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7 Great Places to see Nature & Wildlife in Dumfries and Galloway

August 2, 2023

Red squirrels, red deer, red kites are just some of the delights you can find in around the southern areas of Dumfries and Galloway. The local countryside and landscape of glens and hills and countryside is the ideal habitat for these cute, majestic and graceful creatures. Discover where you can spot these, other extraordinary animals,

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Interactive Guest Map of the Local Area to Destination Balcary

June 16, 2023

We are delighted to share with you our new ‘Guest Guide & Interactive Map’. This informative map helps bring the local area to life. It highlights where everything is and help our guests make their plans for their holiday and stay at Destination Balcary. The local area guide Google map includes the following categories for

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Destination Balcary Farmhouse – Awarded Scottish Tourist Board 4* Self Catering Rating

April 18, 2023

We are delighted to announce that our Destination Balcary Farmhouse holiday home has been graded a 4 Star Award by the Scottish Tourist Board. This was achieved at our first Scottish Tourist Board star rating assessment. The STB Quality Assurance officer visited our new holiday home a few weeks ago. After a nervous wait, we

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Balcary Bay

Great Coastal Pub Walks in Scotland – ‘Balcary Bay and Rascarrel’

March 31, 2023

Scotland has some stunning coastline, many great walks and a wonderful selection of pubs. Why not combine and enjoy all three, get out and explore the coastline delights, fresh sea air followed by a well-earned refreshing reward at a lovely pub. This particular walk is listed as one of the ‘13 Beautiful Coastal Pub Walks

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Baaaa spring has sprung….

March 20, 2023

Lambing and calving time is upon us.  On your great coastal walks you will see new lives galore……a baa here or a moo there.  Make sure you keep your eyes open for the deer, hares, and all the wild birds which are in abundance…..respect our countryside and animals and you will be rewarded with the

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Meet Dan the man……

March 20, 2023

You will have seen some photos last spring of baby Dan, now look at him Dan the man……..he is a charolais cross limousin young bull.  We are hoping to let him spend the summer with some girls and hopefully sire some youngstock himself.  He is so quiet…..temperament is a must on our farms as we

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Review of 2022 of Destination Balcary from our Lovely Guests

December 28, 2022

As 2022 draws to a close we have had a chance to reflect on an exciting year here at Destination Balcary. We only opened up the doors a few months ago and have been looking back at some of the wonderful feedback and reviews we’ve received from guests staying at our cottage. We pride ourselves

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Christmas ready 2022…….

December 19, 2022

Its been a rollercoaster of a year, with The Farmhouse opening in July and welcoming many guests to enjoy staying in a place like no other.  The views are ever-changing with the weather, this being our December shot of the lovely frosts looking over the fields from the direction of the house towards the Lake

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Live the life you should……

December 19, 2022

Take a leaf out of our sheeps book…………..look at the life they live……walking the cliff paths, sitting in the sun, grazing the natural habitat, breathing in the fresh air, minding their own business, star gazing, no light or air pollution, people watching (now I bet thats an education!!) what more would you ever wish for?

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When the cows want a selfie…..

December 19, 2022

When just out and about checking on the animals, and the cattle decide they want a chat and a selfie…..I just had to oblige…….Me, Pickle, and her friend with no name who photobombed!!   We like to pride ourselves on our quality, quiet, well handled cattle with good behaviour and manners……its a must on a

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