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...

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. ...

Wildlife around Loch Ken & River Dee

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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) [due to be completed in April 2010]

RSPB Kenmure Holms Reserve [due to be installed by April 2010] Site of International Importance Nearby Kenmure Holms and the Loch Ken reservoir, between the old railway...

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...

Red Kite News
Forthcoming Events on the Trail Tue 23/03/2010 This summer, there will be a number of events taking place on the Galloway Kite Trail > Minibus Tour on the... New web site Wed 11/02/2009 We are delighted to announce the launch of our new look website for the Galloway Kite Trail. The new site will allow us to interact more with local...

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