Bishopton Farm Holidays Things to do

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A selection of things to do in the Machars

There are several beaches to explore locally and interesting harbours to visit at Garlieston, where the massive floating Mulberry Harbour used in the Normandy Landings during World War II was tested, as well as the Isle of Whithorn and Port William.

The Mulberry pontoons

Diving is popular around Galloway's coasts

Diving in the waters near Bishopton Farm

The local sub-aqua diving club uses the waters around Garlieston and the Isle of Whithorn on a regular basis and the area is full of shipwrecks and many other interesting features to explore.

Around 10 minutes' drive away is the must-see attraction if you have children, Monreith Animal World and there are also several golf courses nearby at Monreith (St Medans), Wigtown and Newton Stewart.

Fishing is very popular with access to local rivers and lochs for salmon and rainbow trout. Sea fishing is also possible from the rocks and by boat which can be chartered at some harbours.

Whithorn itself hosts an annual mediaeval fayre and a gala.

Whithorn's annual Mediaeval Fayre near Bishopton Farm

Whithorn Mediaeval Fayre 2008

Mrs M Forsyth, Mid Bishopton Farm, Whithorn, Wigtownshire, DG8 8DE. Telephone: 01988 500754.
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