Garlieston is a small planned coastal village in Dumfries and Galloway, south west Scotland. It was founded in the mid 18th century by Lord Garlies, later 6th Earl of Galloway. During the Second World War the village became part of the secret Mulberry Harbour project. The profile of the beach and sea bed at Garlieston was similar to that of the proposed harbour points in Normandy and that, coupled with the remote nature of the locality, led to Garlieston and the surrounding area being selected as the development region for the harbours. Prototypes of the harbours were constructed at Conwy in North Wales and then transported and positioned in Wigtown Bay, where they were tested and modified through 1943 and 1944. A fixed pierhead from the harbours could be seen in Cruggleton (or Rigg) Bay until it was destroyed by a storm on Sunday 12 March 2006.
The cache itself is a small cylindrical pot in a camouflage bag. The cache has log book, pencil and a pencil sharpener, and is big enough for small swaps, and possibly small trackables. The bag is tied in place so you will have to take the cache pot out of the bag in situ.
If you are heading to Rigg Bay - Continue along the path here for a gorgeous walk and 3 more Caches in our series!
If you are heading to Garlieston, head on past the harbour into the village and enjoy your visit!