 Forests and wetlands teem with wildlife. Red squirrels and red kites are still regularly seen in this area.
Orchardton Tower, the only round house in Scotland, and dating back to the mid 15th Century, is only ten minutes drive from Douglas House. Free entry and you can climb to the top, with wonderful views all round.
Five minutes by car takes you to Threave Castle, where you need to ring the bell for the boatman to take you across to visit this 14th Century ruined tower. Surrounded by wetlands the area is a well known wildfowl refuge and is ideal for birdwatching.
The ever changing atmosphere of the Solway coast offers fascinating beach and mud flat exploration only fifteen minutes drive from Douglas House.
You don't necessarily have to tackle the internationally renowned mountain biking routes as Dumfries and Galloway offers cycling for softies on the tracks, trails and quiet country lanes around Castle Douglas.
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Things to do around Douglas House
Castle Douglas
The small, bustling market town of Castle Douglas is known as the shopping gem of Dumfries and Galloway, but is also the gateway to an area of outstanding natural beauty. |
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Dumfries and Galloway
All the beauties of the area, including the high granite mountains of the Galloway Hills, the Galloway Forest Park (which is the UK’s largest forest park), the Solway coast and the tranquil freshwater lochs are all easily accessible from Douglas House. |
No queues in Galloway !
Dumfries and Galloway can be enjoyed either on foot, by bicycle or by car, and if you choose the easy option you will be surprised at the lack of queues and traffic jams! |
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Gardens
Warmed by the Gulf Stream, the area enjoys a mild climate and has all year round attractions. There are over 30 Gardens to visit including Threave Gardens Scotlands school for gardeners showcase, that is only about a mile away. Logan Botanic Garden, Broughton House Garden and Glenwhan are just a few of the others. |
Where are the crowds?
Is there a place as beautiful as the Cotswolds? as stunning as the Lake District? as remote as the Hebrides? as wild as the Cornish Coast?
It's all here except one thing - the crowds !!!! |
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Castle Douglas is the 'Food Town'
There are over 50 local businesses dedicated to the provision of fresh local food. The best might possibly be our breakfast !!! |
Families will have fun
There are so many great things to do as a family, Cream'o'Galloway has a fantastic adventure trail, you can make your own pots and take them home from Dalton Potteries, horse trekking, 4x4 buggy rides, sea trips to see dolphins, and a selection of great beaches and rocky coves. |
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Art in Dumfries and Galloway
This region is renowned for its art and artists, and you may just come across magnificent works as you are out and about. The 'Spring Fing' opens over 50 artist studios to the public but art is part of our culture and will not be far away. Kirkcudbright is famous for the 'Scottish Colourists'. You can even find a Henry Moore or a Goldsworthy on a walk |
7 Stanes - Mountain Biking Heaven
Castle Douglas is located at the centreof 5 of the 7 Stanes.Scotland premier mountain biking routes. Each route has 3 versions for the easy, medium and hard rides. Your bikes will be safe in our private bike store. |
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Castles and History
Threave Castle is just two miles away is one of Scotlands most famous castles, set on an island on the dee river below loch Ken was once the home of the 'Black Douglases' and built by Archibald the Grim. Why 'grim' you will need to visit to find out. |
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