Credit Crunch!

Now is the time to enjoy an inexpensive holiday in Britain while the exchange rate with the Euro and Dollar is so advantageous for those coming from Europe and USA and for those living in UK to save by not going abroad and explore Glorious Galloway (Scotland's real secret) with its lovely coast and beaches, mountains, wildlife, gardens, historic towns, castles and Abbeys. We have kept our prices the same as 2010. Self-Catering offers the best value holidays with freedom to come and go as you please and try out all the wonderful local Galloway food: local meat from our hills, wonderful fish and shellfish from our local fishing fleet in Kirkcudbright, special cheeses, breads, pates, chocolates etc - all made locally.

Whats On:

There are quite a few excellent Art exhibitions on this year, especially in Kirkcudbright, Castle Douglas and at Gracefield Arts Centre in Dumfries.
See www.artsandcraftsouthwestscotland.com for more information.

Kirkcudbright - The Glasgow Boys at Kirkcudbright

2nd July - 29th August 2011. Open 10am - 6pm. Admission Free 
See www.artiststown.org.uk for more information

For details of the many other festivals in the area please see www.dumfriesandgalloway.co.uk/sitewide/events

News:

Upper Rusko House

After a difficult letting year in 2010 we are sorry to say that Upper Rusko House will not be available for 2011 at least as we have let it for the whole year - this may possibly be renewed at the end of the year.  But Upper Rusko Cottage, Garden Cottage and Woodhead Cottage are available for holidays as usual.

Dark Skies & Perfect Star Gazing.

The Galloway Forest Park has recently been officially recognised as the first Dark Sky Park in the UK, confirming Galloway as one of the best places in the world for star gazing - our Upper Rusko Cottage is the perfect place to stay and see the stars at their best.

Cairnsmore Visitor Centre

The renovated Cairnsmore Visitor Centre is now open at the Viaduct and there are several new sculptures to find and poems to listen to.
www.publicartscotland.com/news
www.marysmith.co.uk/projects

River Foot and Bridle Path

Our new path along the river is now firm and a great success, and the signs have now been put up by the Council

Tennis Court

Good news for tennis players. The court at Rusko had new netting fitted in 2009 and the court was completely resurfaced in April 2010 and we very much hope you will come and enjoy it.