Heart Of The Glen

20/10/2026

We have some fantastic cycling routes around Heart of the Glen and in Dumfries & Galloway 🚲

Hot off the press!
Dumfries & Galloway has been chosen by National Geographic as one of the BEST OF THE WORLD destinations of 2027!

The only destination in the UK to receive the accolade this year!

Those who have been here over the last years with us can testify ☝️

Well done to South of Scotland Destination Alliance for their regional promotions and to all those businesses, events and people who make this region special.

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Galloway and Southern Ayrshire UNESCO Biosphere

16/10/2026

There's a fungus amongst us! 🍄🍄‍🟫😀

16/10/2026

One of our main suppliers for eco-friendly cleansing products has released their first television commercial!

Description - 50 years since we first planted ourselves on the map,...

12/10/2026

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27/09/2026

24/09/2026

Yesterday's information display for the Galloway and Southern Ayrshire UNESCO Biosphere networking event, showing off all that we do at Heart Of The Glen 💚

Who's spotted our Biosphere Certification Mark Certificate for our accommodation and education services sitting proudly in its frame?🤩👏

24/09/2026

Yesterday's fantastic GSA Biosphere event held in Dalmellington. Thank you for having Heart of the Glen along 💚

16/09/2026

This was a fantastic event, which the HOTG team thoroughly enjoyed being part of. Thank you to our neigh-bours (excuse the joke) at Carsphairn Community Woodland and the horse logging team Steffi and Dave with their gentle giants, Stig and Finn 🐴

11/09/2026

Alongside Hannahston Woodland Nature Day (Friends of Hannahston Woods), and Gillian's Walks, Heart of the Glen will also be there giving a talk about all that we do as a business within the Galloway and Southern Ayrshire UNESCO Biosphere 💚

A reminder for the next Biosphere Accreditation Holders' Networker on Wednesday 23rd September 10am - 2pm at Dalmellington Community Centre.

Whether you're a Biosphere Guide or existing awardee of our Biosphere Certification Mark or Sustainable Event Charter, or interested in applying for guide training or one of our accreditation schemes, we would love to welcome you to this special event.

Our agenda includes presentations from the GSA UNESCO Biosphere's Business and Marketing officers and from Heart Of The Glen, Hannahston Woodland Nature Day (Friends of Hannahston Woods Admin), and Gillian's Walks. Tickets are free and lunch is included.

Invites have already been sent to our mailing list but if yours hasn't arrived, or if you would like us to send the booking link, please email [email protected].