Former Dalbeattie Police Station set to be sold off after sitting vacant for almost a decade

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The former Dalbeattie Police Station is set to be sold off.

Police Scotland say the building has been empty since 2016 and is no longer needed, so selling it off will help cut cots.

And they claim that with officers based in Castle Douglas, there will be no disruption to service.

Chief Inspector Emma Dodds said: “I want to reassure the Dalbeattie community that the disposal of Dalbeattie police station will not impact the high level of service provided in the area. The station has not been used operationally for the past eight years.

“Our officers begin their shifts at Castle Douglas Police Station, which serves as the main response hub. With significant investment in our fleet and mobile technology, our officers are now fully equipped to operate effectively across Dalbeattie and the surrounding areas without the need for a physical base in the town.

“By utilising these resources, officers spend less time in a station and more time out in the community, ensuring they are visible, accessible and responsive to local needs.”

Dalbeattie Police Station was built in the late 1960s but no longer meets modern requirements and has been empty for a number of years.

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The nearest public front counter can be found at Castle Douglas Police Station.

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