Kirkcudbright, Jazz, Sunshine, Art and happy holidays by Joanna Scott

Wooohooo!...The Selkirk Arms is THE place to be: least that’s what our stats and experiences are telling us. You see, people are reluctant to go away too far on holiday

a) because of the recession and

b) because of that confounded ash cloud [though, it seems to have evaporated away recently...?] and

c) the BA strikes and seem to be sticking closer to home. The hotel is situated in the popular and charming seaside town of Kirkcudbright...the weather has been super -dooper this past fortnight and visitors to the area and the hotel have had a ball. We’re delighted!

We’ve had group after group of golfers: they’ve walked for miles on the local courses every day and then after their 18 holes, or in some cases, 36, rested their weary legs back at The Selkirk where they base themselves. The real ales which are sold in the bars of the hotel have gone down an absolute storm with the guys and the Tripadvisor and Best Western feedback received from them since their departure are true testament to the outstanding cuisine and friendly service which the hotel is famed for.

The town held it’s 13th Jazz Festival last weekend and wasn’t it fab? The sun shone Thursday, Friday and Saturday meaning that bands could play outside and the audience who had taken the trouble to travel from far and wide could tap their feet in the garden, favourite tipple in hand. Once again, feedback was outstanding with everyone having thoroughly enjoyed the bands and hospitality – the hotel is FULL already for Jazz 2011!

Here's a wee clip of the Yorkshire Stompers in the garden last week.





The next projects for the staff at The Selkirk Arms are a series of wedding parties and celebrations...it’s the time of year to say “I do”......Excited families have booked out the hotel for their ‘wedding weekend’ – months of meticulous room planning , special requests and rate negotiating have gone in to place. Others have booked the Artistas restaurant for their wedding meal....my fingers are crossed for sunny skies for all of you coming to Kirkcudbright for your big day. Enjoy.

Now, Scotland isn’t exactly famed for it’s reliable, good weather but to anyone who’s reading this and looking for a perfect short break destination – give us a call and come and see our happy little corner in the South West: we promise you a warm welcome, great food and drink and a charming area with lots and lots to see and do – and the sun just looks as if it might shine...bonus!

We have castles and history galore. There are countless golf courses, many beaches, lovely long walks, hill climbs and bike trails. There are loads of art and crafts being made and displayed. For the kids the river cruise and trip to the organic ice cream farm are a must – actually, never mind the kids, just go!

Oh and just have a look at the video Chris posted below this piece. Just beautiful.

See you soon Joanna xx