Birkie Knowe is a street located in the village of Ae. The street has a length of approximately 619 metres.
The street is located within the Dumfries and Galloway Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the nation of Scotland.
The street has the postcodes of DG1 1RQ and DG1 1RH.
It is located within the county of Dumfries, which is a part of the nation of Scotland. It's 292.76 miles North West from central London., 33.15 miles North West from Carlisle, 53.24 miles South East from Glasgow and 55.02 miles South from Edinburgh.
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Map of Birkie Knowe
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| Distance Info | Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres) | |
Street Crime Data accessed from data.police.uk on 06/10/2024.
Budget Friendly Hotels near Birkie Knowe
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Days Inn Lockerbie - Annandale Water Address: Annandale Service Station, J16 A74/M74, Johnstone Bridge Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
7.72 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn Dumfries Address: Annan Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
8.21 |
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3: Name:Travelodge Dumfries Address: A75, Dumfries, DG1 3SE Telephone: 0871 984 6134 Visit Hotel Page |
8.34 |
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4: Name:Days Inn Hotel Abington - Glasgow Address: Abington Motorway Services Area/M74, Abington Junction 13, M74, South Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
22.55 |
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5: Name:Days Inn Hotel Gretna Green Address: Gretna Green Service Area, Junction 21/22, A74M Northbound Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
23.68 |
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Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
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| Robert Wilson & Son | 109 Drumlanrig Street, Thornhill,DG3 5LX | Visit Website |
| Pollock & Mclean | 1 West Morton Street, Thornhill,DG3 5NE | Visit Website |
| Savills | 28 Castle Street, Dumfries, DG1 1DG | Visit Website |
| Primrose and Gordon | 1 Newall Terrace, Dumfries,DG1 1LN | Visit Website |
| Walker & Sharpe | 37 George Street, Dumfries,DG1 1EB | Visit Website |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Scotland |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| Birkie Knowe | |
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| Latitude | 55.186049 |
| Longitude | -3.597092 |
| OS Easting (X): | 298324 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 589143 |
| OS Grid Reference: | NX983891 |
Roads that have a Junction with Birkie Knowe
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Dalcrum Rise | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 08:36 |
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| Sunset | 15:49 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Eskdalemuir 21 December 2024 at 11:00 (17.66 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Light rain |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 6.7°C (81.7%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | SW (18 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | S00097211 |
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| ONS Area Name | Ageing Rural Flat Tenants |
| LSOA Code: | S01007566 |
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| LSOA Name: | Mid Nithsdale - 03 |
| SOA Code: | 2c |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | S02001421 |
| MSOA Name: | Mid Nithsdale |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Heathhall Dumfries Esso Express |
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| Heathhall, Dumfries, DG1 1TT |
| 0345 671 9423 |
| Distance: 6.5 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Heathhall Dumfries Esso Express |
| Tesco Dumfries Peel Centre Superstore |
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| Lockerbie Rd, Dumfries, DG1 3PF |
| 0345 674 6477 |
| Distance: 7.68 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Dumfries Peel Centre Superstore |
| Tesco Dumfries Extra |
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| Cuckoo Bridge Retail Park, Glasgow Rd, Dumfries, DG2 9BF |
| 0345 677 9825 |
| Distance: 7.77 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Dumfries Extra |
| Iceland Dumfries |
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| 165/171 High Street, Dumfries, Dumfriesshire, DG1 2QT |
| 01387253096 |
| Distance: 8.07 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Dumfries |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01848 - Thornhill |
| Area Code: 01387 - Dumfries |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
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| Less than 2 Mbps | 2.7 | 2.8 | 5.1 | N | 21 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Dumfries and Galloway |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Council Offices, English Street, Dumfries &DG1 2DD |
| Telephone Number: 0303 333 3000 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Dumfries and Galloway |
| The Member of Parliament is |
| Details for the MP on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election won with a majority of 0 the result was . The total electorate was 0 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Lochar Ward |
| Ceremonial County: Dumfries |
Nearest Schools
Nearest Hospitals
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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| Nithview Day Hospital | Nithbank, Dumfries | DG1 2SD | 13.69 Km | View Directions |
| Nithbank Hospital | Nithbank, Dumfries | DG1 2SA | 13.74 Km | View Directions |
| Laurel Bank (cetu) | Nithbank, Dumfries | DG1 2SA | 13.74 Km | View Directions |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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| LOCHTHORN DENTAL CLINIC | Lochthorn Medical Centre,edinburgh Rd, Dumfries | DG1 1TR | 9.95 Km | View Directions |
| 96 GLASGOW STREET | Dumfries | DG2 9DE | 12.72 Km | View Directions |
| 26 CASTLE STREET | Dumfries | DG1 1DU | 12.81 Km | View Directions |
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
LOCHTHORN MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: EDINBURGH ROAD, HEATHHALL, DUMFRIES, DG1 1TR
Distance: 6.19 miles
Contact: tel: 01387 259944
LOCHMABEN MEDICAL GROUP
Address: 42-44 HIGH STREET, LOCHMABEN, LOCKERBIE, DG11 1NH
Distance: 7.37 miles
Contact: tel: 01387 810215
THORNHILL MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: HEALTH CENTRE, THORNHILL, DG3 5AA
Distance: 7.45 miles
Contact: tel: 01848 330208
CAIRN VALLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: DUNSCORE HEALTH CENTRE, DUNSCORE, DUMFRIES, DUMFRIESSHIRE, DG2 0UJ
Distance: 7.73 miles
Contact: tel: 01387 820266
CHARLOTTE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: LOCHFIELD ROAD PRIMARY CARE CENTRE, 12-28 LOCHFIELD ROAD, DUMFRIES, DUMFRIESSHIRE, DG2 9BH
Distance: 7.93 miles
Contact: tel: 01387 267626
GREYFRIARS MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 33-37 CASTLE STREET, DUMFRIES, DUMFRIESSHIRE, DG1 1DL
Distance: 8.01 miles
Contact: tel: 01387 257752
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
| Name | Address | Postcode | Telephone | Map | Distance in Km |
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| R W F Wilson & Co (Aberdeen) Ltd | Lochthorn Medical Centre, Edinburgh Road, Dumfries, | DG1 1TR | 01387 251111 | View Directions | |
| AMR Drug Co Ltd | 32 Lochside Road, Dumfries | DG2 0LW | 01387 240111 | View Directions | |
| Lloyds Pharmacy Ltd | 12 Castle Street, Dumfries | DG1 1DR | 01387 262107 | View Directions |
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
BOOTS OPTICIANS (DUMFRIES - QUEENSBERRY SQUARE)
Address: 22 QUEENSBERRY STREET, DUMFRIES, DUMFRIESSHIRE, DG1 1HR
Distance: 8.10 miles
Contact: :
ERIC HAGAN OPTICIANS LTD (CARLISLE)
Address: 18 HIGH STREET, LONGTOWN, CARLISLE, CUMBRIA, CA6 5UE
Distance: 27.56 miles
Contact: :
C LEE OPTICIANS (THE BIRCHES)
Address: THE BIRCHES, MOORHOUSE, CARLISLE, CUMBRIA, CA5 6EY
Distance: 29.56 miles
Contact: :
C LEE DOMICILILARY EYECARE (CARLISLE)
Address: THE BIRCHES, MOORHOUSE, CARLISLE, CUMBRIA, CA5 6EY
Distance: 29.56 miles
Contact: :
STEPHEN ROWE OPTICIANS (WIGTON)
Address: 54 KING STREET, WIGTON, CUMBRIA, CA7 9EP
Distance: 30.35 miles
Contact: :
TROTMAN OPTICIANS LTD (WIGTON)
Address: 16 KING STREET, WIGTON, CUMBRIA, CA7 9DT
Distance: 30.36 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Dumfries Station is 7.85 miles away.
Address: Dumfries station, Lovers Walk, Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway, DG1 1NF
Dumfries is situated on the Glasgow South Western Line and is managed by ScotRail.
Dumfries Station is staffed on a part time basis.
Lockerbie Station is 10.55 miles away.
Address: Lockerbie station, Station Road, Lockerbie, Dumfries & Galloway, DG11 2HA
Lockerbie is situated on the West Coast Main Line and is managed by ScotRail.
Lockerbie Station is staffed on a part time basis.