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Things to see in Newton Stewart (United Kingdom): 20 places and when to go
Newton Stewart is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 20 places in and around it, mainly History (15), Nature (3), Temples (3). The best known are Bladnoch distillery, Carsluith Castle and Cairnholy. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 17 h 02 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 58. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 54.8579, -4.4649
- Places
- 20 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (15) · Nature (3) · Temples (3) · Food and drink (2) · Mountains (1) · Wildlife (1)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- EDI Ingliston, Edinburgh, 140 km as the crow flies
What to see in Newton Stewart
The places in and around Newton Stewart, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Bladnoch distilleryWhisky distillery Bladnoch, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK4 m
- Carsluith CastleCastle in Scotland7.6 km
- CairnholyArchaeological site in Scotland9.9 km
- Whithorn PrioryMonastery in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK14 km
- TorhouseArchaeological site in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK4.3 km
- Rispain CampHistory14 km
- Sorbie TowerTower house in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK7.9 km
- Wigtown BayBay in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK, on the north shore of the Solway Firth9.6 km
- Wigtown CastleCastle in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK2.0 km
- All Saints Episcopal Church, ChallochChurch building in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK14 km
- CairnharrowMountain in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK12 km
- Church of Scotland, Kirkcowan Parish ChurchChurch in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK11 km
- Ravenstone CastleCastle in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK10 km
- Blackcraig WoodProtected area10 km
- Boreland Mote, motteMotte and scheduled monument in the parish of Kirkcowan, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK7.6 km
- Cairn Holy, chambered cairn 35m S of CairnholyArchitectural structure in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK9.9 km
- Crafty DistilleryDistillery10 km
- Mill Bridge, GarliestonBridge in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK, carries a minor road across Kilfillan Burn9.7 km
- St Ninian's School, Windsor Road, Newton StewartBuilding in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK12 km
- Whithorn Parish Church, Bruce Street, WhithornChurch in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK14 km
When to go to Newton Stewart
The best time to visit Newton Stewart is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not7:32
- FebPossible9:23
- MarPossible11:28
- AprBest time13:49
- MayBest time15:51
- JunBest time17:02
- JulBest time16:32
- AugBest time14:43
- SepBest time12:25
- OctPossible10:09
- NovBetter not8:04
- DecPossible6:58
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 17 h 02 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 58. In April, 20 of the 20 places are at their best.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Newton Stewart
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI, Ingliston, Edinburgh), 140 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Kirkcudbright24 places26 km
- Leswalt17 places41 km
- Girvan15 places51 km
- Dumfries60 places63 km
- Sanquhar11 places66 km
- Ayr50 places67 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Newton Stewart?
The best known: Bladnoch distillery, Carsluith Castle, Cairnholy, Whithorn Priory, Torhouse. In all, 20 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Newton Stewart?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 17 h 02 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 58.
How do you get to Newton Stewart?
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), 140 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Newton Stewart as the destination and these 20 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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