Location: Castle Douglas
Top Things to do in Castle Douglas
8 Nature & Parks in Castle Douglas That You Shouldn't Miss
Castle Douglas (Scottish Gaelic: Caisteal Dhùghlais) is a town in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. It lies in the lieutenancy area of Kirkcudbrightshire, in the eastern part of Galloway, between the towns of Dalbeattie and Gatehouse of Fleet.
Restaurants in Castle Douglas
1. Threave Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 543 reviews
Reviewed By JMcL62 - Glasgow, United Kingdom
Pleasant walk round varied gardens despite the rain. Coffee shop adapted well for covid precautions and delicious scones served safely in plastic bag with knife butter and jam. High standards of hygiene throughout shop and cafe.
2. Mossyard Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 113 reviews
Reviewed By KScow
Cracking little beach off a single track road near a farm and caravan park. Park up and then a few steps you are looking at the waterfront. Explore the rockpools.
3. RSPB Ken-Dee Marshes Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 39 reviews
Reviewed By davidpK7600IN
A quick stop off revealed an amazing gem. Red squirrels Red kites Red legged partridge Lots of awesome red stuff! Whilst enjoying the squirrels from the hide we also had nuthatch and sparrowhawk close in.
4. Bellymack Hill Farm - Kite Feeding Station
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 216 reviews
Reviewed By Tour33717855373
If your into nature this is a must , We had a great afternoon, Be patient and the reward will come .
5. The Galloway Forest Park Red Deer Range
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 92 reviews
Reviewed By Mary2011_11 - Glasgow, United Kingdom
Visited the red deer range after recently taking up photography. I googled where to photograph wildlife in my area and this popped up. I had a fantastic time. At first there didn't seem to be any deer around so I went for a short walk along the path and was thinking oh well I don't think this is my day. Back in the hide I thought one last look then I will go and nearly jumped out of my skin when I opened the window and the big stag grunted with his nose right at the window. They blend in so well with their surroundings but clearly love to come down to the feeding area in the hope of picking up a few carrots. Three of them hung around for a long time allowing plenty of photo opportunities. Would be a great place also to take kids. Don't forget your carrots !
6. Cairnsmore of Fleet National Nature Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By sirismack - St. Albans, United Kingdom
This is a lovely out of the way walk, round the most beautiful reserve. Well tended , a very good compact Visitor Centre. A walk to the viaduct along the disused Railway and return to the centre , amid sheep and other wildlife is pleasant with more arduous walks available.
7. Ernespie Farm
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 45 reviews
Ernespie Farm Centre opened in July 2019. We offer a fun, friendly family day out with soft play, animal petting and outside play. If you're hungry you can have a bite to eat in our coffee shop. The farm centre is situated next to our dairy farm.
Reviewed By ramsayl2017 - Chester, United Kingdom
What a lovely place for all the family and even those that didn’t take any!! Well thought out layout, with excellent quality furniture and fixtures. Everything is at hand and the families we saw were all enjoying themselves. We just went for lunch and thoroughly enjoyed, soup of the day, Brie and Bacon panini. Good value it has to be said!! Great place to go!
8. Clatteringshaws Visitor Centre
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 129 reviews
We are a Cafe and visitors centre in the heart of the Galloway forest park serving good wholesome food with proper coffee and fantastic hot chocolate. This is also one of the best places to enjoy the night sky – the visitor centre overlooks the darkest part of the Forest Park, which ensures a particularly dramatic stellar show.
Reviewed By rcryall59 - Borgue, United Kingdom
A newly renovated visitor centre on the shore of the loch, a starting point for many sign pointed walks. The centre is a comfortable place to rest the legs, on the sofas by the wood fire, on the cafe seating or outside. A simple but very tasty menu (biggest slices of cake ever). We had the tomato and pepper soup - delicious. A different selection of quality locally sourced gifts was just right for stocking up on Christmas gifts. Dogs are not only allowed but spoilt.
