DG3 5JG Postcode in

DG3 5JG is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.

Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (DG3) is called the outward code. The part after the space (5JG) 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 DG which means Dumfries and Galloway.
  2. Postal District. In our case DG3.
  3. Postal Sector. In our case DG3 5.
  4. Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case JG.

The regional mail center for the post area DG is the North West Distribution Centre, which is located at Mill Lane, Winwick Quay, WARRINGTON, WA2 8RJ.

The final port of call for any post addressed to the DG3 5JG postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.

DG3 5JG is within the village of Closeburn.

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Map Coordinates

Latitude55.2060833462
Longitude-3.75520864831
Nearest Town Distance (Miles) Direction Bearing
Dumfries 11.06 SSE 148.47
Sanquhar 13.06 NNW 329.22
Lochmaben 13.55 ESE 113.24
Moffat 15.11 NE 54.19
New Galloway 17.76 WSW 239.16
Dalbeattie 19.12 S 187.88
Castle Douglas 19.59 SSW 200.68
New Cumnock 21.46 NW 308.19
Annan 24.74 SE 127.57
Gatehouse of Fleet 28.30 SW 217.44
Langholm 30.19 E 96.98
Biggar 30.32 NNE 17.33
Lanark 32.37 N 358.57

Weather Forecast

Weather Forecast for Thornhill (Dumfries & Galloway)

Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
09:00 to 12:00symbol for Heavy rainHeavy rain11.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 95.00%S 25 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Heavy rainHeavy rain11.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 95.00%S 27 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Heavy rainHeavy rain10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 88.00%SSW 20 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for CloudyCloudy9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 16.00%SSW 11 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for CloudyCloudy8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 9.00%S 11 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for CloudyCloudy8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 7.00%S 11 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for CloudyCloudy8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 8.00%SSW 11 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for CloudyCloudy7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 8.00%SSW 11 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for CloudyCloudy8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 7.00%SSW 11 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 10.00%SW 13 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 7.00%SW 13 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Clear nightClear night7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 1.00%SSW 9 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Clear nightClear night7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 1.00%SSW 9 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 2.00%S 11 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for CloudyCloudy7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 5.00%S 16 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for CloudyCloudy8.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 21.00%S 20 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for Light rainLight rain8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 71.00%S 25 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Heavy rainHeavy rain9.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 97.00%S 29 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Heavy rainHeavy rain10.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 91.00%SSW 27 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Heavy rain shower (night)Heavy rain shower (night)10.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 66.00%SSW 25 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Light rain shower (night)Light rain shower (night)9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 43.00%SSW 20 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for Light rain shower (night)Light rain shower (night)9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 35.00%SW 20 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for CloudyCloudy8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 11.00%SW 18 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 7.00%SW 16 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 6.00%SW 16 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Light rain shower (day)Light rain shower (day)9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 36.00%SW 18 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Light rain shower (day)Light rain shower (day)8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 40.00%SW 16 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Light rain shower (night)Light rain shower (night)7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 31.00%SW 11 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Clear nightClear night6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 3.00%WSW 11 mph

Schools within a five minute Drive

Scotland Primary Schools

Closeburn School

Address: Closeburn School, Closeburn, Thornhill, DUMFRIESSHIRE, DG3 5HP

Distance: 1.19 miles

School Website

Contact: 01848 331240

Nearest Opticians

BOOTS OPTICIANS (DUMFRIES - QUEENSBERRY SQUARE)

Address: 22 QUEENSBERRY STREET, DUMFRIES, DUMFRIESSHIRE, DG1 1HR

Distance: 11.06 miles

Contact: :

ERIC HAGAN OPTICIANS LTD (CARLISLE)

Address: 18 HIGH STREET, LONGTOWN, CARLISLE, CUMBRIA, CA6 5UE

Distance: 33.80 miles

Contact: :

C LEE OPTICIANS (THE BIRCHES)

Address: THE BIRCHES, MOORHOUSE, CARLISLE, CUMBRIA, CA5 6EY

Distance: 35.28 miles

Contact: :

C LEE DOMICILILARY EYECARE (CARLISLE)

Address: THE BIRCHES, MOORHOUSE, CARLISLE, CUMBRIA, CA5 6EY

Distance: 35.28 miles

Contact: :

TROTMAN OPTICIANS LTD (WIGTON)

Address: 16 KING STREET, WIGTON, CUMBRIA, CA7 9DT

Distance: 35.33 miles

Contact: :

STEPHEN ROWE OPTICIANS (WIGTON)

Address: 54 KING STREET, WIGTON, CUMBRIA, CA7 9EP

Distance: 35.33 miles

Contact: :

Nearest GP Surgeries

THORNHILL MEDICAL PRACTICE

Address: HEALTH CENTRE, THORNHILL, DG3 5AA

Distance: 2.04 miles

Contact: tel: 01848 330208

CAIRN VALLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE

Address: DUNSCORE HEALTH CENTRE, DUNSCORE, DUMFRIES, DUMFRIESSHIRE, DG2 0UJ

Distance: 4.61 miles

Contact: tel: 01387 820266

LOCHTHORN MEDICAL CENTRE

Address: EDINBURGH ROAD, HEATHHALL, DUMFRIES, DG1 1TR

Distance: 10.08 miles

Contact: tel: 01387 259944

CHARLOTTE MEDICAL PRACTICE

Address: LOCHFIELD ROAD PRIMARY CARE CENTRE, 12-28 LOCHFIELD ROAD, DUMFRIES, DUMFRIESSHIRE, DG2 9BH

Distance: 10.53 miles

Contact: tel: 01387 267626

GREYFRIARS MEDICAL CENTRE

Address: 33-37 CASTLE STREET, DUMFRIES, DUMFRIESSHIRE, DG1 1DL

Distance: 10.90 miles

Contact: tel: 01387 257752

ST MICHAELS MEDICAL CENTRE

Address: ST MICHAELS BRIDGE ROAD, DUMFRIES, DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY, DG1 2PX

Distance: 11.34 miles

Contact: tel: 01387 244950

Transport Links

Train Stations

Distances are as the crow flies.

Motorway Junctions

A74(M) J14
Distance: 21.24 miles
Driving Time: 25.53 minutes
A74(M) J16
Distance: 23.82 miles
Driving Time: 30.04 minutes
A74(M) J17
Distance: 25.05 miles
Driving Time: 30.80 minutes
A74(M) J18
Distance: 25.71 miles
Driving Time: 31.56 minutes
A74(M) J15
Distance: 27.12 miles
Driving Time: 33.79 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Who are my Elected Representatives?

Westminster ConstituencyDumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
Member or Parliament
David Mundell
David Mundell
Contact DetailsContact David Mundell
Political PartyConservative

Where can I find out where the nearest Library is?

Libraries are the responsibility of Dumfries and Galloway council

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

Libraries - Dumfries and Galloway Council

Local Postcodes

What Popular Supermarkets are near?

Popular Supermarkets near DG3 5JG
SupermarketDistanceDirections

What Popular Restaurants are near?

Burger King Restaurants near DG3 5JG
Burger KingDistanceDirections
Junction 13, M74 Motorway, Abington Biggar, ML12 6RG20.93 miles Directions to Junction 13, M74 Motorway
Bk Lilly Hall, Toll Bar,, Distington, Workington, CA14 4PJ42.37 miles Directions to Bk Lilly Hall, Toll Bar,
Kingsgate Retail Park, East Kilbride, G74 4UN42.91 miles Directions to Kingsgate Retail Park
Unit2 Caldeen Road, Coatbridge, ML5 4AN45.91 miles Directions to Unit2 Caldeen Road

Mcdonald's Restaurants near DG3 5JG
Mcdonald'sDistanceDirections
McDonald's, Lochside Road, DUMFRIES, DG2 0DY10.12 miles Directions to McDonald's, Lochside Road, DUMFRIES, DG2 0DY
McDonald's, Derwent Drive, Derwent Howe Industrial Estate, WORKINGTON, CA14 3YW39.64 miles Directions to McDonald's, Derwent Drive, Derwent Howe Industrial Estate, WORKINGTON, CA14 3YW
McDonald's, Glasgow Road, WISHAW, ML2 7QJ39.92 miles Directions to McDonald's, Glasgow Road, WISHAW, ML2 7QJ
McDonald's, Brandon Parade South, MOTHERWELL, ML1 1RB41.32 miles Directions to McDonald's, Brandon Parade South, MOTHERWELL, ML1 1RB

KFC Restaurants near DG3 5JG
RestaurantDistanceDirections
KFC, Cuckoo Bridge Retail Park, Glasgow Road, DUMFRIES, DG2 9BF10.28 miles Directions to KFC Dumfries - Cuckoo Bridge Retail Park
KFC, Derwent Drive, Derwent Howe Industrial Estate, WORKINGTON, CA14 3YW39.64 miles Directions to KFC Workington - Bassemer Way
KFC, Glasgow Road, WISHAW, ML2 7SJ40.00 miles Directions to KFC Wishaw - Glasgow Road
KFC, Palace Grounds Road, HAMILTON, ML3 6AD40.92 miles Directions to KFC Hamilton - Palace Grounds Retail Pk
KFC, Brandon Parade South, MOTHERWELL, ML1 1RB41.32 miles Directions to KFC Glasgow - Motherwell