Ivy Bank Studio

20/06/2025

Perfect for outdoor swim this weekend in 🤜🤛

20/06/2025

Looks perfect!!!

18/06/2025

🚴‍♀️🌲 Adventure Awaits at Kirroughtree Visitor Centre! 🌲🚶‍♂️
📍 Dumfries & Galloway | 🗓 Open Year-Round | ⭐️ Family & Dog Friendly

Looking for your next outdoor adventure? Kirroughtree is a hidden gem in Galloway Forest Park, perfect for walkers, mountain bikers, and families alike — with epic trails, a delicious café, bike hire, and even red squirrel spotting! 🐿️

👇 Here's your full guide to everything on offer — trails, maps, parking, and snacks included! 👇

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🗺️ Walking Trails
📌 Waymarked and well-maintained — ideal for all abilities!

🥾 Anniversary Cairn Trail (2.5km, ~1hr): Forest path with loch views and a cairn at the top.
🥾 Larg Hill Trail (7km, ~3hrs): Big views, climbs and peaceful woodland.
🥾 Little Bruntis Trail (4km): Gentle loop past Bruntis Loch.
🥾 Wild Watch Trail (0.5km): Easy stroll to a wildlife viewing hide — great for kids!

🦌 Spot red deer, squirrels, and birds throughout!

📍 Maps available here → https://forestryandland.gov.scot/visit/kirroughtree

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🚵 Mountain Bike Trails (7stanes)
From first-timers to seasoned pros, there’s something for every rider:

🟢 Bargaly Wood (Green) – Beginner friendly
🔵 Larg Hill (Blue) – Flow trails & forest climbs
🔴 The Twister (Red) – Fast, technical, rooty singletrack
⚫ Black Craigs (Black) – Extreme rocky slabs at McMoab!

👉 Bike hire available at The Breakpad → https://www.thebreakpad.com

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🍕 Café Stop – Refuel & Relax
Open daily from 10am to 5pm
🕓 Last hot food orders: 4:30pm
🍴 Serving: pizza, snacks, coffee, cakes & locally sourced lunches!
🐶 Dog friendly. Indoor + outdoor seating.

More info → https://forestryandland.gov.scot/visit/forest-parks/galloway-forest-park/kirroughtree

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🅿️ Parking & Facilities
✔️ £2 (1hr), £3 (3hrs), £4 all day
✔️ Free Blue Badge parking
✔️ Changing Places toilet
✔️ Family & dog friendly
✔️ Motorhome overnight allowed (6pm–10am, £10)

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🌌 Bonus: Kirroughtree is in a Dark Sky Park – perfect for stargazing after your ride or hike 🌠

📷 Want a sneak peek? Check out the trails & café photos:
🖼️ https://www.instagram.com/thebreakpad/
🖼️ https://www.alltrails.com/en-gb/trail/scotland/dumfries-and-galloway/kirroughtree-larg-hill

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🎒Top Tips Before You Go:
✅ Download maps or GPS the trails
✅ Bring cash or card for parking
✅ Check café/bike hire hours if arriving late
✅ Watch out for shared trail sections – bikers yield to walkers

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💬 Have you been to Kirroughtree recently? Share your favourite trail or wildlife sighting below 👇
📸 Tag your photos with or !

19/08/2024

Congratulations. 👏

The Ship Inn is just 12 miles from Ivy Bank Studio. Lovely!

⭐️🌟⭐️🌟Scotland’s business awards..
We have won The best restaurant in Dumfries and Galloway - congratulations to Xav and his whole team - you are awesome. ⭐️🌟⭐️🌟

26/03/2024

Ivy Bank Studio Short Term Lets Licence Number DG00965F

26/03/2024

Pets welcome! 😊

Short Term Lets Licence Number DG00965F

https://www.airbnb.co.uk/rooms/18334922

21/03/2024

Easter openings for The Lairds Inn.

Easter carvery’s

Easter Sunday - 12.30 - 3.30. Normal dinner service from 5pm

Easter Monday - 12.30 - 3.30. Normal dinner service from 5pm

We will be open midweek from 5pm
Saturdays & Sundays 12.30 till late

Please book tables online
www.thelairdsinn.co.uk

11/11/2023

Tonight’s early bird menu
£10
Steak pie, three cheese macaroni, gammon, haddock, cauliflower curry, chicken supreme.
Served 5pm - 6.30pm
Bookings advised.

17/07/2022

Public Customer Reviews

"What a wonderfully comfortable studio. Has everything you need for a short stay. Clean and spacious. Mary has thought of everything to make your stay memorable. Has a lovely view over the bay. Excellent value."

Andrew

09/05/2022

Public Customer Reviews

"Lovely bijou bolt hole, with no thought spared on attention to detail. Such a comfortable bed, the best sleep we’ve had for ages. Lovely walks in a very scenic area."

Bill