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LINKS
Links to web sites in the Wigtownshire region and Whisky related web sites throughout the world.  Got a whisky related site?  Send us your URL and we will add a link to our site.

WHISKY LINKS

John McDougall - www.johncmcdougall.com
John McDougall is one of a very rare and elite group of people who have been  Production Director or Manager of a distillery in all of the traditionally recognised distilling regions in Scotland and is arguably the most experienced Whisky Expert and best overall Judge of Scotch Whisky in the business today.

Daftmill Distillery   www.daftmill.com
One of Scotland’s newest and smallest malt whisky distilleries.
Set in the heart of Fife, we use our own barley, grown at Daftmill Farm,
and sparkling water from our own artesian well to produce the finest of malt whiskies.

Spirit Of Islay   www.spiritofislay.net
Welcome to the Spirit of Islay !
This site is my little homage to the wonderful Isle that is Islay .

Whisky Magazine   www.whiskymag.com
Published 8 times a year Whisky Magazine is the perfect complement to the dram in your glass.  Every issue brings you fascinating articles on the art, science and romance of the 'water of life',  plus page after page of tasting notes

Scotland: Whisky and Distilleries   www.whisky-distilleries.info
An extensive site in both French & English from Jean Marie Putz

WormTub.com   www.wormtub.com
All you wanted to know about whisk(e)y distilleries but were afraid to ask!

Gent Whisky Festival   www.whiskyfestival.be
This year’s festival in the beautiful city of Gent.

Single Malt Whisky Club, Australia, www.singlemalt.com.au
a single malt whisky purchasing co-operative. We are canny with our money and love single malt whisky, so this is a whisky club for scotch drinkers who want variety, but don't want to pay through the nose.

The Distilleries and Fuel-Ethanol Plants Network www.distill.com
The website for distillers of industrial alcohol, neutral beverage spirits, fuel ethanol, whisky/whiskey, gin, rum, tequila, brandy, pisco, aguardiente, ouzo, shochu, soju, arak, raki, etc.

Belgian Whisky site - www.lordofthedrams.be
Perhaps Whisky Site in Belgium would be a better description...

Whisky Vault - www.thewhiskyvault.com
You will find items in The Vault that are very rare and that won't be found anywhere else online.

ACCOMMODATION

The Fordbank Hotel
The Fordbank is a family run Country House Hotel & Restaurant nestled in the Galloway countryside. We offer luxury en-suite accommodation alongside our traditional Scottish restaurant.

The Bladnoch Inn   www.the-bladnoch-inn.com
The Bladnoch is a small, friendly Inn, ideally located by the banks of the
 river Bladnoch and just a short distance from Wigtown.

Duddingstone Lodge  www.duddingstonelodge.co.uk
Two cosy wee semi-detached stone cottages set in the woodland garden
of the owner's home Duddingstone Lodge.

Killantrae Cottages   www.killantraecottages.com
Four Star self catering accommodation, Amisfield's traditional location outdoors and it's
opulent furnishings indoors offers you the essentials of modern living in an idyliic rural setting.

Whithorn Lodge   www.whithornlodge.co.uk
We offer Bed and Breakfast in the Lodge, we like to think of our guests as an extension of the family and endeavour to make the visit as relaxing and enjoyable as possible.

Woodpecker Cottage   www.woodpecker-cottage.co.uk
Woodpecker is a traditional and sympathetically restored self-catering cottage set amidst
magnificent scenery in the heart of one of the most beautiful and quiet corners of Scotland.

Brora Lodge   www.brora-lodge.co.uk
A comfortable modern bed and breakfast residence located in the historic town of Wigtown.

ADGAP - www.visitsouthwestscotland.com
An accommodation guide to holiday accommodation in South West Scotland

Dumfries & Galloway Accommodation   www.dgaccommodation.co.uk
A Dumfries and Galloway accommodation guide, offering accommodation in nearly all of the region's coastal, rural, town and village locations.

Croft House www.idlehourholidays.co.uk
Superior bed and breakfast accommodation in unrivalled rural location, close to Wigtown and Newton Stewart. We pride ourselves on offering a warm and personalised service to all our guests.

West Barr Holiday Park www.westbarrholidaypark.co.uk
Caravans and self catering cottage near Port William

Honeysuckle Cottage www.galloway-selfcatering.co.uk
Situated on a working family sheep and beef farm, Low Airriequhillart offers you an ideal self catering cottage by Wigtown. It boasts spectacular views of the countryside taking in the Galloway hills and Cairnsmore.

Knock School www.knockscool.co.uk
Touring Caravan Park & Self Catering Cottage by Monreith, Port William
Situated in the idyllic coastal and rural area of Monreith, in Galloway, southwest Scotland, this approved park is open from Easter through to September, and forms an excellent base for a relaxing holiday, with numerous local attractions within easy reach.

The Rickwood Hotel, Portpatrick www.portpatrick.me.uk
Rickwood House is situated quietly, near the golf course, overlooking the village and the Irish Sea yet we are only a few minutes walk from the centre of Portpartick.

Creebridge Lodge B&B, Minnigaff, Newton Stewart
www.newtonstewartbedandbreakfast.co.uk
Creebridge Lodge is a historic house offering bed and breakfast on the edge of Newton Stewart with easy access to the Galloway Forest Park, the golf club and the town itself. All of our 5 bedrooms have ensuite facilities.

IKnowScotland www.iknowscotland.co.uk
Accommodation Listings

 

LOCAL BUSINESS

Dowling Stoves   www.dowlingstoves.com
A Range of Solid Fuel and Wood Burning Stoves. Hand Built in Scotland

Shred A Bed   www.animal-bedding.co.uk
We are the only newspaper recycling plant  in Wigtownshire - Scotland. Taking raw newspapers and converting them to dust-free, environmentally-friendly animal bedding.

Waterloo Art Gallery   www.thewaterlooartgallery.co.uk
An Art Gallery in Stranraer celebrating the work of local artists

The Whaup Hotel   www.whauphotel.co.uk
Enjoy this village inn in the heart of the Machars

LOCAL TOWNS & VILLAGES

Wigtown   www.wigtown-booktown.co.uk
Scotland`s National Book Town – a book lovers haven – and with over quarter of a million books, it’s hard to go home empty handed.

Port William   www.portwilliam.com
Port William is an example of a planned village, lying on the
eastern shore of Luce Bay in Galloway

Newton Stewart   www.newtonstewart.org  
A guide to the many attractions, events and activities, available in and around the
 picturesque market town in the centre of Galloway, south west Scotland.

Gatehouse of Fleet   www.gatehouse-of-fleet.co.uk
A warm welcome awaits you in Gatehouse of Fleet in the middle of a National Scenic Area
 on the edge of the magnificent Galloway Forest Park

Portpatrick   www.portpatrick.co.uk
Here you will find a resource of information about the historic harbour village of Portpatrick.

Mull Of Galloway   www.mull-of-galloway.co.uk
Scotland’s most southerly point – an unspoiled paradise for visitors seeking peace and tranquillity.

Whithorn   www.whithorn.info
First in Scotland’s past...

Walk About Auld Ayr Town   www.walkaboutayr.com
Come along and follow the kilt around Auld Ayr Town

SCOTTISH INTEREST

Visit Scotland   www.visitscotland.com
The official site of Scotland’s national tourism organisation

Tam O’Shanter Crystal    www.tamoshanter-crystal.com
Innovative giftware for all occasions

Exploring Scotland www.exploringscotland.co.uk
Vistor attractions and more...

WEB SITE DESIGN

Kirkmoor.com     www.kirkmoor.com
We have been providing businesses with professional graphic design, web design,
 web site development, Internet marketing and promotion, e-commerce and related Internet and IT services, since March 1998.