Notable People
- Ted McMinn, ex profesional footballer and commentator, was born in CD
- Joe Ansbro, rugby professional, played youth rugby in Castle Douglas for Stewartry Rugby Club
- Arthur Smith (rugby union), Scottish rugby player
- The Rt. Hon. Dr David Clark, Baron Clark of Windermere
- Major-General Sir Victor Fortune
- Kirsty Wark journalist and television presenter
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