Kirkcudbright

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View of the ancient remains of Cistercian Dundrennan Abbey near Kirkcudbright, Scotland, UK
View of the ancient remains of Cistercian Dundrennan Abbey near Kirkcudbright, Scotland, UK
View of the ancient remains of Cistercian Dundrennan Abbey near Kirkcudbright, Scotland, UK
A view over the artist and fishing town of Kircudbright, Scotland
The bridge over the River Dee at Kirkcudbright was built in 1926 by the engineers Mouchel. It provided a direct route west out of the town, rather than having to head north via Tongland Bridge first. However, old maps suggest that there may have been an earlier bridge on the site.
The bridge is a massive 5 span reinforced concrete structure, where each span is supported by tied arch trusses overhead. Unlike many other similar structures, the arches are not tied across the carriageway, mainly because they are too shallow to then allow traffic through! Below the spans the piers are paired and while only two stand in the river at low tide, at high tide all are partially submerged.
The bridge is signed as a Weak Bridge with a 17T weight limit, and for some unknown reason, has Wig-Wag signs at either end.
Cottage with stunning views over Kirkcudbright Bay, a short walk from the beach.

Cottage with stunning views over Kirkcudbright Bay, a short walk from the beach.

Kirkcudbright SCT
Stay at this family-friendly cottage in Kirkcudbright. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Brighouse Bay and Tolbooth are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (89 reviews)
Comfortable, warm cottage, lovely enclosed garden for children/dogs.

Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025

Cottage with stunning views over Kirkcudbright Bay, a short walk from the beach.
The Garret

The Garret

3 out of 5
116 High Street Kirkcudbright Scotland
The price is €138 per night from 30 Jan to 31 Jan
€138
30 Jan - 31 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Kirkcudbright. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Tolbooth and MacLellan's Castle are located nearby.
8.8/10 Excellent! (63 reviews)
Dinner was nice. Great beer garden out back. Reception seemed a little bit tired when we got there. Walking around town, people were friendly.

Reviewed on 24 Aug 2025

The Garret
Kirkcudbright Holiday Apartments - Apartment E

Kirkcudbright Holiday Apartments - Apartment E

Kirkcudbright
Stay at this apartment in Kirkcudbright. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Stewartry Museum and The Whitehouse Gallery are located ...
Kirkcudbright Holiday Apartments - Apartment E
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Cottage with stunning views over Kirkcudbright Bay, a short walk from the beach.

Cottage with stunning views over Kirkcudbright Bay, a short walk from the beach.

Kirkcudbright SCT
Stay at this family-friendly cottage in Kirkcudbright. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Brighouse Bay and Tolbooth are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (89 reviews)
Comfortable, warm cottage, lovely enclosed garden for children/dogs.

Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025

Cottage with stunning views over Kirkcudbright Bay, a short walk from the beach.
Kirkcudbright Holiday Apartments - Apartment E

Kirkcudbright Holiday Apartments - Apartment E

Kirkcudbright
Stay at this apartment in Kirkcudbright. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Stewartry Museum and The Whitehouse Gallery are located ...
Kirkcudbright Holiday Apartments - Apartment E
CORBIE NEIST: Overlooking Kirkcudbright Harbour

CORBIE NEIST: Overlooking Kirkcudbright Harbour

Kirkcudbright Scotland
Stay at this condo in Kirkcudbright. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions MacLellan's Castle and Broughton House are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (19 reviews)
Everything was walkable. Quite a few choices of cafes and restaurants. The people were very friendly. The suite was adorable. And if you like people watching, there is a park across the street that you can sit in your living room chair and watch life going on. Pete was very helpful and accessible. ...

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

CORBIE NEIST: Overlooking Kirkcudbright Harbour
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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If you like art its perfect for you as it is the Artist town. Although not massive it has enough dining and drinking facilities.