Kirklands Country House Hotel

is a small, family-run country house hotel in Dumfries and Galloway, situated outside Clarencefield in the pleasant rural surroundings only a few minutes from the Solway coast. From its pleasant gardens, outstanding views are enjoyed over the Solway Firth. Formerly a manse, the hotel is adjacent to Ruthwell Parish Church, famous for it's Celtic Cross. The hotel has historic connections with Scotland's national bard, Robert Burns and with the founder of Savings Banks, Sir Henry Duncan. Kirklands is the closest recommended hotel to Comlongon Castle, a popular wedding venue in South West Scotland. The hotel is an ideal base for visitors wishing to pursue many country activities. Wild fowling, fishing, golfing, forest walks and ornithology are all in the immediate vicinity. Caerlaverock Castle is also a naerby popular tourist attraction. Within a few miles there are swimming pools, ice rinks, bowling museums and excellent shopping in nearby Dumfries, Gretna and Carlisle.