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

County or areaDumfries and Galloway
Postcode districtDG8
Telephone code01556
Time zoneEurope/London (GMT/BST)
Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 17 h 22 min4:39 am – 10:00 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 7 h 11 min8:40 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°C1,316 mm of rain a year, 43 days with 10 mm or morewettest month October48 days of air frost, 4 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 landmarksBarnkirk Lochlake · 1.8 miBroad Wheellake · 1.8 miDrumnawantie Hillhill · under a mileBruce's Stone, Glentroolhistoric site · 2.4 miLinn of Barhoisewaterfall · 2.5 miMulloch Hillhill · under a mileMill Islandisland · 2.6 miDrumjin Woodwoodland · under a mileSources: Ordnance Survey Open Names; Overture Maps
Parks and green spacesKing George's Fieldplaying field · 1.8 miSource: Ordnance Survey Open Greenspace
Earthquakes25 of magnitude 2 or more within 50 miles since 19703 of magnitude 3+, 1 of magnitude 4+Largest: magnitude 4.0 on 4 Mar 199942 mi away, Arran, StrathclydeMost recent: magnitude 2.0 on 30 May 202243 mi away, Arran, North AyrshireSource: British Geological Survey earthquake database
Air qualityNO2 1.4 · PM2.5 3.9 · PM10 6.5 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
Elevation62 m203 ft above sea levelLand within 1 km ranges from 32 to 97 mSource: Ordnance Survey, OS Terrain 50
Local servicesHospitalNewton Stewart Hospital1.9 miGP surgeryCairnsmore Medical Practice2.5 miPharmacyBoots UK LTD2.4 miDentist2 Princes Street2.3 miCash machineThe Cooperative Food Newton Stewart2.4 miSources: NHS Organisation Data Service; Public Health Scotland; Overture Maps
Getting aroundAirportGlasgow Prestwick Airport PIK39 miRailway stationBarrhill14 miFerryCairnryan P&O Ferry Terminal19 miBus stops2 within a mileEV chargingInstaVolt Charging StationNewton Stewart2.6 miSources: Department for Transport NaPTAN; OurAirports; Overture Maps

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


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  • Trout Inn - Barrhill, Girvan

    18 Main St, Barrhill, Girvan, KA26 0PP

    14.3 miles away

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

  • Harbour Inn - Newton Stewart

    Bar

    18 South Crescent, Newton Stewart, DG8 8BQ

    12.7 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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  • Suzanne Stores - Barrhill, Girvan

    Convenience Store

    32 Main Street, Barrhill, Girvan, KA26 0QP

    14.2 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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  • Cairnsmore Medical Practice - Creebridge, Newton Stewart

    Medical Center

    Victoria Street, Creebridge, Newton Stewart, DG8 6NR

    2.5 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

    2.4 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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