A FAMILY run agri-tourism business in the region is all set for a busy 2023 after securing £99,000 of funding.
South of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE) has provided financial support to Wigwam Holidays in Wigtown as part of a £330,000 project expanding their accommodation provision of wigwams, lodges and cabins.
The project saw four new cabins manufactured by Dalbeattie-based Iron and Pine installed on the site, allowing the Galloway family who own the business to provide additional space for visitors and create employment for an additional 16 people.
Increasing the occupancy numbers has resulted in the company looking at expanding the activities they are able to offer on-site which may include farm tours, pizza nights and the potential for star gazing experiences in the extended season.
Wigwam Holidays Wigtown boasts a total of seven luxury wooden en-suite wigwam cabins and four larger open plan converted shipping container cabins.
Commenting, Kirstie Scrimgeour, part of SOSE’s business development team, said: “It has been a pleasure to work with the Galloway family and see their business grow, with so much more to come from this project in terms of renewables and place-based activities.
“This project not only benefitted Wigwam Holidays Wigtown but directly enabled those within their supply chain in the local area to grow too.”
And Lorraine Galloway, of Wigwam Holidays Wigtown, added: “Kirstie has been instrumental in helping us grow our business.
“Her advice and guidance throughout the expansion process has been invaluable.”
