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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 25 min4:35 am – 10:00 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 7 h 8 min8:39 am – 3:48 pm
Sun todaySunrise –Sunset –
People3,642 residentsin the Glenkens census areaMedian age 54.81,733 households71% of homes owner-occupied49% owned outright11% social rented, 14% private rentedSource: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
Work and commuting1.8% unemployment rate55% of adults are economically active, 1,712 in work, 33% retiredMain industries: farming, forestry and fishing 14%, health and social work 14%, retail and wholesale 11%Getting to work: 41% work from home, 51% go by car, 2% take public transport, 5% walk or cycle32% of those who travel work within 10 km of homeSource: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
Education and languages35% of adults hold a degree or higher16% have no qualifications, 7% an apprenticeshipMain language: English 99%, other languages 1%Source: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 18°C, lows 10°CColdest month January: highs 6°C, lows 0°C1,751 mm of rain a year, 64 days with 10 mm or morewettest month January76 days of air frost, 2 summer days above 25°C in a typical yearJanuary: 0 to 6°CJFebruary: 0 to 6°CFMarch: 1 to 8°CMApril: 3 to 11°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: 2 to 8°CNDecember: 0 to 6°CD20°0°Source: Met Office HadUK-Grid 1991-2020 averages, 2 km grid (highs and lows from the 12 km grid)
Nearby landmarksRegland Lochlake · under a mileLoch Skaelake · 1.3 miSheela Linnwaterfall · 2.3 miGlen of Craigy Linnglen · under a mileStroan Hillhill · under a mileEwe Hillhill · under a mileCorriedoo Forestforest · 1.8 miPointfoot Glenglen · 1.6 miSource: Ordnance Survey Open Names
Earthquakes41 of magnitude 2 or more within 50 miles since 19708 of magnitude 3+, 1 of magnitude 4+Largest: magnitude 4.0 on 26 Dec 197946 mi away, Longtown, CumbriaMost recent: magnitude 2.0 on 30 May 202248 mi away, Arran, North AyrshireSource: British Geological Survey earthquake database
Air qualityNO2 1.2 · PM2.5 4.1 · PM10 5.9 µg/m³annual mean concentrations, 2024Within the WHO guidelines for all threeSource: DEFRA modelled background pollution maps 2024, 1 km grid
Broadband31% of premises can get gigabit-capable broadband94% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)1.1% cannot get a decent connection (below the 10 Mbit/s universal service obligation)2,046 residential premises in the census areaSource: Ofcom Connected Nations, July 2025
Elevation286 m938 ft above sea levelLand within 1 km ranges from 189 to 362 mSource: Ordnance Survey, OS Terrain 50
Local servicesHospitalThornhill Hospital12 miGP surgeryGlenkens Medical Practice6.7 miPharmacyGlenkens Medical Practice6.7 miDentistThornhill Dental Practice12 miSource: NHS Organisation Data Service; Public Health Scotland
Getting aroundAirportGlasgow Prestwick Airport PIK32 miRailway stationSanquhar16 miSources: 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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8 Restaurants in Holmhead in 3 categories

 

 

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25 Shops in Holmhead in 13 categories

 

 

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4 Takeaways in Holmhead in 2 categories

 

 

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28 Home improvement in Holmhead in 9 categories

 

 

4 Health and beauty in Holmhead in 4 categories

 

 

17 Attractions in Holmhead in 6 categories

 

 

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13 Education in Holmhead in 6 categories

 

 

3 Business services in Holmhead in 1 category

 

 

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Top pubs in Holmhead

  • Laurie Arms - Castle Douglas

    Bar

    11-13 Main Street, Castle Douglas, DG7 3YA

    13.7 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 ...

  • Boyds Bar - Bellsbank, Ayr

    44A Merrick Dr, Bellsbank, Ayr, KA6 7TJ

    18.2 miles away

    5 star reviewgreat entertainment and also live dj, friendly service, 1 main bar plus lounge for functions, beers garden and pool table. ...

  • J Pringle - Corsock, Castle Douglas

    Corsock, Corsock, Castle Douglas, DG7 3DN

    6.7 miles away

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

  • Post Office - Dalmellington, Ayr

    Bar

    15 High Main Street, Dalmellington, Ayr, KA6 7QN

    18.7 miles away

    4 star reviewbrilliant wee post office and very friendly staff

  • Kings Arms - Dalbeattie

    Bar

    94 High Street High Street, Dalbeattie, DG5 4HA

    17.2 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 Holmhead

  • Jade Palace - Castle Douglas

    195 King Street, Castle Douglas, DG7 1DZ

    15.1 miles away

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

 

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Top hotels in Holmhead

  • Elmarglen Hotel - Thornhill

    11 West Morton Street, Thornhill, DG3 5ND

    12.4 miles away

    5 star reviewI stayed at the Elmaarglen during the Festival and being from Liverpool i must say i have never been made ...

 

Top shops in Holmhead

  • Jinty B's Cakes & Tearoom - Thornhill

    Coffee Store

    68 Drumlanrig Street, Thornhill, DG3 5LY

    12.4 miles away

    5 star reviewHad lunch here yesterday excellent service and great food. Cosy and clean premises. Would highly recommend Jintys

  • Polka Dot - Castle Douglas

    Gift Shop

    100 King Street, Castle Douglas, DG7 1LU

    15 miles away

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

 

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Top takeaways in Holmhead

  • Regent - Ayr, Dalmellington

    44B Merrick Drive, Ayr, Dalmellington, KA6 7TJ

    18.2 miles away

    5 star reviewThere chilli chips are to die for along with there Cantonese chicken chow mien 👌

  • Great Wall Takeaway - Castle Douglas

    Chinese Takeaway

    26B King Street, Castle Douglas, DG7 1AA

    14.9 miles away

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

 

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