Continue along the road and at the very end of the village is Nith Inshore Rescue, our independent (non-RNLI) lifeboat.

The Caerlaverock Community Association website has a wealth of up-to-date information about history, people and events, including the monthly Scottish Women's Institute meetings in Glencaple.

The mud exposed at low tide attracts large numbers of wildfowl and waders in autumn and winter.

The merse (saltmarsh) across the river is home to Barnacle Geese in winter and breeding waders and skylarks in summer.

The tearoom was originally operated by Lady Mary Mumford, a former lady-in-waiting to Princess Alexandra, and her sister, Baroness Herries.