What to do and see in Castle Douglas, Scotland: The Best Nature & Wildlife Areas

April 12, 2022 Christa Meece

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. RSPB Ken-Dee Marshes Reserve

A762, Castle Douglas DG7 2NJ Scotland http://www.gallowaykitetrail.com/ken-dee-marshes-i43.html
Excellent
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4.5 based on 39 reviews

RSPB Ken-Dee Marshes Reserve

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.

2. Bellymack Hill Farm - Kite Feeding Station

Bellymack Hill Farm Off the B795 Road, Laurieston, Castle Douglas DG7 2PJ Scotland +44 7840 293545 [email protected] http://www.gallowaykitetrail.com/item-38-bellymack-hill-farm-kite-feeding-station
Excellent
73%
Good
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Satisfactory
4%
Poor
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4.5 based on 216 reviews

Bellymack Hill Farm - Kite Feeding Station

Reviewed By Tour33717855373

If your into nature this is a must , We had a great afternoon, Be patient and the reward will come .

3. The Galloway Forest Park Red Deer Range

Deer range The Queen's Way, Castle Douglas DG8 7BL Scotland +44 300 067 6800 http://scotland.forestry.gov.uk/forest-parks/galloway-forest-park/red-deer-range
Excellent
80%
Good
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Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 92 reviews

The Galloway Forest Park Red Deer Range

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 !

4. Cairnsmore of Fleet National Nature Reserve

Buckshead Cairnsmore of Fleet National Nature Reserve, Castle Douglas DG7 2BP Scotland +44 1557 814435 http://www.nnr-scotland.org.uk/cairnsmore-of-fleet/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 6 reviews

Cairnsmore of Fleet National Nature Reserve

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.

5. Ernespie Farm

Old Mililtary Road, Castle Douglas Scotland +44 1556 502773 http://www.ernespiefarm.co.uk/
Excellent
73%
Good
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Satisfactory
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Poor
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Terrible
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4.5 based on 45 reviews

Ernespie Farm

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!

6. Clatteringshaws Visitor Centre

Queens Way Clatteringshaws House, Castle Douglas DG7 3SQ Scotland +44 300 067 6900 [email protected] http://forestryandland.gov.scot/visit/forest-parks/galloway-forest-park/clatteringshaws-visitor-centre
Excellent
50%
Good
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Satisfactory
9%
Poor
9%
Terrible
9%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 129 reviews

Clatteringshaws Visitor Centre

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.

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