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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 23 min4:36 am – 9:59 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 7 h 10 min8:39 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°C1,715 mm of rain a year, 59 days with 10 mm or morewettest month December61 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 landmarksMossdale Lochlake · under a mileStroan Lochlake · 1.0 miCadgers' Loopbay · under a mileBurned Islandisland · under a mileGreen Islandisland · under a milePort Hillhill · under a mileWhite Hillhill · under a mileLowran Glenglen · 1.3 miSource: Ordnance Survey Open Names
Parks and green spacesGalloway Activity Centresports ground · 1.0 mi · 14 haSource: Ordnance Survey Open Greenspace
Earthquakes38 of magnitude 2 or more within 50 miles since 19707 of magnitude 3+, 1 of magnitude 4+Largest: magnitude 4.0 on 26 Dec 197948 mi away, Longtown, CumbriaMost recent: magnitude 2.0 on 24 Oct 202015 mi away, Dumfries, D & GSource: British Geological Survey earthquake database
Air qualityNO2 1.3 · PM2.5 3.9 · PM10 5.8 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
Elevation90 m295 ft above sea levelLand within 1 km ranges from 44 to 252 mSource: Ordnance Survey, OS Terrain 50
Local servicesHospitalCastle Douglas Community Hospital9.2 miGP surgeryGlenkens Medical Practice3.8 miPharmacyGlenkens Medical Practice3.8 miDentistDental Bees9.0 miPolice stationCastle Douglas Police Station9.1 miSources: NHS Organisation Data Service; Public Health Scotland; Overture Maps
Getting aroundAirportGlasgow Prestwick Airport PIK38 miRailway stationDumfries20 miBus stops4 within a mileSources: Department for Transport NaPTAN; OurAirports; Overture Maps

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


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Cinemas

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43 Home improvement in Bennan in 11 categories

 

 

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35 Attractions in Bennan in 9 categories

 

 

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23 Education in Bennan in 8 categories

 

 

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Best reviews

Top pubs in Bennan

  • Old School House - Twynholm, Castle Douglas

    Bar

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

    9.3 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

    10.2 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 ...

  • J Pringle - Corsock, Castle Douglas

    Corsock, Corsock, Castle Douglas, DG7 3DN

    7.2 miles away

    5 star reviewA Superb Scottish Village Pub, Familly owned and run... Exteamly friendly and welcoming staff and customers, exceptionally good quality food ...

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

    Bar

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

    13 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

    13 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 Bennan

  • Jade Palace - Castle Douglas

    195 King Street, Castle Douglas, DG7 1DZ

    9 miles away

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

 

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  • Polka Dot - Castle Douglas

    Gift Shop

    100 King Street, Castle Douglas, DG7 1LU

    9 miles away

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

 

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Top takeaways in Bennan

  • Snakatak - Kirkcudbright

    71 St Mary Street, Kirkcudbright, DG6 4DU

    12.9 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

    Chinese Takeaway

    26B King Street, Castle Douglas, DG7 1AA

    9 miles away

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

 

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  • Cairnsmore Medical Practice - Creebridge, Newton Stewart

    Medical Center

    Victoria Street, Creebridge, Newton Stewart, DG8 6NR

    15.3 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

    15.5 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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