Because of the estuaries and the Solway Firth, this area abounds with bird life. You can watch wading birds from the house, The Mersehead bird sanctuary is 12 miles away and Caerlaverock Castle (30) miles is more famous.
See www.rspb.org.uk/scotland. For ospreys, visit wigtownbayospreys.co.uk and watch kites in the Galloway Forest Park. Don’t forget the red squirrel and otters on the doorstep!
