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.
Places of Interest
Highlights: Orchardton Tower and Orchardton Castle.
Orchardton Tower
Castle
Orchardton Castle
Castle
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Bridge of Dee and Castle Douglas.
Bridge of Dee
Village
Dalbeattie
Town
Gelston Castle
- Type: Estate
- Description: castle in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK
- Categories: castle and agriculture
- Location: Dumfries and Galloway, South West, Scotland, United Kingdom, Britain and Ireland, Europe
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Latitude
54.88333° or 54° 53′ north
Longitude
-3.9° or 3° 54′ west
Elevation
646 feet (197 metres)
Open location code
9C6RV3MX+8X
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In Other Languages
From German to Turkish—“Gelston Castle” goes by many names.
- German: “Gelston Castle”
- Turkish: “Gelston Kalesi”
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Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Gelston and Palnackie.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: Screel Hill and Croach Hill.
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