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For local government purposes, Scotland is divided into 32 areas designated as Council Areas of Scotland which are all governed by unitary authorities designated as Councils which have the option under the Local Government (Gaelic Names) (Scotland) Act 1997 (as chosen by Na h-Eileanan an Iar) of being known...
Dumfries and Galloway (Dùn Phris agus an Gall-Ghaidhealaibh in Gaelic) is one of 32 council areas of Scotland. ...
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Kirkcudbrightshire (pronounced Ker-COO-bree-shire, also known as the Stewartry of Kirkcudbright or as East Galloway) is a traditional county of south-western Scotland, bounded on the north and north-west by Ayrshire, W. and S.W. by Wigtownshire, S. and SE. by the Irish Sea and the Solway...
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The DG postcode area, also known as the Dumfries postcode area[2], is a group of postal districts around Annan, Canonbie, Castle Douglas, Dalbeattie, Dumfries, Gretna, Kirkcudbright, Langholm, Lockerbie, Moffat, Newton Stewart, Sanquhar, Stranraer and Thornhill in Scotland. ...
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Dumfries and Galloway Fire and Rescue Service is the statutory fire and rescue sercvice for the area of Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. ...
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Castle Douglas (Gd: Caisteal Dhùghlais), a town in the south of Scotland in Dumfries and Galloway, lies in the eastern part of Galloway known as the Stewartry, between the towns of Dalbeattie and Gatehouse of Fleet. The town is almost universally known by the inhabitants and others living nearby as CD (cee-dee). The remains of Douglas Castle today. ...
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Dumfries and Galloway (Dùn Phris agus an Gall-Ghaidhealaibh in Gaelic) is one of 32 council areas of Scotland. ...
Galloway (Scottish Gaelic, Gall-Ghà idhealaibh or Gallobha, Lowland Scots Gallowa) is an area in southwestern Scotland. ...
Kirkcudbrightshire (pronounced Ker-COO-bree-shire, also known as the Stewartry of Kirkcudbright or as East Galloway) is a traditional county of south-western Scotland, bounded on the north and north-west by Ayrshire, W. and S.W. by Wigtownshire, S. and SE. by the Irish Sea and the Solway...
Dalbeattie is a town in Dumfries and Galloway (formerly Kirkudbrightshire), Scotland, situated in a wooded valley on the Urr Water five miles east of Castle Douglas. ...
Gatehouse of Fleet is a town in Scotland which has been in existence since the mid-1700s, although the area has been inhabited since much earlier. ...
History
Castle Douglas is built next to Carlingwark Loch in which traces of prehistoric crannogs can be found, evidence of early inhabitation of the area. Small Roman forts were situated nearby, built around AD 81 but were abandoned soon after. A crannog is the name given in Scotland and Ireland to an artificial island or natural island, used for a settlement and usually linked to shore with a timber gangway or stone causeway. ...
Ancient Rome was a civilization that grew from a small agricultural community founded on the Italian Peninsula circa the 9th century BC to a massive empire straddling the Mediterranean Sea. ...
Centuries: 1st century BC - 1st century - 2nd century Decades: 0s BC - 0s - 10s - 20s - 30s - 40s - 50s - 60s - 70s - 80s - 90s - 100s Years: 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 Events Domitian succeeds his brother Titus Flavius as emperor of the Roman Empire. ...
Nearby Threave Castle was a seat of the powerful "Black" Earls of Douglas. A small collection of cottages developed by the shores of Carlingwark, which was a source of marl. These cottages can still be seen on the Western approach to Castle Douglas and are known as the Buchan. The development of a military road through Galloway passed through the Carlingwark area and improved transportation connections in the 1700s. Threave Castle is situated on an island in the River Dee and was the home of the Douglas family from the 1300s to 1640. ...
The title of Earl of Douglas was created in the Peerage of Scotland in 1358 for the senior, or Black line of the great Douglas family. ...
Marls are calcium carbonate or lime rich muds or mudstones which contain variable amounts of clays and calcite or aragonite. ...
Castle Douglas was founded in 1792 by a wealthy descendant of the Douglas family, William Douglas, who made his money in an 'American Trade' and created a planned town on the shores of Carlingwark Loch. The town's layout is based upon the grid plan pattern of streets as used in Edinburgh's New Town, built around the same time. Sir William Douglas also created a number of industries in Castle Douglas, including hand-woven cotton factories from which Cotton Street derives its name. 1792 was a leap year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ...
Sir William Douglas is best known for founding the planned town of Castle Douglas in the Stewartry of Kirkudbright, Scotland. ...
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The completion of the Castle Douglas and Dumfries Railway in 1859 further improved the town's connections, and it soon developed into a major market town for the surrounding area. This is still true today and the 1900 hexagonal market building is in constant use. Although the railway was closed in 1965 the A75 trunk road was developed roughly following the lines of the original military road and passed through Castle Douglas. The many hotels and pubs which derived from coach stops are an indication of the town's importance as a stopping place for travellers. The Castle Douglas and Dumfries Railway was a railway in south west Scotland which linked Dumfries to Castle Douglas. ...
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Year 1965 (MCMLXV) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar) of the 1965 Gregorian calendar. ...
The A75 is a major road in Scotland, heading west along the south coast of Scotland from its junction with the A74(M) motorway at Gretna. ...
Castle Douglas was a reception area for Glasgow's evacuated children during World War II. For other uses, see Glasgow (disambiguation). ...
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Sights and Attractions The town houses the Castle Douglas Art Gallery, an offshoot of the Stewartry Museum at Kirkcudbright. This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ...
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Near the centre of town is Carlingwark Loch, an attractive loch and SSSI, home to numerous water birds. A Site of Special Scientific Interest or SSSI is a conservation designation denoting a protected area in the United Kingdom. ...
Nearby stands Threave Castle, the family castle of the Black Douglas line of the House of Douglas. It lies on an island in the middle of the River Dee, admission includes the very short ferry journey. Threave Castle is situated on an island in the River Dee and was the home of the Douglas family from the 1300s to 1640. ...
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The title of Earl of Douglas was created in the Peerage of Scotland in 1358 for the senior, or Black line of the great Douglas family. ...
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Also to the west of the town are Threave Gardens, a National Trust for Scotland property. The standard of the NTS The National Trust for Scotland, or NTS, describes itself as The conservation charity that protects and promotes Scotlands natural and cultural heritage for present and future generations to enjoy. ...
Threave Rovers F.C. are the local football team in Castle Douglas, they play at Meadow Park. Threave Rovers Football Club is a football club from Castle Douglas in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. ...
Amenities The town is commonly used by tourists as a base for exploring the rest of the area. There is a camping and caravan park by Carlingwark Loch and many hotels.
The main shopping street in Castle Douglas is King Street. It has a wide range of shops, including many traditional shops no longer found on many town high streets. As of 2007 Castle Douglas still has a greengrocers, several butchers shops, many arts and craft shops, a brewery, an antique restorers and a clockmaker. Also on King Street are Italian, Chinese and Indian restaurants as well as numerous pubs and hotels serving meals and several take-aways.
Parking in the town is free. There is a large carpark on the Market Hill at the top of the town next to the Tourist Information Centre. There is also free parking on many of the side streets that lead away from the town centre. A visitor center (or visitor centre) may be: A tourist information center, where visitors to a location can get information on the areas attractions, lodgings, maps, and other items relevant to tourism. ...
 Castle Douglas from Carlingwark Loch.
Walks A short walk around the park beside Carlingwark Loch makes a very pleasant stroll. As a continuation there is the walk known as Lover's Walk, which goes out along the south shore of the loch to an area of marsh, from where further trails lead back to the town or on to Kelton Hill and Threave Gardens. There is now also a walk leading from the town to Threave Castle, and there is a network of trails around the National Trust for Scotland property at Threave Gardens. Threave Castle and Threave Gardens are both to the west of the town and about 2km apart. View across Loch Lomond, towards Ben Lomond. ...
Threave Castle is situated on an island in the River Dee and was the home of the Douglas family from the 1300s to 1640. ...
The standard of the NTS The National Trust for Scotland, or NTS, describes itself as The conservation charity that protects and promotes Scotlands natural and cultural heritage for present and future generations to enjoy. ...
Famous People from Castle Douglas The Rt. Hon. Dr David Clark, Baron Clark of Windermere
Major-General Sir Victor Fortune
Singer, songwriter, and guitarist Emma Pollock The Right Honourable David George Clark, Baron Clark of Windermere, PC (born 19 October 1939) is a British politician and author. ...
Victor Morven Fortune was a British Army officer who was famous for commanding the British 51st (Highland) Infantry Division during the Battle of France. ...
Emma Pollock performs live at the Brudenell Social Club, Leeds, May 2007. ...
Western Electric formed in Castle Douglas
See also - List of places in Dumfries and Galloway
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