Title: Visit Laurieston: 2026 Travel Guide for Laurieston, Castle Douglas | Expedia.com [Hotels in Laurieston](https://expedia.com/Laurieston-Hotels.d553248635149806122.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Laurieston](https://expedia.com/Laurieston-Vacation-Rentals.d553248635149806122.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Car Rentals in Laurieston](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Laurieston.d553248635149806122.Car-Rental-Guide)[Laurieston Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Laurieston.d553248635149806122.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Laurieston ## Travel Guide ![Red Kites Feeding Feeding time at Bellymack Hill farm. For a small charge, visitors can view the wonderful spectacle of 20-30 Red Kites in the air at the same time.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182747/b464b8f4-e2a9-44f3-97d0-d68f32d7b0a5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182747/b464b8f4-e2a9-44f3-97d0-d68f32d7b0a5.jpg) by [Mary and Angus Hogg](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/7257) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Laurieston Village](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182747/a91486a6-c426-47a4-98fa-10f7c8b26b24.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182747/a91486a6-c426-47a4-98fa-10f7c8b26b24.jpg) by [Mary and Angus Hogg](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/7257) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Kites at the table.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182747/2722db75-9160-46b1-815a-c2ddc70ae4c2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182747/2722db75-9160-46b1-815a-c2ddc70ae4c2.jpg) by [Debbie Turner](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/13867) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Red Kite Feeding Table The Red Kite feeding table at Bellymack Hill farm, taken before feeding time.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182747/3d8ab678-a35d-4c20-8ccc-b15c3b818d13.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182747/3d8ab678-a35d-4c20-8ccc-b15c3b818d13.jpg) by [Mary and Angus Hogg](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/7257) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Bellymack farm and the red kite feeding station An afternoon at Bellymack farm is wonderful. Forty or more red kites visit and feed every afternoon. It's a real success story.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182747/cc7ae677-d75b-425d-ae9b-6d2250d98964.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182747/cc7ae677-d75b-425d-ae9b-6d2250d98964.jpg) by [Ann Cook](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/7996) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ## Visit Laurieston Things to do - Laurieston Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Laurieston ![Cally Palace Hotel & Golf Course](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3920000/3918900/3918856/e348170a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cally Palace Hotel & Golf Course Cally Avenue Castle Douglas Scotland $79 nightly $95 total Mar 22 - Mar 23 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! (413 reviews) Pool was welcoming and very good. Reviewed on Mar 14, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F22%2F2026&endDate=3%2F23%2F2026&selected=3918856&PinnedHotelID=3918856&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635149806122) ![The Ship Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13470000/13466000/13465979/524bf61a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Ship Inn 1 Fleet Street Castle Douglas Scotland $131 nightly $158 total Apr 12 - Apr 13 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this inn in Castle Douglas. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Mill on the Fleet and Cardoness ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (87 reviews) Room excellent and clean staff very friendly and helpful food in restaurant also very good went there off season so not much open in village and surrounding areas but still found enough to do would recommend Reviewed on Feb 8, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F12%2F2026&endDate=4%2F13%2F2026&selected=13465979&PinnedHotelID=13465979&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635149806122) ![Mercure Dumfries Cargenholm House](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78400000/78393000/78392936/4e4c3674_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Mercure Dumfries Cargenholm House Cargenholm House New Abbey Road Dumfries Scotland Stay at this hotel in Dumfries. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Dumfries Museum and Dumfries and Galloway Golf ... 9/10 Wonderful! (22 reviews) Real gem What a gem of a place. Perfect stay Reviewed on Aug 8, 2023 [Get rates](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F1%2F2026&endDate=4%2F2%2F2026&selected=78392936&PinnedHotelID=78392936&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635149806122) [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F1%2F2026&endDate=4%2F2%2F2026&selected=78392936&PinnedHotelID=78392936&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635149806122) [See all 636 properties in Laurieston](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=3%2F19%2F2026&endDate=3%2F20%2F2026®ionId=553248635149806122) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Cottage with stunning views over Kirkcudbright Bay, a short walk from the beach.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33740000/33737100/33737026/46499172_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cottage with stunning views over Kirkcudbright Bay, a short walk from the beach. Kirkcudbright SCT Book a stay at this family-friendly cottage in Kirkcudbright. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Brighouse Bay and Tolbooth ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (90 reviews) Due to unforeseen circumstances we had to cancel our December booking, however the owner very kindly allowed us to rebook for the end of February 2026.Nice secluded cottage, plenty of room and well equipped. Lovely cosy lounge with wooden beams and log burner. All main rooms have nice views across ... Reviewed on Mar 7, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Kirkcudbright-Hotels-Cottage-With-Stunning-Views-Over-Kirkcudbright-Bay.h33737026.Hotel-Information) ![St Marys Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70290000/70288700/70288662/de4ec686_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### St Marys Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms Rockcliffe, Dalbeattie Dumfries and Galloway Stay at this cottage in Dalbeattie. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Kippford Beach and Rockcliffe Beach are located ... 9/10 Wonderful! (2 reviews) We had a very nice stay. A lovely area Reviewed on Oct 9, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/Dalbeattie-Hotels-St-Marys-Cottage-A-Cottage-That-Sleeps-4-Guests-In-2-Bedrooms.h70288662.Hotel-Information) ![New build Property in 2021 1 minute walk from main amenities.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59850000/59848900/59848820/352f09c7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### New build Property in 2021 1 minute walk from main amenities. Southerness Scotland Book a stay at this golf vacation home in Dumfries. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions John Paul Jones Museum and Sandyhills ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (19 reviews) Had a fantastic time, accommodation had everything we needed and more, excellent communication, accommodation was very clean and comfortable, highly recommended Reviewed on Aug 28, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/Dumfries-Hotels-New-Build-Property-In-2021-1-Minute-Walk-From-Main-Amenities.h59848820.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Laurieston](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=553248635149806122&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Laurieston hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635149806122&startDate=2026-03-18&endDate=2026-03-19)[Mar 18 - Mar 19](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635149806122&startDate=2026-03-18&endDate=2026-03-19) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635149806122&startDate=2026-03-19&endDate=2026-03-20)[Mar 19 - Mar 20](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635149806122&startDate=2026-03-19&endDate=2026-03-20) [This weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635149806122&startDate=3%2F20%2F2026&endDate=3%2F22%2F2026)[Mar 20 - Mar 22](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635149806122&startDate=3%2F20%2F2026&endDate=3%2F22%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635149806122&startDate=3%2F27%2F2026&endDate=3%2F29%2F2026)[Mar 27 - Mar 29](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635149806122&startDate=3%2F27%2F2026&endDate=3%2F29%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![A wee burdy](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6092799/7036c97e-b13a-4c22-9466-470999598967.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Threave-Castle-Castle-Douglas.d6092799.Vacation-Attraction) ![Red kite on the red kite trail at bellymack farm](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6092821/ed7a0f6f-b974-4800-8d59-d2a61ea6a233.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Lock-Ken-Castle-Douglas.d6092821.Vacation-Attraction) ![Threave Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6092801/3d64a2a8-375f-47be-bb35-7b97bcc8e61a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Threave-Garden-Castle-Douglas.d6092801.Vacation-Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Galloway-Forest-Park-Castle-Douglas.d6092819.Vacation-Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Mossyard-Beach-Castle-Douglas.d553248621561942885.Vacation-Attraction) #### Cardoness Castle After visiting Cardoness Castle, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Castle Douglas. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront. [](https://expedia.com/Cardoness-Castle-Castle-Douglas.d6092815.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Galloway: Canyoning Adventure Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47740829/29a43534-0dec-4aaa-90ba-88e9648ad9b5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Galloway: Canyoning Adventure Experience $88 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/galloway-canyoning-adventure-experience.a47740829.activity-details) [See all activities in Laurieston](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Laurieston.d553248635149806122.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Laurieston ![Lochside Park and Carlingwark Loch at Castle douglas on a summers day, Scotland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182747/4286d223-1cdf-4035-bd69-d88bb8c2e3ad.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Castle Douglas - Cities near Laurieston - Places of interest [Castle Douglas](https://expedia.com/Castle-Douglas.dx182747) - [Galloway Forest Park ](https://expedia.com/Galloway-Forest-Park-Castle-Douglas.d6092819.Vacation-Attraction) - [Threave Castle ](https://expedia.com/Threave-Castle-Castle-Douglas.d6092799.Vacation-Attraction) - [Dumfries Ice Bowl ](https://expedia.com/Dumfries-Ice-Bowl-Dumfries.d553248635142354930.Vacation-Attraction) - [Rockcliffe Beach ](https://expedia.com/Rockcliffe-Beach-Dalbeattie.d6092795.Vacation-Attraction) - [Mabie Forest Park ](https://expedia.com/Mabie-Forest-Park-Dumfries.d553248621533021113.Vacation-Attraction) - [Lock Ken ](https://expedia.com/Lock-Ken-Castle-Douglas.d6092821.Vacation-Attraction) - [Cardoness Castle ](https://expedia.com/Cardoness-Castle-Castle-Douglas.d6092815.Vacation-Attraction) - [Sweetheart Abbey ](https://expedia.com/Sweetheart-Abbey-Dumfries.d6092777.Vacation-Attraction) - [Threave Garden ](https://expedia.com/Threave-Garden-Castle-Douglas.d6092801.Vacation-Attraction) - [Clatteringshaws Loch ](https://expedia.com/Clatteringshaws-Loch-Castle-Douglas.d633962023343149056.Vacation-Attraction) - [Broughton House ](https://expedia.com/Broughton-House-Kirkcudbright.d6092807.Vacation-Attraction) - [Mill on the Fleet ](https://expedia.com/Mill-On-The-Fleet-Castle-Douglas.d6092817.Vacation-Attraction) - [New Abbey Corn Mill ](https://expedia.com/New-Abbey-Corn-Mill-Dumfries.d6092779.Vacation-Attraction) - [MacLellan's Castle ](https://expedia.com/MacLellans-Castle-Kirkcudbright.d6092803.Vacation-Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save even more - get up to 20% on select hotels when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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