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Alticry Dumfries and Galloway

We have Pubs (7), Restaurants (11), Banks (6), Hotels (11), Shops (3), Supermarkets (6), Takeaways (3), Cinemas (1), Home improvement (28), Health and beauty (9), Attractions (21), Property services (13) and Education (10)

For each listing we have opening times, address, phone number, reviews and photos

The nearest train stations to Alticry are

Stranraer Harbour (14.58 miles)

Barrhill (19.82 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 – 3:53 pm
Sun todaySunrise –Sunset –
People4,849 residentsin the Machars South census areaMedian age 57.02,474 households66% of homes owner-occupied52% owned outright17% social rented, 13% private rentedSource: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
Work and commuting2.7% unemployment rate49% of adults are economically active, 1,992 in work, 38% retiredMain industries: farming, forestry and fishing 22%, health and social work 12%, retail and wholesale 11%Getting to work: 38% work from home, 52% go by car, 1% take public transport, 6% walk or cycle43% 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 higher24% have no qualifications, 7% an apprenticeshipMain language: English 98%, Scots 1%, other languages 1%Source: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 19°C, lows 11°CColdest month February: highs 8°C, lows 2°C1,285 mm of rain a year, 42 days with 10 mm or morewettest month October33 days of air frost, 1 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 landmarksGrey Mare's Tailwaterfall · under a mileBlack Lochlake · under a mileLoch Doonlake · under a mileGarheugh Portbay · under a mileCorwall Heughcliffs · under a mileGargrie Islandisland · 1.6 miSource: Ordnance Survey Open Names
Earthquakes17 of magnitude 2 or more within 50 miles since 19703 of magnitude 3+, 1 of magnitude 4+Largest: magnitude 4.0 on 4 Mar 199946 mi away, Arran, StrathclydeMost recent: magnitude 2.0 on 30 May 202249 mi away, Arran, North AyrshireSource: 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
Broadband33% of premises can get gigabit-capable broadband98% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)0.2% cannot get a decent connection (below the 10 Mbit/s universal service obligation)2,771 residential premises in the census areaSource: Ofcom Connected Nations, July 2025
Elevation75 m246 ft above sea levelLand within 1 km ranges from 18 to 118 mSource: Ordnance Survey, OS Terrain 50





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11 Restaurants in Alticry in 4 categories

 

 

Banks

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Hotels

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Shops

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Supermarkets

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Takeaways

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Cinemas

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28 Home improvement in Alticry in 9 categories

 

 

9 Health and beauty in Alticry in 4 categories

 

 

21 Attractions in Alticry in 6 categories

 

 

13 Property services in Alticry in 6 categories

 

 

10 Education in Alticry in 3 categories

 

 

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Best reviews

Top pubs in Alticry

  • Cock Inn - Newton Stewart

    Glenluce, Newton Stewart, DG8 0JT

    3 miles away

    5 star reviewGreat food and service in lovely surrounding.

  • Harbour Inn - Newton Stewart

    Bar

    18 South Crescent, Newton Stewart, DG8 8BQ

    12.4 miles away

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

 

Top restaurants in Alticry

  • Ivy Leaf Chicken Bar - Stranraer

    Chicken Restaurant

    45 Hanover Street, Stranraer, DG9 7RX

    15 miles away

    5 star reviewFantastic, myself and my 2 sons always eat there when down at caravan on holiday, food is amazing, staff are ...

  • Royal Cafe - Stranraer

    27 Castle Street, Stranraer, DG9 7RR

    15.1 miles away

    5 star reviewHome cooking best breakfast nice meal

  • Bayhouse Restaurant - Stranraer

    English Restaurant

    Cairnryan Road, Stranraer, DG9 8AT

    14.7 miles away

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

 

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  • Cairnsmore Medical Practice - Creebridge, Newton Stewart

    Medical Center

    Victoria Street, Creebridge, Newton Stewart, DG8 6NR

    12.6 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

    12.5 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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