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Loch Head DG8 Dumfries and Galloway

We have Pubs (12), Restaurants (18), Banks (6), Hotels (15), Shops (3), Supermarkets (6), Takeaways (4), Cinemas (0), Home improvement (24), Health and beauty (7), Attractions (21), Property services (12) and Education (8)

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The nearest train stations to Loch Head DG8 are

Stranraer Harbour (17.39 miles)

Barrhill (21.04 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 codeNot listed
Time zoneEurope/London (GMT/BST)
Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 17 h 20 min4:40 am – 10:00 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 7 h 13 min8:40 am – 3:52 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 11°CColdest month January: highs 7°C, lows 2°C1,277 mm of rain a year, 38 days with 10 mm or morewettest month October37 days of air frost, 2 summer days above 25°C in a typical yearJanuary: 2 to 7°CJFebruary: 2 to 8°CFMarch: 3 to 9°CMApril: 4 to 12°CAMay: 6 to 15°CMJune: 9 to 17°CJJuly: 11 to 19°CJAugust: 11 to 18°CASeptember: 9 to 16°CSOctober: 7 to 13°CONovember: 4 to 10°CNDecember: 2 to 8°CD20°0°Source: Met Office HadUK-Grid 1991-2020 averages, 2 km grid (highs and lows from the 12 km grid)
Nearby landmarksElrig Lochlake · under a mileDrumnescat Lochlake · under a mileChalloch Hillhill · under a mileLoch Hillhill · 1.0 miChangue Portbay · 2.2 miAiryolland Heughcliffs · 2.0 miSource: Ordnance Survey Open Names
Parks and green spacesMaxwell Parkpark · 3.5 mi · 3 haSource: Ordnance Survey Open Greenspace
Earthquakes15 of magnitude 2 or more within 50 miles since 19703 of magnitude 3+, 1 of magnitude 4+Largest: magnitude 4.0 on 4 Mar 199948 mi away, Arran, StrathclydeMost recent: magnitude 2.0 on 24 Oct 202039 mi away, Dumfries, D & GSource: British Geological Survey earthquake database
Air qualityNO2 1.3 · PM2.5 3.8 · PM10 6.1 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
Elevation76 m249 ft above sea levelLand within 1 km ranges from 70 to 131 mSource: Ordnance Survey, OS Terrain 50





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24 Home improvement in Loch Head DG8 in 9 categories

 

 

7 Health and beauty in Loch Head DG8 in 4 categories

 

 

21 Attractions in Loch Head DG8 in 6 categories

 

 

12 Property services in Loch Head DG8 in 6 categories

 

 

8 Education in Loch Head DG8 in 2 categories

 

 

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Top pubs in Loch Head DG8

  • Cock Inn - Newton Stewart

    Glenluce, Newton Stewart, DG8 0JT

    5.9 miles away

    5 star reviewGreat food and service in lovely surrounding.

  • Harbour Inn - Newton Stewart

    Bar

    18 South Crescent, Newton Stewart, DG8 8BQ

    9.5 miles away

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

 

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  • Cairnsmore Medical Practice - Creebridge, Newton Stewart

    Medical Center

    Victoria Street, Creebridge, Newton Stewart, DG8 6NR

    11.4 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

    11.3 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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