Home of painter E.A. Hornel (a 'Glasgow Boy') from 1901 until 1933, and his sister Tizzy until her death in 1950. The house holds Hornel's pictures, …
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Sep 21, 2024
We only visited the gardens as quite by chance it was open as we passed. What a hidden gem. Absolutely magical with little areas tucked away. Beautiful and so well tended. A donation box as you enter… Full review by KimSY15
Jul 11, 2024
The property has on street parking, or town car parks if busy. The Japanese garden was the attraction to us, with the art on display in the house not to our taste. The extensive gardens are packed wi… Full review by SolihullRichard
Jun 23, 2024
This is a gem of a garden, kept up to a high standard and its good that it can be visited even when the house is closed. It is essentially a long thin garden with many "rooms" that runs down to a vie… Full review by Dave H
See from previous reviews parts of the house were shut to public last April (2018). Will that also be so April 2019. We are coming a long way so we want to make sure nothing is closed!
Coming into Scotland by ferry from Belfast. Will not have a vehicle. What is the best way to get to Kirkcudbright? And then, is there public transportation to Edinburgh from here? Thanks
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The 350 bus gets you from Cairnryan to Stranraer. The 500 gets you to Gatehouse of Fleet and the 431 to Kirkcudbright, or go on to Castle Douglas and get the 502 to Kirkcudbright. Check …
The 350 bus gets you from Cairnryan to Stranraer. The 500 gets you to Gatehouse of Fleet and the 431 to Kirkcudbright, or go on to Castle Douglas and get the 502 to Kirkcudbright. Check the bus timetable for the best connection as there not much at Gatehouse if you have a wait and Castle Douglas has more cafes etc. A Discovery ticket may do all the routes.
Hi There are you accessible for a wheelchair user?
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My recall is that both house and garden would be tricky for a wheelchair user but sure direct contact with the house would let you know if there may be an alternative way in, I hope so …
My recall is that both house and garden would be tricky for a wheelchair user but sure direct contact with the house would let you know if there may be an alternative way in, I hope so as they are such interesting places Anne B
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