Gelston Castle
Gelston Castle, located near Castle Douglas in Kirkcudbrightshire in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, was built by Sir William Douglas of Castle Douglas, who had acquired the lands of Gelston in 1799.
- Estate
- …lies at an elevation of around 650 feet (200 metres)
- Description: castle in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK
Nearby Castles
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Orchardton Tower
Orchardton Tower is a ruined tower house in Kirkcudbrightshire, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland.
2 miles east of Gelston Castle
Orchardton Castle
Orchardton Castle overlooks the Solway Coast.
2½ miles southeast of Gelston Castle
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Bridge of Dee and Castle Douglas.
Bridge of Dee
Bridge of Dee, Galloway is a settlement on the River Dee, Galloway.
4 miles northwest of Gelston Castle
Dalbeattie
Dalbeattie (, Scots: Dawbeattie, Scottish Gaelic: Dail…
4½ miles northeast of Gelston Castle
Gelston Castle
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Latitude
54.88333° or 54° 53′ north
Longitude
-3.9° or 3° 54′ west
Open location code
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In Other Languages
From German to Turkish—“Gelston Castle” goes by many names.
Gelston KalesiTurkish
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Localities in the Area
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