Machars of Galloway Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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cairn holy ancient stones are near newton stewart
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The Crown Hotel

The Crown Hotel

3 out of 5
102 Queen Street Newton Stewart Scotland
The price is NZ$238 per night from 11 Mar to 12 Mar
NZ$238
11 Mar - 12 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Newton Stewart. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Popular attractions Newton Stewart Golf Club and Blackcraig Wood are located ...
7.8/10 Good! (45 reviews)
Room was clean but very dated with wood chip wallpaper that had seen better days. Service was good in general

Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026

The Crown Hotel
Booktown Bunkhouse

Booktown Bunkhouse

1 out of 5
21 North Main Street Newton Stewart Scotland
The price is NZ$130 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
NZ$130
2 Mar - 3 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostel in Newton Stewart. Enjoy a garden. Popular attractions Wigtown Square and Torhouse Stone Circle are located nearby.
Booktown Bunkhouse
Barholm Accommodation

Barholm Accommodation

2 out of 5
Saint John Street Newton Stewart Scotland
The price is NZ$95 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
NZ$95
2 Mar - 3 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf guesthouse in Newton Stewart. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Wigtown Square and Torhouse Stone ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (78 reviews)
Very clean, comfortable and warm 😁

Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026

Barholm Accommodation
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Airyolland - a cottage that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms

Airyolland - a cottage that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms

Newton Stewart Dumfries and Galloway
Stay at this cottage in Newton Stewart. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and in-room fireplaces. Popular attraction Maxwell Monument is located nearby.
8/10 Very Good! (4 reviews)
Gate house
We were very happy with our choice of accommodation

Reviewed on 15 June 2025

Airyolland - a cottage that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms
3 bedroom accommodation in Port William

3 bedroom accommodation in Port William

Port William
Stay at this cottage in Newton Stewart. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Maxwell Monument and Swallow Theatre are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (17 reviews)
Perfect, would highly recommend.
Perfect, would highly recommend.Comfortable home from home, every need catered for.Will definitely be back.

Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

3 bedroom accommodation in Port William
Galloway Steading Luxury Glamping Pods

Galloway Steading Luxury Glamping Pods

3.5 out of 5
6 Mains of Park Newton Stewart Scotland
Stay at this golf cabin in Newton Stewart. Enjoy free parking, a golf course and private hot tubs. Popular attractions Luce Sands and Glenluce Abbey are located ...
Galloway Steading Luxury Glamping Pods
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Popular places to visit

Wigtown Square

Learn about the local history of Wigtown when you spend time at Wigtown Square. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.

Wigtown Square

Glenluce Abbey

You can learn about the history of Newton Stewart with a visit to Glenluce Abbey. Wander the waterfront in this quaint area.

Glenluce Abbey

Bladnoch Distillery

Learn about the local history of Newton Stewart when you take a trip to Bladnoch Distillery. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.

Bladnoch Distillery

7stanes - Kirroughtree

You can take time to visit 7stanes - Kirroughtree during your travels to Newton Stewart. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.

7stanes - Kirroughtree

Luce Sands

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Luce Sands during your trip to Newton Stewart? You can enjoy the bars while in the area.

Luce Sands

Swallow Theatre

You can enjoy a show at Swallow Theatre on your trip to Newton Stewart. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.

Swallow Theatre

Activities

Galloway: Canyoning Adventure Experience

Galloway: Canyoning Adventure Experience

NZ$148
per adult
Galloway: Canyoning Adventure Experience
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Cities near Machars of Galloway

Stranraer's historic Old Town Hall, built in 1776, is the home of Stranraer Museum. #OnTheRoad

Stranraer

Track in the grounds of Monreith House The track turning to the left leads to entrance of Monreith House. The track to the right leads to the White Loch of Myrton.
Photo by Ann Cook (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)

Port William

Lochside Park and Carlingwark Loch at Castle douglas on a summers day, Scotland

Castle Douglas

Kirkmaiden graveyard
Photo by Andrew Gritt (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)

Monreith