Balmaclellan Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Troquhain Loch Viewed from the west bank near the end of a beautiful March day with calm conditions on the water. A pair of mute swans were at the north end of the loch.
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Troquhain Loch The north end of the loch viewed from a livestock field in early March.
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The summit cairn on Barscobe Hill The white marked stones on the top of the cairn indicates that this is a favourite perch for birds of prey.
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Greenhead, looking west across the shoulder of Knockcrosh Hill
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Ornamental pond, Greenhead
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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 ₹6,523 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
₹6,523
₹7,827 total
29 Mar - 30 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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (413 reviews)
Pool was welcoming and very good.

Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026

Cally Palace Hotel & Golf Course
Friars Carse Country House Hotel

Friars Carse Country House Hotel

3 out of 5
Auldgirth Dumfries Scotland
The price is ₹9,072 per night from 17 Mar to 18 Mar
₹9,072
₹10,887 total
17 Mar - 18 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this historic hotel in Dumfries. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (377 reviews)
Brilliant, comfy and great food, staff lovely.

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

Friars Carse Country House Hotel
Aberdour Guest House

Aberdour Guest House

3 out of 5
16-20 NEWALL TERRACE Dumfries Scotland
The price is ₹6,030 per night from 20 Mar to 21 Mar
₹6,030
₹7,235 total
20 Mar - 21 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Dumfries. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (173 reviews)
This is a VERY bare-boned place to stay - I was at the very top = many narrow stairs! Centrally located and quiet; but that was sheer luck, because the two other sparse rooms on either side of me happened to have quiet people in them thank goodness! ...not a lot to say; nice couple owns it...my bathroom ...

Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026

Aberdour Guest House
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Nathaniel's Cottage

Nathaniel's Cottage

3.5 out of 5
Kirkcudbright Scotland
Stay at this cottage in Kirkcudbright. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions The Whitehouse Gallery and Stewartry Museum are located ...
Nathaniel's Cottage
Kestrel Lodge

Kestrel Lodge

3.5 out of 5
Dumfries Scotland
Stay at this cottage in Dumfries. Enjoy free parking and a garden. Popular attractions 7stanes - Mabie and Mabie Forest Park are located nearby.
Kestrel Lodge
The Ship Inn Self Catering

The Ship Inn Self Catering

2.5 out of 5
Planetree Park Castle Douglas Scotland
Stay at this cottage in Castle Douglas. Enjoy free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Mill on the Fleet and Cardoness Castle are located nearby.
The Ship Inn Self Catering
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Popular places to visit

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Threave Castle

After visiting Threave Castle, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Castle Douglas. While you're in the area, wander around the gardens.

Threave Castle
Red kite on the red kite trail at bellymack farm

Lock Ken

Explore the great outdoors at Lock Ken, a lovely green space in Castle Douglas. While you're in the area, wander around the forests.

Lock Ken
Threave Garden

Threave Garden

Explore the great outdoors at Threave Garden, a lovely green space in Castle Douglas. While you're in the area, wander around the gardens.

Threave Garden

Galloway Forest Park

Explore the great outdoors at Galloway Forest Park, a lovely green space in Castle Douglas. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.

Galloway Forest Park

Mossyard Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Mossyard Beach during your travels in Castle Douglas? Amble around the area's gardens or visit its temples.

Mossyard Beach

Cardoness Castle

After visiting Cardoness Castle, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Castle Douglas. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.

Cardoness Castle