Location: Dalbeattie
Top Things to do in Dalbeattie
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Dalbeattie (Scots: Dawbeattie, from Gaelic Dail Bheithe meaning "valley of birch") is a town in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. Dalbeattie is in a wooded valley on the Urr Water 6 km (4 mi) east of Castle Douglas and 19 km (12 mi) south west of Dumfries. The town is famed for its granite industry and for being the home town of William McMaster Murdoch, the First Officer of the RMS Titanic.
Restaurants in Dalbeattie
1. Thai Massage Room & Spa
Overall Ratings
5 based on 151 reviews
'Mystical Thailand in Dumfries and Galloway' The Thai Massage Room and Spa is run by Noi who moved to Scotland from Thailand in 2004. Noi is extremely well qualified and experienced in traditional Thai methods. Noi offers a wide range of Traditional Thai and Spa treatments in her two well appointed and comfortable treatment rooms. She is assisted by Na who also qualified in Thailand and recently joined her.
Reviewed By littleflower12345 - Thornhill, United Kingdom
What can I say other than do NOT miss the opportunity to have the most amazing massage if you are anywhere near Dalbeattie.
Noi is a gorgeous, petite thai lady with the most amazing strength!!
This massage is NOT a run of the mill spa treatment - it is a traditional thai massage which must have taken years to learn and practice
Highly recommended
2. Dalbeattie Museum
Overall Ratings
5 based on 66 reviews
Reviewed By GMH2012 - Lewes, United Kingdom
Brief stop off at museum while staying with friends in Dalbeattie. Had to visit as one of our friend's is a volunteer there.
Absolutely jam packed with interesting memorabilia.
Would benefit from larger premises which I believe is on the wishlist. Also some more labelling would have been helpful as there is so much to take in.
Definitely worth a visit and it's free admission which is so rare these days.
3. 7stanes - Dalbeattie
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 70 reviews
Reviewed By Barbara R - Leicestershire
We had a lovely drive from The Inn on the Loch to Dalbeattie forest, we aren't professional walkers we like to find a nice spot usually a forest and have a leisurely 2 to 2.5 hrs walk and this we found here, a lot of different paths to follow and thoroughly enjoyable, certainly well worth a visit.
4. Mersehead Nature Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 67 reviews
Discover the breathtaking scenery and wildlife that's typical of this region. Stroll along the nature trails and use the viewing hides to explore at your own pace. Spring is particularly magical, when the wet meadows fill with lapwings and skylarks, not to mention butterflies and wild flowers. You might also see a roe deer. And in the autumn, thousands of barnacle and pink-footed geese start to arrive for the winter, creating a not-to-be-missed spectacle. Each season brings a different experience at our nature reserves. In spring, the air is filled with birdsong as they compete to establish territories and attract a mate. In summer, look out for young birds making their first venture into the outside world. Autumn brings large movements of migrating birds - some heading south to a warmer climate, others seeking refuge in the UK from the cold Arctic winter. In winter, look out for large flocks of birds gathering to feed, or flying at dusk to form large roosts to keep warm.
Reviewed By mfuwe - Isle of Man, United Kingdom
We are RSPB members and visited here to do some birding while staying in the area. We were not disappointed and the warden/volunteer was very helpful in pointing out places to visit.
There are two hides overlooking wetlands and bird feeders at the "Centre" where close up views of most small birds can be had.
Hedgerows had plenty of warblers and the small plantations held others. The 'wetlands' were distinctly dry in June but we understand that in the winter months they are full of wintering waterfowl.
Well worth a visit.
5. Bainloch Deer Park
Overall Ratings
5 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By Jblai - Wigton, United Kingdom
Visited the deer park today, absolutely fantastic. We were met at the collection point by the owner who friendly, knowledgeable and good fun.
He answered all our questions and explained the workings of the Deer park.
We saw lots of deer, some were very friendly and ran over to the car for some treats.
I can't recommend this place enough. Brilliant! Great value for money (diddling himself in fact ).
We will be back.
Thank you.
6. Colvend Golf Course
Overall Ratings
5 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By kawacking - Ayrshire Scotland
I went to Colvend Golf Course recently when visiting Southerness Caravan site esp. after Reading the reviews. I booked it through there website which was easy to use. I received a warm welcome and was given a brief description of the course and it's layout. There were plenty of buggies which I will hire the next time I play as there are a few hills to climb esp. the 1st which I called cardiac hill - not as fit as I thought. The course is well laid out, challenging and offering great views of the hills and nearby firth, I will be definitely back if were are visiting nearby again,
Many thanks to the staff at Colvend G C for making my day memorable and to the greenkeeper for keeping the course in a great state esp after all the rain we've had this year. Thanks Stevie.
7. The Bridge Wellness Centre
Overall Ratings
5 based on 6 reviews
An exercise studio and gym providing daytime and evening classes. No membership fee. Visitors and beginners welcome. Also foot therapies, massage, reflexology and acupuncture available. Please check our website for full up to date timetable and therapists availability.
Reviewed By traveller2454 - Dalbeattie, United Kingdom
I've had the pleasure of visiting The Bridge Wellness Centre several times recently and always come out feeling wonderful. It's a lovely bright building and owner Fiona is lovely to chat to while you're waiting. There's logo, pilates, dance, chair exercise and a whole host of other activities on offer, although I've been more interested in the sports injury clinic, the medical pedicure and the nail treatments. Kate Bedford has worked absolute wonders on the sore back I've been dealing with for years and that the NHS physiotherapist recommended exercise and losing weight for! Kate has found underlying issues with muscles and adhesions and is working her way through them and giving me my life back. Suzanne McCaig has worked wonders with my feet which I haven't been able to attend to properly because of my sore back and her lovely daughter Kirsti has given me beautiful bright nails to go on holiday with! I will most certainly be back to see these three lovely ladies again and again. Can't praise them highly enough.
8. Colliston Park
Overall Ratings
5 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By craigluscar - Dunfermline, United Kingdom
A nice town park with a Bandstand a river runs through it and a large sailing pond for model boats . a Recreational park with the usual swings and roundabouts . There is also a football pitch and some stone sculptures . Well used by joggers and dog walkers . Ideal for a family picnic in good weather with Seating spread about the park . The town center and shops are only 2 minutes away
9. Dalbeattie Information Point
Overall Ratings
5 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By craigluscar - Dunfermline, United Kingdom
Not a large shop but staffed by a very knowledgeable man who was very helpful this is not just good for the larger attractions but the little sale of works ,jumble sales and Church coffee mornings .It is also a fund of information for arts and crafts in the area
10. Dalbeattie War Memorial
Overall Ratings
5 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By craigluscar - Dunfermline, United Kingdom
Situated in Colliston Park near to the Bandstand this Granite memorial is hexangonaly based with a lion rampant on the top . It is well maintained and has Seating provided for individual reflection covering the 1st and 2nd world wars. When I visited it tit still had poppy wreaths at the base
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