British Place Names

Gelston, Dumfries and Galloway

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Gelston is a village in Dumfries and Galloway

Other current and historical names

Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of Gelston within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.

Gelston in historic gazetteers

Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew

Gelston, ancient par. and vil., Kelton par., Kirkcudbrightshire; vil., 2½ miles S. of Castle Douglas; P.O.; ½ mile SE. is Gelston Castle, seat.

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