The Selkirk Arms Hotel in Kirkcudbright, South West Scotland is home to good food, real ales and a warm welcome from the proprietors Chris and Sue. The Hotel has 16 en-suite Double or Twin bedrooms.
The Selkirk Arms Hotel dates back to 1777 and is known to have had Robert Burns as a lodger on several occasions around 1794, although there are conflicting stories as to the origin of The Selkirk Grace, many believe that it was at this very hotel that Burns penned the famous grace prior to attending at dinner hosted by the Earl of Selkirk at his home on St Mary's Isle.
The hotel is now a modern four star 16 bedroomed townhouse hotel in private ownership set in the centre of the pretty harbour and "Artists" town of Kirkcudbright.
The hotel rooms are complete with tea and coffee making facilities, freeview tv, free wifi, direct dial phone and hairdryers. has cosy lounges, a choice of dining locations, a well stocked bar, a secluded garden for al fresco dining, a bike store and car park.
We have a car park at the back of the hotel and plenty of street parking at the front. Should you need help with your luggage when you arrive please come to reception and we will be more than happy to help.
Please note that our restaurant tends to be busy most days and we strongly recommend making an advanced reservation for evening meals.
Full details of our menus and wine list are available at our website (link above) along with full details of all local activities, art galleries, exhibitions, golf courses, cycling trails and walks.
DOGS
Well behaved dogs are welcome at the hotel and are allowed in your room and in the Burns room lounge, unfortunately for the sake of other diners dogs are not permitted in dining areas. There is a small charge of £10 per night for dogs. Please advise us upon booking if you are bringing your dog. We have lots of great walks to share with you and you may bump into Leo the hotel dog on your travels.
Book a stay at this modern Hotel in Kirkcudbright and enjoy all that Dumfries & Galloway has to offer.
Find us at: High Street, Kirkcudbright, Dumfries and Galloway, DG6 4JG
The Selkirk Arms Hotel is located in Kirkcudbright's famous High Street. Kirkcudbright Harbour is the busiest commercial fishing harbour in Dumfries
and Galloway and the harbour harvests the most scallops of any port in Scotland. The area is renowned for having the freshest scallops and 'queenies', and the King Scallops on our menu come directly from the harbour.
Kirkcudbright is at the very heart of one of the best cycling destinations on the planet, from epic routes to gentle adventures on coastal rides, rolling hills to dramatic upland glens. We are ideally placed for you to explore Dumfries and Galloway and within easy reach of Glentrool, Kirroughtree and Dalbeattie trails.
After breakfast, take a stroll around the harbour and view some of Kirkcudbright's iconic pastel houses then head to the following nearby attractions: -
Kirkcudbright Art Tour
Learn about the famous artists who have long lived and worked in the area.
Kirkcudbright Galleries
View the collection of over 600 works of fine art, illustrations, books, decorative art, craftwork, silverware and furniture. Sue runs the cafe there, so be sure to stop by and enjoy some lunch!
Dark Skies Planetarium
Learn all about space, science, space exploration, and the magic of the Dark Skies right here in Dumfries and Galloway.
Sunset Cycle
Hire an electric bike or cycle for a pre-dinner sunset bike ride. We'd be happy to take you out on some of our favourite routes or ask at reception for our Cycle of the Day!
If you enjoy a tipple or two, be certain to test out some of the artisan brewers and distillers from our region: -
Bladnoch Distillery - Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Crafty Distillery - Gin
Five Kingdoms Brewery - Craft Beers
Accommodation Amenities
- Accessible
- Bar / Lounge
- Barbeque
- Children Welcome
- Dog Friendly
- Double Room
- Off Road Parking
- Parking
- Restaurant
- Room Service
- Shower
- Sun Terrace/Patio/Decking
- TV
- Twin Room
- WiFi
Distances are as the crow flies, and not by road. Distances via roads will be longer.
