Three Magnificent Places Well Worth Visiting In Castle Douglas, Scotland
Castle Douglas is located in an area of Scotland called Dumfries and Galloway. In the eighteenth-century Castle Douglas had something like a makeover by a local entrepreneur called William Douglas who intended to make his hometown into a noteworthy commercial and industrial center. Regrettably the enterprise ultimately failed, however the town benefited a small amount with some lovely buildings made from a mixture of gray granite and red sandstone and a straight high street named King Street. As Castle Douglas is about 18 miles from Dumfries it has a great many tourist attractions and places worth visiting and we give information on three; Threave Castle, Castle Douglas Art Gallery and Threave Gardens:
Threave Castle
situated on an island in the centre of the River Dee, is the breathtaking Threave Castle. The journey to the castle itself is really awesome. First one has a ten minute stroll over farm land and through woods, where one comes upon a jetty, at the river’s edge. Here you will discover a brass bell that is the sign for the boat man to come and ferry you across to the castle. Threave castle was erected in the 1370’s by Archibald Douglas (Archibald the Grim), soon after he became Lord of Galloway. Threave continued to be his strong hold until his death in 1400. The origin of the name Threave comes from the Old Welsh word for Homestead, ‘Tref’.
Threave Gardens
Liverpool businessman, William Gordon, acquired Threave House and estate, as a summer retreat for his expansive family, in 1867. The 24 acre Threave Gardens were developed alongside the house, and today are a popular visitor attraction. The National Trust for Scotland continue to maintain and develop the house and gardens, as well as running the visitor center. There are a variety of gardens around the estate, including the
Woodland Garden, Peat Garden and Secret Garden. In springtime, the parade of daffodils are wonderful, and attract visitors from far and wide. A favorite of children who visit Threave Gardens is the Discovery Garden. It was created to inspire children, with its mown grass paths twisting through wild flower meadows.
Castle Douglas Art Gallery
An excellent venue is The Castle Douglas Art Gallery, which plays host to an array of art and crafts throughout the year. Many touring exhibitions are displayed regularly, as well as temporary exhibitions, all running from Easter to Christmas. The art gallery was founded in 1938, and was gifted to the town by the artist, Mrs Ethel Bristowe. In 1996 the gallery was upgraded using funding given by the National Lottery. Many of the exhibits in the gallery, including photographs, are for sale. Nearby to the gallery, are two other attractions, Threave Garden and Threave Castle. These are located no more than a few miles away.
If you are planning to take a Scottish vacation and you wish to stay in Castle Douglas you might wish to book your accommodation online and you will discover listings of accommodation and hotels in Castle Douglas at http://castledouglas.hotelreservationhelper.com.
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