Castle Douglas

[[file:Castle Douglas banner Threave Castle - Threave Castle}} Castle Douglas is based in South West (Scotland), designated Scotland's Food Town.

This guide also includes the nearby town of Dalbeattie and the coastal areas on the Solway Firth.

How to travel to Castle Douglas

Castle Douglas, Scotland - King Street, Castle Douglas

How to travel to Castle Douglas by car

The A75 from Dumfries to Stranraer by-passes the town to the north with easy access from roundabouts at either end of the town.

Travel by Bus

Various bus services get you to Castle Douglas including the 501/2 from Dumfries and Kirkcudbright and the 503 from Dumfries.

National Express / Ulsterbus 920 runs overnight from London Victoria via Luton airport, Coventry, Birmingham, Manchester airport and city, Preston, Carlisle, Dumfries, Castle Douglas, Newton Stewart, Stranraer, Cairnryan then by Stena ferry to Belfast.

Travel by train to Castle Douglas

The nearest station is some 18-miles away in Dumfries

Get Around

GPS 54.934|-3.939 The town is fairly compact and can be easily explored on foot; however a vehicle or other means of transport is crucial to explore the area around the town.

What to See

Threave Castle Castle Douglas Scotland - Threave Castle, Castle Douglas

• Threave Estate and Gardens 54.92566, -3.94688 To the west of the town ☎ +44 844 493 2245 - One of the National Trust for Scotland’s top ten most visited attractions, Threave Estate is the perfect place for a family day out – or two: there’s so much to see and do here, you may not fit it all in to one visit. Covering 647 hectares (1,600 acres) and the estate is split into four main elements: Threave House, a restored Scottish baronial-style house; Threave Garden, made up of landscaped gardens and themed ‘rooms’; Threave Sculpture Garden, containing over 30 works by Scottish sculptors; and Threave Nature Reserve, featuring landscape ranging from wetlands to woodlands. Whichever part of the estate you’re in, you’ll see some of Threave’s famous wildlife – it’s one of Scotland’s bat hotspots, as well as a wildfowl sanctuary, and birds of all kinds flock here throughout the year.

• Threave Castle Kelton Mains, Castle Douglas 54.93377, -3.95907 Off roundabout 0n A75 to west of town ☎ +44 7711 223101 - Threave Castle 2 - Threave Castle On an island in the River Dee stands Threave Castle, a massive 14th century tower built by Archibald the Grim, Lord of Galloway. The stronghold of the Black Douglases, it has at its base an artillery fortification built before 1455 when James II besieged the castle Visitors have to travel to the island via a rowing boat. Also the location of the Osprey viewing platform
• Carlingwark Loch 54.93429, -3.92800 At the south west side of the town - Carlingwark Loch The town loch, feed the ducks, walk round or just enjoy. Caravan/Camp site available at the town end of the loch. -

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Castle Douglas

Rockcliffe, Dumfries & Galloway - Rockcliffe

• The Red Kite Trail Various locations around Castle Douglas & Loch Ken ☎ +44 1556 670464 View the stunning red kite in its natural environment or at a feeding station.

• Rockcliffe 54.86554, -3.79526 Off A710 to south of Dalbeattie - Pleasant seaside bay, plenty of rock pools to play in. At low tide you can walk across to Rough Island.

• Kippford 54.87562, -3.81346 Off A710 south of Dalbeattie - Watch the water sport enthusiasts or walk around the bay to Rockcliffe.

Shopping in Castle Douglas

A small but lovely town for shopping with predominantly independent retailers including many food shops. King Street is the main shopping street.

Halal Restaurants & Food in Castle Douglas

• The Mad Hatter the.hatter1@ 53 King Street 54.94185, -3.92818 ☎ +44 1556 502712 Opening Hours: Monday to Saturday 9AM Monday - 4PM The café is friendly, welcoming and comfortable. The only dog friendly café in Castle Douglas an ideal ‘refreshment stop’ during a walk.

• Sulwath Brewers 209 King Street 54.93880, -3.93203 At eastern end of High Street set back in yard. ☎ +44 1556 504525 - Castle Douglas' own brewery, where you can obtain a drink or buy off-sales to take home. Their Scotch Pies are highly recommended.

• The Laurie Arms 11-13 Main Street, Hough of Urr 54.97636, -3.86135 About 4-miles west of Castle Douglas signed off A75 ☎ +44 1556 660246 - A family-run pub with real ales and restaurant with excellent local food.

• The Anchor Hotel Kippford, Dalbeattie, DG5 4LN 54.87668, -3.81333 ☎ +44 1556 620205 - Traditional pub overlooking the old harbour, good food and lodging also available. Real ales sold. If the weather is fair a great place to sit outside and watch the world go by.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Castle Douglas

Castle Douglas - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Castle Douglas, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Castle Douglas. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Castle Douglas and its surrounding regions.

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Ramadan 2024 Celebration in Castle Douglas

Ramadan 2025 in Castle Douglas

Ramadan concludes with the festival of Eid al-Fitr, which may last several days, usually three in most countries.

The next Ramadan shall be from Friday, 28 February 2025 to Saturday, 29 March 2025

The next Eid al-Adha shall be on Friday, 6 June 2025

The next day of Raʾs al-Sana shall be on Thursday, 26 June 2025

The next day for Mawlid al-Nabī shall be on Monday, 16 September 2024

Muslim Friendly Hotels/Resorts

• Douglas Arms Hotel 206 King Street, DG7 1DB 54.93948, -3.93151 ☎ +44 1556 502231 - Formerly a coaching inn and the hotel has been tastefully modernised to meet the standards of today's traveller whilst retaining many of its original features. The coaching credentials and the hotels reputation for hospitality have been well known over the years.

• Lochside Caravan and Camping Site Lochside Park, DG7 1EZ 54.93651, -3.93027 At the north end of Carlingshaw Loch. ☎ +44 1556 503806 108 caravan stances, 73 of which are on hard standing with a separate camping site for 53 tents.

More Muslim friendly Destinations from Castle Douglas

• Dumfries
• Wigtown Scotland's book town.
• Kirkcudbright

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