New Galloway

There were scattered settlements in the area from at least the 13th century (when the nearby Kenmure Castle was first built), but the village was formally founded in the 17th century by the Viscount of Kenmure and granted Royal Burgh status in 1630 – this was to enable it to serve as a market town.It has a Town Hall, the CatStrand Arts and Visitor Centre, two churches, three pubs, and a golf club.A popular holiday destination, standing on the edge of the scenic Galloway Forest Park, it is on the Galloway Kite Trail, where red kites can be spotted at all times of the year.Each August, it hosts the Scottish Alternative Games in its small park.[3] Notable buildings include: Notable people include James Faed Jnr, (1856-1920) artist, son of James Faed: he lived and died at his home "The Bungalow".
Tolbooth, High Street
The Ken Bridge , built 1821 by John Rennie .
Engraving of a view of New Galloway by James Fittler in Scotia Depicta, published 1804
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