The Hollow in the village of Creetown
About The Hollow
The Hollow is a street located in Creetown. It uses the postcode DG8 7HZ. The street has a length of approximately 152 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.
It is located within the county of Wigtown, which is a part of the nation of Scotland. It's 294.39 miles North West from central London., 57.54 miles West from Carlisle, 66.51 miles South from Glasgow and 86.04 miles South West from Edinburgh.
THE HOLLOW is within the Post Town of NEWTON STEWART
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Map of The Hollow
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| Walking Distances | ||
| 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 The Hollow
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Premier Inn Dumfries Address: Annan Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
34.47 |
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2: Name:Travelodge Dumfries Address: A75, Dumfries, DG1 3SE Telephone: 0871 984 6134 Visit Hotel Page |
34.64 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Whitehaven Address: Howgate Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
39.50 |
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Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Scotland |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| The Hollow | |
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| Latitude | 54.902509 |
| Longitude | -4.378207 |
| OS Easting (X): | 247530 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 559019 |
| OS Grid Reference: | NX475590 |
Roads that have a Junction with The Hollow
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Old Military Road | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 07:59 |
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| Sunset | 16:07 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Dundrennan 21 November 2024 at 07:00 (16.25 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Partly cloudy (night) |
| Temperature and Humidity: | -1.8°C (78.1%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | NW (7 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | S00097608 |
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| ONS Area Name | Ageing Rural Flat Tenants |
| 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: 5.55 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Newton Stewart |
| Tesco Kirkcudbright Metro |
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| 52 St Cuthbert St, Kirkcudbright, DG6 4DZ |
| 0345 671 9445 |
| Distance: 13.89 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Kirkcudbright Metro |
| Tesco Castle Douglas Superstore |
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| Ernespie Rd, Castle Douglas, DG7 1LD |
| 0345 677 9879 |
| Distance: 18.25 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Castle Douglas Superstore |
| Morrisons Stranraer |
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| London Road, Stranraer DG9 8ES |
| 01776 706475 |
| Distance: 25.54 Miles |
| Directions 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 | 7.7 | 8.1 | 8.1 | N | 8 |
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: 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: 0.18 miles
Contact: 01671 820243
Nearest Hospitals
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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| Newton Stewart Hospital | Newton Stewart | DG8 6LZ | 9.04 Km | View Directions |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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| SOUTH WEST SMILE CARE CENTRE | 23 Albert Street, Newton Stewart | DG8 6EF | 8.99 Km | View Directions |
| 2 PRINCES STREET | Newton Stewart | DG8 6EX | 9.02 Km | View Directions |
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
GALLOWAY HILLS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: NEWTON STEWART HEALTH CENTRE, CREEBRIDGE, NEWTON STEWART, DG8 6NR
Distance: 5.66 miles
Contact: tel: 01671 402168
CAIRNSMORE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: HEALTH CENTRE, CREEBRIDGE, NEWTON STEWART, WIGTOWNSHIRE, DG8 6NR
Distance: 5.66 miles
Contact: tel: 01671 403609
SOUTHERN MACHARS PRACTICE
Address: 3 ST JOHN STREET, WHITHORN, NEWTON STEWART, DG8 8PS
Distance: 11.52 miles
Contact: tel: 01988 500218
SOLWAY MEDICAL GROUP
Address: HEALTH CENTRE, ST MARYS PLACE, TOWNEND, KIRKCUDBRIGHT, DG6 4BJ
Distance: 13.85 miles
Contact: tel: 01557 330755
GLENKENS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: HIGH STREET, NEW GALLOWAY, CASTLE DOUGLAS, DG7 3RN
Distance: 15.08 miles
Contact: tel: 01644 420234
GLENLUCE SURGERY
Address: FOUR WINDS, MAIN STREET, GLENLUCE, NEWTON STEWART, DG8 0PU
Distance: 16.93 miles
Contact: tel: 01581 300315
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
| 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
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Barrhill Station is 20.89 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 25.69 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.