The Selkirk Arms

Located in the heart of Kirkcudbright and nestled between rugged coastlines and dramatic heather-clad hills, The Selkirk Arms is the ideal base from which to explore the beautiful south west coast of Scotland.

Dating back to 1777, the traditional townhouse hotel is set on Kirkudbright’s famous High Street, just a stone’s throw from the vibrant working harbour. Known as the ‘Artist’s Town’, due to being home to a flourishing colony of painters and craft workers since 1850, Kirkcudbright’s characterful cobbled streets lined with doll-house like pastel houses and quaint 18th century boulevards lead to the stunning banks of the River Dee.

Owners Chris and Sue Walker have lived in Dumfries and Galloway for over 30 years, 12 of which they have spent extending a warm and friendly welcome to guests from far and wide to The Selkirk Arms.

Meet the Chef

Ryan Millar has been the head chef at The Selkirk Arms since October 2017 and brings a wealth of experience to the kitchen. Originally from Glasgow, Ryan previously worked in South Africa and came back to the UK in 2013 to take up a pasty chef position before moving to The Horseshoe Inn at Eddleston in the Scottish Borders as sous chef in 2015.

Heading a team of six chefs at The Selkirk Arms, Ryan constantly pushes new boundaries with his inventive culinary ideas and established the Inn’s green vegetarian and vegan menu boasting exciting dishes that even meat eaters will want to try.

Serving top quality bistro style fare, The Selkirk Arms offers a delightful dining experience from traditional to modern cuisine. The menu in the Inn’s bar, bistro and Artistas Restaurant are all the same so you can enjoy fresh and local food in the bar lounge and bistro from 12 noon to 2pm or on more of a formal basis in the Artistas Restaurant from 7pm to 9pm.

The Selkirk Arms has sixteen en-suite bedrooms. 

All complete with tea and coffee making facilities, Freeview tv, free wi-fi, direct dial phone and hairdryers. 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 £7 per night for dogs. Please advise us upon booking if you are bringing your dog.

Special offers available throughout the year.

To book a stay at The Selkirk Arms please click here.

Explore the area:

Kirkcudbright, a lively fishing port, is one of Scotland’s most vibrant communities and enjoys a sheltered location in the estuary of the River Dee. Situated between stunning coastlines and outstanding countryside, it is an ideal spot for cycling, fishing, golf and boasts stunning walking routes that range from gentle to challenging.

For the more adventurous visitors there is also mountain biking, horse-riding and hillwalking to enjoy on the doorstep. Slightly further afield you will find Laggan Outdoor where thrill seekers can try water balling, clay pigeon shooting and a 830 metre zip wire, or enjoy kayaking, wind surfing or sailing at Galloway Activity Centre.

For a more tranquil day out, a short 10 minute drive away is the impressive Dundrennan Abbey, a Cistercian monastery in Romanesque architectural style dating back to 1142, which is well worth a visit. And for a spot of retail therapy, nearby Dumfries, known as ‘The Queen of the South’ is a peaceful historic market town that more than lives up to its local nickname.

Recommended Local Attractions

Laggan Outdoor Centre  – 20 mins
Galloway Activity Centre – 30 mins
Marina – on the doorstep
MacLellan Castle – on the doorstep
Kirkcudbright Galleries – on the doorstep
The Stewarty Museum – on the doorstep
Senwick Alpaca Trekking – 10 mins
Dundrennan Abbey – 10 mins

Retail Therapy