Lock Ken Tours

Red kite on the red kite trail at bellymack farm
Red kite on the red kite trail at bellymack farm
Taken at the red kite trail in galloway
Take a break from concrete-filled cities at Lock Ken. This is an ideal place to fill your lungs with fresh air, sit back and just soak up the views.

This Castle Douglas body of water is an ideal spot to begin your day of sightseeing. There's loads to experience nearby, like Galloway Activity Centre, and Threave Castle. Take your time at Lock Ken before hitting up these other fine sights.

Plan a trip to see Lock Ken

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Boutique 50

Boutique 50

3 out of 5
Glasgow Westend
Price was $1,567, price is now $1,268 per person
$1,268
per person
Mar 29 - Apr 3
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Dallas (DFW) to Glasgow (GLA)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (240 reviews)
We had such a lovely stay at Boutique 50. Everything was perfect and the staff so friendly and helpful; they even posted back to me something i left in the room! A great location, quite and safe to park, I could not recommend this place enough.

Reviewed on Dec 19, 2025

VKM Apartments

VKM Apartments

4 out of 5
Pollokshields
Price was $1,770, price is now $1,438 per person
$1,438
per person
Mar 29 - Apr 3
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Dallas (DFW) to Glasgow (GLA)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (65 reviews)
What a great place to stay. We enjoyed the apartment, clean and well maintained. The check in was easy and the location was very convenient for us. We also we grateful for the parking.

Reviewed on Jan 26, 2026

Hotel du Vin & Bistro Glasgow

Hotel du Vin & Bistro Glasgow

4 out of 5
Glasgow Westend
Price was $1,670, price is now $1,388 per person
$1,388
per person
May 8 - May 12
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Dallas (DFW) to Glasgow (GLA)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (881 reviews)
Everything first class in this timeless residence. It has been too long we will be back soon

Reviewed on Dec 18, 2025

Popular places to visit

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Threave Castle

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
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

Loch Ken Marina

Explore the waterfront in Castle Douglas with a trip to Loch Ken Marina. Amble around the area's gardens or visit its temples.

Loch Ken Marina

RSPB Ken-Dee Marshes Reserve

You can take time to visit RSPB Ken-Dee Marshes Reserve during your travels to Castle Douglas. Wander the gardens and riverfront while you're in the area.

RSPB Ken-Dee Marshes Reserve

Galloway Activity Centre

Enjoy an outing to Galloway Activity Centre during your stay in Castle Douglas. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.

Galloway Activity Centre

Roods Loch

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Roods Loch during your travels in Castle Douglas. Wander the gardens and riverfront while you're in the area.

Roods Loch

Best Lodging Options Near Lock Ken

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

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

Mossdale Scotland
Beautiful house on private estate with hot tub, nature and adventure.
The Thistle Inn

The Thistle Inn

3 out of 5
51-55 Main Street Castle Douglas Scotland
The Thistle Inn
Ernambrie Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 6 guests in 2 bedrooms

Ernambrie Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 6 guests in 2 bedrooms

Castle Douglas Dumfries and Galloway
Ernambrie Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 6 guests in 2 bedrooms
Kenmure Kennels - a house that sleeps 14 guests in 8 bedrooms

Kenmure Kennels - a house that sleeps 14 guests in 8 bedrooms

Castle Douglas Dumfries and Galloway
Kenmure Kennels - a house that sleeps 14 guests in 8 bedrooms
The Kenbridge Hotel

The Kenbridge Hotel

3 out of 5
Kenbridge Castle Douglas Scotland
The Kenbridge Hotel
The Cross Keys Hotel

The Cross Keys Hotel

3 out of 5
High Street Castle Douglas Scotland
The Cross Keys Hotel
The Kings Arms Hotel

The Kings Arms Hotel

3.5 out of 5
St Andrews Street Castle Douglas Scotland
The Kings Arms Hotel
Cally Palace Hotel & Golf Course

Cally Palace Hotel & Golf Course

4 out of 5
Cally Avenue Castle Douglas Scotland
Cally Palace Hotel & Golf Course
Imperial Hotel

Imperial Hotel

3 out of 5
35 King Street Castle Douglas Scotland
Imperial Hotel
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