The pretty town of Kirkcudbright (pop. 2,500; 10mi/16km southwest of Castle Douglas) is situated further west along the Solway Firth. Attractively located where the River Dee flows into Kirkcudbright Bay, the town center has several interesting sights including the 16th/17th century Tolbooth, where John Paul Jones, founder of the American marines, was once a prisoner.
Broughton House (18th C) in Kirkcudbright's High Street was presented to the town by the painter E. A. Hornel. Complete with original furnishings, the building contains Hornel's works and memorabilia.
Address: Broughton House & Garden, 12 High Street, Kirkcudbright DG6 4JX, Scotland
Hours:
April 1 to October 31: 12pm-5pm
Always opened on: Easter - Christian, Good Friday - Christian, Easter Monday - Christian
Tips: Garden only also open Feb through March, weekdays from 11am to 4pm.
Transit: Bus: (No. 501/2/3) from Dumfries and Castle Douglas
Kirkcudbright has interesting sights relating to John Paul Jones, founder of the American marines. Jones' life story is documented in the Stewartry Museum in St Mary Street, together with further information on the town's place in history.
Address: Stewartry Museum, St Mary Street, Kirkcudbright DG6 4AQ, Scotland
Hours:
May 1 to June 30: 11am-5pm; Sun:2pm-5pm
July 1 to August 31: 10am-5pm; Sun:2pm-5pm
September 1 to September 30: 11am-5pm; Sun:2pm-5pm
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