Beeswing

Settlement in Kirkcudbrightshire

Scotland

Beeswing

Beeswing Church complete with guard horse!
Beeswing Church Credit: Alison Stamp

Beeswing is a small village located in the historical county of Kirkcudbrightshire in Scotland. Situated on the eastern shore of Carlingwark Loch, it is known for its picturesque setting and tranquil atmosphere. The village is approximately 2 miles south of the town of Castle Douglas, making it easily accessible for both locals and visitors.

Beeswing is named after a popular racehorse from the 19th century, who won the prestigious Grand National in 1842. The village itself is relatively small, with a population of around 300 residents. It is primarily a residential area, with a scattering of houses and cottages dotting the landscape.

One of the main attractions in Beeswing is Carlingwark Loch, a freshwater lake popular for fishing and boating activities. The loch is surrounded by stunning natural beauty and offers breathtaking views. The area is also home to an abundance of wildlife, including various bird species, making it a haven for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts.

The village is well-connected by road, with the A745 passing through it, providing easy access to neighboring towns and cities. Despite its small size, Beeswing has a strong sense of community, with various local events and gatherings taking place throughout the year. The nearby town of Castle Douglas offers a wider range of amenities, including shops, restaurants, and schools, ensuring that residents have access to all necessary facilities.

Overall, Beeswing is a charming village that offers a serene and idyllic lifestyle, surrounded by natural beauty and a close-knit community.

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Beeswing Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.004918/-3.729461 or Grid Reference NX8969. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Beeswing Church complete with guard horse!
Beeswing Church
complete with guard horse!
Whiteside House just off the A711.
Whiteside
House just off the A711.
Whiteside View east and up the hill as farmland gives way to moorland on granite hills.
Whiteside
View east and up the hill as farmland gives way to moorland on granite hills.
Loch Arthur Creamery Loch Arthur Community belongs to the Camphill Village Trust. It was established in 1984 and offers a shared way of life providing support and challenges for men and women with special needs. The Creamery provides work for some of the community members, who produce award-winning cheeses, butter and yoghurts which along with farm produce and crafts are sold in the shop.

There are now Camphill Communities in more than 20 countries. The first community was founded in 1940 at Camphill, near Aberdeen, by Karl Konig, an Austrian doctor who had come to Scotland as a refugee.
Loch Arthur Creamery
Loch Arthur Community belongs to the Camphill Village Trust. It was established in 1984 and offers a shared way of life providing support and challenges for men and women with special needs. The Creamery provides work for some of the community members, who produce award-winning cheeses, butter and yoghurts which along with farm produce and crafts are sold in the shop. There are now Camphill Communities in more than 20 countries. The first community was founded in 1940 at Camphill, near Aberdeen, by Karl Konig, an Austrian doctor who had come to Scotland as a refugee.
Burn Near Killywhan
Burn Near Killywhan
Track to Lawston
Track to Lawston
Loch Arthur Creamery The Loch Arthur Creamery is the focus of the Loch Arthur Community, a rural community for adults with special needs. <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.camphill.org.uk/guide/locharth/locharth.htm" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.camphill.org.uk/guide/locharth/locharth.htm">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Loch Arthur Creamery
The Loch Arthur Creamery is the focus of the Loch Arthur Community, a rural community for adults with special needs. LinkExternal link
Farm Shop, Loch Arthur Creamery This is the farm shop, the outlet for the Loch Arthur Creamery which is the focus of the Loch Arthur Community, a rural community for adults with special needs. <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.camphill.org.uk/guide/locharth/locharth.htm" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.camphill.org.uk/guide/locharth/locharth.htm">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Farm Shop, Loch Arthur Creamery
This is the farm shop, the outlet for the Loch Arthur Creamery which is the focus of the Loch Arthur Community, a rural community for adults with special needs. LinkExternal link
Make Silage when the Sun Shines
Make Silage when the Sun Shines
Looking over to Drum
Looking over to Drum
View towards Drum
View towards Drum
Sunlit Tree Clump
Sunlit Tree Clump
Blairshinnoch
Blairshinnoch
Shetland ponies at Killywhan
Shetland ponies at Killywhan
Beeswing Kirk
Beeswing Kirk
Organic Fruit & Vegetables Entrance to the shop at Loch Arthur Creamery
Organic Fruit & Vegetables
Entrance to the shop at Loch Arthur Creamery
Substantial field wall Stone wall north of Blairshinnoch farm.
Substantial field wall
Stone wall north of Blairshinnoch farm.
Trunk shadows on dead leaves To the east of Whiteside farm.
Trunk shadows on dead leaves
To the east of Whiteside farm.
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Beeswing is located at Grid Ref: NX8969 (Lat: 55.004918, Lng: -3.729461)

Unitary Authority: Dumfries and Galloway

Police Authority: Dumfries and Galloway

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Loch Arthur Farm Shop
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Addr Housename: Loch Arthur Farm Shop
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Description: Organic and locally produced foods: Artisan cheeses and dairy products; Breads and rolls baked fresh daily in the bakery; Organic meats from our own and locally reared animals; Extensive range of organic fruit and vegetables; Cakes, pies, biscuits,...
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Cafe
Loch Arthur Cafe
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Telephone
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