Fishing
Fishermen of all ages are catered for; coarse fishing on Loch
Ken, home of some large pike, perch and trout. Salmon rivers abound-the
Esk, Annan, Urr, Dee, Cree and Stincher are all well known. Or how
about hiring a boat and wetting a fly for rainbow trout in the one
of the well stocked lochs. Not forgetting the sea angler where Solway
offers a great variety of fish.
Swimming & Fitness
For the swimmers amongst you, a heated indoor pool is directly
across from The Imperial complete with a sauna and new fitness suite
with all the latest machinery.
A Wide Range Of Other sports
Sailing and wind-surfing are available at Lochken
as well as shooting in season. Squash, tennis bowling, boating or
a leisurely round of putting are all available down at our own Carlingwark
Loch.
Spectacular Scenery
Within easy reach
of The Imperial are beautiful safe beaches, bays, inlets, lochs,
rivers and spectacular cliff top walks.
Lochside Theatre
Lochside Theatre is a producing / receiving venue in the former
St Andrew’s church which was converted in 1996 by members of
three local drama / musical groups. The two hundred seat auditorium
is has a regular programme of music, drama, dance, and cinema. Check
out what's on at their website.
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Walking and Cycling
Why not sample the solitude of our hills
and a section of the Southern Upland Way - Britain's first coast
to coast footpath, steeped in Scottish history. Cycling has become
increasingly popular - hire is also available in town. Mountain
biking is extensive in the area, with many off-road and woodland
tracks. The Hotel is on Cycle Route 7.
Castles, Gardens and Museums
There are beautiful gardens such as
Threave, Logan Botanical or Arbigland - the birth place of John
Paul Jones, founder of the American Navy.
Consider a trip to one of many local Castles,
museums or stately homes such as Drumlanrig. Visit a salmon ladder
at a hydro power station or lead mine; drive down the Raider's Road
and picnic at the statue of the otter-a memorial to Gavin Maxwell,
author of Ring of Bright Water.
Alternatively, take a breather, relax and
make yourself feel at home.
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