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Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the DG8 postcode district.

County or areaDumfries and Galloway
Postcode districtDG8
Telephone code01556
Time zoneEurope/London (GMT/BST)
Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 17 h 24 min4:35 am – 9:59 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 7 h 9 min8:39 am – 3:48 pm
Sun todaySunrise –Sunset –
People3,642 residentsin the Glenkens census areaMedian age 54.81,733 households71% of homes owner-occupied49% owned outright11% social rented, 14% private rentedSource: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
Work and commuting1.8% unemployment rate55% of adults are economically active, 1,712 in work, 33% retiredMain industries: farming, forestry and fishing 14%, health and social work 14%, retail and wholesale 11%Getting to work: 41% work from home, 51% go by car, 2% take public transport, 5% walk or cycle32% of those who travel work within 10 km of homeSource: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
Education and languages35% of adults hold a degree or higher16% have no qualifications, 7% an apprenticeshipMain language: English 99%, other languages 1%Source: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 18°C, lows 10°CColdest month January: highs 6°C, lows 0°C1,723 mm of rain a year, 60 days with 10 mm or morewettest month December68 days of air frost, 3 summer days above 25°C in a typical yearJanuary: 0 to 6°CJFebruary: 0 to 6°CFMarch: 1 to 8°CMApril: 3 to 11°CAMay: 5 to 15°CMJune: 8 to 17°CJJuly: 10 to 18°CJAugust: 10 to 18°CASeptember: 8 to 16°CSOctober: 5 to 12°CONovember: 2 to 8°CNDecember: 0 to 6°CD20°0°Source: Met Office HadUK-Grid 1991-2020 averages, 2 km grid (highs and lows from the 12 km grid)
Nearby landmarksWhite Hillhill · under a mileGlen of Dalwhatglen · under a mileLoch Bracklake · 1.9 miSheela Linnwaterfall · 2.5 miLoch Howielake · 2.1 miGarcrogo Forestforest · 1.7 miRee Hillhill · under a mileCorriedoo Forestforest · 1.9 miSource: Ordnance Survey Open Names
Earthquakes41 of magnitude 2 or more within 50 miles since 19708 of magnitude 3+, 1 of magnitude 4+Largest: magnitude 4.0 on 26 Dec 197945 mi away, Longtown, CumbriaMost recent: magnitude 2.0 on 30 May 202250 mi away, Arran, North AyrshireSource: British Geological Survey earthquake database
Air qualityNO2 1.2 · PM2.5 4.1 · PM10 5.9 µg/m³annual mean concentrations, 2024Within the WHO guidelines for all threeSource: DEFRA modelled background pollution maps 2024, 1 km grid
Broadband31% of premises can get gigabit-capable broadband94% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)1.1% cannot get a decent connection (below the 10 Mbit/s universal service obligation)2,046 residential premises in the census areaSource: Ofcom Connected Nations, July 2025
Elevation184 m604 ft above sea levelLand within 1 km ranges from 176 to 270 mSource: Ordnance Survey, OS Terrain 50
Local servicesHospitalCastle Douglas Community Hospital12 miGP surgeryGlenkens Medical Practice4.9 miPharmacyGlenkens Medical Practice4.9 miDentistDental Bees12 miPolice stationCastle Douglas Police Station12 miSources: NHS Organisation Data Service; Public Health Scotland; Overture Maps
Getting aroundAirportGlasgow Prestwick Airport PIK35 miRailway stationDumfries17 miSources: Department for Transport NaPTAN; OurAirports; Overture Maps

Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the DG8 postcode district.


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Top pubs in Blackcraig

  • Old School House - Twynholm, Castle Douglas

    Bar

    18 Main Street, Twynholm, Castle Douglas, DG7 2AL

    14.4 miles away

    5 star reviewThe best restaurant in Dumfries & Galloway, spacious and attractively furnished. Delicious home cooked food, freshly prepared and beautifully presented. ...

  • Laurie Arms - Castle Douglas

    Bar

    11-13 Main Street, Castle Douglas, DG7 3YA

    10.7 miles away

    5 star reviewThe Laurie Arms is a family-run pub and restaurant with excellent local food in the scenic village of the Haugh ...

  • Boyds Bar - Bellsbank, Ayr

    44A Merrick Dr, Bellsbank, Ayr, KA6 7TJ

    20.8 miles away

    5 star reviewgreat entertainment and also live dj, friendly service, 1 main bar plus lounge for functions, beers garden and pool table. ...

  • J Pringle - Corsock, Castle Douglas

    Corsock, Corsock, Castle Douglas, DG7 3DN

    3.9 miles away

    5 star reviewA Superb Scottish Village Pub, Familly owned and run... Exteamly friendly and welcoming staff and customers, exceptionally good quality food ...

  • Kings Arms - Dalbeattie

    Bar

    94 High Street High Street, Dalbeattie, DG5 4HA

    14.1 miles away

    4 star reviewWe stayed at this friendly hotel in Autumn 2011 and were the recipents of exceptional kindness during our stay. ...

 

Top restaurants in Blackcraig

  • Jade Palace - Castle Douglas

    195 King Street, Castle Douglas, DG7 1DZ

    11.7 miles away

    4 star reviewWe had a lovely, reasonably-priced meal one lunchtime in August. Staff nice and friendly too.

 

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Top hotels in Blackcraig

  • Elmarglen Hotel - Thornhill

    11 West Morton Street, Thornhill, DG3 5ND

    14.1 miles away

    5 star reviewI stayed at the Elmaarglen during the Festival and being from Liverpool i must say i have never been made ...

 

Top shops in Blackcraig

  • Jinty B's Cakes & Tearoom - Thornhill

    Coffee Store

    68 Drumlanrig Street, Thornhill, DG3 5LY

    14.2 miles away

    5 star reviewHad lunch here yesterday excellent service and great food. Cosy and clean premises. Would highly recommend Jintys

  • Polka Dot - Castle Douglas

    Gift Shop

    100 King Street, Castle Douglas, DG7 1LU

    11.6 miles away

    5 star reviewGreat shop with extra special gifts in. Good choice for everyone. LOVE IT.

 

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Top takeaways in Blackcraig

  • Regent - Ayr, Dalmellington

    44B Merrick Drive, Ayr, Dalmellington, KA6 7TJ

    20.8 miles away

    5 star reviewThere chilli chips are to die for along with there Cantonese chicken chow mien 👌

  • Great Wall Takeaway - Castle Douglas

    Chinese Takeaway

    26B King Street, Castle Douglas, DG7 1AA

    11.5 miles away

    4 star reviewIt is my favourite chinese and the people are so lovley!x

 

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