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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 code01556
Time zoneEurope/London (GMT/BST)
Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 17 h 22 min4:37 am – 9:59 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°C1,434 mm of rain a year, 48 days with 10 mm or morewettest month December56 days of air frost, 4 summer days above 25°C in a typical yearJanuary: 1 to 6°CJFebruary: 1 to 7°CFMarch: 2 to 9°CMApril: 3 to 12°CAMay: 6 to 15°CMJune: 9 to 18°CJJuly: 11 to 19°CJAugust: 10 to 19°CASeptember: 8 to 16°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 landmarksEdgarton Lochlake · 1.3 miDornell Lochlake · 1.5 miMilntack Hillhill · under a mileWhite Hillhill · under a mileSummerhill Glenglen · 1.7 miLochengowerwater · 1.1 miSource: Ordnance Survey Open Names
Parks and green spacesFair Greenpark · 4.7 mi · 2 haSource: Ordnance Survey Open Greenspace
Earthquakes42 of magnitude 2 or more within 50 miles since 19708 of magnitude 3+, 1 of magnitude 4+Largest: magnitude 4.0 on 26 Dec 197946 mi away, Longtown, CumbriaMost recent: magnitude 2.0 on 24 Oct 202015 mi away, Dumfries, D & GSource: British Geological Survey earthquake database
Air qualityNO2 1.4 · PM2.5 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
Elevation69 m226 ft above sea levelLand within 1 km ranges from 54 to 131 mSource: Ordnance Survey, OS Terrain 50
Local servicesHospitalCastle Douglas Community Hospital5.5 miGP surgeryCastle Douglas Medical Group5.5 miPharmacyCastle Chemist5.4 miDentistDental Bees5.2 miSource: NHS Organisation Data Service; Public Health Scotland
Getting aroundAirportGlasgow Prestwick Airport PIK43 miRailway stationDumfries20 miBus stops6 within a mileSources: Department for Transport NaPTAN; OurAirports

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


Pubs

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Banks

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Hotels

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24 Shops in Laurieston in 7 categories

 

 

Supermarkets

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18 Takeaways in Laurieston in 3 categories

 

 

Cinemas

Cinemas in Laurieston

 

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43 Home improvement in Laurieston in 11 categories

 

 

12 Health and beauty in Laurieston in 7 categories

 

 

32 Attractions in Laurieston in 7 categories

 

 

9 Property services in Laurieston in 2 categories

 

 

10 Education in Laurieston in 5 categories

 

 

4 Business services in Laurieston in 2 categories

 

 

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Best reviews

Top pubs in Laurieston

  • Old School House - Twynholm, Castle Douglas

    Bar

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

    4.7 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

    7.9 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 ...

  • Harbour Inn - Newton Stewart

    Bar

    18 South Crescent, Newton Stewart, DG8 8BQ

    17 miles away

    4 star reviewhas beer garden disabled access and toilet lovely menue and teriffic atmosphere i was born in garlieston now live in ...

  • Tides Inn (19 Castle Street Saint Cuthbert Street) - Kirkcudbright

    Bar

    19 Castle Street Saint Cuthbert Street, Kirkcudbright, DG6 4DX

    8.5 miles away

    4 star reviewBrilliant atmosphere,friendly staff and good selection of drinks

  • Kings Arms - Dalbeattie

    Bar

    94 High Street High Street, Dalbeattie, DG5 4HA

    9.7 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 Laurieston

  • Jade Palace - Castle Douglas

    195 King Street, Castle Douglas, DG7 1DZ

    5.3 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 shops in Laurieston

  • Polka Dot - Castle Douglas

    Gift Shop

    100 King Street, Castle Douglas, DG7 1LU

    5.3 miles away

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

 

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Top takeaways in Laurieston

  • Snakatak - Kirkcudbright

    71 St Mary Street, Kirkcudbright, DG6 4DU

    8.5 miles away

    5 star reviewGreat family run business lovely people great home made food, freshly made on the spot tastes fantastic, great portions and ...

  • Great Wall Takeaway - Castle Douglas

    26B King Street, Castle Douglas, DG7 1AA

    5.4 miles away

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

 

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