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Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the PA28 postcode district.

County or areaArgyll and Bute
Postcode districtPA28
Telephone codeNot listed
Time zoneEurope/London (GMT/BST)
Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 17 h 29 min4:39 am – 10:08 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 7 h 5 min8:48 am – 3:52 pm
Sun todaySunrise –Sunset –
People4,420 residentsin the Campbeltown census areaMedian age 49.82,326 households55% of homes owner-occupied36% owned outright34% social rented, 9% private rentedSource: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
Work and commuting5.2% unemployment rate56% of adults are economically active, 1,982 in work, 30% retiredMain industries: health and social work 14%, retail and wholesale 13%, construction 10%Getting to work: 27% work from home, 51% go by car, 2% take public transport, 19% walk or cycle89% of those who travel work within 10 km of homeSource: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
Education and languages20% of adults hold a degree or higher25% have no qualifications, 11% an apprenticeshipMain language: English 98%, other languages 2%Source: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
ClimateWarmest month August: highs 17°C, lows 11°CColdest month February: highs 7°C, lows 2°C1,337 mm of rain a year, 36 days with 10 mm or morewettest month November22 days of air frost, 1 summer days above 25°C in a typical yearJanuary: 3 to 7°CJFebruary: 2 to 7°CFMarch: 3 to 8°CMApril: 4 to 10°CAMay: 7 to 13°CMJune: 9 to 15°CJJuly: 11 to 17°CJAugust: 11 to 17°CASeptember: 10 to 15°CSOctober: 7 to 12°CONovember: 5 to 10°CNDecember: 3 to 8°CD20°0°Source: Met Office HadUK-Grid 1991-2020 averages, 2 km grid (highs and lows from the 12 km grid)
Parks and green spacesKinloch Public Parkpark · under a mile · 5 haLinda McCartney Memorial Gdnpark · under a mileQuarry Greenpark · under a mile · 2 haCampbeltown Librarysports ground · under a mileSource: Ordnance Survey Open Greenspace
Earthquakes50 of magnitude 2 or more within 50 miles since 19706 of magnitude 3+, 1 of magnitude 4+Largest: magnitude 4.0 on 4 Mar 199915 mi away, Arran, StrathclydeMost recent: magnitude 2.0 on 18 Aug 202536 mi away, Melldalloch, Argyll/buteSource: British Geological Survey earthquake database
Air qualityNO2 2.2 · PM2.5 3.8 · PM10 6.6 µg/m³annual mean concentrations, 2024Within the WHO guidelines for all threeSource: DEFRA modelled background pollution maps 2024, 1 km grid
Broadband0% of premises can get gigabit-capable broadband99% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)Every premises can get at least 10 Mbit/s (the universal service obligation)2,693 residential premises in the census areaSource: Ofcom Connected Nations, July 2025
Elevation14 m46 ft above sea levelLand within 1 km ranges from -1 to 62 mSource: Ordnance Survey, OS Terrain 50





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Pubs in Witchburn

 

 

9 Restaurants in Witchburn in 4 categories

 

 

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Banks in Witchburn

 

 

Hotels

Hotels in Witchburn

 

 

11 Shops in Witchburn in 5 categories

 

 

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6 Takeaways in Witchburn in 3 categories

 

 

Cinemas

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2 Health and beauty in Witchburn in 2 categories

 

 

5 Home improvement in Witchburn in 4 categories

 

 

6 Attractions in Witchburn in 3 categories

 

 

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Top pubs in Witchburn

  • Kilbrannan Bar - Campbeltown

    Bar

    90 Longrow, Campbeltown, PA28 6DD

    0.5 miles away

    5 star reviewHad a brilliant meal at the kilbranan a few weeks ago, very good value plus was very tasty A big ...

 

Top restaurants in Witchburn

  • Bangladesh Tandoori - Campbeltown

    Bangladeshi Restaurant

    24 Bolgam Street, Campbeltown, PA28 6HZ

    0.5 miles away

    5 star reviewLovely food and reasonably priced. Staff very friendly and helpful - even better is that you can take ...

  • Mota's Restaurant - Campbeltown

    Indian Restaurant

    43 Main Street, Campbeltown, PA28 6AB

    0.5 miles away

    5 star reviewIf you are in Campbelton you must go to Mota’s. I don’t get to go often enough. Fantastic food. The ...

 

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Top hotels in Witchburn

  • Royal Hotel - Campbeltown

    Main Street, Campbeltown, PA28 6AG

    0.5 miles away

    5 star reviewMy husband & I had a lovely lunch, the decor is beautiful, what a transformation. The service was very good, staff ...

 

Top shops in Witchburn

  • Tesco - Campbeltown

    Convenience Store

    1 Lochend Street, Campbeltown, PA28 6DL

    0.6 miles away

    5 star reviewWell done tesco on your refurb.what a store pleasure to shop there so bright and roomy

 

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