This south-westerly corner of Scotland lies in the path of the warm Gulf Stream currents, and you will see the incongruous sight of palm trees and tropical plants North of the Border - go to Logan Botanic Garden for the best examples. Portpartrick and Port Logan are attractive towns that look out over the Irish Sea, and the east is Whithorn – Scotland’s first Christian settlement. Book lovers should make a bee-line for Wigton, which boasts 25 book shops.
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Suburbs and towns covered by this travel guide to West Dumfries & Galloway (Dumfries & Galloway) include Cairnryan, Dumfries, Glenluce, Newton Stewart, Newton Stewat, nr Stranraer, Port Logan, Portpatrick, Stranraer, Wigtown, and more.
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June 21st - July 4th 2009 |
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2009 marks the 250th anniversary of Scottish poet Robert Burns' birth. Burns was a poet and a lyricist and is widely regarded as the national poet of Scotland.
The Burns Supper was started a few years after his death by a group of his friends; they held the supper to honour and remember Burns. The tradition caught on and the ritual of Burns Supper is now held all around the world.
His life and work will be celebrated throughout the year at many Burns-related events.
The Ashes
Another two years has passed and it's time for England to go head to head with Australia for another series of test cricket. To date, a total of 64 series have been played with Australia winning 31 and England 28 with 5 draws. Will the Australian's retain the Ashes yet again this year?
