DG8 6FA is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (DG8) is called the outward code. The part after the space (6FA) 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:
- Postal Area. In our case DG which means Dumfries and Galloway.
- Postal District. In our case DG8.
- Postal Sector. In our case DG8 6.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case FA.
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 DG8 6FA postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
DG8 6FA is within Penninghame.
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Contact MeMap Coordinates
| Latitude | 55.0925379776 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -4.4788055967 |
| Nearest Town | Distance (Miles) | Direction | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Galloway | 13.52 | E | 95.29 |
| Wigtown | 15.64 | S | 175.00 |
| Girvan | 18.15 | NW | 304.97 |
| Gatehouse of Fleet | 18.69 | SE | 141.58 |
| Maybole | 19.81 | NNW | 336.32 |
| New Cumnock | 24.06 | NNE | 28.80 |
| Castle Douglas | 24.22 | ESE | 115.45 |
| Stranraer | 25.43 | WSW | 239.26 |
| Prestwick | 28.59 | N | 349.56 |
| Sanquhar | 29.03 | NE | 48.66 |
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Lamachan Hill
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Fog | 0.0°C (feels like -7.0°C) | 25.00% | SW 29 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Drizzle | 1.0°C (feels like -6.0°C) | 45.00% | SW 31 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Heavy rain | 2.0°C (feels like -5.0°C) | 95.00% | SW 34 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Heavy rain | 3.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) | 91.00% | WSW 31 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 3.0°C (feels like -5.0°C) | 53.00% | WNW 31 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Cloudy | 2.0°C (feels like -5.0°C) | 22.00% | WNW 29 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 2.0°C (feels like -5.0°C) | 18.00% | W 25 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Light rain | 1.0°C (feels like -6.0°C) | 53.00% | WSW 27 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Sleet | 2.0°C (feels like -6.0°C) | 71.00% | SW 29 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Sleet | 3.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) | 75.00% | SW 31 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Heavy rain | 3.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) | 84.00% | W 34 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Sleet shower (day) | 2.0°C (feels like -6.0°C) | 50.00% | W 36 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Heavy snow shower (day) | 1.0°C (feels like -7.0°C) | 67.00% | W 38 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Heavy snow shower (night) | 0.0°C (feels like -9.0°C) | 69.00% | W 38 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Heavy snow shower (night) | -1.0°C (feels like -10.0°C) | 69.00% | W 40 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Heavy snow shower (night) | -2.0°C (feels like -11.0°C) | 70.00% | W 38 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Heavy snow shower (night) | -2.0°C (feels like -11.0°C) | 69.00% | W 36 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Heavy snow shower (night) | -2.0°C (feels like -11.0°C) | 70.00% | W 36 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Heavy snow shower (day) | -1.0°C (feels like -10.0°C) | 67.00% | WNW 36 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Heavy snow shower (day) | 0.0°C (feels like -9.0°C) | 67.00% | WNW 38 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Heavy snow shower (day) | 0.0°C (feels like -9.0°C) | 63.00% | WNW 40 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Heavy snow shower (night) | 0.0°C (feels like -8.0°C) | 55.00% | NW 36 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Light snow shower (night) | 0.0°C (feels like -8.0°C) | 36.00% | NW 34 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 0.0°C (feels like -8.0°C) | 11.00% | NW 31 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 0.0°C (feels like -8.0°C) | 3.00% | NW 27 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | -1.0°C (feels like -7.0°C) | 7.00% | WNW 22 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | -1.0°C (feels like -7.0°C) | 12.00% | W 16 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 1.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) | 17.00% | WSW 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain | 2.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) | 51.00% | SW 18 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain | 3.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 53.00% | SW 25 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Light rain | 4.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 54.00% | WSW 27 mph |
Schools within a five minute Drive
Nearest Opticians
THOMPSON OPTICIANS LTD
Address: 60 HANOVER STREET, STRANRAER, WIGTOWNSHIRE, DG9 7RP
Distance: 25.27 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (AYR)
Address: 168-170 HIGH STREET, AYR, AYRSHIRE, KA7 1PZ
Distance: 26.21 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (DUMFRIES - QUEENSBERRY SQUARE)
Address: 22 QUEENSBERRY STREET, DUMFRIES, DUMFRIESSHIRE, DG1 1HR
Distance: 34.40 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (KILMARNOCK)
Address: 54 KING STREET, KILMARNOCK, AYRSHIRE, KA1 1NP
Distance: 35.68 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (IRVINE)
Address: 36 RIVERGATE, IRVINE, AYRSHIRE, KA12 8EH
Distance: 36.74 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (IRVINE)
Address: 32 RIVERGATE, IRVINE, AYRSHIRE, KA12 8EH
Distance: 36.74 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
GALLOWAY HILLS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: NEWTON STEWART HEALTH CENTRE, CREEBRIDGE, NEWTON STEWART, DG8 6NR
Distance: 9.18 miles
Contact: tel: 01671 402168
CAIRNSMORE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: HEALTH CENTRE, CREEBRIDGE, NEWTON STEWART, WIGTOWNSHIRE, DG8 6NR
Distance: 9.18 miles
Contact: tel: 01671 403609
GLENKENS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: HIGH STREET, NEW GALLOWAY, CASTLE DOUGLAS, DG7 3RN
Distance: 13.43 miles
Contact: tel: 01644 420234
DAILLY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: THE SURGERY, BACK ROAD, DAILLY, GIRVAN, KA26 9SH
Distance: 16.02 miles
Contact: tel: 01465 811224
DALMELLINGTON HEALTH CENTRE
Address: 33 MAIN STREET, DALMELLINGTON, AYR, EAST AYRSHIRE, KA6 7QL
Distance: 16.23 miles
Contact: tel: 01292 550238
GIRVAN RIVERSIDE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: DRS MCMASTER, BROOKSBANK & MCKELVEY, GIRVAN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, BRIDGEMILL, GIRVAN, KA26 9HQ
Distance: 18.08 miles
Contact: tel: 01465 713343
Transport Links
Train Stations
Distances are as the crow flies.
Who are my Elected Representatives?
| Westminster Constituency | Dumfries and Galloway |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament | |
| Contact Details | Contact John Cooper |
| Political Party | Conservative |
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 CouncilWhat Popular Supermarkets are near?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Aldi, Goods Lane, NEWTON STEWART, DG8 6EH | 15.13 miles | Directions to Aldi |
| Sainsburys, Goods Lane, NEWTON STEWART, DG8 6EH | 15.13 miles | Directions to Sainsburys |
What Popular Restaurants are near?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Dunure Rd, Ayr, KA7 4LB | 24.35 miles | Directions to Dunure Rd |
| 158-160 High Street, Ayr, KA7 1PZ | 26.18 miles | Directions to 158-160 High Street |
| Heathfield Retail Park, Ayr, KA8 9BF | 27.00 miles | Directions to Heathfield Retail Park |
| Queens Drive, Kilmarnock, KA1 3XF | 35.12 miles | Directions to Queens Drive |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Whitletts Road, AYR, KA8 0JE | 26.43 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Whitletts Road, AYR, KA8 0JE |
| McDonald's, KILMARNOCK, KA1 5LQ | 34.82 miles | Directions to McDonald's, KILMARNOCK, KA1 5LQ |
| McDonald's, Armour Street, KILMARNOCK, KA1 3HT | 35.37 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Armour Street, KILMARNOCK, KA1 3HT |
| McDonald's, Riverway Retail Park, Riverway, IRVINE, KA12 8AG | 36.50 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Riverway Retail Park, Riverway, IRVINE, KA12 8AG |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Queens Drive Retail Park, Queens Drive, KILMARNOCK, KA1 3XB | 35.18 miles | Directions to KFC Kilmarnock - Queens Drive Retail Pk |
| KFC, Riverway Retail Park, Riverway, IRVINE, KA12 8AG | 36.50 miles | Directions to KFC Irvine - The Riverway Retail Park |
| KFC, Ashenyards Park, STEVENSTON, KA20 3EG | 39.65 miles | Directions to KFC Kilwinning - Ashenyards Park |
| KFC, Queensway, East Kilbride, GLASGOW, G74 5NY | 47.58 miles | Directions to KFC East Kilbride - Queensway |
| KFC, Princes Mall, Town Centre, East Kilbride, GLASGOW, G74 1JU | 47.62 miles | Directions to KFC East Kilbride - Shopping Centre |