Balmaclellan Travel Guide

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Troquhain Loch Viewed from the west bank near the end of a beautiful March day with calm conditions on the water. A pair of mute swans were at the north end of the loch.
Photo by Walter Baxter (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
Troquhain Loch Viewed from the west bank near the end of a beautiful March day with calm conditions on the water. A pair of mute swans were at the north end of the loch.
Photo by Walter Baxter (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
Troquhain Loch The north end of the loch viewed from a livestock field in early March.
Photo by Walter Baxter (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
The summit cairn on Barscobe Hill The white marked stones on the top of the cairn indicates that this is a favourite perch for birds of prey.
Photo by Walter Baxter (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
Greenhead, looking west across the shoulder of Knockcrosh Hill
Photo by David Baird (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)

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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 AU$137 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
AU$137
29 Mar - 30 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
Friars Carse Country House Hotel

Friars Carse Country House Hotel

3 out of 5
Auldgirth Dumfries Scotland
The price is AU$161 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
AU$161
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this historic hotel in Dumfries. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (376 reviews)
Although our room was newly redecorated and carpeted, the entire room was covered in paint dust. There was still masking tape covering the light rose AND one of the window curtains was hanging off. We had to use a hair clip to close it. While these arent big things they do impact your stay.The food ...

Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026

Friars Carse Country House Hotel
Aberdour Guest House

Aberdour Guest House

3 out of 5
16-20 NEWALL TERRACE Dumfries Scotland
The price is AU$109 per night from 5 Mar to 6 Mar
AU$109
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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Woodburn Lodge With Private Hottub, Smart tv with Wifi, Veiws To Mabie Forrest

Woodburn Lodge With Private Hottub, Smart tv with Wifi, Veiws To Mabie Forrest

dumfries SCT
Stay at this cottage in Dumfries. Enjoy private pools, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions 7stanes - Mabie and Mabie Forest Park are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (107 reviews)
The property was excellent,was very well equipped & was in a picturesque location. I spoke to the host Nigel before we arrived,he was very friendly and helpful. I would highly recommend this property.

Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025

Woodburn Lodge With Private Hottub, Smart tv with Wifi, Veiws To Mabie Forrest
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
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (6 reviews)
We had a lovely stay here, the house was stunning as was the location. The host went above beyond to make our stay memorable. There were a few glitches while we were there (just bad luck) but Gavin was excellent, responding quickly and he generously refunded us a night of our stay. Other reviews ...

Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026

Beautiful house on private estate with hot tub, nature and adventure.
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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
Red kite on the red kite trail at bellymack farm

Lock Ken

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

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

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

Activities

Galloway: Canyoning Adventure Experience

Galloway: Canyoning Adventure Experience

AU$124
per adult
Galloway: Canyoning Adventure Experience
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