Sandhead, a small coastal community in the council region of Dumfries and Galloway, is located in a stunning part of the country’s southwest corner. The village is located on a hill overlooking Luce Bay, which is home to the Sands of Luce holiday park and a popular beach offering walks, horseback riding, fishing, swimming, and a sheltered bay with watersports. Other local conveniences include a general store, a post office, a pub (the Tigh Na Mara), a playground, and a football field. Starting in Stranraer, the Mull of Galloway Trail leads hikers to Scotland’s most southern point, the Mull of Galloway, where they can enjoy the area’s beautiful nature reserve, quaint coffee shop, and, of course, the magnificent lighthouse. Must-see nearby landmarks include the 400-year-old Kirkmadrine Stones, the 16th-century Dunskey Castle, and the magnificent Logan House & Gardens, which features enchanted woodlands and colourful gardens. Stranraer, commonly known as ‘The Toon,’ the placid fishing waters of Loch Ryan, and the entrancing Logan Botanic Gardens are just a few of the many must-sees in the region. Sandhead is a tranquil home base from which to explore all that the neighbourhood has to offer.
