Balmaclellan

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Troquhain Loch Viewed from the west bank near the end of a beautiful March day with calm conditions on the water. A pair of mute swans were at the north end of the loch.
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Troquhain Loch Viewed from the west bank near the end of a beautiful March day with calm conditions on the water. A pair of mute swans were at the north end of the loch.
Photo by Walter Baxter (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
Troquhain Loch The north end of the loch viewed from a livestock field in early March.
Photo by Walter Baxter (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
The summit cairn on Barscobe Hill The white marked stones on the top of the cairn indicates that this is a favourite perch for birds of prey.
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Greenhead, looking west across the shoulder of Knockcrosh Hill
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Cally Palace Hotel & Golf Course

Cally Palace Hotel & Golf Course

4 out of 5
Cally Avenue Castle Douglas Scotland
$88 nightly
The price is $106 total per night from Feb 8 to Feb 9
$106 total
Feb 8 - Feb 9
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this golf hotel in Castle Douglas. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a golf course. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (403 reviews)
Nice people

Reviewed on Feb 4, 2026

Cally Palace Hotel & Golf Course
Friars Carse Country House Hotel

Friars Carse Country House Hotel

3 out of 5
Auldgirth Dumfries Scotland
$76 nightly
The price is $92 total per night from Feb 8 to Feb 9
$92 total
Feb 8 - Feb 9
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this historic hotel in Dumfries. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (371 reviews)
Spotless room, all staff polite, welcoming and accommodating. Great food at dinner, breakfast might need updating a little but totally acceptable. Premises gorgeous in communal areas but needs a little updating too. Would recommend

Reviewed on Dec 21, 2025

Friars Carse Country House Hotel
Aberdour Guest House

Aberdour Guest House

3 out of 5
16-20 NEWALL TERRACE Dumfries Scotland
$66 nightly
The price is $80 total per night from Feb 23 to Feb 24
$80 total
Feb 23 - Feb 24
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Dumfries. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (168 reviews)
Clean, comfortable, excellent budget stay.

Reviewed on Jan 26, 2026

Aberdour Guest House
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Beautiful house on private estate with hot tub, nature and adventure.

Beautiful house on private estate with hot tub, nature and adventure.

Mossdale Scotland
Stay at this vacation home in Castle Douglas. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Lock Ken and Loch Ken Marina are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (5 reviews)
We had a lovely stay here, the house was stunning as was the location. The host went above beyond to make our stay memorable. There were a few glitches while we were there (just bad luck) but Gavin was excellent, responding quickly and he generously refunded us a night of our stay. Other reviews ...

Reviewed on Jan 28, 2026

Beautiful house on private estate with hot tub, nature and adventure.
Woodburn Lodge With Private Hottub, Smart tv with Wifi, Veiws To Mabie Forrest

Woodburn Lodge With Private Hottub, Smart tv with Wifi, Veiws To Mabie Forrest

dumfries SCT
Stay at this cottage in Dumfries. Enjoy private pools, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions 7stanes - Mabie and Mabie Forest Park are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (103 reviews)
The property was excellent,was very well equipped & was in a picturesque location. I spoke to the host Nigel before we arrived,he was very friendly and helpful. I would highly recommend this property.

Reviewed on Dec 8, 2025

Woodburn Lodge With Private Hottub, Smart tv with Wifi, Veiws To Mabie Forrest
Pass the Keys | Beautiful 5BR Rural Cottage with Outstanding Views

Pass the Keys | Beautiful 5BR Rural Cottage with Outstanding Views

Castle Douglas
Stay at this vacation home in Castle Douglas. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Loch Ken Marina and Lock Ken are located ...
Pass the Keys | Beautiful 5BR Rural Cottage with Outstanding Views
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Popular places to visit

A wee burdy

Threave Castle

4/5(2 reviews)

After visiting Threave Castle, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Castle Douglas. While you're in the area, wander around the gardens.

Threave Castle
Red kite on the red kite trail at bellymack farm

Lock Ken

5/5(1 review)

Explore the great outdoors at Lock Ken, a lovely green space in Castle Douglas. While you're in the area, wander around the forests.

Lock Ken
Threave Garden

Threave Garden

Explore the great outdoors at Threave Garden, a lovely green space in Castle Douglas. While you're in the area, wander around the gardens.

Threave Garden

Galloway Forest Park

5/5(1 review)

Explore the great outdoors at Galloway Forest Park, a lovely green space in Castle Douglas. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.

Galloway Forest Park

Mossyard Beach

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Mossyard Beach during your travels in Castle Douglas? Amble around the area's gardens or visit its temples.

Mossyard Beach

Clatteringshaws Loch

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Clatteringshaws Loch during your travels in Castle Douglas. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the temples while you're in the area.

Clatteringshaws Loch

Things to do

Galloway: Canyoning Adventure Experience

Galloway: Canyoning Adventure Experience

$87
per adult
Galloway: Canyoning Adventure Experience
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Cities near Balmaclellan

Lochside Park and Carlingwark Loch at Castle douglas on a summers day, Scotland

Castle Douglas

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