Kirkennan Estate’s Latest Posts
Welcome to the blog for Kirkennan Estate Holiday Cottages. Here you can find blogs about local attractions and things to do, information about Kirkennan and much more.
Kirkennan: What’s in a name?
Kirkennan literally means ‘The Church of St Inan’ and refers to a medieval church that used to stand near the current Kirkennan Estate.
Walk to Raven’s Craig
A short walk from the door of your holiday cottage to a great view of the Urr valley and the Solway Firth.
Local Walks: Sandyhills to Kippford
A great coastal walk with far reaching views that ends at a pub. What could be better?
Retrofitting an Air Source Heat Pump
As we are all being encouraged to move away from fossil fuels to heat our homes we thought it would be useful to share our experience
Autumn and Winter Birdwatching
Dumfries and Galloway harbours a diverse range of landscapes for birdwatching, it is possible to reach excellent upland, woodland and wetland habitats all within a relatively small geographical area.
White Port Beach
White Port beach is a lovely hike through mature woodland to a secluded beach that is great for a swim.
Art and Craft Trail
This blog shares some of the art and craft work you can see if you are a guest at Kirkennan Estate Holiday Cottages.
Kirkennan Woods Short Loop
This is a short walk that you can do directly from your holiday cottage at Kirkennan in less than an hour.
Crichope Linn
A magical place that in the 17th century provided a safe haven for Covenanters and in the 18th inspiration for poets and writers, now largely forgotten except by the occasional photographer.
Southerness to Carsthorn Walk
A lovely walk along the Solway Coast with seabirds to view, and fossils to find, ending up at a memorial to those leaving Scotland for the New World and a unique pub...
Balcary Cliffs Walk
The loop from Balcary Bay, along the cliffs to Rascarrel beach is a beautiful walk just a few minutes drive from Kirkennan Estate Holiday Cottages.