Barbour Coastal Retreats

25/05/2025

If looking for a last-minute half term break, we have availability at Union Street (sleeps 4 and 2 🐾) from TOMORROW! Availability till Monday 2nd June. Come and see for yourself what Kirkcudbright and the surrounding area has to offer, soo much to do, whatever the weather! See our website for full details and PM for the best price.

16/05/2025

So much going on in Kirkcudbright this summer, who’s coming?! We still have some availability in both our High Street and Union Street properties. For full availability, please see our website (link in bio) or send us a message.

This weekend sees the return of to Gatehouse of Fleet. Part of the UK’s UCI Gravel World Series it is a celebration of gravel riding, a test of determination, skill and endurance set against the stunning backdrop of Galloway Forest Park.

Next weekend, don’t miss out on the amazing annual from the 24th to 26th May. The Spring Fling is an open studios event that sees dozens of galleries and studios throw open their doors to the public throughout the town and local area. It’s one of the busiest weekends of the year here and a must-see event for art lovers. You can find out all about this year’s events and activities

If feeling a bit more energetic, entries are open for the Kirkcudbright Buckland Burns Up (fun run) and Half Marathon on Saturday 25th May. It is a fabulous run, hilly but beautiful, spoken from experience 🥵!

Finally, see the 2025 full calendar of events for Kirkcudbright put on by the fabulous team.
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Are you planning to make a trip to Kirkcudbright this summer?⁠

09/05/2025

Another beautiful weekend to come, why not take advantage of the sun and head to A new venture on the outskirts of Kirkcudbright and a unique way to unwind and rejuvenate with the stunning backdrop of Kirkcudbright Bay.
The wood-fired sauna offers the perfect combination of warmth and relaxation, while the cold-water baths give a cool, refreshing boost to wake up your body and help your circulation.

Book online at for private hire, social sessions, yoga and sauna or if feeling more energetic enjoy a walk/jog/run, sauna and breakfast!

04/05/2025

Easing into the Bank Holiday weekend with some delicious coffee in my very aptly named ‘Happiness is being in Kirkcudbright’ mugs!

Delighted to be offering local Kirk-Coo-Brew coffee for guests in our properties – stock up before you go from and be sure to pop in to for beautiful homeware and gifts including these mugs!

24/04/2025

South West Scotland is shamefully unvisited….. what is stopping you?! Read on for 7 of the top recommended spots to visit in Dumfries and Galloway, obviously Kirkcudbright features 😉! Book your stay today, link below 👇.

Compared with other parts of the country, southwest Scotland is shamefully under-visited.

While there are diehard Robert Burns fans who come to follow in the Bard’s footsteps, for the most part it’s a region that’s overlooked by visitors who are drawn instead to the headline-grabbing attractions of the Highlands. But more fool them.

Here are 7 of the best places to visit in Dumfries and Galloway: https://www.discoverbritain.com/journey-planning/things-to-do/best-things-to-do-in-dumfries-and-galloway/

Image: Kirdcudbright's harbour | Photo credit: Realimage / Alamy

31/10/2024

🎃 Trick or Treat?! Hopefully considered a treat…. Just been labelling and putting tops on my home grown, home made ‘Jan Made Jam’ for the welcome baskets 🎃

27/09/2024

📚Wigtown Book Festival starts today📚!
Wigtown, a beautiful coastal drive from Kirkcudbright, is Scotland’s National Book Town, and the perfect destination for book lovers. The festival offers events, author talks, and endless literary inspiration from speakers including actor Alan Cu***ng, Singer Cerys Matthews and Novelist Irvine Welsh.

See the full line up at: https://www.wigtownbookfestival.com/

05/09/2024

Another fabulous weekend coming up as the Kirkcudbright Fringe kicks off today. Full details can be found at: https://kbtfringe.co.uk/

Tomorrow Kirkcudbright will be buzzing as the first Fringe event takes place - National Theatre of Scotland will perform their fabulous show 'June Carter Cash: The Woman, Her Music and Me' after just winning a Fringe First (in Edinburgh). NTS are sold out, as are other events, but plenty of our 50+ events still have space. We have already sold over 1,200 tickets - already surpassing last year - so a big thanks to everyone who has bought a ticket, supported the Fringe & contributed to what will be a fantastic four days! Enjoy yourselves - and the sun! Details of events & tickets: https://kbtfringe.co.uk/

29/08/2024

This is so exciting for our area! Valleyfield, Twynholm is just 4 miles from Kirkcudbright and neighbours where I grew up 😊. I cannot wait to hear more about the event 🐎🐎🐎

**NEW SCOTTISH BE VENUE FOR 2025**

Following on from the exciting Scone Palace International announcement, we are delighted to confirm that South of Scotland Horse Trials will also be joining the Scottish Eventing calendar for 2025.

With the help of an enthusiastic local committee, the Clark family will organise the South of Scotland Horse Trials on their home turf of Valleyfield Farm, near Twynholm in the South West of Scotland.

15/08/2024

What’s on in the artists town of Kirkcudbright…..

Sir Henry Raeburn (1756-1823), widely recognised as Scotland’s foremost and finest portrait painter, takes his place in the pantheon of the very best in the acclaimed tradition of British portraiture. His portraits are as admired as those by Allan Ramsay, Thomas Gainsborough, Joshua Reynolds, George Romney, and Thomas Lawrence.

From about 1000 known works, painted in his most prolific years from c.1780 to his death, Raeburn is celebrated particularly for his paintings of men. This exhibition will challenge that premise and show characterful paintings of women and examples from his very fine work illustrating children.
The exhibition includes approximately 40 works, drawn from both public and private UK collections. Amongst the latter – most from collections in southern Scotland – will be works never before seen in public.

This exhibition is on NOW during Kirkcudbright Galleries summer hours: Monday – Saturday: 10am – 5pm and Sunday: 11:30-5pm and runs until Sunday 29th September. Free entry but donations welcome.

16/07/2024

If in town this week, give Skipper's Scran Van a try! It comes highly recommended 😋. Can’t wait to get back and try another of their delicious dishes.

01/06/2024

It’s the first day of Summer and the sun is shining in Kirkcudbright! Still some summer availability. Link to website in bio.