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Top 10 Reasons to Stay at Destination Balcary in South West Scotland

July 29, 2025 By Tim Wells With Comments are off for this post

Tucked away on a spectacular headland overlooking Balcary Bay and the Solway Firth, Destination Balcary offers an unforgettable coastal escape in South West Scotland. With dramatic sea views, cliff walks on your doorstep, and stylish interior, it’s more than just a holiday cottage — it’s an experience to be experienced. Here’s 10 great reasons why

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‘A Little Bolt Hole of Comfort Within the Beauty’

November 26, 2024 By Tim Wells With Comments are off for this post

Just over two years ago we opened the doors at Destination Balcary to welcome our first guests to stay in our renovated country farmhouse. In that time we have had over 42 reviews, all 5* and 100% of our guests would recommend staying at our holiday cottage. We wanted to get the bottom of why

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Drilling & Muck Spreading at Airds of Balcary Farm

Autumn Down on the Farm at Destination Balcary

September 27, 2024 By Tim Wells With Comments are off for this post

September Farming Activities at Airds of Balcary Farm A farmer’s work is never done, with the changing seasons there is always another important task to embrace. It is no different here at Airds of Balcary Farm and September brings no respite in the busy schedule of farming activities during the autumn time. Its ‘Tupping’ Time

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Winter lambs at Destination Balcary

Spring Time on the Farm at Destination Balcary

March 15, 2024 By Tim Wells With Comments are off for this post

New life is sprung at spring time in and round the farm here at Airds of Balcary Farm at Auchencairn, Castle Douglas. As Airds of Balcary Farm is a working farm there may be sheep and lambs in the fields around The Farmhouse at Destination Balcary. The cows and their new calves are roaming the

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