Airds glen comprises 6 acres of woodland and open ungrazed grassland and heath. Predominantly broadleaf trees, such as ash, sycamore and alder have been supplemented by newplanting of rowan, birch and oak. The glen is a haven for wildlife such as buzzards, red kites rabbits and deer all of which are frequently seen. Guests can safely stroll along a pathway along the upper part of this ungrazed area while watching livestock in the adjacent fields. Airds glen is delightful at any time of year. In spring, bright yellow whins and white hawthorn and blackthorn blossom dominate, followed by bluebells and red campion. In the wet lower parts of the glen, primroses and kingcup flourish. A few spotted orchids can be found if you know where to look. No-one with a soul can fail to feel delighted and relaxed by a visit to this beautiful spot, only a hundred metres from the farmhouse. Yellow flowers of the whin bushes (known as gorse in other regions of the UK) have a distinctive smell of coconut.

Here are two of our collie dogs looking for rabbits in Airds glen. In August and September, a bountiful crop of brambles will be found as well as sloes, the fruit of the blackthorn whcih can be used to make sloe gin. During a walk along the glen, views over loch Ken and Crossmichael village and church will be seen, while the Galloway hills act as a backdrop in the distance.

Airds is a wonderful part of Scotland to take a holiday or short break, even in winter. Here, looking over the glen, the early morning mist forms a curtain, obscuring the village of Crossmichael and its picturesque 17th century church. But the mist will soon clear, and the winter air is pure and clean.