Old Bridge of Urr Dumfries and Galloway

We have Pubs (8), Restaurants (31), Banks (4), Hotels (9), Shops (14), Supermarkets (8), Takeaways (22), Cinemas (1), Home improvement (71), Health and beauty (19), Attractions (43), Property services (26), Education (19) and Business services (1)

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The nearest train stations to Old Bridge of Urr are

Dumfries (13.57 miles)

Lockerbie (24.06 miles)

Local Information

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 10 min8:38 am – 3:48 pm
Sun todaySunrise –Sunset –
People3,642 residentsin the Glenkens census areaMedian age 54.81,733 households71% of homes owner-occupied49% owned outright11% social rented, 14% private rentedSource: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
Work and commuting1.8% unemployment rate55% of adults are economically active, 1,712 in work, 33% retiredMain industries: farming, forestry and fishing 14%, health and social work 14%, retail and wholesale 11%Getting to work: 41% work from home, 51% go by car, 2% take public transport, 5% walk or cycle32% of those who travel work within 10 km of homeSource: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
Education and languages35% of adults hold a degree or higher16% have no qualifications, 7% 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 January: highs 6°C, lows 1°C1,347 mm of rain a year, 45 days with 10 mm or morewettest month December60 days of air frost, 3 summer days above 25°C in a typical yearJanuary: 1 to 6°CJFebruary: 1 to 7°CFMarch: 2 to 9°CMApril: 4 to 12°CAMay: 6 to 15°CMJune: 9 to 17°CJJuly: 11 to 19°CJAugust: 11 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 landmarksDamhead Poollake · under a mileRed Brow Poollake · under a mileSpottes Linnwaterfall · 1.9 miTrowdale Glenglen · 1.0 miTottlehams Glenglen · 1.2 miCultam Hillhill · under a mileSource: Ordnance Survey Open Names
Parks and green spacesLochside Parkpark · 3.7 mi · 2 haThreave Gardenpark · 4.5 mi · 24 haSource: Ordnance Survey Open Greenspace
Earthquakes45 of magnitude 2 or more within 50 miles since 19708 of magnitude 3+, 1 of magnitude 4+Largest: magnitude 4.0 on 26 Dec 197941 mi away, Longtown, CumbriaMost recent: magnitude 2.0 on 24 Oct 202010 mi away, Dumfries, D & GSource: British Geological Survey earthquake database
Air qualityNO2 1.5 · PM2.5 4.0 · PM10 6.3 µg/m³annual mean concentrations, 2024Within the WHO guidelines for all threeSource: DEFRA modelled background pollution maps 2024, 1 km grid
Broadband31% of premises can get gigabit-capable broadband94% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)1.1% cannot get a decent connection (below the 10 Mbit/s universal service obligation)2,046 residential premises in the census areaSource: Ofcom Connected Nations, July 2025
Elevation38 m125 ft above sea levelLand within 1 km ranges from 29 to 140 mSource: Ordnance Survey, OS Terrain 50





Pubs

Pubs in Old Bridge of Urr

 

 

31 Restaurants in Old Bridge of Urr in 8 categories

 

 

Banks

Banks in Old Bridge of Urr

 

 

Hotels

Hotels in Old Bridge of Urr

 

 

14 Shops in Old Bridge of Urr in 3 categories

 

 

Supermarkets

Supermarkets in Old Bridge of Urr

 

 

22 Takeaways in Old Bridge of Urr in 4 categories

 

 

Cinemas

Cinemas in Old Bridge of Urr

 

 

71 Home improvement in Old Bridge of Urr in 15 categories

 

 

19 Health and beauty in Old Bridge of Urr in 8 categories

 

 

43 Attractions in Old Bridge of Urr in 11 categories

 

 

26 Property services in Old Bridge of Urr in 6 categories

 

 

19 Education in Old Bridge of Urr in 8 categories

 

 

1 Business services in Old Bridge of Urr in 1 category

 

 

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Top pubs in Old Bridge of Urr

  • Old School House - Twynholm, Castle Douglas

    Bar

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

    8.6 miles away

    5 star reviewThe best restaurant in Dumfries & Galloway, spacious and attractively furnished. Delicious home cooked food, freshly prepared and beautifully presented. ...

  • 19th Hole - Southerness, Dumfries

    Bar

    1 The Square, Southerness, Dumfries, DG2 8AZ

    14.9 miles away

    5 star reviewSo looking forward to coming back this weekend for you fantastic food and helpful staff.keep safe

  • Laurie Arms - Castle Douglas

    Bar

    11-13 Main Street, Castle Douglas, DG7 3YA

    2.2 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 ...

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

    Bar

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

    11.8 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

    5.4 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 Old Bridge of Urr

  • Brunos - Dumfries

    Italian Restaurant

    3 Balmoral Road, Dumfries, DG1 3BE

    13.9 miles away

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

  • Jade Palace - Castle Douglas

    195 King Street, Castle Douglas, DG7 1DZ

    3.5 miles away

    4 star reviewWe had a lovely, reasonably-priced meal one lunchtime in August. Staff nice and friendly too.

  • Sinos - Dumfries

    Chinese Restaurant

    43-45 English Street, Dumfries, DG1 2BU

    13.3 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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  • INFINITI COMPUTER REPAIR - Dumfries

    Electronics Repair Shop

    65 English Street, Dumfries, DG1 2DA

    13.3 miles away

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

  • Polka Dot - Castle Douglas

    Gift Shop

    100 King Street, Castle Douglas, DG7 1LU

    3.4 miles away

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

  • Tekin & Hasan Turkish Barbers - Dumfries

    Barber Shop

    Dumfries, DG1 2BD

    13.2 miles away

    5 star reviewHasan is the most friendly man around. His cuts are the best in town. Definitely recommend!!

  • Georgetown Post Office - Dumfries

    Gillbrae Road, Dumfries, DG1 4EJ

    14 miles away

    5 star reviewI went to Georgetown post office today to get a large parcel sent off. The gentleman there was so helpful, ...

 

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Top takeaways in Old Bridge of Urr

  • Snakatak - Kirkcudbright

    71 St Mary Street, Kirkcudbright, DG6 4DU

    11.7 miles away

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

  • Fish and Chip Shop - Southerness

    Solway Shopping Centre, Southerness, DG2 8AZ

    14.9 miles away

    5 star reviewBest fish and chips I have tasted ! The family also tried the haggis and sausage, all equally lovely.plesent, friendly ...

  • Great Wall Takeaway - Castle Douglas

    26B King Street, Castle Douglas, DG7 1AA

    3.3 miles away

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

 

Top cinemas in Old Bridge of Urr

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Top home improvement in Old Bridge of Urr

  • Sam Hannah Carpentry and Joinery - Gatehouse of Fleet

    Carpenter

    Fleetside Enterprise Workshop Fleetside, Gatehouse of Fleet, DG7 2LB

    13.1 miles away

    5 star reviewWe have used Sam for a few jobs over the years. The latest was install nine double-glazed wooden, sash and ...

  • Paul Hubbard Decorating Services - Dalbeattie

    Painter Decorator

    1 James Ewart Avenue, Dalbeattie, DG5 4UN

    5.8 miles away

    5 star reviewFrom the original quote to the last brush stroke we had a very professional repaint of all exterior walls of ...

  • Richard Farish - Dumfries

    Electrician

    127 Annan Road Albany Lane, Dumfries, DG1 1JL

    13.6 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

    11.8 miles away

    4 star reviewGOOD JOB AND VERY GOOD PRICE

 

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