Dating back to 1793, the town of Dalbeattie in
Dumfries and Galloway was important as a port, a mill town and a quarry centre. It was established during the Scottish Industrial Revolution because of the mills that were built here using the water from the Burn into the Urr Valley. When quarrying developed in the later 1800's it added to the prosperity of the town. Many of the stone buildings that you see date back to this period in history.
The nearest town to Dalbeattie is
Dumfries and across the river is
Castle Douglas. There are several smaller villages in the area, such as the Haugh of Urr and Kippford, a famous sailing and golfing area. The picturesque scenery of this area was created for the camera and this is the reason you find many photographers and artists on vacation here. While you visit here, you will definitely be spending a lot of your time gazing in amazement at the breathtaking beauty you see before you.
Take walks in the countryside as the plants and trees change colour with the seasons. The abundant wildlife in its natural habitat is nature's entertainment free for the taking – pictures that is. There red, roe and fallow deer in abundance on the heather clad hills Dalbeattie and birdwatchers won't have any difficulty catching sight of peregrine falcons, raptors and buzzards. Take a walk in Dalbeattie Forest for sights that will leave you breathless. Stop in at the Dalbeattie Museum where you can learn about the history of the town and the surrounding region.
In the Dalbeattie area, there are miles of unspoilt wilderness and a coastline containing beaches and rock pools. You can see the cattle and sheep grazing in the fields and you are welcome to have a picnic on the moor. There are three local golf courses here, all of which are open to the public. You can enjoy all kinds of recreational pursuits, such as tennis and swimming, and of course the fishing is some of the best you will find in
Scotland. The Bird Sanctuary on Rough Island is certainly worth a visit and for a taste of history, you can check out the hill fort Mote of Mark at Rockcliffe.
There are many types of accommodation available for you to choose from when you come to Dalbeattie. Enjoy the family settings and the panoramic views as you feel as if you are with friends whom you have known all your life. As the people say in Dalbeattie, you may come here a stranger, but you will leave here a friend.
