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County or areaDumfries and Galloway
Postcode districtDG3
Telephone code01848
Time zoneEurope/London (GMT/BST)
Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 17 h 26 min4:34 am – 10:00 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 7 h 7 min8:39 am – 3:47 pm
Sun todaySunrise –Sunset –
People3,879 residentsin the Thornhill census areaMedian age 54.11,907 households65% of homes owner-occupied46% owned outright16% social rented, 16% private rentedSource: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
Work and commuting2.6% unemployment rate53% of adults are economically active, 1,724 in work, 33% retiredMain industries: health and social work 15%, farming, forestry and fishing 11%, retail and wholesale 10%Getting to work: 35% work from home, 54% go by car, 2% take public transport, 9% walk or cycle32% of those who travel work within 10 km of homeSource: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
Education and languages33% of adults hold a degree or higher18% 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 December: highs 6°C, lows 1°C1,467 mm of rain a year, 45 days with 10 mm or morewettest month December56 days of air frost, 4 summer days above 25°C in a typical yearJanuary: 1 to 6°CJFebruary: 1 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: 3 to 8°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 landmarksScaur Poollake · under a milePriest's Poollake · under a mileAird Linnwaterfall · 2.4 miHurcheon Cleuchvalley · under a mileGlenmarlinvalley · under a mileRound Hillhill · 1.2 miSource: Ordnance Survey Open Names
Earthquakes45 of magnitude 2 or more within 50 miles since 19708 of magnitude 3+, 1 of magnitude 4+Largest: magnitude 4.0 on 26 Dec 197939 mi away, Longtown, CumbriaMost recent: magnitude 2.0 on 26 Jul 202147 mi away, Penicuik, MidlothianSource: British Geological Survey earthquake database
Air qualityNO2 1.4 · PM2.5 4.3 · PM10 6.6 µg/m³annual mean concentrations, 2024Within the WHO guidelines for all threeSource: DEFRA modelled background pollution maps 2024, 1 km grid
Broadband30% of premises can get gigabit-capable broadband99% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)0.2% cannot get a decent connection (below the 10 Mbit/s universal service obligation)2,120 residential premises in the census areaSource: Ofcom Connected Nations, July 2025
Elevation69 m226 ft above sea levelLand within 1 km ranges from 42 to 161 mSource: Ordnance Survey, OS Terrain 50
Local servicesHospitalThornhill Hospital2.0 miGP surgeryThornhill Medical Practice2.0 miPharmacyBoots UK LTD2.1 miDentistThornhill Dental Practice2.1 miSource: NHS Organisation Data Service; Public Health Scotland
SchoolsWithin 2 mi1 school1 primaryPrimaryPenpont Schoolunder a mileSource: Scottish Government, school contact details
Getting aroundAirportGlasgow Prestwick Airport PIK35 miRailway stationSanquhar10 miBus stationStance 5Dumfries14 miBus stops4 within a mileSources: Department for Transport NaPTAN; OurAirports

Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the DG3 postcode district.


9 Pubs in Penpont in 4 categories

 

 

29 Restaurants in Penpont in 7 categories

 

 

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9 Shops in Penpont in 2 categories

 

 

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22 Takeaways in Penpont in 4 categories

 

 

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70 Home improvement in Penpont in 15 categories

 

 

20 Health and beauty in Penpont in 9 categories

 

 

30 Attractions in Penpont in 9 categories

 

 

25 Property services in Penpont in 6 categories

 

 

20 Education in Penpont in 8 categories

 

 

2 Business services in Penpont in 1 category

 

 

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Top pubs in Penpont

  • Cavens Arms - Dumfries

    Gastropub

    20 Buccleuch Street, Dumfries, DG1 2AH

    13.8 miles away

    5 star reviewStayed overnight in Dumfries during August this year and ate at the Cavans Arms. Excellent food, really good value and ...

  • Crown Hotel - Lochmaben

    Bar

    Bruce Street, Lochmaben, DG11 1PD

    16.4 miles away

    5 star review This is the best small hotel we have ever stayed in.Real homemade food,spotless rooms friendly staff, nothing is too ...

  • Stag Bar - Dumfries

    Bar

    5 Galloway Street Bank Street, Dumfries, DG1 2PA

    14 miles away

    5 star reviewnice clean and bright bar no loud music very much a pub not a lot left beer was very good ...

  • Lochar Inn - Heathhall, Dumfries

    Bar

    48 Lovers' Walk A701, Heathhall, Dumfries, DG1 1TZ

    13.1 miles away

    5 star reviewHave been to the Lochar 3 times now, I have to comment on how Delicious there famous lochar burger is. ...

  • J Pringle - Corsock, Castle Douglas

    Corsock, Corsock, Castle Douglas, DG7 3DN

    12.6 miles away

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

 

Top restaurants in Penpont

  • Brunos - Dumfries

    Italian Restaurant

    3 Balmoral Road, Dumfries, DG1 3BE

    14.2 miles away

    5 star reviewWould highly recommend Brunos restaurant. When we are having a family get together we always go to Brunos. The atmosphere ...

  • Sinos - Dumfries

    Chinese Restaurant

    43-45 English Street, Dumfries, DG1 2BU

    14 miles away

    4 star reviewA really interesting exotic menu ranging from scallops to lip tingling spicy hot asian dishes .Our recent visit July 9th ...

 

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Top hotels in Penpont

  • Rigg House Bed and Breakfast - Sanquhar, Dumfriesshire

    Sanquhar, Dumfriesshire, DG4 6NR

    13.6 miles away

    5 star reviewBrilliant b&b. Spotlessly clean and extremely comfortable, excellent breakfast. The owners gave us a really warm welcome and couldn't do ...

  • Elmarglen Hotel - Thornhill

    11 West Morton Street, Thornhill, DG3 5ND

    2.1 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 Penpont

  • Jinty B's Cakes & Tearoom - Thornhill

    Coffee Store

    68 Drumlanrig Street, Thornhill, DG3 5LY

    2.1 miles away

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

  • INFINITI COMPUTER REPAIR - Dumfries

    Electronics Repair Shop

    65 English Street, Dumfries, DG1 2DA

    14 miles away

    5 star reviewexcellent service, very quick turnaround & very reasonably priced , exactly the ...

  • Tekin & Hasan Turkish Barbers - Dumfries

    Barber Shop

    Dumfries, DG1 2BD

    14.1 miles away

    5 star reviewHasan is the most friendly man around. His cuts are the best in town. Definitely recommend!!

  • Georgetown Post Office - Dumfries

    Gillbrae Road, Dumfries, DG1 4EJ

    14.8 miles away

    5 star reviewI went to Georgetown post office today to get a large parcel sent off. The gentleman there was so helpful, ...

 

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Top takeaways in Penpont

  • Linn Fung - Kelloholm

    Kirkland Drive, Kelloholm, DG4 6ST

    12.5 miles away

    5 star reviewGood food wen is deliver times

  • Sanquhar Chinese - Sanquhar

    25 High Street, Sanquhar, DG4 6DJ

    10.2 miles away

    5 star reviewJust moved from the outskirts of Edinburgh and didn't expect to find a Chinese that's better than what we're used ...

 

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Top home improvement in Penpont

  • Richard Farish - Dumfries

    Electrician

    127 Annan Road Albany Lane, Dumfries, DG1 1JL

    13.6 miles away

    5 star reviewThanks to Richard who fitted My new Shower & pull switch. Very reasonable to. IF you need an Electrican ...

  • NJ PLUMBING - Dumfries

    Plumber

    17 Sandypoint road, Dumfries, DG2 9RB

    13.3 miles away

    4 star reviewGOOD JOB AND VERY GOOD PRICE

 

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