Additionally, the nearby Threave Castle, a 14th-century fortress located on an island in the River Dee, is a popular attraction for history enthusiasts.

Overall, Girthon is a peaceful and picturesque village, offering a tranquil escape for those seeking to immerse themselves in Scotland's natural beauty and rich history.

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Girthon Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.857295/-4.173347 or Grid Reference NX6053. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Cally Wood

Looks peaceful, but the A75 lurks not too far into the trees.

Richard Webb

Cally Wood

Edge of the woodland near to Cally Mains.

Richard Webb

Track on Bar Hill

Becomes a newly surfaced road further on.

Richard Webb

Bar Hill Plantation

Part of the Cally woodlands.

Richard Webb

Path on Bar Hill

It has been modernised a short distance to the east.

Richard Webb

Cally Palace Hotel, Gatehouse of Fleet

The Cally Palace Hotel at Gatehouse of Fleet is in both gridsquare NX6054 and NX5954. This image is taken from gridsquare NX5954 with the boundary with square NX6054 being just past the central part of the building with the right hand wing being in that gridsquare.

Christine Matthews

Cally Palace

The Hotel taken from nearby Cardoness Castle

Adam Brooks

Fields by Cally Mains

Looking across flat fields by the head of the Fleet Bay estuary towards Boreland Hills.

Callum Black

Cally Mains Wood

Mixed woodland by the track linking Cally Mains with Sandgreen, which just cuts across the corner of the square.

Callum Black

Boreland Burn

Small burn viewed from a bridge on the Clauchan to Sandgreen road.

Callum Black

Syllodioch

Syllodioch cottage near Girthon. Behind is Syllodioch Wood, part of the Galloway Forest Park.

Chris Newman

Cream o' Galloway, Rainton

Ice Cream Parlour, tearoom, adventure playground, farm, dog walks, nature trails and cycle paths. All you need now is some warm weather!

Chris Newman

Cream oâ Galloway - Adventure Playground

Adventure playground at Cream o' Galloway, Rainton.

Chris Newman

Underpass under the A75 at Gatehouse of Fleet

This is an underpass that goes under the A75 at Gatehouse of Fleet. It takes the stream and the path that goes from Cally woods to Bar Hill Woods.

Ann Cook

Cally Palace Hotel, Gatehouse of Fleet

The hotel is in two gridsquares the left hand side in square NX5954 and the right hand side gridsquare NX6054.

Christine Matthews

A75 Underpass

The underpass between the Cally Mains Farm and The Cally Palace Hotel.

Colin Kinnear

Fields adjacent to Bar Hill Woods

These fields lie next to Bar Hill Woods. Across the field, to the left, is the cottage, Cuffieton. In the middle distance one can see Cally Mains farm. A low-lying cloud hugs the River Fleet. The highest of the distant hills is Cairnharrow. To the left, and in front, are Barholm Hill, Ben John and Mill Knock.

Ann Cook