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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 code01671
Time zoneEurope/London (GMT/BST)
Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 17 h 24 min4:38 am – 10:01 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 7 h 9 min8:41 am – 3:51 pm
Sun todaySunrise –Sunset –
People5,329 residentsin the Newton Stewart census areaMedian age 52.02,590 households64% of homes owner-occupied45% owned outright21% social rented, 14% private rentedSource: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
Work and commuting3.2% unemployment rate52% of adults are economically active, 2,291 in work, 34% retiredMain industries: health and social work 16%, retail and wholesale 12%, hospitality 10%Getting to work: 30% work from home, 54% go by car, 2% take public transport, 13% walk or cycle61% of those who travel work within 10 km of homeSource: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
Education and languages24% of adults hold a degree or higher23% have no qualifications, 8% an apprenticeshipMain language: English 98%, Scots 1%, other languages 2%Source: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 18°C, lows 10°CColdest month January: highs 6°C, lows 1°C1,656 mm of rain a year, 59 days with 10 mm or morewettest month October61 days of air frost, 4 summer days above 25°C in a typical yearJanuary: 1 to 6°CJFebruary: 1 to 7°CFMarch: 1 to 9°CMApril: 3 to 12°CAMay: 5 to 15°CMJune: 8 to 17°CJJuly: 10 to 18°CJAugust: 10 to 18°CASeptember: 8 to 16°CSOctober: 5 to 12°CONovember: 3 to 9°CNDecember: 1 to 6°CD20°0°Source: Met Office HadUK-Grid 1991-2020 averages, 2 km grid (highs and lows from the 12 km grid)
Nearby landmarksQuarry Poollake · under a mileLinn of Bargrennanwaterfall · 1.5 miGlentrool Kindness Pathwalk or trail · under a milePoachers Poollake · 1.2 miSpout Headwaterfall · 1.9 miWhite Hillhill · 1.1 miBargrennan Hillhill · 1.2 miAuchie Isleisland · 2.3 miSources: Ordnance Survey Open Names; Overture Maps
Earthquakes23 of magnitude 2 or more within 50 miles since 19703 of magnitude 3+, 1 of magnitude 4+Largest: magnitude 4.0 on 4 Mar 199935 mi away, Arran, StrathclydeMost recent: magnitude 2.0 on 30 May 202235 mi away, Arran, North AyrshireSource: British Geological Survey earthquake database
Air qualityNO2 1.2 · PM2.5 3.9 · PM10 5.9 µg/m³annual mean concentrations, 2024Within the WHO guidelines for all threeSource: DEFRA modelled background pollution maps 2024, 1 km grid
Broadband67% 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)2,756 residential premises in the census areaSource: Ofcom Connected Nations, July 2025
Elevation88 m289 ft above sea levelLand within 1 km ranges from 60 to 152 mSource: Ordnance Survey, OS Terrain 50
Local servicesHospitalNewton Stewart Hospital8.9 miGP surgeryCairnsmore Medical Practice8.6 miPharmacyCreebridge Mill Limited8.5 miDentist2 Princes Street8.7 miSource: NHS Organisation Data Service; Public Health Scotland
Getting aroundAirportGlasgow Prestwick Airport PIK30 miRailway stationBarrhill8.4 miFerryGirvan Harbour Ferry Terminal16 miBus stops1 within a mileEV chargingInstaVolt Charging StationNewton Stewart8.5 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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8 Shops in Glentrool in 5 categories

 

 

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16 Home improvement in Glentrool in 7 categories

 

 

10 Health and beauty in Glentrool in 6 categories

 

 

17 Attractions in Glentrool in 7 categories

 

 

9 Property services in Glentrool in 6 categories

 

 

5 Education in Glentrool in 2 categories

 

 

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Best reviews

Top pubs in Glentrool

  • Bar - Girvan

    Bar

    36 Montgomerie Street Tormitchell Quarry, Girvan, KA26 0TT

    12.8 miles away

    5 star reviewBAr BArr

  • Trout Inn - Barrhill, Girvan

    18 Main St, Barrhill, Girvan, KA26 0PP

    8.1 miles away

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

  • Athletic Tavern - Girvan

    Dalrymple St, Girvan, KA26

    12.7 miles away

    4 star reviewThe Best Pub in town you cant beat Big Micks on a Friday night

 

Top restaurants in Glentrool

  • Vaults - Girvan

    32 Glendoune St, Girvan, KA26 0AB

    15.9 miles away

    5 star reviewFriendly traditional pub, pool table, darts team, domino teams, poker weekly, live music most weekends, beer garden

 

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Top hotels in Glentrool

  • Greenhead Hotel - Dailly, Girvan

    45 Main Street, Dailly, Girvan, KA26 9SB

    15.5 miles away

    5 star reviewFriendly family-run hotel with accommodation and great food in the nicest village in Ayrshire.

 

Top shops in Glentrool

  • Auld Acquaintance - Girvan

    Coffee Shop

    9 Dalrymple Street, Girvan, KA26 9EU

    16.3 miles away

    5 star reviewGood food and service from Linda and Frances

  • Sweetie Shop - Girvan

    Gift Shop

    3 Dalrymple Street, Girvan, KA26 9EU

    16.2 miles away

    5 star reviewGreat selection of sweets and gifts etc. They are the only shop I've found which sell's Pontefract Cakes. Lovely lady ...

  • Ainslie Books - Girvan

    Girvan, KA26 0AA

    15.9 miles away

    5 star reviewVisited this wonderful second hand and antique whilst travelling through Scotland. Such a warm ,n, friendly welcome. Piles and shelves ...

  • Suzanne Stores - Barrhill, Girvan

    Convenience Store

    32 Main Street, Barrhill, Girvan, KA26 0QP

    8 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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Top takeaways in Glentrool

  • Flipside Burgers - Girvan

    Pizza Takeaway

    206-210 Dalrymple Street, Girvan, KA269BQ

    16.1 miles away

    5 star reviewpizza is to die for and burgers are ace-never had a bad meal

 

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Top home improvement in Glentrool

  • M & R Carpets - Girvan

    Flooring

    21 Hamilton Street, Girvan, KA26 9EY

    16.3 miles away

    5 star reviewExcellent service. Kieran the carpet fitter was brilliant and so polite and helpful, I will definitely recommend this Company ...

 

Top health and beauty in Glentrool

  • Cairnsmore Medical Practice - Creebridge, Newton Stewart

    Medical Center

    Victoria Street, Creebridge, Newton Stewart, DG8 6NR

    8.6 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

    8.6 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 ...

  • Salon Royale - Girvan

    Hairdresser

    3 Chalmers Arcade, Girvan, KA26 9ES

    16.2 miles away

    5 star reviewgreat girls. managed to tame really wild hair! Going back soon for accident damage repair. See ya

 

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Top education in Glentrool

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