Tongland

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Tongland Loch Looking north along Tongland Loch which is really The River Dee, and which was flooded in 1935 by the creation of a dam to supply water to Tongland Power Station.http://www.nothingtoseehere.net/2006/10/galloway_hydros_visitor_centre.html
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Tongland Loch Looking north along Tongland Loch which is really The River Dee, and which was flooded in 1935 by the creation of a dam to supply water to Tongland Power Station.http://www.nothingtoseehere.net/2006/10/galloway_hydros_visitor_centre.html
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A bridge too short ...either that or a very elaborate diving platform. For your added delectation this is bridge No BRB KCT 32.
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Tongland Old Parish Church, Tongland, Dumfries And Galloway. Remains of old church (1773) in churchyard, with fragments of a C12 abbey or house of canons (attached to Whithorn).
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A view of the Dee and hydroelectric power station taken from Tongland Bridge on June 18th, 2005. The piers in the foreground are the remains of a disused railway bridge, part of a branch line to Kirkcudbright. They were pulled down in early August, 2005.
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Cally Palace Hotel & Golf Course

Cally Palace Hotel & Golf Course

4 out of 5
Cally Avenue Castle Douglas Scotland
$80 nightly
The price is $96 total per night from Jan 18 to Jan 19
$96 total
Jan 18 - Jan 19
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! (395 reviews)
Staff were lovely, food was good.

Reviewed on Dec 23, 2025

Cally Palace Hotel & Golf Course
The Birchtree Hotel

The Birchtree Hotel

3.5 out of 5
1 MAXWELL STREET Dalbeattie Scotland
$116 nightly
The price is $139 total per night from Jan 14 to Jan 15
$139 total
Jan 14 - Jan 15
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Dalbeattie. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (162 reviews)
Staff were amazing, the hotel could do with a freshen up in the corridors but when things were wrong in the room the staff were dead helpful. Nice area too.

Reviewed on Sep 28, 2025

The Birchtree Hotel
St Marys Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms

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

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St Marys Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms
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St Marys Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms

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

St Marys Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms
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)
This is a tremendous venue with great facilities and our hosts went the extra mile to accommodate our stay.

Reviewed on Nov 15, 2025

Beautiful house on private estate with hot tub, nature and adventure.
Cottage with stunning views over Kirkcudbright Bay, a short walk from the beach.

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! (89 reviews)
Comfortable, warm cottage, lovely enclosed garden for children/dogs.

Reviewed on Dec 30, 2025

Cottage with stunning views over Kirkcudbright Bay, a short walk from the beach.
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Popular places to visit

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Broughton House

Learn about the local history of Kirkcudbright when you take a trip to Broughton House. While you're in the area, wander around the gardens.

Broughton House

Brighouse Bay

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Brighouse Bay during your trip to Kirkcudbright? Discover the area's art scene and monuments.

Brighouse Bay

Kirkandrews Bay

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Kirkandrews Bay during your trip to Kirkcudbright? Stroll along the waterfront or experience the area's art scene.

Kirkandrews Bay

Ross Bay

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Ross Bay during your trip to Kirkcudbright? Stroll along the waterfront or visit the monuments while you're in the area.

Ross Bay

Galloway Wildlife Conservation Park

Explore the great outdoors at Galloway Wildlife Conservation Park, a lovely green space in Kirkcudbright. While you're in the area, wander around the gardens.

Galloway Wildlife Conservation Park

MacLellan's Castle

MacLellan's Castle is just one of the places to see in Kirkcudbright, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, wander around the gardens.

MacLellan's Castle

Cities near Tongland

The bridge over the River Dee at Kirkcudbright was built in 1926 by the engineers Mouchel. It provided a direct route west out of the town, rather than having to head north via Tongland Bridge first. However, old maps suggest that there may have been an earlier bridge on the site. The bridge is a massive 5 span reinforced concrete structure, where each span is supported by tied arch trusses overhead. Unlike many other similar structures, the arches are not tied across the carriageway, mainly because they are too shallow to then allow traffic through! Below the spans the piers are paired and while only two stand in the river at low tide, at high tide all are partially submerged. The bridge is signed as a Weak Bridge with a 17T weight limit, and for some unknown reason, has Wig-Wag signs at either end.

Kirkcudbright

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