Laurieston Travel Guide

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Red Kites Feeding Feeding time at Bellymack Hill farm. For a small charge, visitors can view the wonderful spectacle of 20-30 Red Kites in the air at the same time.
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Red Kites Feeding Feeding time at Bellymack Hill farm. For a small charge, visitors can view the wonderful spectacle of 20-30 Red Kites in the air at the same time.
Photo by Mary and Angus Hogg (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
Laurieston Village
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Kites at the table.
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Red Kite Feeding Table The Red Kite feeding table at Bellymack Hill farm, taken before feeding time.
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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$139 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
AU$139
23 Feb - 24 Feb
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! (403 reviews)
Nice people

Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026

Cally Palace Hotel & Golf Course
Mercure Dumfries Cargenholm House

Mercure Dumfries Cargenholm House

4 out of 5
Cargenholm House New Abbey Road Dumfries Scotland
Stay at this hotel in Dumfries. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Dumfries Museum and Dumfries and Galloway Golf ...
Real gem
What a gem of a place. Perfect stay

Reviewed on 8 Aug 2023

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Mercure Dumfries Cargenholm House
The Ship Inn

The Ship Inn

4 out of 5
1 Fleet Street Castle Douglas Scotland
The price is AU$197 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
AU$197
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this inn in Castle Douglas. Enjoy room service, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Mill on the Fleet and Cardoness Castle ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (87 reviews)
Room excellent and clean staff very friendly and helpful food in restaurant also very good went there off season so not much open in village and surrounding areas but still found enough to do would recommend

Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

The Ship Inn
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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.
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! (103 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
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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$127
per adult
Galloway: Canyoning Adventure Experience
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