Gelston

Travel 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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Holiday Inn Dumfries by IHG

Holiday Inn Dumfries by IHG

3 out of 5
The Crichton, Bankend Road Dumfries Scotland
The price is €92 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
€92
1 Feb - 2 Feb
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! (609 reviews)
Amazing staff, tasty food, comfortable, clean and spacious rooms, all set in beautiful grounds.

Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025

Holiday Inn Dumfries by IHG
Cally Palace Hotel & Golf Course

Cally Palace Hotel & Golf Course

4 out of 5
Cally Avenue Castle Douglas Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €76 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
€76
25 Jan - 26 Jan
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (395 reviews)
Staff were lovely, food was good.

Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025

Cally Palace Hotel & Golf Course
Aberdour Guest House

Aberdour Guest House

3 out of 5
16-20 NEWALL TERRACE Dumfries Scotland
The price is €69 per night from 22 Jan to 23 Jan
€69
22 Jan - 23 Jan
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. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (167 reviews)
A warm welcome was followed by a warm and cosy room. The kippers for breakfast were piping hot and the egg poached to perfection. Breakfast was included in room price, and served to you table. The location is very central to the town, and the host was most helpful.

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

Aberdour Guest House
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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
Stay at this family-friendly cottage in Kirkcudbright. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Brighouse Bay and Tolbooth are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (89 reviews)
Comfortable, warm cottage, lovely enclosed garden for children/dogs.

Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025

Cottage with stunning views over Kirkcudbright Bay, a short walk from the beach.
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 holiday home in Castle Douglas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 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 15 Nov 2025

Beautiful house on private estate with hot tub, nature and adventure.
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 9 Oct 2025

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

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

Half-Day Canyoning Adventure in Murry's Canyon

Galloway Canyoning Adventure, Murrays Canyon half day

€75
per adult
Galloway Canyoning Adventure, Murrays Canyon half day
Murrays Canyon

Murrays Canyon

€115
per adult
Murrays Canyon
Galloway: Canyoning Adventure Experience

Galloway: Canyoning Adventure Experience

€75
per adult
Galloway: Canyoning Adventure Experience
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Carlingwark Loch

Castle Douglas