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Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the DG3 postcode district.

County or areaDumfries and Galloway
Postcode districtDG3
Telephone code01848
Time zoneEurope/London (GMT/BST)
Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 17 h 25 min4:35 am – 10:00 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 7 h 8 min8:39 am – 3:48 pm
Sun todaySunrise –Sunset –
People3,879 residentsin the Thornhill census areaMedian age 54.11,907 households65% of homes owner-occupied46% owned outright16% social rented, 16% private rentedSource: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
Work and commuting2.6% unemployment rate53% of adults are economically active, 1,724 in work, 33% retiredMain industries: health and social work 15%, farming, forestry and fishing 11%, retail and wholesale 10%Getting to work: 35% work from home, 54% go by car, 2% take public transport, 9% walk or cycle32% of those who travel work within 10 km of homeSource: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
Education and languages33% of adults hold a degree or higher18% 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°C1,740 mm of rain a year, 62 days with 10 mm or morewettest month January70 days of air frost, 2 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 landmarksCroft Hillhill · under a mileLochrennie Glenglen · under a mileAbbey Hillhill · under a mileGlen of Craigy Linnglen · 1.1 miLoch Urrlake · 2.2 miMary's Poollake · 2.3 miLong Woodwoodland · under a mileWhite Isleheadland · 2.2 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 197944 mi away, Longtown, CumbriaMost recent: magnitude 2.0 on 30 May 202249 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
Broadband30% of premises can get gigabit-capable broadband99% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)0.2% cannot get a decent connection (below the 10 Mbit/s universal service obligation)2,120 residential premises in the census areaSource: Ofcom Connected Nations, July 2025
Elevation161 m528 ft above sea levelLand within 1 km ranges from 141 to 266 mSource: Ordnance Survey, OS Terrain 50
Local servicesHospitalThornhill Hospital10 miGP surgeryGlenkens Medical Practice8.4 miPharmacyGlenkens Medical Practice8.4 miDentistThornhill Dental Practice11 miPolice stationSanquhar Police Station15 miSources: NHS Organisation Data Service; Public Health Scotland; Overture Maps
Getting aroundAirportGlasgow Prestwick Airport PIK33 miRailway stationSanquhar15 miSources: Department for Transport NaPTAN; OurAirports; Overture Maps

Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the DG3 postcode district.


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Top pubs in Castlefairn

  • Laurie Arms - Castle Douglas

    Bar

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

    13.5 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 ...

  • Cavens Arms - Dumfries

    Gastropub

    20 Buccleuch Street, Dumfries, DG1 2AH

    16 miles away

    5 star reviewStayed overnight in Dumfries during August this year and ate at the Cavans Arms. Excellent food, really good value and ...

  • Stag Bar - Dumfries

    Bar

    5 Galloway Street Bank Street, Dumfries, DG1 2PA

    16.2 miles away

    5 star reviewnice clean and bright bar no loud music very much a pub not a lot left beer was very good ...

  • J Pringle - Corsock, Castle Douglas

    Corsock, Corsock, Castle Douglas, DG7 3DN

    6.6 miles away

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

  • Globe Inn (21 Market Square) - Dumfries

    21 Market Square, Dumfries, DG2 7AB

    15.9 miles away

    5 star reviewThe globe inn . in market square Dumfries is an amazing little place. And the owner is a great ...

 

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  • Elmarglen Hotel - Thornhill

    11 West Morton Street, Thornhill, DG3 5ND

    10.5 miles away

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

 

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  • Jinty B's Cakes & Tearoom - Thornhill

    Coffee Store

    68 Drumlanrig Street, Thornhill, DG3 5LY

    10.6 miles away

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

  • Tekin & Hasan Turkish Barbers - Dumfries

    Barber Shop

    Dumfries, DG1 2BD

    16.3 miles away

    5 star reviewHasan is the most friendly man around. His cuts are the best in town. Definitely recommend!!

 

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  • Sanquhar Chinese - Sanquhar

    Chinese Takeaway

    25 High Street, Sanquhar, DG4 6DJ

    14.7 miles away

    5 star reviewJust moved from the outskirts of Edinburgh and didn't expect to find a Chinese that's better than what we're used ...

  • Great Wall Takeaway - Castle Douglas

    Chinese Takeaway

    26B King Street, Castle Douglas, DG7 1AA

    15.1 miles away

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

 

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