Kirkcudbright
in Dumfries and Galloway
Kirkcudbright is, you will find, a most attractive town, and no
matter which way you go from it, east or west, you will find access
to a pleasant coast in a quiet county and of much historical interest.
Kirkcudbright is the most ancient burgh in the Stewartry with its
first royal charter dating back to 1455, although St. Cuthbert is
reputed to have established it's first church in the 7th century,
thus providing its original name - Kirk Cuthbert.
Although much of Kirkcudbright history can be studied from books
or records, there are still, for the visitor, a great many lovely
ancient buildings to be examined and enjoyed , one being the well-preserved
remains of the towns third castle- the McLellan, built in 1852 by
Provost McLellan with stones from the Greyfriars priory, which is
just across the roadway. There is also the 17th century Tolbooth
and its adjoining houses with their quaintly rounded closes, some
typical 18th century residences of local lairds, such as Broughton
House, and whole streets of buildings whose designs provide a lesson
in Scottish domestic architecture over the last two centuries.
A worthwhile visit is also to the restored Harbour Cottage which
makes an excellent showpiece for the work of the many distinguished
artists and craftsmen who have, from time to time, made their homes
in Kirkcudbright.
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