Getting Here & Around
Information on getting here and around, including our bus tours and suggested cycle routes.
Getting Here
There are lots of ways to get to Dumfries & Galloway – car, bus or train.
By Train
Getting Around
Spring Fling Bus Tours
Each year, we offer bus tours on Spring Fling routes. Presented by Galloway Community Transport and Thornhill Community Transport these tours aim to make visiting our studios more accessible, and help reduce car use.
The exact route and timing of all trips are left to the discretion of the driver.
Further information is available on our booking website and listed below.
Saturday 23 May
– Pink & Purple Routes
Pick-up: 10am Market St Car Park, Castle Douglas
– Green Route
Pick-up: 10 am Gracefield Arts Centre, Dumfries
Sunday 24 May
– Pink & Purple Routes
Pick-up: 10am Market St Car Park, Castle Douglas10 am
– Green Route
Pick-up: 10am Gracefield Arts Centre, Dumfries
– Blue Route
Pick-up: 10am Stranraer Train Station, Stranraer
– Orange & Red Routes
Pick-up: 10am Gracefield Arts Centre, Dumfries
Monday 25 May
– Pink & Purple Routes
Pick-up: 10am Harbour Square, Kirkcudbright
Bus Tour Tickets & Booking
£16 per person
£14 SF Friends/Concessions
Book your trip now!
You can book direct with us.
– Email Murray@weareupland.com
– Pay via bank transfer
– Receive your booking confirmation by email
Or you can visit spring-fling-bus-tours-2026.eventbrite.co.uk or scan the QR code in the brochure. A small service fee is applied at checkout for Eventbrite.
Pick-up locations and timings vary by route and day. Full details are provided at the point of booking. Bus tours are subject to availability and dependent on sufficient bookings. Tickets must be booked online in advance.
Seats are limited and some tours may sell out.
Bike Routes
Why not take to two wheels and really explore the magnificent Dumfries & Galloway countryside?
Lots of our studios are accessible by bike and make for a great day’s cycle outing.
If you are looking for bike hire in the area you could explore the following: Westby’s, Laws of Kirkcudbright, KPT Trust.
