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Coffee Shops 4 Petrol Stations 4 Building Materials Stores 4 Butcher Shops 4 Convenience Stores 3 Print Shops 3 Pet Shops 3 Gift Shops 2 Auto Repair Shops 2 Fashion Accessories Stores 2 Bakeries 2 Model Shops 1 Auto Parts Stores 1 Discount Stores 1 Electronics Repair Shops 1 Camera Stores 1 Craft Stores 1 Book Stores 1 Garden Centres 1 Post Offices 1 Tattoo Shops 1 Antique Stores 1 Farm Shops 1 Ice Cream Shops 1 Other Shops 19

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Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the DG7 postcode district.

County or areaDumfries and Galloway

Postcode districtDG7

Telephone codeNot listed

Time zoneEurope/London (GMT/BST)

Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 17 h 22 min4:36 am – 9:58 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 7 h 11 min8:38 am – 3:49 pm

Sun todaySunrise –Sunset –

People3,569 residentsin the Gatehouse census areaMedian age 55.51,638 households71% of homes owner-occupied53% owned outright12% social rented, 12% private rentedSource: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022

Work and commuting2.5% unemployment rate53% of adults are economically active, 1,586 in work, 36% retiredMain industries: health and social work 15%, farming, forestry and fishing 13%, retail and wholesale 10%Getting to work: 37% work from home, 50% go by car, 2% take public transport, 9% walk or cycle50% of those who travel work within 10 km of homeSource: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022

Education and languages34% of adults hold a degree or higher16% have no qualifications, 7% an apprenticeshipMain language: English 98%, other languages 1%Source: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022

ClimateWarmest month July: highs 19°C, lows 11°CColdest month January: highs 6°C, lows 1°C1,399 mm of rain a year, 46 days with 10 mm or morewettest month December57 days of air frost, 4 summer days above 25°C in a typical yearSource: Met Office HadUK-Grid 1991-2020 averages, 2 km grid (highs and lows from the 12 km grid)

Nearby landmarksLoch Dowlake · under a mileDanevale Islandisland · under a mileGlenlochar Hillhill · under a mileCardoness Castlecastle · 2.6 miThreave Castle - Historic Scotlandcastle · 2.6 miDornell Lochlake · 1.7 miThreave Islandisland · 1.5 miWhite Hillhill · under a mileSources: Ordnance Survey Open Names; Overture Maps

Parks and green spacesThreave Gardenpark · 2.8 mi · 24 haLochside Parkpark · 2.7 mi · 2 haFair Greenpark · 3.1 mi · 2 haSource: Ordnance Survey Open Greenspace

Earthquakes44 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 24 Oct 202013 mi away, Dumfries, D & GSource: British Geological Survey earthquake database

Air qualityNO₂ 1.4 · PM_2.5 4.0 · PM₁₀ 6.1 µg/m³annual mean concentrations, 2024Within the WHO guidelines for all threeSource: DEFRA modelled background pollution maps 2024, 1 km grid

Broadband40% of premises can get gigabit-capable broadband96% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)0.3% cannot get a decent connection (below the 10 Mbit/s universal service obligation)1,808 residential premises in the census areaSource: Ofcom Connected Nations, July 2025

Elevation60 m197 ft above sea levelLand within 1 km ranges from 43 to 111 mSource: Ordnance Survey, OS Terrain 50

Local servicesHospitalCastle Douglas Community Hospital2.8 miGP surgeryCastle Douglas Medical Group2.6 miPharmacyBoots UK LTD2.6 miDentistDental Bees2.6 miPolice stationCastle Douglas Police Station2.7 miCash machineThe Cooperative Food Castle Douglas Superstore2.5 miSources: NHS Organisation Data Service; Public Health Scotland; Overture Maps

SchoolsWithin 2 mi1 school1 primaryPrimaryCrossmichael School1.1 miSecondaryCastle Douglas High School2.4 miSource: Scottish Government, school contact details

Getting aroundAirportGlasgow Prestwick Airport PIK44 miRailway stationDumfries17 miBus stops6 within a mileEV chargingGridserveKirkcudbright7.1 miSources: Department for Transport NaPTAN; OurAirports; Overture Maps

Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the DG7 postcode district.

Coffee Shops

Coffee Shops in Glenlochar

Double Dutch Foods Limited - Castle Douglas
197 King Street, Castle Douglas, DG7 1DT · 2.6 mi
The Wee Tearoom - Castle Douglas
120 King Street, Castle Douglas, DG7 1LU · 2.6 mi
Blackwater Produce Ltd. - Castle Douglas
139 King Street, Castle Douglas, DG7 1DX · 2.6 mi
The Coffee B.A.K.E - Castle Douglas
207 King Street, Castle Douglas, DG7 1DT · 2.6 mi

Petrol Stations

Petrol Stations in Glenlochar

Carrs Billington fuels castle douglas - Castle Douglas
Abercromby Ind Estate, Abercromby Road, Castle Douglas, DG7 1LH · 1.9 mi
Gulf - Castle Douglas
Crown Garage (Alistair Wallace), Queen Street, New Market Street, Castle Douglas, DG7 1HX · 2.7 mi
JET - Castle Douglas
Queen Street 15, Castle Douglas, DG7 1HU · 2.7 mi
Shell - Castle Douglas
Kings Street, Castle Douglas, DG7 1AA · 2.7 mi

Building Materials Stores

Building Materials Stores in Glenlochar

Richard Brown Joiners - Castle Douglas
80 Cotton St, Castle Douglas, DG7 1AN · 2.5 mi
South West Arb - Mollance, Castle Douglas
Dunjop Lodge, Mollance, Castle Douglas, DG7 2AE · 2.7 mi
Burnbrae Property - Kirkpatrick Durham, Castle Douglas
70 Victoria St, Kirkpatrick Durham, Castle Douglas, DG7 3HQ · 5.2 mi
Fireplaces Direct - Springholm, Castle Douglas
Main Rd, Springholm, Springholm, Castle Douglas, DG7 3LP · 5.9 mi

Butcher Shops

Butcher Shops in Glenlochar

Ballard Butchers - Castle Douglas
152 King St, Castle Douglas, DG7 1DA · 2.6 mi
Grierson Bros - Castle Douglas
148 King St, Castle Douglas, DG7 1LU · 2.6 mi
S Hendersons - Castle Douglas
64 King St, Castle Douglas, DG7 1AD · 2.6 mi
Buccleuch Heritage Brands - Castle Douglas
Station Yard Industrial Estate, Oakwell Rd, Castle Douglas, DG7 1LA · 2.8 mi

Convenience Stores

Convenience Stores in Glenlochar

Co op - Scotland NI IOM, Castle Douglas
61 High Street, Scotland NI IOM, Castle Douglas, DG7 1AN · 2.5 mi
Dingwall's Fish Market - Castle Douglas
168 King Street, Castle Douglas, DG7 1DA · 2.6 mi
Kinnaird E & Son - Dalbeattie
The Cross, Dalbeattie, DG5 4HD · 6.8 mi

Print Shops

Print Shops in Glenlochar

Small Print - Castle Douglas
84 King St, Castle Douglas, DG7 1AD · 2.6 mi
The Brick Printer - Castle Douglas
27 King Street, Castle Douglas, DG7 1AA · 2.6 mi
Working Print Studio - Dalbeattie
Buittle Castle, Dalbeattie, DG7 1PA · 6.0 mi

Pet Shops

Pet Shops in Glenlochar

Canines & Friends - Crossmichael, Castle Douglas
5 St. Michaels Rd, Crossmichael, Castle Douglas, DG7 3AY · 1.3 mi
Stewartry Pet Supplies - Castle Douglas
228 King Street, Castle Douglas, DG7 1DS · 2.6 mi
WCF Pet & Equestrian - Castle Douglas
Newmarket St, Castle Douglas, DG7 1HY · 2.7 mi

Gift Shops

Gift Shops in Glenlochar

Lily's Chocolates - Castle Douglas
18 Saint Andrew Street, Castle Douglas, DG7 1DE · 2.6 mi
DarlingBuds - Castle Douglas
164 King St, Castle Douglas, DG7 1DA · 2.6 mi

Auto Repair Shops

Auto Repair Shops in Glenlochar

ATS Euromaster - Castle Douglas
Station Yard, Castle Douglas, DG7 1LA · 2.8 mi
Supercontrol - Castle Douglas
Station Yard Unit 2, Castle Douglas, DG7 1LA · 2.8 mi

Fashion Accessories Stores

Fashion Accessories Stores in Glenlochar

Galloway Studios Ltd (Scottish Designer Jewellery) - Castle Douglas
144 King Street, Castle Douglas, DG7 1LU · 2.6 mi
Flair - Castle Douglas
76A King St, Castle Douglas, DG7 1AD · 2.6 mi

Bakeries

Bakeries in Glenlochar

Irvings Homestyle Bakery - Castle Douglas
1 Abercromby Rd, Castle Douglas, DG7 1LH · 1.9 mi
The Earth's Crust Bakery - Castle Douglas
36-38 St Andrew St, Castle Douglas, DG7 1EN · 2.6 mi

Model Shops

Model Shops in Glenlochar

Wren Jenny - Castle Douglas
111 King Street, Castle Douglas, DG7 1LZ · 2.6 mi

Auto Parts Stores

Auto Parts Stores in Glenlochar

James Haugh - Castle Douglas
26B King Street, Castle Douglas, DG7 1AA · 2.6 mi

Discount Stores

Discount Stores in Glenlochar

B&M Retail Ltd - Castle Douglas
74-76 Cotton Street, Castle Douglas, DG7 1AN · 2.5 mi

Electronics Repair Shops

Electronics Repair Shops in Glenlochar

Border Search Laptop Repair - Castle Douglas
183 King Street, Castle Douglas, DG7 1DZ · 2.6 mi

Camera Stores

Camera Stores in Glenlochar

Kim Ayres Photography - Castle Douglas
30 King Street, Castle Douglas, DG7 1AA · 2.6 mi

Craft Stores

Craft Stores in Glenlochar

We Make Pots - Kirkpatrick Durham, Castle Douglas
33 Victoria St, Kirkpatrick Durham, Castle Douglas, DG7 3HQ · 5.1 mi

Book Stores

Book Stores in Glenlochar

The Bible Shop - Castle Douglas
168 King St, Castle Douglas, DG7 1DA · 2.6 mi

Garden Centres

Garden Centres in Glenlochar

Green House - Springholm
The Green House, Springholm, DG7 3LH · 5.4 mi

Post Offices

Post Offices in Glenlochar

Royal Mail - Castle Douglas
Castle Douglas Delivery Office, King St, Castle Douglas, DG7 1LU · 2.6 mi

Tattoo Shops

Tattoo Shops in Glenlochar

Just a Tattoo - Castle Douglas
3A Church St, Castle Douglas, DG7 1AT · 2.6 mi

Antique Stores

Antique Stores in Glenlochar

The Artist - Castle Douglas
55-57 King St, Castle Douglas, DG7 1AE · 2.6 mi

Farm Shops

Farm Shops in Glenlochar

Castle Douglas Producers Market - Castle Douglas
Markethill, 12 King Street, Castle Douglas, DG7 1AA · 2.7 mi

Ice Cream Shops

Ice Cream Shops in Glenlochar

Moores Scoop Shack - Castle Douglas
252-254 King St, Castle Douglas, DG7 1HA · 2.6 mi

Other Shops

Other Shops in Glenlochar

Crossmichael post office - Crossmichael, Castle Douglas
29 Main Street, Crossmichael, Castle Douglas, DG7 3AU · 1.3 mi
Corner Shop - Castle Douglas
110 Cotton Street, Castle Douglas, DG7 1DG · 2.5 mi
Stepping Stones Project - Food Bank - Castle Douglas
198-200 King Street, Castle Douglas, DG7 1DB · 2.6 mi
Chas Kendall (Turf Accountant) Ltd - Castle Douglas
185 King Street, Castle Douglas, DG7 1DZ · 2.6 mi
Gifts & Home - Castle Douglas
165 King Street, Castle Douglas, DG7 1DX · 2.6 mi
The Original Factory Shop - Castle Douglas
127-129 King Street, Castle Douglas, DG7 1LZ · 2.6 mi
Sunrise Wholefoods - Castle Douglas
49 King Street, Castle Douglas, DG7 1AE · 2.7 mi
Heart of Galloway Visitor Centre - Castle Douglas
Tourist Information Centre Markethill, Castle Douglas, DG7 1AE · 2.7 mi
Thistle Vintage - Castle Douglas
Station Yard Industrial Estate, Oakwell Rd, Castle Douglas, DG7 1LA · 2.8 mi
M & M Kerr - Bridge of Dee, Castle Douglas
1 Netherhall Pl, Bridge of Dee, Castle Douglas, DG7 1TS · 2.9 mi
Loch Ken Caravan Site Shop - Parton
Loch Ken, Parton, DG7 3NE · 4.0 mi
Demijohn, the liquid deli - Glenlair, Castle Douglas
Glenlair Steading, Glenlair, Castle Douglas, DG7 3DF · 5.1 mi
Haugh Of Urr post office - Haugh Of Urr, Castle Douglas
5 Main Street, Haugh Of Urr, Castle Douglas, DG7 3YA · 5.1 mi
Mossdale post office - Mossdale, Castle Douglas
Mossdale, Mossdale, Castle Douglas, DG7 2NF · 5.6 mi
Corsock post office - Corsock, Castle Douglas
Pringles Bar, Corsock, Castle Douglas, DG7 3DN · 7.5 mi
Palnackie post office - Palnackie, Castle Douglas
Glen Road, Palnackie, Castle Douglas, DG7 1PH · 7.5 mi
Balmaclellan post office - Castle Douglas
Balmaclellan, Castle Douglas, DG7 3QE · 10.1 mi
Dalry post office - Castle Douglas
22a Main Street, Castle Douglas, DG7 3UW · 12.3 mi
Carsphairn post office - Carsphairn, Castle Douglas
Main Street, Carsphairn, Castle Douglas, DG7 3TQ · 20.6 mi

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Polka Dot - Castle Douglas
100 King Street, Castle Douglas, DG7 1LU
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INFINITI COMPUTER REPAIR - Dumfries
65 English Street, Dumfries, DG1 2DA
16.7 miles away

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