Port William Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Track in the grounds of Monreith House The track turning to the left leads to entrance of Monreith House. The track to the right leads to the White Loch of Myrton.
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Old pollards near Monreith House. These old pollarded trees alongside the B7085 appear to have been somewhat neglected of late.
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Port William Harbour at half tide. The rocks on the left are the sheltering breakwater.
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Slipway just north of Portwilliam The long peninsula of the Mull of Galloway can be seen on the skyline.
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Harbour entrance, Port William. Looking north, up the coast. The linear extension of Port William is clearly seen. More housing development is planned at the far end of the line of houses.
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Cally Palace Hotel & Golf Course

Cally Palace Hotel & Golf Course

4 out of 5
Cally Avenue Castle Douglas Scotland
The price is £71 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
£71
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Castle Douglas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a golf course. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (413 reviews)
Pool was welcoming and very good.

Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026

Cally Palace Hotel & Golf Course
2 Bedroom Lodge, Beach Location, Fabulous Views

2 Bedroom Lodge, Beach Location, Fabulous Views

Drummore Scotland
Stay at this lodge in Stranraer. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and balconies. Popular attractions Crammag Head Lighthouse and Port Logan Beach are located ...
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2 Bedroom Lodge, Beach Location, Fabulous Views
The Ship Inn

The Ship Inn

4 out of 5
1 Fleet Street Castle Douglas Scotland
The price is £117 per night from 2 Apr to 3 Apr
£117
2 Apr - 3 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this inn in Castle Douglas. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Mill on the Fleet and Cardoness Castle ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (87 reviews)
Room excellent and clean staff very friendly and helpful food in restaurant also very good went there off season so not much open in village and surrounding areas but still found enough to do would recommend

Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

The Ship Inn
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Galloway Steading Luxury Glamping Pods

Galloway Steading Luxury Glamping Pods

3.5 out of 5
6 Mains of Park Newton Stewart Scotland
Stay at this golf cabin in Newton Stewart. Enjoy free parking, a golf course and private hot tubs. Popular attractions Luce Sands and Glenluce Abbey are located ...
Galloway Steading Luxury Glamping Pods
Large country house with garden, sauna, hot tub & games room by Get Better Getaw

Large country house with garden, sauna, hot tub & games room by Get Better Getaw

Wigtown Scotland
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Newton Stewart. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Torhouse Stone Circle and Wigtown ...
10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
Absolutely beautiful place

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025

Large country house with garden, sauna, hot tub & games room by Get Better Getaw
3 bedroom accommodation in Port William

3 bedroom accommodation in Port William

Port William
Stay at this cottage in Newton Stewart. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Maxwell Monument and Swallow Theatre are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (17 reviews)
Perfect, would highly recommend.
Perfect, would highly recommend.Comfortable home from home, every need catered for.Will definitely be back.

Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

3 bedroom accommodation in Port William
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Popular places to visit

Bladnoch Distillery

4/5(1 review)

Learn about the local history of Newton Stewart when you take a trip to Bladnoch Distillery. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.

Bladnoch Distillery

Wigtown Square

3/5(1 review)

Learn about the local history of Wigtown when you spend time at Wigtown Square. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.

Wigtown Square

7stanes - Kirroughtree

You can take time to visit 7stanes - Kirroughtree during your travels to Newton Stewart. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.

7stanes - Kirroughtree

7stanes - Glentrool

You can take time to visit 7stanes - Glentrool during your travels to Newton Stewart. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.

7stanes - Glentrool

Glenluce Abbey

4/5(1 review)

You can learn about the history of Newton Stewart with a visit to Glenluce Abbey. Wander the waterfront in this quaint area.

Glenluce Abbey

Luce Sands

5/5(1 review)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Luce Sands during your trip to Newton Stewart? You can enjoy the bars while in the area.

Luce Sands

Things to do

Galloway: Canyoning Adventure Experience

Galloway: Canyoning Adventure Experience

£65
per adult
Galloway: Canyoning Adventure Experience
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Lovely little village with magnificent views across the water. Only drawback is that there isn't a place to eat dinner, since the closure of The Clansman restaurant.

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Kirkmaiden graveyard
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Monreith

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