Southern Scotland - Scotland - page 351

Sights

MUSEUM, TOURIST OFFICE

Mill on the Fleet Information Centre
( www.millonthefleet.co.uk ; High St; admission free; 10am-5pm Apr-Oct) In the centre
of town, in a converted 18th-century cotton mill, this centre has an exhibition on the his-
tory of the local industry and environment. The town was originally planned for the pur-
pose of millworkers' accommodation. There's also tourist information, a cafe, a gallery
and a likeably chaotic secondhand bookshop here.

Cardoness Castle
(HS; www.historic-scotland.gov.uk ; adult/child £4/2.40; 9.30am-5.30pm daily Apr-
Sep, to 4.30pm Sat & Sun Nov-Mar) One mile southwest on the A75, this well-preserved
stronghold was the home of the McCulloch clan. It's a classic 15th-century tower house
with great views from the top.

CASTLE

Sleeping

B&B

Bobbin Guest House££
( 01557-814229; www.bobbinguesthouse.co.uk ; 36 High St; s £35, d £60-70; ) Situ-
ated right in the middle of town, this is a real home-from-home with a variety of spacious,
well-appointed rooms with good en suite bathrooms. The welcome is exceptional.

Cally Palace Hotel
( 01557-814341; www.mcmillanhotels.co.uk ; s/d £137/234 dinner, bed & breakfast;
) On the edge of town, in substantial grounds that include a rather decent private
golf course, this 18th-century mansion is a comfortable, upmarket hotel with various
grades of old-fashioned but commodious rooms and numerous facilities including tennis
court, gym, heated indoor pool and a well-regarded restaurant (jacket and tie for gents).
There are various offers including unlimited golf on their website. B&B rates are also
available.

HOTEL