Rhins Revealed

A series of guides to help you explore the Path

Our Guides

These guides have been developed with our Rhins Coast Path partners, Solway Firth Partnership and AOC Archaeology. Funding from the Regionwide Coastal Benefit Fund has enabled the guides to be printed and copies of the ring-bound booklets are now available to pick up at information centres across Dumfries and Galloway.

Archaeology on the Rhins Coast Path

There are around 1,500 archaeological sites in the Rhins of Galloway.

These guides have been created to help you discover some of the highlights as you explore the stunning Rhins coastline. There are three guides in the series.

Wildlife on the Rhins Coast Path

Identify birds and flowers you can encounter from beach to cliff.

These guides have been created to help you discover some of the highlights as you explore the stunning Rhins coastline. There are three guides in the series.

Stories from the Coast Path

Inspired by people and places on the long and varied coast of the Rhins of Galloway

 Places are made from stories and by retelling the story of a place its meaning is brought to life. Explore cliffs perforated with caves, rocky promontories, pebble beaches and sandy bays that will inspire your imagination.

The Sea on the Rhins Coast Path

Nautical landmarks, and an understanding of what the sea washes in

Discover lighthouses, foghorns, beacons, what may wash up on the beach, and the variety of seaweed you can find.