The region of Scotland in which we are staying is called Dumfries and Galloway. It is one of 32 council areas in Scotland and is located in the western Southern Uplands. Bob and I have been trying to see those parts of this region closest to Thornhill, where we are staying.
On bank holiday Monday of this week, we headed out with Bruce to do 2 short hikes — one starting in Kirkconnel and one starting in Sanquhar. The Kirkconnel Village Walk was a 4km walk that started in town before heading out along the river, before bringing us back into town by the miners memorial.
In Sanquhar, we hiked the Euchan Glen walk which is a 5k walk that started in town before heading out of town near a golf course then following the Euchan water before heading back into town.
On Wednesday we did a bit of a tour, visiting 3 different towns — St John’s Town of Dalry, Kirkcudbright, and Castle Douglas. The visits were fairly quick but enough to give us a sense of each place. In St. John’s, we walked part of the Southern Uplands Way which is Scotland’s only official coast-to-coast long distance route.
In Kirkcudbright we visited the Broughton House and Gardens which is the former home of the 19th century artist Edward Atkinson Hornel. We enjoyed exploring his home and garden as well as viewing some of his paintings. Afterwards, we walked around the main streets in town.
Finally, we did a quick walk-about of Castle Douglas but decided that we’d need to come back.
Peckish Travels 
