DD8 2LR Postcode in

DD8 2LR is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.

Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (DD8) is called the outward code. The part after the space (2LR) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:

  1. Postal Area. In our case DD which means Dundee.
  2. Postal District. In our case DD8.
  3. Postal Sector. In our case DD8 2.
  4. Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case LR.

The regional mail center for the post area DD is the Scottish Distribution Centre, which is located at Canyon Road, Excelsior Park, Netherton Industrial Est, WISHAW, ML2 0XX.

The final port of call for any post addressed to the DD8 2LR postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.

DD8 2LR is within the otherSettlement of Lownie Moor.

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Map Coordinates

Latitude56.604826057
Longitude-2.85231601727
Nearest Town Distance (Miles) Direction Bearing
Forfar 3.05 NNW 332.82
Kirriemuir 7.48 NW 309.29
Monifieth 8.54 S 170.67
Carnoustie 9.01 SE 142.57
Arbroath 10.66 ESE 105.93
Dundee 11.14 SSW 204.61
Brechin 11.45 NE 39.55
Alyth 14.45 W 274.86
Montrose 16.36 ENE 63.58
Coupar Angus 16.38 WSW 255.79
Newburgh 22.99 SW 220.24
Crail 25.38 SSE 160.12

Weather Forecast

Weather Forecast for Forfar

Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 3.00%WSW 16 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for CloudyCloudy5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 4.00%WSW 9 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 1.00%WSW 9 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for Clear nightClear night3.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 1.00%W 11 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for Clear nightClear night2.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 0.00%W 13 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for Clear nightClear night3.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 1.00%W 13 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)3.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 4.00%W 11 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 1.00%W 11 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 2.00%W 11 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Clear nightClear night2.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 0.00%WSW 11 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for CloudyCloudy1.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) 3.00%W 11 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for CloudyCloudy2.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 5.00%WSW 7 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for CloudyCloudy3.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 21.00%WSW 9 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for CloudyCloudy5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 14.00%SW 16 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for CloudyCloudy7.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 17.00%SW 18 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Light rain shower (day)Light rain shower (day)7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 32.00%WSW 13 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 2.00%WSW 11 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for CloudyCloudy6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 4.00%WSW 11 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for OvercastOvercast6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 7.00%WSW 11 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for CloudyCloudy6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 6.00%SW 13 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for Light rainLight rain6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 47.00%SW 16 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for Light rainLight rain7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 49.00%SW 20 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for Light rain shower (day)Light rain shower (day)8.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 37.00%WSW 22 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Light rainLight rain7.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 50.00%WSW 25 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for OvercastOvercast7.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 17.00%WSW 25 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Light rainLight rain6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 43.00%WSW 25 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Light rain shower (night)Light rain shower (night)5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 31.00%W 25 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)5.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 6.00%W 22 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for CloudyCloudy4.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 8.00%W 22 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)3.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 3.00%W 20 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)4.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 2.00%W 20 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 2.00%W 25 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Light rain shower (day)Light rain shower (day)5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 31.00%WNW 22 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Clear nightClear night5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 7.00%WNW 20 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Clear nightClear night5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 0.00%WNW 16 mph

Schools within a five minute Drive

Nearest Opticians

4927 DUNDEE MILTON

Address: ASDA STORES LTD, LONGTOWN ROAD, DUNDEE, ANGUS, DD4 7RX

Distance: 9.40 miles

Contact: :

BOOTS OPTICIANS (ARBROATH)

Address: 215 HIGH STREET, ARBROATH, ANGUS, DD11 1DZ

Distance: 10.71 miles

Contact: :

DUNDEE DOMICILIARY SPECSAVERS LIMITED

Address: 53 MURRAYGATE, DUNDEE, ANGUS, DD1 2EA

Distance: 10.75 miles

Contact: :

BOOTS OPTICIANS (DUNDEE - PANMURE ST)

Address: 10 PANMURE STREET, DUNDEE, ANGUS, DD1 2BW

Distance: 10.75 miles

Contact: :

BOOTS OPTICIANS (DUNDEE - REFORM STREET)

Address: 2-4 REFORM STREET, DUNDEE, ANGUS, DD1 1UL

Distance: 10.93 miles

Contact: :

BOOTS OPTICIANS (ST ANDREWS)

Address: 9 BELL STREET, ST. ANDREWS, FIFE, KY16 9UR

Distance: 18.43 miles

Contact: :

Nearest GP Surgeries

LOUR ROAD GROUP PRACTICE

Address: 3 LOUR ROAD, FORFAR, ANGUS, DD8 2AS

Distance: 2.88 miles

Contact: tel: 01307 463122

ACADEMY MEDICAL CENTRE

Address: ACADEMY STREET, FORFAR, ANGUS, DD8 2HA

Distance: 2.95 miles

Contact: tel: 01307 462316

RAVENSWOOD SURGERY

Address: NEW ROAD, FORFAR, ANGUS, DD8 2AE

Distance: 2.98 miles

Contact: tel: 01307 463558

ANGUS SPECIALIST SERVICES

Address: ANGUS HOUSE, ORCHARDBANK BUSINESS PARK, ORCHARD LOAN, FORFAR, DD8 1AN

Distance: 3.35 miles

Contact: tel: 01356 665042

KIRRIEMUIR MEDICAL PRACTICE

Address: TANNAGE BRAE, KIRRIEMUIR, DD8 4ES

Distance: 7.52 miles

Contact: tel: 01575 573333

MONIFIETH MEDICAL PRACTICE

Address: MONIFIETH HEALTH CENTRE, VICTORIA STREET, MONIFIETH, DUNDEE, DD5 4LX

Distance: 8.27 miles

Contact: tel: 01382 534301

Transport Links

Train Stations

Distances are as the crow flies.

Motorway Junctions

M90 J11
Distance: 32.46 miles
Driving Time: 37.15 minutes
M90 J9
Distance: 36.25 miles
Driving Time: 40.82 minutes
M90 J10
Distance: 38.33 miles
Driving Time: 42.87 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Who are my Elected Representatives?

Westminster ConstituencyArbroath and Broughty Ferry
Member or Parliament
Stephen Gethins
Stephen Gethins
Contact DetailsContact Stephen Gethins
Political PartyScottish National Party

Where can I find out where the nearest Library is?

Libraries are the responsibility of Angus council

Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.

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What Popular Supermarkets are near?

Popular Supermarkets near DD8 2LR
SupermarketDistanceDirections
Asda, New Road, FORFAR, DD8 2AE4.78 miles Directions to Asda
Aldi, Craig O'Loch Road, FORFAR, DD8 1BT5.21 miles Directions to Aldi
Lidl, Queenswell Road, FORFAR, DD8 3JA5.24 miles Directions to Lidl
Tesco, Castle Street, FORFAR, DD8 3HX5.25 miles Directions to Tesco
Tesco, High Street, Monifieth, DUNDEE, DD5 4TP13.90 miles Directions to Tesco

What Popular Restaurants are near?

Burger King Restaurants near DD8 2LR
Burger KingDistanceDirections
Kingsway West Retail Park, Dundee, DD3 8QB10.07 miles Directions to Kingsway West Retail Park
Unit Fc6, Wellgate Shopping Centre, Dundee, DD1 1DB10.68 miles Directions to Unit Fc6, Wellgate Shopping Centre
Unit 8, Cupar, KY15 5JE20.79 miles Directions to Unit 8
Glenrothes North Street,, Glenrothes, KY7 5NW30.64 miles Directions to Glenrothes North Street,

Mcdonald's Restaurants near DD8 2LR
Mcdonald'sDistanceDirections
McDonald's, Ethiebeaton Park, Monifieth, DUNDEE, DD5 4HB7.83 miles Directions to McDonald's, Ethiebeaton Park, Monifieth, DUNDEE, DD5 4HB
McDonald's, Longtown Road, DUNDEE, DD4 8JT9.26 miles Directions to McDonald's, Longtown Road, DUNDEE, DD4 8JT
McDonald's, Westway Retail Park, ARBROATH, DD11 2NQ9.86 miles Directions to McDonald's, Westway Retail Park, ARBROATH, DD11 2NQ
McDonald's, Dayton Drive, DUNDEE, DD2 3SQ10.69 miles Directions to McDonald's, Dayton Drive, DUNDEE, DD2 3SQ

KFC Restaurants near DD8 2LR
RestaurantDistanceDirections
KFC, Baldovie Road, DUNDEE, DD4 8UD8.87 miles Directions to KFC Dundee - Tom Johnston Road
KFC, Westway Retail Park, ARBROATH, DD11 2NQ9.86 miles Directions to KFC Arbroath - Westway Retail Park
KFC, Dayton Drive, DUNDEE, DD2 3SQ10.69 miles Directions to KFC Dundee - Camperdown Leisure Park
KFC, Fife Central Retail Park, Chapel Park, KIRKCALDY, KY2 6QL35.01 miles Directions to KFC Kirkcaldy - Central Retail Park
KFC, Moray Park, EDINBURGH, EH7 5TS46.20 miles Directions to KFC Edinburgh - Meadowbank Retail Park