Wigtown Bay is a large inlet of the Irish Sea on the coast of Galloway in southwest Scotland. Its coastline falls entirely within the modern administrative area of Dumfries and Galloway and shared between the historical counties of Wigtownshire and Kirkcudbrightshire.
The bay is broadly triangular in form, widening to the southeast and with the estuary of the River Cree entering from the northwest at its head. The inner parts of the bay are characterized by large expanses of salt marsh and mudflats.[1] The River Bladnoch flows into the estuarial section of the Cree near Wigtown. The Water of Fleet is a third significant river which enters Wigtown Bay via Fleet Bay on its eastern shore. At the mouth of Fleet Bay are the Islands of Fleet include Ardwall Island, Barlocco Isle and Murray’s Isles.[2] The western shore of the bay is formed by The Machars peninsula. This coast is itself indented by Rigg (or Cruggleton) Bay and by Garlieston Bay on which the village of Garlieston sits. The small town of Wigtown also stands on the western shore of the bay whilst the village of Creetown lies at the head of the bay.
Wigtown Bay forms the largest local nature reserve in Britain.[1] It has also been designated as a site of special scientific interest.
A proposal to construct an offshore windfarm in Wigtown Bay was turned down by the Scottish government in early 2011. The potential effect on tourism was cited as a major reason in the decision.[3]
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WigtownBay is a large inlet of the Irish Sea on the coast of Galloway in southwest Scotland. Its coastline falls entirely within the modern administrative...
Wigtown (/ˈwɪɡtənˌ -taʊn/ (both used locally); Scottish Gaelic: Baile na h-Ùige) is a town and former royal burgh in Wigtownshire, of which it is the...
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stakes in the tidal channel of the River Bladnoch near its entrance to WigtownBay to be drowned by the incoming tide. The ploy was that the younger woman...
variety, starting with the mud-flats of Wigtown on the east facing WigtownBay, down to the sandy beach at Rigg Bay in Garlieston (where the Mulberry Harbours...
Wigtownshire or the County of Wigtown (Scottish Gaelic: Siorrachd Bhaile na h-Ùige, Scots: Wigtounshire) is one of the historic counties of Scotland,...
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and Galloway, Scotland. Adjoining the estate village of Garlieston, on WigtownBay, the house was begun in 1740 for Lord Garlies, later sixth Earl of Galloway...
traditions, wildlife and a large expanse of salt marsh – the "inks". WigtownBay is now a recognised wildlife reserve, where salt marshes are grazed by...
tower house, dating largely to the 16th century. It is located beside WigtownBay in the historical county of Kirkcudbrightshire in Galloway, Scotland...
Its population is about 750 people. It is situated near the head of WigtownBay, 18 miles (29 km) west of Castle Douglas. The town was originally named...
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boys. Borness sits above the heughs (cliffs) with an outlook across WigtownBay and the western portion of the Solway Firth. Wikimedia Commons has media...
south western border of Scotland, including the Islands of Fleet, in WigtownBay. Most of the smaller islets that surround those in the main list are...
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river the Water of Fleet, which empties into the Fleet Bay, eventually entering the larger WigtownBay. The town's former role as the Gait House, or toll...
of small islands in Galloway, Scotland. They are in Fleet Bay, which is part of WigtownBay, and is in turn part of the Solway Firth in the Irish Sea...
mountain in Scotland. The view to the south takes in the Cree Estuary and WigtownBay, and extends as far as the Lake District, the Isle of Man and Snowdonia...
Climate & Renewables UK Developments Dormant – Unsuitable for development WigtownBay DONG Wind (UK) Dormant – Unsuitable for development Kintyre Airtricity...
stone tomb’. The Cairnholy tombs are situated on a hillside overlooking WigtownBay. They are situated next to Cairnholy Farm. The site can be accessed at...
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