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After 22 years of running The Buck Dorothy and Peter have sold the house and café. They would like to thank all their customers who supported them over the decades. It is a testament to Dorothy's skill as a baker, soup maker and cake decorator that the business flourished with customers returning year after year. Her coffee was excellent and speciality teas delicious. [ 39 more words ] http://visitstraiton.com/2019/01/27/a-fon d-farewell/

Straiton is having a picnic on 25 August and as part of the entertainment you can join in a Walking Football session. You'll be in illustrious company as no less than three members of the team which won the International Over 65s Walking Football World Cup are from Straiton! You don't even have to be over 65 to have a go, just turn up on the day and play with some world-class talent. You can read the full story of the team's success by clicking here. http://visitstraiton.com/…/play-footbal l-with-world-champi…/

All are welcome to the Harvest Lunch on Sunday 1st October at 1pm in the McCandlish Hall, Straiton. Tickets cost £5 for adults and £3 for children. The lunch is organised by Straiton Picnic Committee with all proceeds going towards the Bonfire and Firework display on 4th November and the Panto outing on 12th December. Come along and enjoy a delicious lunch and some good company while supporting community events. You'll also save on the cooking and washing up!
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Scott Watson gave a polished performance on BBC's Countryfile this Sunday. Scott, raised at Baing, a few miles up the glen where his father Geordie was shepherd, moved down south early in his career as a farm manager. The programme focussed on the radish crop and Scott was a natural on TV. Perhaps a new career beckons? Click here to view the programme.
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Straiton's Fun Day and Hill Race starts at 1.30pm, Saturday 26 August. Come along to the play park early to see the runners set off for the Monument circuit, the winning time is usually well under 20 minutes! Apart from the Hill Race there'll be various stalls, the magician Fabulous Fraser, Cream Teas, Hurling Events, a Bouncy Castle, Beer Tent and Carousel. [ 28 more words ]
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Save Straiton for Scotland are having an Afternoon Tea in the McCandlish Hall this Sunday, 23 July at 2pm. As well as teas, coffees and delicious baking there'll be homemade lemonade, Pimms and some fizz. Of course there'll be the usual superb raffle! The event is to celebrate their recent success. Come along to find out about how their campaign is progressing. [ 44 more words ]
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Another delightful cottage has been added to our Stay page. Braefoot has two bedrooms (a double and twin) and has been beautifully renovated. Click here to view the website for more information and contact details.
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You can see these magnificent birds opposite the Roundhouse Café at Loch Doon. There's a viewing screen in the café so you can see all the action at close quarters plus the new viewing room is now open. Local school children named the Ospreys Angel and Cullen. Hopefully all the young will survive and return in a few year's time to set up their own nest in the Galloway Hills. Last year only one survived, Solo, the other two were predated by a buzzard.
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Come along on the 22nd April and grab a bargain or, who knows, an antique of the future!

Newton Stewart Walking Festival starts on 5 May for a week. Click here to view their website and to book a place. They range from easy peasy to pretty strenuous and it's great way to explore a new area without getting lost as all the walks are led by experienced guides. The waterfall pictured is from walk 5-1, a strenuous walk of 13.5 miles around the Clachan of Dalry. [ 124 more words ]
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Grab 3 friends, some sandwiches and cakes and come along to enjoy a fun evening at the McCandlish Hall this Saturday 4th March at 7.30pm. Tables cost £12 (for 4). The object is to win as many antique flags as possible, I think they still have Abyssinia and Southern Rhodesia! Prizes for those with the most flags, and the least. Get a few tickets for more chances to win in one of Straiton's famous raffles.
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Whist in the Hall Grab 3 friends, some sandwiches and cakes and come along to enjoy a fun evening at the McCandlish Hall this Saturday 4th March at 7.30pm. Tables cost £12 (for 4). The object is to win as many antique flags as possible, I think they still have Abyssinia and Southern Rhodesia! Prizes for those with the most, and least.

The Right Rev. Dr. Angus Morrison, Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland is participating in a service at St Cuthbert's, Straiton at 11am. There'll be a light lunch afterwards in the Hall. Straiton's much loved minister, Gerald Jones, recently completed 30 years service. Come along to enjoy a memorable and historic event.
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Straiton-by-the-lake. These photos were taken after the water level had dropped a couple of feet. Village was virtually cut off, even the road to Kirkmichael was closed.