Planning a Visit
Nowhere in Scotland can you visit such a varied set of garden treasures in such a compact area. Each has its own character and charm, and with a wealth of events, activities, exhibitions and seasonal displays to discover, there’s always a good reason to visit Scotland’s Garden Route. Start using your Gardens Passport today and visit them all!
Getting here
By road:
From England – take the M6/A74(M) north, then turn left at Gretna onto the A75.
From Edinburgh – the A702 takes you all the way to St John’s Town of Dalry, then follow the A713/A712 to join the A75 at Newton Stewart.
From Glasgow – the M77/A77 will take you down the coastal route; or take the M74/A702 (then as from Edinburgh).
By air:
Flights to Edinburgh, Glasgow or Prestwick, then connections by road or rail.
By rail:
Stranraer is the nearest train station. There are direct trains from Glasgow, plus connections from Dumfries and Carlisle via Kilmarnock or Ayr
By ferry:
Belfast to Stranraer with Stenaline
Larne to Cairnryan with P&O
Travelling around
Car Hire:
Hertz Phone: 01776 706022 or visit the Hertz website
Stranraer Avis Phone: 01776 706 899
Public Transport:
Bus services operate throughout Galloway, timetable information can be found here. Please note that rural areas may be served by a very limited service.
Cycling:
Galloway has some of the best roads for cycling in the UK.
Where to stay
Accommodation:
