Queensland Holiday park is situated on the borders of South Ayrshire and Dumfries so it makes an excellent base to explore South west Scotland and the many attractions it has to offer.

The Park is situated on the edge of Barrhill. This historic 'martyrs' village has a shop, public house (serving meals and welcoming of families), a bowling green and a large park and playground. With the Barrhill train station only 2 miles from the park and having the advantage of the buses stopping at the entrance, you can enjoy a relaxing day travelling taking in all the Scottish scenery.

Towns
Nearby towns with shops, restaurants, supermarkets and swimming pools include Girvan and Newton Stewart
For more information about Girvan and what is on there visit www.girvan-online.net
For more information about Newton Stewart and what that has to offer visit www.newtonstewart.org


Beaches
The park is only 20 mins drive to the nearest sandy beach at Girvan. Ballantrae's shingle beach is a similar distance. There are also nice beaches at Ayr and Troon.


Walking
A short drive from the park brings you to the unspoiled Galloway Forest park . (Galloway Forest Park has been officially unveiled as the first Dark Sky Park in the UK)
Glen Trool home of forest trails and the Merrick Hills. The Merrick is the largest of the southern upland range at 2,740 ft with an ascent of 4 Miles. There are many more excellent locations within the area.

Mountain Biking
For off road and mountain biking in the Galloway National Forest the Glentrool and Kirroughtree Visitors Centres are a good starting point. The 7 Stanes trails are internationally renowned and very popular. For more information visit www.7stanes.com

Golfing
For the golfer there are many superb courses within easy distance.
Excellent public courses can be found at nearby Girvan and Ayr. Private courses such as Newton Stewart and Wigtonshire County both welcome visitors.
For the more discerning golfers there is of course the magnificent Turnberry complex with its world famous championship course located just north of Girvan.

Fishing
Fishing is one of the most popular pursuits in Scotland. Whether it is fly fishing, coarse fishing or sea fishing you will find them all offered at reasonable prices and within easy distance of the park.

Other attractions near by

Culzean Castle and Country Park with its beautiful country gardens, swam lake, deer park and regular shows and guided walks and trails

Heads of Ayr Fun for all the family

  • The Electric Brae - where you can defy gravity

  • Cream of Galloway, a must for the ice-cream lover and great fun for the kids

  • Logan Botanic Gardens

  • Boat trips to Ailsa Craig, home to 40,000 pairs of gannets and puffins and where curling stones come from.

  • Day trips to Ireland and Isle of Arran

  • Horse riding

  • And many more ...........