Arts and Artists:
Spring Fling 2016 - Scotlands premier arts and craft open studios event
Kirkcudbright Picture Framers - for picture framing
Hannah McAndrew - for traditional hand-thrown pottery
Amanda Simmons - for award-winning international renowned glass work
Mary Smith - the wonderful Mary, poet and writer and teller of great tales!
Wallsauce - wallpaper and murals
Visiting Dumfries and Galloway:
Dumfries and Galloway Whats Going On
Dumfries and Galloway Visitor Guide
Accommodation & Food:
Airds Farm - great B&B
Solway View Camping - wigwams!!!!
Ken Bridge Hotel - great food and a great setting
Lochenbreck Byre - fantastic newly renovated accommodation just up the road from the Gallery
The Smithy - fine food and in a lovely setting, ran by our friends Dave and Marion
Summerhill - a lovely bed and breakfast in Castle Douglas
Wild In The Pantry - food by your own personal chef, my long-time friend Frank - he'll come to you!
Douglas House B&B - lovely 19th Century townhouse B&B in nearby Castle Douglas
Train Carriage Holiday - close to the Gallery, a unique, unsual but brilliant place to stay
The Ship Inn, Gatehouse of Fleet - set in lovely gatehouse, surrounded by glories!
Activities and Things to do:
Cream O Galloway- like ice-cream? Go eat, walk, play and have fun here!
The Cocoa Bean Company - like chocolate? Go eat, walk, play and have fun here too!
Barstobrick Visitor Centre - down the road from the Gallery at Laurieston - great walks, great views, great wildlife and a great cafe!
Technology:
Stewartry Technology - my friend Jon, PC support, service and solutions