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Gelston Dumfries and Galloway

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Indian Restaurants 5 Italian Restaurants 2 Chinese Restaurants 2 English Restaurants 1 Dessert Restaurants 1 Greek Restaurants 1 Other Restaurants 34

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Pubs 15 Banks 4 Hotels 39 Shops 90 Supermarkets 5 Takeaways 21 Attractions 56 Business services 9 Education 22 Health and beauty 55 Home improvement 57 Leisure 5 Property services 10

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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 21 min4:36 am – 9:58 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 7 h 11 min8:37 am – 3:49 pm

Sun todaySunrise –Sunset –

People4,838 residentsin the Kirkcudbright census areaMedian age 56.12,485 households66% of homes owner-occupied51% owned outright15% social rented, 15% private rentedSource: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022

Work and commuting3.0% unemployment rate52% of adults are economically active, 2,137 in work, 36% retiredMain industries: health and social work 13%, farming, forestry and fishing 13%, retail and wholesale 13%Getting to work: 32% work from home, 53% go by car, 2% take public transport, 12% walk or cycle53% 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 higher18% have no qualifications, 7% an apprenticeshipMain language: English 98%, other languages 2%Source: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022

ClimateWarmest month July: highs 19°C, lows 11°CColdest month January: highs 7°C, lows 1°C1,375 mm of rain a year, 47 days with 10 mm or morewettest month December58 days of air frost, 3 summer days above 25°C in a typical yearSource: Met Office HadUK-Grid 1991-2020 averages, 2 km grid (highs and lows from the 12 km grid)

Nearby landmarksThreave Castle - Historic Scotlandcastle · 2.2 miThreave Garden & Nature Reserve NTShistoric site · 1.7 miCardoness Castlecastle · 2.3 miFloors Lochlake · 1.5 miCarlingwark Lochlake · 1.7 miFir Islandisland · 1.4 miBrownie Hillshills · 1.0 miAsh Islandisland · 1.5 miSources: Ordnance Survey Open Names; Overture Maps

Parks and green spacesThreave Gardenpark · 1.4 mi · 24 haLochside Parkpark · 1.9 mi · 2 haFair Greenpark · 2.0 mi · 2 haCarlingwark Outdoor Centresports ground · 1.8 miSource: Ordnance Survey Open Greenspace

Earthquakes48 of magnitude 2 or more within 50 miles since 19709 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 202015 mi away, Dumfries, D & GSource: British Geological Survey earthquake database

Air qualityNO₂ 1.5 · PM_2.5 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

Broadband22% of premises can get gigabit-capable broadband98% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)0.3% cannot get a decent connection (below the 10 Mbit/s universal service obligation)2,695 residential premises in the census areaSource: Ofcom Connected Nations, July 2025

Elevation61 m200 ft above sea levelLand within 1 km ranges from 44 to 162 mSource: Ordnance Survey, OS Terrain 50

Local servicesHospitalCastle Douglas Community Hospital2.1 miGP surgeryCastle Douglas Medical Group2.8 miPharmacyCastle Chemist2.2 miDentistDental Bees2.2 miPolice stationCastle Douglas Police Station2.2 miCash machineThe Cooperative Food Castle Douglas Superstore2.3 miSources: NHS Organisation Data Service; Public Health Scotland; Overture Maps

SchoolsWithin 2 mi1 school1 primaryPrimaryGelston Schoolright hereSecondaryCastle Douglas High School2.8 miSource: Scottish Government, school contact details

Getting aroundAirportGlasgow Prestwick Airport PIK49 miRailway stationDumfries17 miBus stops4 within a mileEV chargingGridserveKirkcudbright6.7 miSources: Department for Transport NaPTAN; OurAirports; Overture Maps

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

Indian Restaurants

Indian Restaurants in Gelston

Taj mahal Indian Restaurant - Dalbeattie, Dalbettie
Maxwell street, Dalbeattie, Dalbettie, DG5 4AH · 3.9 mi
Maxwell Arms hotel - Dalbeattie
Maxwell Street, Dalbeattie, DG5 4AH · 3.9 mi
Jewel In The Crown Indian Tandoori Restaurant - Castle Douglas
17 King Street, Castle Douglas, DG7 1AA · 2.4 mi
Bangole Bay Indian Restaurant - Kirkcudbright
25 Saint Cuthbert Street, Kirkcudbright, DG6 4DJ · 7.3 mi
Vongole Bay Indian Restaurant - Kirkcudbright
25 St Cuthbert St, Kirkcudbright, DG6 4DJ · 7.3 mi

Italian Restaurants

Italian Restaurants in Gelston

Carlos Restaurant - Castle Douglas
211 King Street, Castle Douglas, DG7 1DT · 2.1 mi
Luigis - Dalbeattie
3 Maxwell Street, Dalbeattie, DG5 4AH · 4.0 mi

Chinese Restaurants

Chinese Restaurants in Gelston

Sea Horse - Dalbeattie
15 Mill Street, Dalbeattie, DG5 4HE · 4.2 mi
Rose Garden - Dalbeattie
210 High St, Dalbeattie, DG5 4DJ · 4.1 mi

English Restaurants

English Restaurants in Gelston

Auld Alliance Restaurant - Kirkcudbright
5 Castle Street, Kirkcudbright, DG6 4JA · 7.4 mi

Dessert Restaurants

Dessert Restaurants in Gelston

Moores Chip Shop - Castle Douglas
252-254 King Street, Castle Douglas, DG7 1HA · 2.0 mi

Greek Restaurants

Greek Restaurants in Gelston

Nikos Greek Restaurant - Castle Douglas
139 King Street, Castle Douglas, DG7 1DX · 2.2 mi

Other Restaurants

Other Restaurants in Gelston

Lighthouse Restaurant - Southerness, Dumfries
Southerness, Dumfries, DG2 8AZ · 12.9 mi
Little Treat - Dalbeattie
62 High Street, Dalbeattie, DG5 4AA · 4.1 mi
Jade Palace - Castle Douglas
195 King Street, Castle Douglas, DG7 1DZ · 2.2 mi
Plumed Horse Restaurant - Crossmichael, Castle Douglas
Main Street, Crossmichael, Castle Douglas, DG7 3AU · 5.6 mi
Kirkpatricks - Kirkcudbright
29 St Cuthbert Street, Kirkcudbright, DG6 4DX · 7.3 mi
Glenisle Inn - Palnackie, Castle Douglas
Palnackie, Castle Douglas, DG7 1PG · 3.2 mi
The Golden Day Club - Castle Douglas
Community Centre Cotton Street, Castle Douglas, DG7 1AJ · 2.3 mi
The Mad Hatter Cafe - Castle Douglas
53 King Street, Castle Douglas, DG7 1AE · 2.3 mi
Marchbank Bakers - Castle Douglas
123-125 King Street, Castle Douglas, DG7 1LZ · 2.2 mi
Threave Gardens Restaurant - Buchan, Castle Douglas
Threave, Buchan, Castle Douglas, DG7 1RX · 1.6 mi
The Teeroom - Barnbarroch DG5, Dalbeattie
Craigieknowes Golf Course, Barnbarroch DG5, Dalbeattie, DG5 4LE · 4.6 mi
The Granite Kitchen - Dalbeattie
62a High Street, Dalbeattie, DG5 4AA · 4.1 mi
Brambles Cafe - Dalbeattie
The Tearoom, Dalbeattie, DG5 4QU · 3.9 mi
Birch Field Garden Centre & Tearoom - Dalbeattie
318 High Street, Dalbeattie, DG5 4DS · 4.0 mi
Auchencairn Cafe - Auchencairn
Post Office Main Street, Auchencairn, DG7 1QU · 4.9 mi
Creative Gifts - Castle Douglas
120 King Street, Castle Douglas, DG7 1LU · 2.3 mi
The Dragon Fly - Auchencairn
11 Main Street, Auchencairn, DG7 1QU · 4.9 mi
Auchencairn Community Store & Cafe - Auchencairn, Castle Douglas
1 Heughan House, Auchencairn, Castle Douglas, DG7 1QU · 4.8 mi
The Olive Tree Tearoom - Dalbeattie
318 High Street, Dalbeattie, DG5 4DS · 4.0 mi
Harris & Co - Castle Douglas
111 King Street, Castle Douglas, DG7 1LZ · 2.2 mi
Talla-Bidh Tea Room - Dalbeattie, Castle Douglas
Dalbeattie, Castle Douglas, DG7 1PA · 3.6 mi
The Old Schoolhouse - Ringford, Castle Douglas
Schoolhouse, Ringford, Castle Douglas, DG7 2AL · 5.3 mi
Acorns Tea Room & Shop - Dalbeattie
17 High Street, Dalbeattie, DG5 4AD · 4.1 mi
Flounders Community Cafe - Palnackie
Glen Road, Palnackie, DG7 1PH · 3.3 mi
Jamesy's - Castle Douglas
Castle Douglas, DG7 1LH · 2.8 mi
Argrennan Estate Ltd - Argrennan, Castle Douglas
Kirkcudbright, Argrennan, Castle Douglas, DG7 1TZ · 3.6 mi
The Olive Retreat Ltd - Castle Douglas
Auction Mart New Market Street, Castle Douglas, DG7 1HY · 2.4 mi
The Tee-Room - Barnbarroch DG5
Barnbarroch DG5, DG5 4LF · 4.7 mi
Stables Cafe - Buchan, Castle Douglas
Threave Garden, Buchan, Castle Douglas, DG7 1RX · 1.6 mi
Nikos Homemade Catering Ltd - Crossmichael
53 Main Street, Crossmichael, DG7 3AU · 5.6 mi
Purdie's Catering - Castle Douglas
Wallets Mart New Market Street, Castle Douglas, DG7 1HY · 2.4 mi
Beirc Cafe - Ringford
Ringford, DG7 2AT · 5.6 mi
Dinkies - Dalbeattie
17 High Street, Dalbeattie, DG5 4AD · 4.1 mi
Mr Pook's Kitchen - Castle Douglas
38 King St, Castle Douglas, DG7 1AD · 2.3 mi

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Top Indian Restaurants in Gelston

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Top Italian Restaurants in Gelston

Brunos - Dumfries
3 Balmoral Road, Dumfries, DG1 3BE
17 miles away

Top Chinese Restaurants in Gelston

Sinos - Dumfries
43-45 English Street, Dumfries, DG1 2BU
16.4 miles away

Top English Restaurants in Gelston

English Restaurants yet to be reviewed

Top Dessert Restaurants in Gelston

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Top Greek Restaurants in Gelston

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Top Other Restaurants in Gelston

Jade Palace - Castle Douglas
195 King Street, Castle Douglas, DG7 1DZ
2.2 miles away