Information Shelters

Castle Douglas GKT Info Shelter (Castle Douglas, main carpark near tourist information centre)

Welcome to the Galloway Kite Trail Welcome to the Galloway Kite Trail With their distinctive long forked tails, red kites are one of the UK’s most beautiful birds of...

Parton GKT Info Shelter (Parton village hall)

History of Parton Early History The place name Parton has been found in records dating back to at least 1275. The name may derive from the Old English 'paerr-tun', 'village within the...

Glenlaggan GKT Info Shelter (lay-by on A713, ½ mile north of Parton)

Red Kites at Roost The red kite ( Milvus milvus ) is a very gregarious bird of prey, often coming together in large groups at communal roosts near here in autumn and winter. ...

Crossmichael GKT Info Shelter (Crossmichael, near Thistle Inn) [due to be installed by April 2010]

History of Crossmichael The village name comes from ‘Cross of St Michael,’ patron saint of the original church. The cross no longer exists, but an annual fair was formerly held...

New Galloway GKT Info Shelter (New Galloway, lower car park)

RSPB Kenmure Holms Reserve Site of International Importance Nearby Kenmure Holms and the Loch Ken reservoir, between the old railway viaduct and the village of Crossmichael, are designated...

Wildlife around Loch Ken & River Dee

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Red Kite News
Reports on recent Events on the Trail Wed 25/01/2012 Last year, a number of events took place and here are some reports on how they went: > Mossdale to Secret... Forthcoming Events on the Galloway Kite Trail Mon 28/11/2011 Events for early 2012 > Red kite Roost Watches Sunday, 15 January 2012 BOOKING ESSENTIAL ...

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