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Castle Douglas
City in Dumfries and Galloway, United Kingdom
Overview
Castle Douglas is a lively market town known as the 'Food Town' of Dumfries and Galloway, brimming with independent shops, traditional pubs, and artisan producers. Surrounded by picturesque lochs and rolling countryside, it's a gateway to rural Scottish life with plenty of charm and hospitality.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Council Area
Dumfries and Galloway
Population
4,080
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
54.94°, -3.93°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
92
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,938
Local Cost
$1,130
Local Income
$2,100
Cashless
80
English
100
Temperature
8.5°C
Summer Avg
13.8°C
Winter Avg
3.8°C
Record High
26.1°C
Record Low
-5.8°C
Humidity
89%
Precipitation
1314 mm
Internet Speed
38 Mbps
Upload
11 Mbps
Latency
23 ms
City Vibrancy
4
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
0
Parks
2
Transport
9
Walk Score
9
Footways
17.0
Airport
—
Distance
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 26 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 60/100.
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