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 AU$153 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
AU$153
15 Mar - 16 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! (410 reviews)
The pool was greater

Reviewed on 6 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 AU$156 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
AU$156
5 Apr - 6 Apr
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! (621 reviews)
This is a really lovely hotel for an even lovelier price ! The staff are very friendly, the rooms spacious and spotless and we had an excellent breakfast that kept us going all day. We would normally have stayed at the Premier Inn in Dumfries every time we come over from NI to visit family but will ...

Reviewed on 6 Mar 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 AU$109 per night from 17 Mar to 18 Mar
AU$109
17 Mar - 18 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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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.
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
The Stables - a house that sleeps 14 guests in 6 bedrooms

The Stables - a house that sleeps 14 guests in 6 bedrooms

Kirkbean, Dumfries Dumfries and Galloway
Stay at this cottage in Dumfries. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and in-room washers/dryers. Popular attractions John Paul Jones Museum and Caerlaverock ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3 reviews)
Fantastic place very welcoming just what the doctor ordered

Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026

The Stables - a house that sleeps 14 guests in 6 bedrooms
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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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