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Scotland's Food Town, Threave Castle on its river island, the Galloway countryside, and a Dumfriesshire market town with an extraordinary artisan food culture
A little history
Castle Douglas was founded in 1792 by merchant William Douglas. The town declared itself Scotland's Food Town in 1995 and has built an impressive independent food culture. Threave Castle — a 14th century tower house on an island in the River Dee — is nearby.
The independent food shops on King Street are exceptional. Threave Castle is accessible by rowing boat (ring the bell on the bank). The Galloway countryside for cycling.
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King Street has exceptional independent food shops. Local Galloway beef, cheese, game and seafood are outstanding. Scotland's best small-town food destination.
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The Food Town identity drives significant food tourism. Independent food businesses are the commercial heart.
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Castle Douglas is a place in Dumfries and Galloway known for scotland's Food Town, Threave Castle on its river island, the Galloway countryside, and a Dumfriesshire market town with an extraordinary artisan food culture. Castle Douglas was founded in 1792 by merchant William Douglas. The population is around 3,700.
King Street has exceptional independent food shops. Local Galloway beef, cheese, game and seafood are outstanding. Scotland's best small-town food destination.
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Roam covers Castle Douglas and the surrounding area in Dumfries and Galloway, including Crossmichael, Parton, Laurieston, Glenlochar, Gelston, Kelton, Buittle and Threave.
