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Dalmellington tourist information
The mining town of Dalmellington is set in the beautiful Doon Valley, a rural and an especially scenic part of south west Scotland ideal for walking and cycling.
Dalmellington itself is interesting and unusual, founded on the weaving and coal industries and set over a hillside. Its history is explained in the Doon Valley Museum, located in a row of converted weavers cottages dating from 1744.
Those exploring the Doon Valley should also take in Loch Doon, a freshwater lake over 5 miles long leading south to the craggy and undulating peaks of the remote hills known as the Rhinns of Kells. The 13th century Loch Doon (or Balloch) Castle was once set on an island in the lake but dismantled and rebuilt nearby in the 1930s to save it being submerged by a hydroelectric scheme.
Loch Doon Castle Craigmaloch, Dalmellington
14th century ruin transplanted in the 1930s from its island in Loch Doon. Loch Doon Castle information
Doon Valley Museum Cathcartson, Dalmellington KA6 7QY
Local history of this mining community, set in a row of historic weavers cottages. Doon Valley Museum information
Explore Loch Doon, off the A713, whilst visiting Dalmellington
Towns Near Dalmellington To Visit - straight line distance:
Cumnock Tourist Information (10.33 miles) Maybole Tourist Information (11.51 miles) Alloway Tourist Information (11.84 miles) Mauchline Tourist Information (13.28 miles)
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