Caerlaverock Local Directory
This page lists the local businesses, groups and other things local that serve the Caerlaverock area.
Please send us details of your business or other information you’d like listed, and if we’re missing any, do please let us know at hello@caerlaverock.org.uk
Looking for accomodation? See our Places to Stay in Caerlaverock
Food and Drink
Places to eat including cafés, tea rooms, bistro/ bar/ restaurants.
Find out where to eat in and around Glencaple and Caerlaverock, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland.
And it’s not all about eating out…local food producers are listed here too!
Nith Hotel
Catering for a wide variety of tastes, local produce is used whenever possible, to offer a great range of delicious menu choices; the hotel has gained an enviable reputation locally for quality and affordability.
Eat in the restaurant, sunlounge or bar.
The Nith Hotel,
Glencaple,
Dumfries,
DG1 4RE
Managers: Joan and Jennifer Houliston
Tel: 01387 770 213
Fax: 01387 770 568
W: nithhotel.co.uk
E: info@nithhotel.co.uk
The Boathouse, Glencaple
The menu ranges from brunch and lunch, with seasonal specials, to afternoon tea of freshly baked scones and cakes. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten, and dairy free options are available
Café:
10am – 4pm Monday to Friday (unless stated differently on their various social media platforms)
Manager: Mari Glendinning
Tel: 01387 770 673
W: theboathouseglencaple.com
E: info@theboathouseglencaple.
Caerlaverock Castle Visitor Centre
At the visitor centre we can serve hot drinks for you to enjoy as you visit the site and the surrounding area, and some small snacks from various suppliers to keep you going!
(Opening times restricted in the winter)
Ferry Fish
The Ferry Fish van comes to Glencaple and Bankend to serve the freshest variety of fish every Thursday morning – listen out for Marie’s toot!
More info here.
Tel: 01671 820748
Mob: 0778 990 2430
W: ferryfish.co.uk
E: enquiries@ferryfish.co.uk
Jinty’s Eggs
Laid at Conheath, used in the kitchen and available to buy in The Boathouse, Glencaple.
Other Caerlaverock Businesses
With a wealth of businesses, organisations and groups in and around (or with links to) Caerlaverock and Glencaple in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, we are super rich in skills and offerings!
If we’ve left your business out, just drop us a line with the details to publish at hello@caerlaverock.org.uk
Beechgrove Trees and Hedging
We have built and run a small, family tree nursery from our small holding in Dumfries and Galloway, South West Scotland. With a strong background in ecology, as well as extensive experience, knowledge and understanding in all areas of land management, we have our feet firmly grounded in the land.
Contact Graeme on:
Mobile: 07584 042670
>Email Graeme here<
> Beechgrove Website<
SkyWorks Aerial Media
Based in Caerlaverock SWAM are skilled, fully insured and trained UAV pilots. With over 3 years flying experience, they offer a service tailored to suit each client from a simple photo shoot through to a fully edited promo video.
Contact Tony on:
Tel: 07811 335343
>Email Tony here<
>Skyworks Website<
Steven Jackson –
Stonemason
Master craftsman and stonemason
or ring his Shearington workshop
Tel: 01387 770374
Mob: 07901 337765
Conheath Nurseries
Susan and Bill Dobie
Glencaple Road
Dumfries
DG1 4UB
Opening Hours:
8am – 5pm Mon – Fri
9am – 12pm Sat
Tel: 01387 770 411
Fax: 01387 770 584
Dumfries & Galloway Canine Rescue Centre
We are a devoted, friendly team here at the Dumfries and Galloway Canine Rescue Centre, near Glencaple, a few miles south of Dumfries in South West Scotland.
Dovecotewells,
by Glencaple,
Dumfries.
DG1 4RH
Opening Hours:
By appointment Only
Peter Haining Kitchens
With over twenty five years in business. Peter Haining has gained the respect of many people in the region of Dumfries and Galloway, having successfully created and fitted over 7000 kitchens and other projects since first starting in 1988.
T: 01387 255 538
>See Website Here<
>Email Peter Here<
Homes for Hens
Founded in 2010, Homes4hens exists to give commercial laying hens a future after farming. They are looking for people to provide a free-range retirement home for ex-laying hens otherwise destined for slaughter; they have rescued and re-homed thousands of hens and are located in Glencaple.
M: 07866 747769 Monday-Friday 10.30am-4.30pm
>Homes4HensOnline<
>Email Homes4Hens Here<
Dez Plants
Beautiful bespoke flower arrangements for every occasion: special occasions, weddings, funeral, bouquets and bunches!
Dez Plants
56 Whitesands
Dumfries
DG1 2RS
T: 01387 251 186
Dez Plants Website Here
>Email David Here<
Trades
Laurie Irving – The Gas Man
Based in Bankend, Laurie’s ‘The Gas Man’ business specialises in the installation, service and repair of gas, oil and LPG appliances in D&G. OFTEC registered, the staff have been employed in the gas industry since 2007 and all engineers are Gas Safe registered.’
T: 01387 770 675
>See Website Here<
>Email Laurie Here<
Colin Johnstone – Electrician
Based in Glencaple, Colin Johnstone has over 15 years experience as a Fully Qualified Approved Electrician.
Find Colin at Lisburn, Norfolk Avenue, Glencaple, Dumfries DG1 4RX.
T: 01387 770 550
John Anderson Joinery
Glencaple based, John Anderson Joinery were the main contractors on The Boathouse, Glencaple, re-opening in 2018. With over 30 years’ experience, John Anderson finds that most of their business comes from word of mouth and personal recommendation.
T: 07889 457 977
>See Website Here<
>Email John Here<
DM Joinery
Offering and executing a personal and professional home enhancement programme, at Derek Mitchell Group, we deliver quality craftsmanship across Dumfries and Galloway.
We work closely with all of our clients to ensure that all your requirements are met. Attention to detail is an essential part of our business, and we offer a works programme that means everyone involved is working from the same plan. We will keep you in the loop throughout the whole process, and work to deliver a successful project on time and within budget.
T: 01387 268868