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Balcarry Bay

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Balcarry Bay
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From the Historic Environment Scotland record 306089

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  • Andy Farrington, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
  • David Baird, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
  • Russel Wills, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
  • David Purchase, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
  • Billy McCrorie, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
  • Jeff Wells, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
BalcarrySpindle Whorl · 286 yd

Explorer Tom Balcarry in Dumfries and Galloway is home to a spindle whorl that likely hosted a dance party that went absolutely too far into the night. It’s just a bit of stone, but it looks like it’s still recovering from the hangover of history. Pretend you're a lost aristocrat, nobody will check.

Luce SandsFish Trap(s) · 763 yd

Explorer Tom Luce Sands is home to fish traps that have been waiting for dinner since before we had forks. It’s the ultimate low-effort restaurant, basically saying 'throw yourself in and hope for the best.' The sand keeps shifting, so the menu changes daily, but mostly it's just 'sand' and 'regret.' Pack a picnic and an excuse.

Balcarry HoldingsBuilding · 919 ydSt Helena IslandFarmstead, Field Boundary · 1003 ydAnn and Mary: Crow's Nest, Stairhaven, Luce Bay, Solway FirthCraft (19th Century) · 1591 ydGlenluce CemeteryCemetery (19th Century) · 1.5 miLady Stair ParkPark · 1.5 miWar MemorialMemorial · 1.5 miSinniness CastleCastle (medieval) · 1.6 mi

Explorer Tom Sinniness Castle has a hidden message in its stones, which I’m pretty sure just says 'please stop touching my walls.' It’s got that medieval edge to it, but also the energy of someone who’s had enough of your nonsense for one day. The name sounds like a sneeze caught in a thimble, which fits perfectly. Bring a flask and pretend you own the place.

Torrs WarrenForest · 3.0 miCatherine Walker: Auchenmalg Bay, Luce Bay, Solway FirthSmack (19th Century) · 3.1 miAuchenmalg BayBay · 3.2 mi

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