Bladnoch

Settlement in Wigtownshire

Scotland

Bladnoch

Bladnoch is a small village located in Wigtownshire, in the southwest of Scotland. Situated on the banks of the River Bladnoch, it is approximately 20 miles south of the town of Newton Stewart. The village is part of the wider region of Dumfries and Galloway.

Bladnoch is known for its picturesque beauty and tranquil atmosphere. Surrounded by lush green countryside, it offers stunning views of the rolling hills and the river that meanders through the landscape. The village itself is small and retains a traditional charm, with a scattering of whitewashed cottages and a few local amenities.

One of the notable attractions in Bladnoch is the Bladnoch Distillery, which has a rich history dating back to 1817. It is one of the oldest Scotch whisky distilleries in Scotland and offers visitors the opportunity to learn about the whisky-making process and sample some of their renowned single malt whiskies.

Nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts will find plenty to explore in the surrounding area. The nearby Galloway Forest Park, with its vast woodlands and lochs, provides numerous walking and cycling trails. Additionally, the Solway Coast, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, is within easy reach, offering opportunities for birdwatching, beach walks, and water sports.

Bladnoch is also close to the town of Wigtown, which is famous for being Scotland's National Book Town. It hosts an annual book festival and is home to numerous second-hand bookshops, making it a haven for book enthusiasts.

Overall, Bladnoch is a charming village that offers a peaceful retreat in a stunning natural setting, making it an attractive destination for visitors seeking tranquility and natural beauty.

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Bladnoch Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.863126/-4.455433 or Grid Reference NX4254. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Town Hall, Wigtown

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Sunshine yellow house on Bank Street, Wigtown

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Wigtown Parish Church

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Margaret Wilson's gravestone

Margaret was one of the Wigtown Martyrs who refused to conform to the religious orthodoxy of that time, 1685. She was sentenced to be drowned in the River Cree, aged 18. There is a notice attached to the side of the railings with an explanation of the Wigtown Martyrs. The grave slab inscription reads “Here lyes Margaret Wilson doughter to Gilbert Wilson in Glenvernoch who was dround anno 1685 aged 18 Let earth and stone still witness beare their lyes a virgine martyre here murther’d for ouning christ supreame head of His church and no more crime but not abjuring presbytry and her not owning prelacy they her condem’d by unjust law of heaven nor hell they stood no aw. Within the sea ty’d to a stake the actors of this cruel crime was Lagg, Strachan, Winram, and Grahame neither young yeares nor yet old age could stop the fury of there rage.”

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History of the Wigtown Martyrs

This notice, attached to Margaret Wilson's grave in the parish church NX4355 : Margaret Wilson's gravestone, is an explanation of the terrible events of 1685

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Remains of the old church at Wigtown

The church dated from the C11 but most of the stone from the old church was used to build the new kirk in the 1850s. This wing was not demolished, as it contained the crypt of the Vance family from Barnbarroch House, who insisted the wall remain.

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