Visitor attractions and information - Castle
Douglas
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 Threave Castle, Castle Douglas. Threave Castle
was once the stronghold of the Black Douglases, and is now owned
by Historic Scotland. It is a massive late 14th century keep
of five storeys and a garret. Threave Castle sits on an island
in the River Dee and is accessed by boat. Visitors must ring
a ship's bell to summon the boat to take them across the river.
About 3 miles west of
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Castle
Threave Garden and Estate, Stewarty, Castle Douglas, Dumfries
and Galloway DG7 1RX. Tel : 01556 502575. Threave Garden is rich
in diversity, with areas including an informal Rose Garden, wildflower
meadowland and a one - acre walled garden with temperate glasshouse
collection. It is also well known for its great displays of daffodils. About 1 mile
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Orchardton Tower, Near Palnackie, Dalbeattie,
Dumfries & Galloway Tel: 0131 668 8800. Orchardton Tower
is the only round tower-house in Scotland. It was built in the
mid 15th century for John Carnys (or Cairns). A door at ground
level leads to a cellar with a vaulted roof. None of the upper
floors remain, but there is a spiral staircase within the thickness
of the wall that leads up to the parapet and is covered by a
small gabled cap-house. About
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National
Museum of Costume, Shambellie House, New Abbey, Dumfriesshire,
DG2 8HQ. Tel: 01387 850 375. Visit the National Museum of Costume
and take in a century of style at this beautiful country house
museum in the heart of Dumfries and Galloway. Follow the story
of fashion from the 1850s to the 1950s. We’re running some Creative Craft Workshops for
Children at the National Museum of Costume in July and August
this year 2008. E.G Help us try and knit the world's longest
scarf. Create your own amazing T- Shirt. Use enamel to make your
very own buttons or badges.
About 15 miles east of
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Welcome to our page
of information, attractions and places of interest around Castle
Douglas. The Castle Douglas hotels listed below are
either in the town or we have given a rough guide as to how far
they are from Castle Douglas. From Castle Douglas you can explore
the the Solway coast with miles of deserted sandy beaches, rocky
coves and cliff-top paths; the Galloway Hills, an area of beautiful
moors, mountains, lakes and rivers, and the Southern Upland Way,
one of the most challenging long-distance footpaths in Scotland.
We hope you enjoy your stay and find your ideal accommodation
from our list of Castle Douglas hotels and/or the surrounding
area.
