Places to see in ( Gatehouse of Fleet - UK )
Places to see in ( Gatehouse of Fleet - UK )
Gatehouse of Fleet is a town in the Civil Parish of Girthon, Kirkcudbrightshire, within the District Council Region of Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, which has existed since the mid-18th century, Although the area has been inhabited since much earlier. Much of its development was attributable to the entrepreneur James Murray's decision to build his summer home, Cally (now a hotel), there in 1765.
Over the next hundred years, the town developed into a centre for industry, particularly cotton mills. The western approach to the town is dominated by the imposing Cardoness Castle. Gatehouse of Fleet is the birthplace of Victorian artist John Faed. The renowned inventor of clockwork mechanisms, Robert Williamson, was also known to have set up a workshop in the town in 1778, which burned to the ground (and claimed his life) in 1794.
The town takes its name from its location near the mouth of the river called the Water of Fleet which empties into Wigtown Bay at Fleet Bay, and its former role as the Gait House or the House on the Road on the River Fleet or toll booth of the late 18th century stagecoach route from Dumfries to Stranraer, now the A75 road. It was a haven along this route, and travellers would often stop in the area rather than furthering the journey at night due to the high numbers of bandits and highwaymen at the time.
The settlement of Anwoth is one mile (1.5 km) to the west of Gatehouse of Fleet; this is where Samuel Rutherford was minister from 1627 to 1636. Gatehouse has the second oldest average population of towns in Scotland.
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Visit to cardoness castle
A short visit to Cardoness Castle
Gatehouse of Fleet, Castle Douglas, Kirkcudbrightshire, DG7 2EH.
Run by Historical scotland
For opening times and prices. small free car park is just outside
and 7 miles to cairn holy along the A75. easy can do both places on same day.
Old Photographs Gatehouse of Fleet Scotland
Old photographs of Gatehouse of Fleet, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. The town developed into a centre for industry, particularly cotton mills. The western approach to the town is dominated by the imposing Cardoness Castle. Gatehouse of Fleet is the birthplace of Victorian artist John Faed. The renowned inventor of clockwork mechanisms, Robert Williamson was also known to have set up a workshop in the town in 1778, which burned to the ground and claimed his life in 1794. The town takes its name from its location near the mouth of the river called the Water of Fleet which empties into Wigtown Bay at Fleet Bay, and its former role as the Gait House or the House on the Road on the River Fleet or toll booth of the late 18th century. Hamish MacInnes, the well known mountaineer and pioneer of mountain rescue in Scotland was born in the town in 1930.
In the Merlin shorter version to Cardoness Castle and beyond
A day out in our Merlin Kit Car. We went to Cardoness Castle just a few miles from were we live. The weather was perfect and this castle is well worth a visit. Also a drive on the roads nearby.
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Cardoness Castle | Jim Howard
From My Album : There Were Three Bonnie Lassies
(Scottish Folk Songs – Volume Two)
A Visit to Cairn Holy
A Visit to Cairn Holy chambered cairn. in Dumfries & Galloway
it is located between Creetown and Gatehouse of Fleet just off the A75. == 1/2 a mile along a narrow single track road with few passing places. (Warning tight corners low speed is advised) ==
Run by Historical scotland further info via this link. :-
It is a small free site with a small free car park.
So is open 24 / 7. it is over looked by farm buildings and has farm animals in near by fields for those bringing there dogs.
It is 7 miles to Cardoness Castle. so no problem to do both places.
The Big Water of Fleet Viaduct- when it snows in Dumfries and Galloway
Escaping to Galloway
Short video of the Galloway Hills with Cliff singing Where there are horses. Unfortunately it keeps going black in places, not sure what happened there.
Road Trips in Scotland - Driving in Dumfries and Galloway
A run from near Kirkcudbright up through Dumfries and Galloway in the beautiful south-west of Scotland.
Achmelvich 2018
Drone footage from our holiday in Achmelvich Bay in July 2018. Many regulars featured and some great moments captured.