Dalbeattie
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![Craignair quarry is a notable town landmark](/Images/godic/202501/07/Dalbeattie,_Craignair_Quarry3400.jpg")
![Sculpture in Colliston Park commemorating Dalbeattie's heritage as a producer of the quality granite which has been used in major construction projects worldwide](/Images/godic/202501/07/Intriguing_sculpture_in_Colliston_Park_-_geograph.org.uk_-_2117703400.jpg")
Dalbeattie (Scots:Dawbeattie, from Gaelic Dail Bheithe meaning "valley of birch") is a town in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. Dalbeattie is in a wooded valley on the Urr Water 6 km (4 mi) east of Castle Douglas and 19 km (12 mi) south west of Dumfries. The town is famed for its granite industry and for being the home town of William McMaster Murdoch First Officer of the RMS Titanic.