NEWTON STEWART
, famous for its salmon and trout fishing, is an unas suming market town on the west bank of the River Cree. Originally known as Fordhouse of Cree, it was renamed in the seventeenth century by the local laird, William Stewart. A hundred years later, the estate was bought by William Douglas (of Castle Douglas fame), who preferred Newton Douglas, though neither the name, nor the cotton and carpet industry he established lasted long.
The Bruce provides excellent food from various and extensive menus with the head chef and his team carefully selecting the best of Scottish fayre.Surrounded by beautiful scenery in a climate warmed by the Gulf Stream the hotel provides easy access to many pursuits. Logan gardens, Threave Gardens and... [More]