About High Road
High Road is a street located in Creetown. It uses the postcode DG8 7HQ. The street has a length of approximately 195 metres.
High Road 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 (pseudo) Scotland region of the UK.
High Road is located within the county of Wigtown, situated in the (pseudo) Scotland region of the UK. It's 294.3 miles North West from central London., 57.51 miles West from Carlisle, 66.6 miles South from Glasgow and 86.1 miles South West from Edinburgh.
High Road is within the Post Town of NEWTON STEWART
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Map of High Road
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| Distance Info | Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres) | |
Estate Agents near High Road
| Name | Address | Website |
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| AB & A Matthews | Bank of Scotland Buildings, Albert Street, Newton Stewart,DG8 6EG | Visit Website |
| Galloway and Ayrshire Properties Ltd | 28 Victoria Street, Newton Stewart,DG8 6BT | Visit Website |
We have found 1 postcode for High Road
Location Details
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| Latitude | 54.901151 |
| Longitude | -4.377473 |
| OS Easting (X): | 247572 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 558866 |
| OS Grid Reference: | NX476589 |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Scotland |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Frequently asked Questions for High Road
What Council (Local Authority) is High Road in?
High Road is located within the local authority area of Dumfries and Galloway Council which is a Scottish unitary authority.
What Parish Council is High Road in?
High Road is in an unparished area.
What Electoral Ward is High Road in?
High Road is located within the ward of Mid Galloway and Wigtown West.
What County is High Road in?
High Road is located within the ceremonial county of Wigtown.
What Constituency is High Road in?
High Road is located within the constituency of Dumfries and Galloway.
What Part of the UK is High Road in?
High Road is located within the historic nation of Scotland.
What County Council area is High Road in?
High Road is not in a County Council area.
What Police Force area is High Road in?
High Road is located within the Scotland Police area.
Roads that have a Junction with High Road
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Church Street | junction |
| High Street | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times for High Road DG8 7HQ
| Sunrise | 04:42 |
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| Sunset | 22:00 |
Latest Weather Conditions for High Road DG8 7HQ
| Observed at Weather Station: | Dundrennan 2 July 2024 at 04:00 (16.19 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Mist |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 9.6°C (89.6%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | W (9 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | S00097606 |
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| ONS Area Name | Industrious Transitions |
| LSOA Code: | S01007520 |
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| LSOA Name: | Newton Stewart - 08 |
| SOA Code: | 2d |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | S02001412 |
| MSOA Name: | Newton Stewart |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Sainsburys Newton Stewart |
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| Goods Lane, Newton Stewart, Scotland, DG8 6EH |
| 0333 3130252 |
| Distance: 5.64 Miles |
| Directions from High Road to Sainsburys Newton Stewart |
| Tesco Kirkcudbright Metro |
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| 52 St Cuthbert St, Kirkcudbright, DG6 4DZ |
| 0345 671 9445 |
| Distance: 13.83 Miles |
| Directions from High Road to Tesco Kirkcudbright Metro |
| Tesco Castle Douglas Superstore |
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| Ernespie Rd, Castle Douglas, DG7 1LD |
| 0345 677 9879 |
| Distance: 18.24 Miles |
| Directions from High Road to Tesco Castle Douglas Superstore |
| Morrisons Stranraer |
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| London Road, Stranraer DG9 8ES |
| 01776 706475 |
| Distance: 25.57 Miles |
| Directions from High Road to Morrisons Stranraer |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01988 - Wigtown |
| Area Code: 01671 - Newton Stewart |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
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| Greater than 2 Mbps | 8.1 | 8.1 | 8.1 | N | 3 |
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 Alister Jack |
| Details for the MP Alister Jack on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Alister Jack on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2019 General Election Alister Jack won with a majority of 1,805 the result was Con hold. The total electorate was 74,580 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Mid Galloway and Wigtown West Ward |
| Ceremonial County: Wigtown |
Nearest Schools
Scotland Primary Schools
Creetown School
Address: Creetown School, Chain Road, Creetown, NEWTON STEWART, DG8 7JR
Distance: 0.25 miles
Contact: 01671 820243
Nearest Hospitals
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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| Newton Stewart Hospital | Newton Stewart | DG8 6LZ | 9.17 Km | View Directions |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near High Road
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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| SOUTH WEST SMILE CARE CENTRE | 23 Albert Street, Newton Stewart | DG8 6EF | 9.12 Km | View Directions |
| 2 PRINCES STREET | Newton Stewart | DG8 6EX | 9.15 Km | View Directions |
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near High Road
GALLOWAY HILLS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: NEWTON STEWART HEALTH CENTRE, CREEBRIDGE, NEWTON STEWART, DG8 6NR
Distance: 5.75 miles
Contact: tel: 01671 402168
CAIRNSMORE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: HEALTH CENTRE, CREEBRIDGE, NEWTON STEWART, WIGTOWNSHIRE, DG8 6NR
Distance: 5.75 miles
Contact: tel: 01671 403609
SOUTHERN MACHARS PRACTICE
Address: 3 ST JOHN STREET, WHITHORN, NEWTON STEWART, DG8 8PS
Distance: 11.43 miles
Contact: tel: 01988 500218
SOLWAY MEDICAL GROUP
Address: HEALTH CENTRE, ST MARYS PLACE, TOWNEND, KIRKCUDBRIGHT, DG6 4BJ
Distance: 13.79 miles
Contact: tel: 01557 330755
GLENKENS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: HIGH STREET, NEW GALLOWAY, CASTLE DOUGLAS, DG7 3RN
Distance: 15.13 miles
Contact: tel: 01644 420234
GLENLUCE SURGERY
Address: FOUR WINDS, MAIN STREET, GLENLUCE, NEWTON STEWART, DG8 0PU
Distance: 16.95 miles
Contact: tel: 01581 300315
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies near High Road
| Name | Address | Postcode | Telephone | Map | Distance in Km |
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| Dalston Pharmacy Ltd | 20 North Main Street, Wigtown | DG8 9HL | 01988 403474 | View Directions | |
| Boots UK Ltd | 44-46 Victoria Street, Newton Stewart | DG8 6BT | 01671 402226 | View Directions | |
| Creebridge Mill Limited | Creebridge Mill, Creebridge, Newton Stewart, | DG8 6NP | 01671 403040 | View Directions |
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near High Road
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Barrhill Station is 20.97 miles away.
Address: Barrhill station, Forest Road, near Barrhill, South Ayrshire, KA26 0QF
Barrhill is situated on the Glasgow South Western Line and is managed by ScotRail.
Barrhill Station is an unstaffed station.
Stranraer Station is 25.72 miles away.
Address: Stranraer Harbour station, off Port Rodie, Stranraer, Dumfries & Galloway, DG9 8EJ
Stranraer is situated on the Glasgow South Western Line and is managed by ScotRail.
Stranraer Station is staffed on a part time basis.