Dalbeattie
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.
Postcode districts covering Dalbeattie
Most populated places nearby
- Dumfries 12.9 miles20.7 km
- Workington 23.3 miles37.6 km
Neighbouring places
- Castle Douglas Place 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Castle Douglas and Crocketford Ward 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Abbey Ward 5.2 miles8.3 km
Example postcodes in Dalbeattie
DG5 4EJ, DG5 4HU, DG5 4BW, DG5 4JX, DG5 4HY, DG5 4BF, DG5 4RF, DG5 4DN, DG5 4AT … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 50 miles80.5 km
- Glasgow International Airport 69.3 miles111.5 km
- Dumfries Railway Station 13.1 miles21 km
- Maryport Railway Station 20 miles32.2 km
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Local points of interest
- Barnbarroch Estate 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Spottes Hall Estate 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Gelston Castle Estate 4.5 miles7.3 km
- Threave House Estate 5.2 miles8.3 km
- Douglas Hall Estate 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Orchardton House Estate 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Southwick House Estate 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Balmaghie House Estate 7.2 miles11.5 km
- Argrennan House Estate 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Cavens Estate 8.9 miles14.3 km
- Arbigland Estate 9.7 miles15.7 km
- Powillimount Beach Beach 10.2 miles16.3 km