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Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the DG11 postcode district.

County or areaDumfries and Galloway
Postcode districtDG11
Telephone code01387
Time zoneEurope/London (GMT/BST)
Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 17 h 24 min4:33 am – 9:57 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 7 h 9 min8:37 am – 3:46 pm
Sun todaySunrise –Sunset –
People2,381 residentsin the Annandale West census areaMedian age 53.61,108 households63% of homes owner-occupied45% owned outright6% social rented, 27% private rentedSource: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
Work and commuting2.2% unemployment rate58% of adults are economically active, 1,169 in work, 31% retiredMain industries: farming, forestry and fishing 16%, health and social work 13%, manufacturing 10%Getting to work: 35% work from home, 59% go by car, 3% take public transport, 3% walk or cycle30% of those who travel work within 10 km of homeSource: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
Education and languages29% of adults hold a degree or higher19% have no qualifications, 10% an apprenticeshipMain language: English 99%, other languages 1%Source: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 19°C, lows 11°CColdest month December: highs 7°C, lows 1°C1,260 mm of rain a year, 36 days with 10 mm or morewettest month October48 days of air frost, 4 summer days above 25°C in a typical yearJanuary: 1 to 7°CJFebruary: 1 to 7°CFMarch: 2 to 9°CMApril: 4 to 12°CAMay: 6 to 15°CMJune: 9 to 18°CJJuly: 11 to 19°CJAugust: 11 to 19°CASeptember: 9 to 17°CSOctober: 6 to 13°CONovember: 3 to 9°CNDecember: 1 to 7°CD20°0°Source: Met Office HadUK-Grid 1991-2020 averages, 2 km grid (highs and lows from the 12 km grid)
Nearby landmarksHightae Mill Lochlake · under a mileGrassyard Lochlake · 1.0 miHenderland Islandisland · 1.0 miHeck Hillhill · under a mileNether Hillhill · under a mileBirkshaw Forestforest · 2.0 miSource: Ordnance Survey Open Names
Parks and green spacesLochmaben Golf Clubgolf course · 1.4 mi · 40 haVictory Parkpark · 1.5 miMcJerrow Public Parkpark · 2.5 miSource: Ordnance Survey Open Greenspace
Earthquakes52 of magnitude 2 or more within 50 miles since 19708 of magnitude 3+, 1 of magnitude 4+Largest: magnitude 4.0 on 26 Dec 197922 mi away, Longtown, CumbriaMost recent: magnitude 2.0 on 26 Jul 202150 mi away, Penicuik, MidlothianSource: British Geological Survey earthquake database
Air qualityNO2 2.2 · PM2.5 4.3 · PM10 6.7 µg/m³annual mean concentrations, 2024Within the WHO guidelines for all threeSource: DEFRA modelled background pollution maps 2024, 1 km grid
Broadband73% of premises can get gigabit-capable broadband95% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)0.4% cannot get a decent connection (below the 10 Mbit/s universal service obligation)1,233 residential premises in the census areaSource: Ofcom Connected Nations, July 2025
Elevation51 m167 ft above sea levelLand within 1 km ranges from 40 to 66 mSource: Ordnance Survey, OS Terrain 50
Local servicesHospitalLochmaben Hospital2.0 miGP surgeryLochmaben Medical Group1.8 miPharmacyBestway National Chemists Limited1.8 miDentistMclean Dental1.8 miSource: NHS Organisation Data Service; Public Health Scotland
SchoolsWithin 2 mi3 schools2 primary, 1 otherPrimaryHightae Schoolunder a milePrimaryLochmaben School1.8 miSecondaryLockerbie Academy2.7 miSource: Scottish Government, school contact details
Getting aroundAirportGlasgow Prestwick Airport PIK53 miRailway stationLockerbie2.7 miBus stationShelterDumfries7.1 miBus stops11 within a mileSources: Department for Transport NaPTAN; OurAirports

Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the DG11 postcode district.


14 Pubs in Heck in 3 categories

 

 

43 Restaurants in Heck in 7 categories

 

 

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34 Shops in Heck in 5 categories

 

 

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28 Takeaways in Heck in 5 categories

 

 

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89 Home improvement in Heck in 17 categories

 

 

24 Health and beauty in Heck in 9 categories

 

 

35 Attractions in Heck in 12 categories

 

 

32 Property services in Heck in 6 categories

 

 

19 Education in Heck in 9 categories

 

 

3 Business services in Heck in 1 category

 

 

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Top pubs in Heck

  • Cavens Arms - Dumfries

    Gastropub

    20 Buccleuch Street, Dumfries, DG1 2AH

    8.3 miles away

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

  • Crown Hotel - Lochmaben

    Bar

    Bruce Street, Lochmaben, DG11 1PD

    1.8 miles away

    5 star review This is the best small hotel we have ever stayed in.Real homemade food,spotless rooms friendly staff, nothing is too ...

  • Stag Bar - Dumfries

    Bar

    5 Galloway Street Bank Street, Dumfries, DG1 2PA

    8.1 miles away

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

  • Lochar Inn - Heathhall, Dumfries

    Bar

    48 Lovers' Walk A701, Heathhall, Dumfries, DG1 1TZ

    6.7 miles away

    5 star reviewHave been to the Lochar 3 times now, I have to comment on how Delicious there famous lochar burger is. ...

  • Greyhound Inn - Carlisle

    Gastropub

    5-10 Lowther Arcade Durdar Road Burgh-by-Sands, Carlisle, CA5 6AN

    19.2 miles away

    5 star reviewWhen travelling from Oz to the UK we were advised by others to go to this pub for some great ...

 

Top restaurants in Heck

  • Brunos - Dumfries

    Italian Restaurant

    3 Balmoral Road, Dumfries, DG1 3BE

    7.5 miles away

    5 star reviewWould highly recommend Brunos restaurant. When we are having a family get together we always go to Brunos. The atmosphere ...

  • Sinos - Dumfries

    Chinese Restaurant

    43-45 English Street, Dumfries, DG1 2BU

    8 miles away

    4 star reviewA really interesting exotic menu ranging from scallops to lip tingling spicy hot asian dishes .Our recent visit July 9th ...

 

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Top hotels in Heck

  • Royal Stewart Motel - Gretna

    Glasgow Road, Gretna, DG16

    15.8 miles away

    5 star reviewThis was a fantastic motel, just rang to book a room and number unrecognised and read its closed.

  • Elmarglen Hotel - Thornhill

    11 West Morton Street, Thornhill, DG3 5ND

    16.6 miles away

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

  • Dinwoodie Lodge Hotel - Lockerbie

    Lockerbie, DG11 2SL

    6.2 miles away

    5 star reviewWhat a fantastic place. Even though there was not enough rooms for us (2 doubles)when we were there, we ...

 

Top shops in Heck

  • Jinty B's Cakes & Tearoom - Thornhill

    Coffee Store

    68 Drumlanrig Street, Thornhill, DG3 5LY

    16.5 miles away

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

  • INFINITI COMPUTER REPAIR - Dumfries

    Electronics Repair Shop

    65 English Street, Dumfries, DG1 2DA

    8 miles away

    5 star reviewexcellent service, very quick turnaround & very reasonably priced , exactly the ...

  • Border Upholstery - Gretna

    Furniture Repair Shop

    10 Canberra Road, Gretna, DG16 5DW

    16 miles away

    5 star reviewjust picked up our 1938 Morris 10/4 today 19th April which was in having the head lining replaced I feel ...

  • McConechy's - Lockerbie

    Auto Repair Shop

    Lockerbie, DG11 2JL

    2.7 miles away

    5 star reviewArrived to have two tyres fitted service first class,manager very helpful and friendly,tracking checked tyres changed 25 minutes, great job,will ...

  • Farm Direct - Annan

    Fruit and Vegetable Store

    64 High Street, Annan, DG12 6DL

    10.3 miles away

    4 star reviewGreat fresh friendly shop

 

Top supermarkets in Heck

  • Tesco - Dumfries

    Tesco Dumfries Extra, Dumfries, DG2 0EB

    8.9 miles away

    5 star reviewcauliflower cheese tarts are mouth watering good at your in-house coffee shop. Try them!

 

Top takeaways in Heck

  • Gretna Chinese - Gretna

    46 Annan Road, Gretna, DG16 5

    15.8 miles away

    5 star reviewThis Chinese is among one of the best I have had, delivery service is very quick, and a much appreciated ...

  • Seimo Seito - Lockerbie

    63 High Street, Lockerbie, DG11 2JH

    2.6 miles away

    5 star reviewSuperb lamb curry with pilau rice, totally excellent meal.

  • Mystic Garden - Annan

    1 Murray Street, Annan, DG12 6EG

    10.3 miles away

    5 star reviewGreat Chinese.I've ate here for years.Its quicker to pick it up rather than delivery.Some weekends can be really busy and ...

  • Mystic Palace - Gretna

    99 Central Avenue, Gretna, DG16 5AQ

    15.8 miles away

    4 star reviewthe best Chinese for miles great food great service and taests fantastick

 

Top cinemas in Heck

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Top home improvement in Heck

  • Richard Farish - Dumfries

    Electrician

    127 Annan Road Albany Lane, Dumfries, DG1 1JL

    7.8 miles away

    5 star reviewThanks to Richard who fitted My new Shower & pull switch. Very reasonable to. IF you need an Electrican ...

  • NJ PLUMBING - Dumfries

    Plumber

    17 Sandypoint road, Dumfries, DG2 9RB

    9.6 miles away

    4 star reviewGOOD JOB AND VERY GOOD PRICE

 

Top health and beauty in Heck

 

Top attractions in Heck

  • Highfield farm - Carlisle, Boustead Hill

    Park and Garden

    High Field, Carlisle, Boustead Hill, CA5 6AA

    17.9 miles away

    5 star reviewAbsolutely perfect B&B amazing views, rooms, breakfasts, hospitality. Certainly hope to visit again.

 

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