Rough Island

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Rough Island is a 20-acre uninhabited tidal island located in the Rough Firth off the Solway Firth, Scotland, in the historical county of Kirkcudbrightshire, the same region where the River Urr flows into the Solway. The isle of Rough is 79 feet at its highest point. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 54°51'37"N, 3°48'14"W

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Rough Island – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: The Fullarton, Buittle Bridge, Orchardton Tower, Buittle Castle.

7.3 miNW
Theater
The Fullarton, Castle Douglas
187 min walk • The Fullarton is a performing arts theatre and entertainment venue in the town of Castle Douglas in the historical county of Kirkcudbrightshire in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland.
4.8 miN
Bridge
Buittle Bridge, Dalbeattie
123 min walk • Buittle Bridge, also known as Craignair Bridge is a bridge over the Urr Water just outside Dalbeattie in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland.
2 miNW
Forts and castles
Orchardton Tower
51 min walk • Orchardton Tower is a ruined tower house in Kirkcudbrightshire, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. It is located four miles south of Dalbeattie, and one mile south of Palnackie, in Buittle parish.
5.3 miN
Forts and castles
Buittle Castle
136 min walk • Buittle Castle, also known historically as Botle or Botel Castle, is a Motte and Bailey site in Galloway, south-west Scotland with significant early and medieval history comprising a significant ruined Norman style Motte, and several extant buildings and gardens, including the...
2 miW
Forts and castles
Orchardton Castle
51 min walk • Orchardton Castle overlooks the Solway Coast. It is a Grade B listed property formerly known as Orchardton House. Built around a Scottish Baronial-style mansion located in Auchencairn in the historical county of Kirkcudbrightshire in Dumfries and Galloway in Scotland.
4.9 miN
54°55'51"N • 3°49'13"W
Madison Avenue, Dalbeattie
126 min walk • Specialty museum, Museum
5.2 miNW
Ruins
Gelston Castle
132 min walk • Gelston Castle, located near Castle Douglas in Kirkcudbrightshire in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, was built by Sir William Douglas of Castle Douglas, who had acquired the lands of Gelston in 1799.
5.9 miNE
Forts and castles
Auchenskeoch Castle
150 min walk • Auchenskeoch Tower is a 17th-century tower house situated in Dumfries and Galloway, south-west Scotland. It is near Dalbeattie in the civil parish of Colvend and Southwick, in the county of Kirkcudbrightshire.
1.8 miS
Island
Hestan Island
47 min walk • One of the main attractions of Hestan Island is its diverse wildlife and bird population. The island is a designated nature reserve, providing a sanctuary for a variety of bird species, including puffins, razorbills, and guillemots.
5.1 miN
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Islecroft Stadium, Dalbeattie
132 min walk • Dalbeattie Star Football Club is a Scottish association football club based in Dalbeattie, Dumfries and Galloway that currently competes in the Lowland League. The club had previously played in the South of Scotland Football League.