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Known for
The Artists' Town (an extraordinary concentration of artists has lived here since the 19th century), the Broughton House (EA Hornel's beautiful artist's home and garden), Maclellan's Castle, and a Galloway town of genuine artistic heritage
A little history
Kirkcudbright — pronounced Kir-KOO-bree — has attracted artists since the late 19th century. EA Hornel, one of the Glasgow Boys, lived at Broughton House, now a National Trust for Scotland property. The town's whitewashed houses, harbour and castle created the 'Kirkcudbright School' of artists who painted here into the 20th century.
Broughton House and garden (NTS) is genuinely excellent. Maclellan's Castle for the 16th century ruins. The Stewartry Museum for the artists' story. The harbour for the traditional Galloway atmosphere.
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Kirkcudbright is a place in Galloway known for the Artists' Town (an extraordinary concentration of artists has lived here since the 19th century), the Broughton House (EA Hornel's beautiful artist's home and garden), Maclellan's Castle, and a Galloway town of genuine artistic heritage. Kirkcudbright — pronounced Kir-KOO-bree — has attracted artists since the late 19th century. The population is around 3,500.
Kirkcudbright has excellent independent cafes and restaurants for its size. The harbour area has good food. Local Galloway beef and seafood throughout.
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