Barnsoul Farm
Irongray
Dumfries DG2 9SQ

Tel: 01387 730249  or 01387 730453 (24 hours)

We look forward to your visit. Our friendly collie Spot will greet you with  his best smile! Make Barnsoul your first stop on the scenic West Coast route to the Highlands.

Barnsoul Farm and Wild Life Area offers residents the freedom to explore the woods and fields. We are a working farm with nearly 300 acres of wooded parkland abounding with wildlife -fox, deer, red squirrels and the occasional otter.

There are over one hundred different species of bird life, including some very rare examples.

In spring there are magnificent views of the beautiful Galloway countryside with traditional black cattle of Galloway and Scottish black faced sheep.

Facilities

300 acres of beautiful countryside, making this is a natural playground for visiting children.

Barnsoul Farm Caravan Park

Pitches for tents, motor homes or touring caravans on grass, hard standing - level and sloping areas.

 Chalets and static caravans for hire by the week and weekend.

 Sheiling and Wigwam bothies for hire by the night, weekend or week.

 Water, electric hook-ups, chemical toilet disposal points.

 Shower block with individual cubicles including shower & vanity unit.

 Kitchen with hot water, cooking facilities and laundry.

 On site barbecues.

Our Chalets, Sheiling and Wigwam Bothies:- are situated in front of the "Big Wood". They overlook the Mill Pond enjoying superb views across the Old Water Valley.

Sheiling & Wigwam Bothies - all the fun of camping but with that extra comfort.

Scandinavian Mountain Bothies (Bunk Houses)

With bunks for 4-6 people:- heated and supplied with basic furniture, mattress and pillows, including kettle, toaster and sandwich-maker.

With mattress on raised floor for 4 people:- heated and supplied with kettle, toaster and sandwich-maker.

Exterior patio with bench table and stone barbecue.

Full use of site kitchen and showers. 

New important facility

Winter storage for caravans and boats at very low cost. Save motorway fuel to middle/Southern England by leaving your caravan at Barnsoul.

Around the area

Barnsoul is well placed as a centre for many activities and visits in South West Scotland. Fishing (coarse & game), sailing, walking, golf, horse-riding & trekking and cycling can all be enjoyed in an area where the rural roads are relatively traffic free and there are many forestry trails. Caerlaverock, Drumlanrig and Threave Castles were all of great importance in the history of Scotland and are all within half an hour's drive.

There are museums for all tastes from lead-mining to costumes, aviation, vintage machinery and gemstones to the oldest working theatre in Scotland. Many beautiful gardens can be seen in the area especially the National Trust at Threave and the exotic (slightly further away at about 1½ hours' drive) Logan Gardens with its tree ferns and eucalyptus.

The 'Doons' is the site of an ancient hill fort over 2000 years old, and the highest point of the farm. It overlooks Cairney's Close, the outlines of a medieval farm settlement. Its original water supply still exists today. There is a second hill settlement with the 'Angel Well' next to it Barnsoul is in the historic parish of Irongray, a troubled area during the 'Killing Times' of the Covenanters with many martyrs' monuments within a couple of miles radius. On the neighbouring estate of Glenkiln can be seen the famous statues by Henry Moore & Rodin among others. There is also excellent evening fishing on their reservoir.

If you are interested in Family History you have come to the right place as we are keen members of the local Family History Society! We have the 1881 census on hand and are happy to help fellow enthusiasts in local research.
 
For further information please visit our website:-    www.barnsoulfarm.co.uk

E-mail:            barnsouldg@aol.com

Barnsoul Farm
Irongray
Dumfries DG2 9SQ

Tel: 01387 730249  or 01387 730453 (24 hours)