Gelston Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Kirkland of Gelston From Kerbers fort
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Kirkland of Gelston From Kerbers fort
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Kerbers Hill fort The remains of the drystone wall surrounding this fort are easily seen. The fort sits atop the ridge, and the entire upland area is littered with remains of other fortified sites.
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Boreland of Kelton Homestead Moat Archaeological site of the remains of a moated homestead site, possibly connected with the Cistercian monks at Dundrennan. The moat runs east in a semi-circle from the green feed bucket by the stone dyke.
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Torglass hill View from B736
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Cally Palace Hotel & Golf Course

Cally Palace Hotel & Golf Course

4 out of 5
Cally Avenue Castle Douglas Scotland
The price is 2.345.115 ₫ per night from 4 Mar to 5 Mar
2.345.115 ₫
2.814.138 ₫ total
4 Mar - 5 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Castle Douglas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a golf course. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (409 reviews)
WOW!! what lovely staff in a stunning location, amazing food. the breakfast is incredible. a genuinely fantastic experience we will definitely return. we stayed in room 75 which was cosy. with amazing views. simply stunning 😍 it had

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Cally Palace Hotel & Golf Course
Holiday Inn Dumfries by IHG

Holiday Inn Dumfries by IHG

3 out of 5
The Crichton, Bankend Road Dumfries Scotland
The price is 2.049.413 ₫ per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
2.049.413 ₫
2.459.295 ₫ total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Dumfries. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (620 reviews)
Booking not honoured,had to stay elsewhere, receptionist not empathetic

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

Holiday Inn Dumfries by IHG
Aberdour Guest House

Aberdour Guest House

3 out of 5
16-20 NEWALL TERRACE Dumfries Scotland
The price is 1.756.640 ₫ per night from 5 Mar to 6 Mar
1.756.640 ₫
2.107.968 ₫ total
5 Mar - 6 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Dumfries. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (173 reviews)
This is a VERY bare-boned place to stay - I was at the very top = many narrow stairs! Centrally located and quiet; but that was sheer luck, because the two other sparse rooms on either side of me happened to have quiet people in them thank goodness! ...not a lot to say; nice couple owns it...my bathroom ...

Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026

Aberdour Guest House
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Kestrel Lodge

Kestrel Lodge

3.5 out of 5
Dumfries Scotland
Stay at this cottage in Dumfries. Enjoy free parking and a garden. Popular attractions 7stanes - Mabie and Mabie Forest Park are located nearby.
Kestrel Lodge
The Ship Inn Self Catering

The Ship Inn Self Catering

2 out of 5
Planetree Park Castle Douglas Scotland
Stay at this cottage in Castle Douglas. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and a garden. Popular attractions Mill on the Fleet and Cardoness Castle are ...
The Ship Inn Self Catering
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Popular places to visit

A wee burdy

Threave Castle

4.5/5(14 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

4.5/5(15 reviews)

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

5/5(10 reviews)

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(31 reviews)

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 care-free afternoon at Mossyard Beach during your travels in Castle Douglas? Amble around the area's gardens or visit its temples.

Mossyard Beach

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.

Cardoness Castle