Cowgate in the village of Garlieston


About Cowgate

Cowgate is a street located in the village of Garlieston. It uses the postcode DG8 8BW. The street has a length of approximately 202 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 288.09 miles North West from central London., 57.75 miles West from Carlisle, 74.32 miles South from Glasgow and 81.56 miles North West from Lancaster.

COWGATE is within the Post Town of NEWTON STEWART

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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.

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Budget Friendly Hotels near Cowgate

Budget Hotel Name Distance (miles)
1: Name:Premier Inn Whitehaven
Address: Howgate
Telephone: Visit Hotel Page
35.34
2: Name:Premier Inn Dumfries
Address: Annan Road
Telephone: Visit Hotel Page
37.58
3: Name:Travelodge Dumfries
Address: A75, Dumfries, DG1 3SE
Telephone: 0871 984 6134 Visit Hotel Page
37.72



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Nearby Estate Agents

Estate Agents near Cowgate
NameAddressWebsite
AB & A MatthewsBank of Scotland Buildings, Albert Street, Newton Stewart,DG8 6EGVisit Website
Galloway and Ayrshire Properties Ltd28 Victoria Street, Newton Stewart,DG8 6BTVisit Website

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Policing for Cowgate

Neighbourhood Policing

Location Details

Cowgate
Map showing the location of Cowgate
Latitude54.788846
Longitude-4.369885
OS Easting (X):247636
OS Northing (Y):546358
OS Grid Reference:NX476464

Roads that have a Junction with Cowgate

StreetJunction Type
South Streetjunction
Mill Roadjunction

Sunset and Sunrise times

Sunrise08:36
Sunset15:54

Latest Weather Conditions

Observed at Weather Station:Dundrennan 21 December 2024 at 11:00 (14.45 miles away)
Current Weather:Overcast
Temperature and Humidity:8.7°C (71.8%)
Wind Direction and Speed:WSW (31 mph)

  Population Statistics

ONS Area CodeS00097406
ONS Area NameAgeing Rural Industry Workers
LSOA Code:S01007508
LSOA Name:Machars South - 03
SOA Code:2c
SOA Name:
MSOA Code:S02001411
MSOA Name:Machars South

Nearest Supermarkets

Sainsburys Newton Stewart
Goods Lane, Newton Stewart, Scotland, DG8 6EH
0333 3130252
Distance: 12.4 Miles
Directions to Sainsburys Newton Stewart
Tesco Kirkcudbright Metro
52 St Cuthbert St, Kirkcudbright, DG6 4DZ
0345 671 9445
Distance: 13.23 Miles
Directions to Tesco Kirkcudbright Metro
Tesco Castle Douglas Superstore
Ernespie Rd, Castle Douglas, DG7 1LD
0345 677 9879
Distance: 20.73 Miles
Directions to Tesco Castle Douglas Superstore
Morrisons Stranraer
London Road, Stranraer DG9 8ES
01776 706475
Distance: 27.11 Miles
Directions to Morrisons Stranraer

 Telephone Information

Area Code
Area Code: 01988 - Wigtown

 Broadband Information

Speed Average Speed Median Speed Maximum Speed Next-generation access (NGA) Number of Connections
Greater than 2 Mbps 6.1 6.4 8.1 N 8

Local Government

Local Council Details
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
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
Ward: Mid Galloway and Wigtown West Ward
Ceremonial County: Wigtown

Nearest Schools

Scotland Primary Schools

Garlieston School

Address: Garlieston School, Randolph Crescent, Garlieston, NEWTON STEWART, DG8 8BG

Distance: 0.12 miles

School Website

Contact: 01988 600277

Nearest Hospitals

NHS Hospitals near Cowgate
Name Address Postcode Distance Map
Newton Stewart Hospital Newton Stewart DG8 6LZ 19.64 Km View Directions

 Nearest Dentists

Dentists

NHS Dental Practices near Cowgate
Name Address Postcode Distance Map
2 PRINCES STREET Newton Stewart DG8 6EX 19.95 Km View Directions
SOUTH WEST SMILE CARE CENTRE 23 Albert Street, Newton Stewart DG8 6EF 20.00 Km View Directions

Nearest GP Surgeries

Doctors

SOUTHERN MACHARS PRACTICE

Address: 3 ST JOHN STREET, WHITHORN, NEWTON STEWART, DG8 8PS

Distance: 4.00 miles

Contact: tel: 01988 500218

GALLOWAY HILLS MEDICAL PRACTICE

Address: NEWTON STEWART HEALTH CENTRE, CREEBRIDGE, NEWTON STEWART, DG8 6NR

Distance: 12.59 miles

Contact: tel: 01671 402168

CAIRNSMORE MEDICAL PRACTICE

Address: HEALTH CENTRE, CREEBRIDGE, NEWTON STEWART, WIGTOWNSHIRE, DG8 6NR

Distance: 12.59 miles

Contact: tel: 01671 403609

SOLWAY MEDICAL GROUP

Address: HEALTH CENTRE, ST MARYS PLACE, TOWNEND, KIRKCUDBRIGHT, DG6 4BJ

Distance: 13.10 miles

Contact: tel: 01557 330755

GLENLUCE SURGERY

Address: FOUR WINDS, MAIN STREET, GLENLUCE, NEWTON STEWART, DG8 0PU

Distance: 18.35 miles

Contact: tel: 01581 300315

CASTLE DOUGLAS MEDICAL GROUP

Address: GARDEN HILL PRIMARY CARE CENTRE, 2 GARDEN HILL ROAD, CASTLE DOUGLAS, KIRKCUDBRIGHTSHIRE, DG7 3EE

Distance: 21.00 miles

Contact: tel: 01556 505900

Nearest Dispensing Chemists

Pharmacies

Chemists near Cowgate
Name Address Postcode Telephone Map Distance in Km
Keith & Fiona McElrea Ltd 67-69 St John Street, Whithorn DG8 8PD 01988 500217 View Directions
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

Nearest Opticians

Opticians

THOMPSON OPTICIANS LTD

Address: 60 HANOVER STREET, STRANRAER, WIGTOWNSHIRE, DG9 7RP

Distance: 27.23 miles

Contact: :

BRANIFF & DAVIDSON OPTICIANS LTD

Address: 1-2 NEW OXFORD STREET, WORKINGTON, CUMBRIA, CA14 2NA

Distance: 34.29 miles

Contact: :

HEALS OPTICIANS LTD

Address: 6 MURRAY ROAD, WORKINGTON, CUMBRIA, CA14 2AD

Distance: 34.31 miles

Contact: :

SPECSAVERS (WORKINGTON)

Address: 25 MURRAY ROAD, WORKINGTON, CUMBRIA, CA14 2AD

Distance: 34.31 miles

Contact: :

VISION EXPRESS (WORKINGTON)

Address: 5 STEELMENS WALK, WORKINGTON, CUMBRIA, CA14 3DX

Distance: 34.42 miles

Contact: :

HEALS OPTICIANS

Address: 49 SENHOUSE STREET, MARYPORT, CUMBRIA, CA15 6BL

Distance: 35.11 miles

Contact: :

Transport

Nearest Rail Stations

Barrhill Station is 26.84 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.

Directions to Barrhill Rail Station

Stranraer Station is 27.35 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.

Directions to Stranraer Rail Station

Nearest Airports

Glasgow Prestwick International Airport is 50.66 miles away Directions to Glasgow Prestwick International Airport
Campbeltown Machrihanish Airport is 67.94 miles away Directions to Campbeltown Machrihanish Airport
Glasgow International Airport is 74.32 miles away Directions to Glasgow International Airport