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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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Discover Galloway Forest Park – Scotland’s Hidden Gem

April 30, 2025 By Tim Wells With Comments are off for this post

Nestled in the heart of Dumfries and Galloway, Galloway Forest Park stands as the UK’s largest forest park, encompassing over 770 square kilometres of richly diverse landscapes. Often dubbed the ‘Highlands of the Lowlands’, this expansive park offers a rich tapestry of ancient woodlands, serene lochs, and rolling hills, making it a haven for nature

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What Birds Can I See From Destination Balcary?

November 28, 2023 By Tim Wells With Comments are off for this post

What are those birds we can see from the window? At Destination Balcary guests often look out of the conservatory window and see a huge variety of birds and gulls soaring above the fields or feeding on the farmland and wonder what they actually are? Many of us label all seabirds generically as seagulls (well

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

August 2, 2023 By Tim Wells With Comments are off for this post

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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Coastal Escape in
South West Scotland

Ross Bay Retreat self catering holiday cottages in Dumfries & Galloway, a cosy, coastal retreat with sea views from each balcony; when you need to get away from it all.

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Country Escape in
Yorkshire

Overdale Cottage is a cosy pet friendly cottage in the charming village of Harome, 3 miles from the Helmsley on the edge of the North York Moors National Park.

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