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Scotland's Food Town (a self-declared title that's largely justified), Threave Castle (NTS, on an island in the Dee), the Galloway countryside, and a Dumfriesshire market town with an extraordinary food culture
A little history
Castle Douglas was founded in 1792 by William Douglas, a merchant who had made his fortune in Virginia. The town declared itself Scotland's Food Town in 1995 and has built an impressive independent food culture around that identity. Threave Castle — a 14th century tower house on an island in the River Dee — is nearby.
The independent food shops on King Street are excellent — genuine artisan producers. Threave Castle is accessible by rowing boat (rung a bell on the bank) and is magnificent. The Galloway countryside for cycling and walking.
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King Street has exceptional independent food shops and delis. The Food Town designation is genuine — 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. The weekly market brings excellent local produce.
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Scotland's Food Town (a self-declared title that's largely justified), Threave Castle (NTS, on an island in the Dee), the Galloway countryside, and a Dumfriesshire market town with an extraordinary food culture Roam surfaces the hidden gems that make Castle Douglas worth exploring.
King Street has exceptional independent food shops and delis. The Food Town designation is genuine — local Galloway beef, cheese, game and seafood are outstanding. Scotland's best small-town food destination. Download Roam free to discover Castle Douglas's food scene.
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The Food Town identity drives significant food tourism. Independent food businesses are the commercial heart. The weekly market brings excellent local produce. List your Castle Douglas business on Roam to reach local customers in Dumfries and Galloway.
Roam covers all of Castle Douglas including Crossmichael, Parton, Laurieston, Glenlochar, Gelston. The independent food shops on King Street are excellent — genuine artisan producers. Threave Castle is accessible by rowing boat (rung a bell on the bank) and is magnificent. The Galloway countryside for cycling and walking.
