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The coastal village of Ballantrae is located in South Ayrshire, Scotland, at the mouth of the River Stinchar with iconic Ailsa Craig as the backdrop.

Known locally as ‘The Barr’, this beautiful conservation village nestles amid the Carrick hills in South Ayrshire, beside the converging rivers Stinchar and Gregg.

Barrhill is very peaceful and relaxing and is an ideal base for Country walks and to explore the Galloway Forest Park, which has been recently designated as a dark skies park for astronomers.

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The small villages of Pinwherry and Pinmore are situated 6 to 8 miles south of Girvan on the A714, surrounded by farmland in a beautiful part of the Stinchar Valley.

The website for Ballantrae Parish Church linked with St Colmon Parish Church, a charge of the Church of Scotland.

A Not-For-Profit Social Enterprise working with local groups to bring accessible and inclusive cycling activities to Girvan and surrounding communities.

Since 2009, Galloway Forest Park has been designated by the International Dark-Sky Association as only the fourth Dark Sky Park in the world, and the first in the UK.

Girvan & District Attractions is a community led charity run by local volunteers for the benefit of the community, general public and tourists alike, providing community events free to all.

South West Scotland has something for everyone, from forest holidays to family holidays, adventure holidays to road trips.

St Colmon Parish is one of the largest rural parishes in Scotland and within its boundaries are the villages of Lendalfoot, Colmonell, Pinwherry and Barrhill, with many outlying farms.

Colmonell is on the route of The Shire, one of the five routes that make up the Ayrshire Coig.

The River Stinchar flows through one of the most beautiful and unspoilt valleys in South West Scotland. This site has information on local walks, fishing and accommodation.

The Ayrshire and Arran section of VisitScotland.com, the official consumer website of VisitScotland, Scotland’s national tourist board.

The Trust aims to promote and support initiatives designed to conserve, enhance and develop our fisheries. This page is full of information on the River Stinchar.

The official site for the Scottish government’s forestry and land management.

Colmonell is part of the Galloway and Southern Ayrshire UNESCO Biosphere. The Biosphere designation was awarded in 2012. and creates and facilitates partnerships that support conservation, learning, and a sustainable local economy.

Scottish Natural Heritage rebranded as NatureScot in 2020 - A nature-rich future for Scotland.

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) is Scotland’s principal environmental regulator, protecting and improving Scotland’s environment.

Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels is working with local communities to ensure red squirrels will always be a part of Scotland’s special native wildlife.

The Southern Upland Partnership is perfectly placed to support the communities of southern Scotland with a team that brings together a wealth of knowledge, research skills, project delivery and stakeholder engagement capabilities.

The UK's largest woodland conservation charity.