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The Area

Lochside apartments are situated in the beautiful ‘Food Town’ of Castle Douglas, set in the heart of picturesque Dumfries and Galloway. With the warmest of welcomes and over 50 independently run businesses, Castle Douglas offers every visitor a unique shopping experience, which is not found on the major high streets!

With so many different areas to visit, such as Kirkcudbright artist town, Wigtown’s book town, Galloway Forest Park and so much to do such as hill walking, fishing, golf and mountain biking, to name but a few, Castle Douglas is the ideal base for exploring the wonders of Dumfries and Galloway.

Remember Castle Douglas is not as far away as you may think.

Dalbeattie – 6 miles (8 minutes)
Kirkcudbright (artist town) – 10 miles (12minutes)
Kippford – 10 miles (12minutes)
Gatehouse of Fleet – 15 miles (15 minutes)
Dumfries – 18 miles (20 minutes)
Newton Stewart – 30 miles (30 minutes)
Wigtown (national book town) – 35 miles (40 minutes)
Gretna Gateway (shopping outlet) – 42 miles (55 minutes)
Ayr, Carlisle & Stranrear – 50 miles (1 hour)
Edinburgh, Glasgow & Newcastle – 100 miles (1.5 to 2 hours)
Manchester 170 miles (3 hours)