Tongland Travel Guide

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Tongland Loch Looking north along Tongland Loch which is really The River Dee, and which was flooded in 1935 by the creation of a dam to supply water to Tongland Power Station.http://www.nothingtoseehere.net/2006/10/galloway_hydros_visitor_centre.html
Photo by Colin Kinnear (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
Tongland Loch Looking north along Tongland Loch which is really The River Dee, and which was flooded in 1935 by the creation of a dam to supply water to Tongland Power Station.http://www.nothingtoseehere.net/2006/10/galloway_hydros_visitor_centre.html
Photo by Colin Kinnear (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
A bridge too short ...either that or a very elaborate diving platform. For your added delectation this is bridge No BRB KCT 32.
Photo by Malcolm Morris (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
Tongland Old Parish Church, Tongland, Dumfries And Galloway. Remains of old church (1773) in churchyard, with fragments of a C12 abbey or house of canons (attached to Whithorn).
Photo by Chris Newman (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
A view of the Dee and hydroelectric power station taken from Tongland Bridge on June 18th, 2005. The piers in the foreground are the remains of a disused railway bridge, part of a branch line to Kirkcudbright. They were pulled down in early August, 2005.
Photo by Alison Stamp (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$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
The Ship Inn

The Ship Inn

4 out of 5
1 Fleet Street Castle Douglas Scotland
The price is AU$189 per night from 11 Mar to 12 Mar
AU$189
11 Mar - 12 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this inn in Castle Douglas. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a 24-hour front desk. 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
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

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St Marys Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms
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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! (90 reviews)
Due to unforeseen circumstances we had to cancel our December booking, however the owner very kindly allowed us to rebook for the end of February 2026.Nice secluded cottage, plenty of room and well equipped. Lovely cosy lounge with wooden beams and log burner. All main rooms have nice views across ...

Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

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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Broughton House

Learn about the local history of Kirkcudbright when you spend time at Broughton House. While you're in the area, wander around the gardens.

Broughton House

Brighouse Bay

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Brighouse Bay during your trip to Kirkcudbright? Discover the area's art scene and monuments.

Brighouse Bay

Kirkandrews Bay

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Kirkandrews Bay during your trip to Kirkcudbright? Stroll along the waterfront or experience the area's art scene.

Kirkandrews Bay

Ross Bay

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Ross Bay during your trip to Kirkcudbright? Stroll along the waterfront or visit the monuments while you're in the area.

Ross Bay

MacLellan's Castle

MacLellan's Castle is just one of the places to see in Kirkcudbright, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, wander around the gardens.

MacLellan's Castle

Galloway Wildlife Conservation Park

Explore the great outdoors at Galloway Wildlife Conservation Park, a lovely green space in Kirkcudbright. While you're in the area, wander around the gardens.

Galloway Wildlife Conservation Park