Place in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 54.931, -3.823 |
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| OS grid ref: | NX 83 61 |
| Population: | 4,260 |
| Dialling code: | 01556 (Castle Douglas) |
Dalbeattie in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland is a compact, attractive town set on the banks of the River Urr. It has a strong 19th‑century heritage as a granite‑quarrying centre, and many of the town’s civic buildings and carved features reflect that stonecraft past.
Surrounded by Dalbeattie Forest and within easy reach of the Galloway Hills, the town is popular for walking, cycling and forestry work; today the local economy mixes agriculture, timber and small‑scale tourism, with a close‑knit community that celebrates its industrial and natural heritage.
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