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Knowe Dumfries and Galloway

We have Pubs (8), Restaurants (7), Banks (6), Hotels (8), Shops (3), Supermarkets (3), Takeaways (3), Cinemas (1), Home improvement (23), Health and beauty (8), Attractions (19), Property services (9) and Education (8)

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The nearest train stations to Knowe are

Barrhill (8.38 miles)

Stranraer Harbour (15.45 miles)

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Local Information

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

County or areaDumfries and Galloway
Postcode districtDG8
Telephone code013873
Time zoneEurope/London (GMT/BST)
Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 17 h 23 min4:39 am – 10:01 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 7 h 10 min8:41 am – 3:51 pm
Sun todaySunrise –Sunset –
People2,148 residentsin the Machars North census areaMedian age 56.11,078 households66% of homes owner-occupied49% owned outright12% social rented, 18% private rentedSource: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
Work and commuting1.7% unemployment rate54% of adults are economically active, 1,004 in work, 33% retiredMain industries: farming, forestry and fishing 22%, health and social work 11%, retail and wholesale 9%Getting to work: 41% work from home, 53% go by car, 1% take public transport, 5% walk or cycle28% of those who travel work within 10 km of homeSource: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
Education and languages28% of adults hold a degree or higher22% have no qualifications, 6% an apprenticeshipMain language: English 98%, other languages 1%Source: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 19°C, lows 10°CColdest month January: highs 7°C, lows 1°C1,678 mm of rain a year, 56 days with 10 mm or morewettest month October55 days of air frost, 3 summer days above 25°C in a typical yearJanuary: 1 to 7°CJFebruary: 1 to 8°CFMarch: 2 to 9°CMApril: 4 to 12°CAMay: 6 to 15°CMJune: 9 to 18°CJJuly: 10 to 19°CJAugust: 10 to 19°CASeptember: 9 to 16°CSOctober: 6 to 13°CONovember: 3 to 10°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 landmarksCarsindarroch Stepswaterfall · under a mileLoch of Fyntallochlake · 1.7 miLoch Quielake · 1.9 miMillgrain Hillhill · under a mileGlassoch Fellhill · 1.4 miIsle-na-Gowerisland · 2.7 miSource: Ordnance Survey Open Names
Earthquakes20 of magnitude 2 or more within 50 miles since 19703 of magnitude 3+, 1 of magnitude 4+Largest: magnitude 4.0 on 4 Mar 199936 mi away, Arran, StrathclydeMost recent: magnitude 2.0 on 30 May 202237 mi away, Arran, North AyrshireSource: British Geological Survey earthquake database
Air qualityNO2 1.2 · PM2.5 3.9 · PM10 6.0 µg/m³annual mean concentrations, 2024Within the WHO guidelines for all threeSource: DEFRA modelled background pollution maps 2024, 1 km grid
Broadband39% of premises can get gigabit-capable broadband87% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)2.0% cannot get a decent connection (below the 10 Mbit/s universal service obligation)1,175 residential premises in the census areaSource: Ofcom Connected Nations, July 2025
Elevation91 m299 ft above sea levelLand within 1 km ranges from 81 to 137 mSource: Ordnance Survey, OS Terrain 50





Pubs

Pubs in Knowe

 

 

7 Restaurants in Knowe in 2 categories

 

 

Banks

Banks in Knowe

 

 

Hotels

Hotels in Knowe

 

 

Shops

Shops in Knowe

 

 

Supermarkets

Supermarkets in Knowe

 

 

Takeaways

Takeaways in Knowe

 

 

Cinemas

Cinemas in Knowe

 

 

23 Home improvement in Knowe in 8 categories

 

 

8 Health and beauty in Knowe in 4 categories

 

 

19 Attractions in Knowe in 8 categories

 

 

9 Property services in Knowe in 6 categories

 

 

8 Education in Knowe in 3 categories

 

 

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Best reviews

Top pubs in Knowe

  • Bar - Girvan

    Bar

    36 Montgomerie Street Tormitchell Quarry, Girvan, KA26 0TT

    15.3 miles away

    5 star reviewBAr BArr

  • Trout Inn - Barrhill, Girvan

    18 Main St, Barrhill, Girvan, KA26 0PP

    8.5 miles away

    5 star reviewWe enjoyed a lovely meal in The Trout last Friday. Theresa, landlady and chef, prepared beer batter for our HUGE ...

  • Cock Inn - Newton Stewart

    Glenluce, Newton Stewart, DG8 0JT

    13 miles away

    5 star reviewGreat food and service in lovely surrounding.

  • Athletic Tavern - Girvan

    Dalrymple St, Girvan, KA26

    14.6 miles away

    4 star reviewThe Best Pub in town you cant beat Big Micks on a Friday night

 

Top restaurants in Knowe

  • Bayhouse Restaurant - Stranraer

    English Restaurant

    Cairnryan Road, Stranraer, DG9 8AT

    16.4 miles away

    5 star reviewExcellent food at sensible prices dont miss out on a first class treat

 

Top banks in Knowe

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Top supermarkets in Knowe

  • Suzanne Stores - Barrhill, Girvan

    32 Main Street, Barrhill, Girvan, KA26 0QP

    8.3 miles away

    5 star reviewFab run little store by Mark, Ronnie and Dianne. Extremely helpful and great service from the 3 of them.

 

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Top health and beauty in Knowe

  • Cairnsmore Medical Practice - Creebridge, Newton Stewart

    Medical Center

    Victoria Street, Creebridge, Newton Stewart, DG8 6NR

    7.1 miles away

    5 star reviewDoctors are always thorough, friendly and willing to listen. Reception is efficient and helpful.

  • Avocet - Newton Stewart

    Sportswear Store

    19 Victoria Street, Newton Stewart, DG8 6BT

    7 miles away

    5 star reviewLove Avocet! Very friendly service,always helpful and informative. You can always find something whether it be a gift or just ...

 

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