CatStrand Cafe, Shop & Community Activities

17/06/2026

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🎶 YES SIR, I CAN BOOGIE! 🎶 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Scotland are back in action on Friday night, and we’ve got just the thing for your match-night cuppa! ☕💙

Whether you’re cheering from the sofa, gathering with friends, or nervously watching through your fingers, our “Yes Sir, I Can Boogie!” and “No Scotland, No Party!” mugs and coasters are a must-have for every Scotland fan.

🎁 Still looking for a Father’s Day gift? These are perfect for football-loving dads and grandads ahead of Father’s Day this Sunday!

Don’t leave it until extra time – pop in and grab yours before they’re gone!

📍 CatStrand, New Galloway

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25/05/2026

We’re OPEN this Bank Holiday! ☀️🍷🍰

Pop in between 10am – 4pm for a sweet treat, enjoy a beer or a glass of wine, and have a browse around our shop. Whether you’re out exploring or taking it easy, we’d love to see you!

19/05/2026

🌸 SPRING FLING WEEKEND AT CATSTRAND🌸

Looking for inspiration this weekend? Head to CatStrand for a vibrant mix of art, creativity, coffee and community during Spring Fling.

Experience the captivating work of Jim Buchanan, discover immersive installations, join creative workshops, and take time to relax with great coffee, cake and local gifts in the heart of New Galloway.

🎨 IN SEARCH OF THE UNATTENDED SHADOW
An installation by Jim Buchanan
🗓 22–25 May
⏰11am–4pm
📍CatStrand

✋ HAND-HELD JOURNEYS WITH JIM BUCHANAN
🗓 Sat 23 May | 12pm
🗓 Sun 24 May | 1pm
📍New Galloway Town Hall

☕ Café & Shop Open All Weekend 11am–4pm (Sunday & Monday - hot drinks and home-baking only)

Whether you’re exploring the Spring Fling trail or simply fancy a creative day out, pop into CatStrand and see what’s happening.

15/05/2026

£2 per person, maximum of 6 per team. Bar from 7pm.

12/05/2026

🎉 BIG NEWS FROM CatStrand CAFE 🎉

We’ve got NEW opening hours - which means even more time for great coffee, delicious lunches and sweet treats! ☕🍰🥪

🍴 Lunch served daily from 11:30am
⏰ Last lunch orders at 2:30pm

Pop in for a relaxing catch-up, a tasty bite to eat, or your favourite coffee break - we’d love to see you! 💛

16/04/2026

☕🍰 WE’RE HIRING – WEEKEND CATERING ASSISTANT

🕒 7–14 hours per week (plus additional hours)
💷 £13.45 per hour
📍 CatStrand, New Galloway

We’re looking for an experienced, organised and friendly person to lead our popular weekend café, with occasional midweek cover. You’ll run the kitchen, prepare and serve fresh food and baking, support events, and help deliver a welcoming customer experience.

🔗 View the full job description: https://gcat.scot/job/weekend-catering-assistant/

📩 Apply with CV & cover letter to: [email protected]

The Glenkens Community & Arts Trust is seeking a Weekend Catering Assistant to lead our popular CatStrand Café at weekends and provide occasional midweek cover. This is a permanent position reporting to the Kitchen Manager and working as part of our dedicated catering team. Hours: Summer (Easter–...

15/04/2026

✨ New range now at CatStrand Gift Shop – Kate Simpson Fine Art ✨

Kate has been drawing for as long as she can remember. Over time, those drawings turned into something more, and she even began selling her work - marking the start of her creative journey.

Now living on her partner’s family farm near Morpeth in beautiful Northumberland, Kate has truly fallen in love with countryside life, which continues to inspire her work.

She loves capturing the unique personality of animals and taking on new, unusual subjects — it’s what keeps her creativity flowing.

Pop in, we’re sure you’ll find something you love! ☕️ 📚

03/03/2026

☕🍰 WE’RE HIRING – WEEKEND CATERING ASSISTANT

🕒 7–14 hours per week (plus additional hours)
💷 £13.45 per hour
📍 CatStrand, New Galloway

We’re looking for an experienced, organised and friendly person to lead our popular weekend café, with occasional midweek cover. You’ll run the kitchen, prepare and serve fresh food and baking, support events, and help deliver a welcoming customer experience.

🔗 View the full job description: https://gcat.scot/job/weekend-catering-assistant/

📩 Apply with CV & cover letter to: [email protected]

13/02/2026

🧠 QUIZ NIGHT🧠

Glenkens Men’s Shed presents a fantastic night of fun, facts and friendly competition!

Join us at Glenkens Men’s Shed Quiz Night at CatStrand in New Galloway.

📅 Friday 20th February
🕖 7pm for a 7.30pm start
💷 £2 per person
👥 Max 6 people per team
📞 Booking advised: 07925 914687

Bring your team along for a great evening of brain-teasing questions, laughs, and a brilliant atmosphere - plus there’ll be a bar and raffle on the night!

Whether you’re a trivia master or just in it for the fun, everyone’s welcome.

Tag your teammates, start brushing up on those general knowledge facts, and we’ll see you there! 🎉

06/02/2026

⚠️ Polite Notice ⚠️

Please note that CatStrand will be closed to the public on Saturday 7th February and Tuesday 10th February due to private functions.

We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and truly appreciate your understanding 😊