Five jobs set to go as Dumfries and Galloway visitor centre set to close
08.09.2023 - 07:17
/ dailyrecord.co.uk
Five people are set to lose their jobs when a popular tourist attraction closes later this month.
The visitor centre at Cream o’ Galloway near Gatehouse will close for good on September 17.
It comes with the sale of the Cream o’Galloway ice cream brand, which will continue to be produced, currently under way.
A statement from owners Wilma and David Finlay said: “We have made the very difficult decision to close Cream o’ Galloway visitor centre. Our final day will be Sunday, September 17.
“Cream o’ Galloway ice cream will continue to be made on the farm, however, this will be under new ownership once a sale of the business concludes. Cream o’ Galloway was launched almost 30 years ago. Over that time, it has given us much happiness – as well as a healthy dose of frustration every now and again!
“We have welcomed hundreds of thousands of people to the farm over that time and had the privilege of watching children who played in our original straw barn grow up and bring their own families to Cream o’ Galloway to make memories. One thing that has been constant over all those years is the warmth and the professionalism of our amazing team.
“Thank you to each and every person who has worked with us over the years; from students working for a single summer season to those friends who have been with us from the very beginning.
“Over the next few days, we will be in touch with all customers who have event bookings after September 17, or who have gift vouchers, to make appropriate arrangements. We will also be contacting all ice cream trade customers with a full update.
“We will be very sad to close the doors of Cream o’ Galloway, but time catches up with all of us. The visitor centre buildings will be made available to