Dalmellington

About Dalmellington

Dalmellington is the ‘Village in the Stars’ and sits in the Doon Valley on the edge of the Galloway Forest Park, the UK’s first Dark Sky Park.

The town is the ideal base for exploring this beautiful area and is the ideal choice for keen walkers, bikers and star gazers!

A short distance away is Loch Doon, the South of Scotland’s largest inland loch and home to the dramatic ruins of Doon Castle. The castle is thought to have been built in the 1200’s by King Robert the Bruce or his father