'The Man' Statue
at Port William
by
Andrew Brown,
reflects the
local people,
there outlook
and their jobs.
at Port William
by
Andrew Brown,
reflects the
local people,
there outlook
and their jobs.
The House
of Elrig,
where the
author and
naturalist
Gavin
Maxwell
was born.
of Elrig,
where the
author and
naturalist
Gavin
Maxwell
was born.
Barnbarroch
House.
Once a
splendid
mansion,
the house
was the
ancestral
home to the
Vaus, later
Vans Agnews
of Sheucan until
it was
tragically
burned to a
shell in 1941.
House.
Once a
splendid
mansion,
the house
was the
ancestral
home to the
Vaus, later
Vans Agnews
of Sheucan until
it was
tragically
burned to a
shell in 1941.
On the banks
of Loch Ryan
A natural harbour for shipping, providing calm waters for ferries operating between Scotland and
Northern
Ireland.
of Loch Ryan
A natural harbour for shipping, providing calm waters for ferries operating between Scotland and
Northern
Ireland.
Steve Colley, motorcycle trials champion performs some stunts at the Wigtown Show.
Prize Galloway
bull at the
Wigtown Show
bull at the
Wigtown Show
A scene at the Wigtown Show.
Horse jumping at the Wigtown Show.
Scottish Model Air Show, at Castle Kennedy.
Scottish Model Air Show, at Castle Kennedy.
Showing some
of the
larger
models.
Showing some
of the
larger
models.
Saint Ninian's
Cave.
A small sea
cave. Local tradition says, that St. Ninian used this quiet and secluded spot as a place
of solitude and retreat.
Cave.
A small sea
cave. Local tradition says, that St. Ninian used this quiet and secluded spot as a place
of solitude and retreat.
Beautiful views across Mochrum
Loch.
Loch.
This splendid red-
sandstone ruin of
the late 13th
century was
founded by
Lady Dervorgilla
in memory of
her husband.
On her death
she was laid
to rest, with
her husband's
heart in a
silver casket.
sandstone ruin of
the late 13th
century was
founded by
Lady Dervorgilla
in memory of
her husband.
On her death
she was laid
to rest, with
her husband's
heart in a
silver casket.
Caerlaverock Castle
was a stronghold of
the Maxwell family
from the 13th century
until the 17th century
when the castle was
abandoned.
It underwent several
partial demolitions
and reconstructions
over the 14th and
15th centuries. In the
17th century, the
Maxwells were created
Earls of Nithsdale
and built a new lodging
within the walls.
was a stronghold of
the Maxwell family
from the 13th century
until the 17th century
when the castle was
abandoned.
It underwent several
partial demolitions
and reconstructions
over the 14th and
15th centuries. In the
17th century, the
Maxwells were created
Earls of Nithsdale
and built a new lodging
within the walls.
One of a pair
of Clyde-type
chambered
cairns. A small
chamber can be seen
and although
the original
capstone is
missing this is
more than made
up for by the
magnificent
stone facade.
of Clyde-type
chambered
cairns. A small
chamber can be seen
and although
the original
capstone is
missing this is
more than made
up for by the
magnificent
stone facade.
Vintage, and kit car
show by the Classic Wheels Club, Dumfries and Galloway. At Crichton Royal, Dumfries.
show by the Classic Wheels Club, Dumfries and Galloway. At Crichton Royal, Dumfries.