Dalbeattie Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Formerly granite quarrying was an important part of the Dalbeattie economy. The industry died down locally around 1883 due to cheaper imports from Denmark. Many of the workers emigrated to other parts of the world in order to find work, a number emigrated to the United States to work at a sister quarry in Westerly, Rhode Island. Granite exported from Dalbeattie went into the Mersey Docks in Liverpool, the Thames Embankment in London, various British lighthouses, even as far as the lighthouse at the southern tip of Ceylon (Sri Lanka). Dalbeattie is credited with developing the technique of polishing granite stone to form a shiny surface. This technique was exported throughout the world by the skilled workers of Dalbeattie as they travelled. #OnTheRoad
Formerly granite quarrying was an important part of the Dalbeattie economy. The industry died down locally around 1883 due to cheaper imports from Denmark. Many of the workers emigrated to other parts of the world in order to find work, a number emigrated to the United States to work at a sister quarry in Westerly, Rhode Island. Granite exported from Dalbeattie went into the Mersey Docks in Liverpool, the Thames Embankment in London, various British lighthouses, even as far as the lighthouse at the southern tip of Ceylon (Sri Lanka). Dalbeattie is credited with developing the technique of polishing granite stone to form a shiny surface. This technique was exported throughout the world by the skilled workers of Dalbeattie as they travelled. #OnTheRoad
Love this house called "the Edge". Great walk along the beach from RSPB Mersehead gives a great view.
Low tide at Rockcliffe
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Rollers at Rockliffe "Come on in, the water's lovely"
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The Birchtree Hotel

The Birchtree Hotel

3.5 out of 5
1 MAXWELL STREET Dalbeattie Scotland
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Dalbeattie. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (163 reviews)
Staff were amazing, the hotel could do with a freshen up in the corridors but when things were wrong in the room the staff were dead helpful. Nice area too.

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

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The Art Bank

The Art Bank

3 out of 5
75 High St Dalbeattie Scotland
Stay at this business-friendly B&B in Dalbeattie. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions 7stanes - Dalbeattie and Kippford Beach ...
10/10 Exceptional! (13 reviews)
Really enjoyed our stay,lovely owner and staff excellent room and a perfect breakfast. Also very dog friendly.Would stay again.

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025

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Holiday Inn Dumfries by IHG

Holiday Inn Dumfries by IHG

3 out of 5
The Crichton, Bankend Road Dumfries Scotland
The price is Rp1.410.268 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
Rp1.410.268
Rp1.692.322 total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Dumfries. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (613 reviews)
Great location and all staff very friendly and protester all times. Nice dinner at hotel Large clean rooms with everything you need

Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026

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Glenisle

Glenisle

3 out of 5
Dalbeattie Forest Lodges Dalbeattie Scotland
Stay at this golf cottage in Dalbeattie. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and private hot tubs. Popular attractions 7stanes - Dalbeattie and Kippford Beach are ...
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John Duftons Barn

John Duftons Barn

3 out of 5
114 High Brigham Brigham Cockermouth England
Stay at this golf cottage in Cockermouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Amethyst Health and Beauty and Wordsworth House and Garden are ...
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Kestrel Lodge

Kestrel Lodge

3.5 out of 5
Dumfries Scotland
Stay at this cottage in Dumfries. Enjoy free parking and a garden. Popular attractions 7stanes - Mabie and Mabie Forest Park are located nearby.
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Popular places to visit

Sandyhills Beach

3.5/5(8 reviews)

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Sandyhills Beach during your travels in Dalbeattie? Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's countryside.

Sandyhills Beach

Rockcliffe Beach

4.5/5(12 reviews)

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Rockcliffe Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Dalbeattie. Wander the gardens or discover the area's countryside.

Rockcliffe Beach

7stanes - Dalbeattie

You can take time to visit 7stanes - Dalbeattie during your travels to Palnackie. Discover the countryside while you're in the area.

7stanes - Dalbeattie

Reviews of Dalbeattie

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Iy is called the Granite Town. Not much there or to see. Everywhere else is about 60-90 minutes drive on pleasurable roads.

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Sweetheart Abbey

Dumfries

Panorama south-west of White Hill The view takes in the long inlet of Rough Firth from Heston island, with Balcary Point behind, on the left, Rough Island and Rockcliffe on the right. The distant hills on the right are Bengairn and Screel.
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