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Explore the 200 year old ruins of a traditional Galloway farming village

This large conifer forest is dotted with historic remains that give us a picture into Galloway's past. Visit Polmaddy settlement to find the ruins of a traditional farming village. The village is tucked within a loop of the lovely Polmaddy Burn. The burn winds its lazy way through the woodland. It then opens out to give wonderful views of the surrounding countryside.

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