Galloway Towns...

Newton Stewart is a well serviced, busy, rural market town situated in the heart of Galloway amidst some of the finest scenery in southern Scotland. Within easy access of the A75, the town is approximately a 30 minute drive from the ferry crossing to Ireland and an hour’s drive from Prestwick International Airport. 3b construction has already built a new build development in Newton Stewart which has proved very popular.

Local amenities include a modern health centre, cottage hospital, primary and high schools, churches and libraries. The main street offers a varied selection of shops, supermarkets and banks making Newton Stewart totally self sufficient in fulfilling your shopping requirements. Newton Stewart is famous for its picturesque walking and cycle routes along with it’s excellent rivers and lochs making shooting and fishing extremely popular within this area. Widely known as the “gateway to the Galloway Hills” this is the perfect location for those looking for a healthy lifestyle following outdoor pursuits.

Sitting on the banks of the River Cree Newton Stewart has existed since the mid 17th Century when it was found by William Stewart youngest son of the 2nd Earl of Galloway. Towards the end of the 17th century the town became known as Newton Douglas, named after a Sir William Douglas who wished to manufacture carpets there. The name was as short lived as the success of his venture and by the end of the 17th century it was back to Newton Stewart. The town is blessed with the beautiful River Cree running through it, the river was forded by none other than Robert the Bruce in 1329, and will be remembered in verse thanks to Scotland's famous bard 'Rabbie Burns' who wrote of his love for the 'Flowry banks O the Cree'.