Castle Douglas and Crocketford
Ward in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 54.995, -3.871 |
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| OS grid ref: | NX 80 68 |
| Dialling code: | 01556 (Castle Douglas) |
Castle Douglas is a lively market town in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, often known for its strong food and independent-retail scene with regular markets, specialist delis and artisan producers. Set on the edge of the agricultural lowlands by the River Dee and within easy reach of the Galloway hills, it combines a long market-town history with growing tourism for walking, fishing and local festivals.
The Crocketford (electoral ward) covers the small village of Crocketford and surrounding rural settlements, returning councillors to Dumfries and Galloway Council and reflecting local concerns such as farming, rural services and road maintenance. Communities in the ward remain close-knit with active village halls and pubs, balancing traditional agriculture with a modest but steady interest in countryside tourism.
Postcode districts covering Castle Douglas and Crocketford
Most populated places nearby
- Dumfries 11.7 miles18.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Castle Douglas Place 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Dalbeattie Place 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Abbey Ward 7 miles11.3 km
- Dee and Glenkens Ward 8.7 miles14.1 km
- Cargenbridge Place 10 miles16 km
Example postcodes in Castle Douglas and Crocketford
DG7 1AH, DG7 2LJ, DG7 3NW, DG2 8JU, DG7 3HT, DG7 3BF, DG7 1HL, DG2 9ST, DG7 3LQ … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 45.3 miles73 km
- Glasgow International Airport 64.5 miles103.7 km
- Dumfries Railway Station 11.9 miles19.1 km
- Lockerbie Railway Station 22.3 miles35.9 km
Hotels in Castle Douglas and Crocketford Ad
- Oyo Craigadam Hotel 4
- The Market Inn Hotel 3
- The Mariner Hotel
- The Birchtree Hotel
- Ernespie House Hotel
- The Maxwell Arms Hotel
- The Thistle Inn
- The Imperial Hotel 3
Schools in Castle Douglas and Crocketford
- Castle Douglas High School Secondary
- Castle Douglas Primary School Primary
- Crossmichael School Primary
- Hardgate School Primary
- Kirkgunzeon School Primary
- Lochrutton School Primary
- Shawhead School Primary
- Springholm School Primary
Local points of interest
- Spottes Hall Estate 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Balmaghie House Estate 6 miles9.6 km
- Threave House Estate 6.3 miles10.1 km
- Barnbarroch Estate 7.2 miles11.5 km
- Hensol House Estate 7.8 miles12.5 km
- Gelston Castle Estate 7.8 miles12.6 km
- Argrennan House Estate 8.3 miles13.4 km
- Cargen Estate 9.8 miles15.7 km
- Orchardton House Estate 10.1 miles16.2 km
- Douglas Hall Estate 10.4 miles16.8 km
- Southwick House Estate 10.4 miles16.8 km
- Palmerston Park Stadium 11 miles17.7 km