About The Park
The Park is a street located in Whithorn. It uses the postcode DG8 8PL. The street has a length of approximately 293 metres.
The Park 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.
The Park is located within the county of Wigtown, situated in the (pseudo) Scotland region of the UK. It's 286.33 miles North West from central London., 60.08 miles West from Carlisle, 78.19 miles South from Glasgow and 80.69 miles North West from Lancaster.
The Park is within the Post Town of NEWTON STEWART
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Map of The Park
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Postcodes for The Park |
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| Distance Info | Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres) | |
Estate Agents near The Park
| 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 The Park
Location Details
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| Latitude | 54.734580 |
| Longitude | -4.413090 |
| OS Easting (X): | 244651 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 540416 |
| OS Grid Reference: | NX447404 |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Scotland |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Frequently asked Questions for The Park
What Council (Local Authority) is The Park in?
The Park is located within the local authority area of Dumfries and Galloway Council which is a Scottish unitary authority.
What Parish Council is The Park in?
The Park is in an unparished area.
What Electoral Ward is The Park in?
The Park is located within the ward of Mid Galloway and Wigtown West.
What County is The Park in?
The Park is located within the ceremonial county of Wigtown.
What Constituency is The Park in?
The Park is located within the constituency of Dumfries and Galloway.
What Part of the UK is The Park in?
The Park is located within the historic nation of Scotland.
What County Council area is The Park in?
The Park is not in a County Council area.
What Police Force area is The Park in?
The Park is located within the Scotland Police area.
Roads that have a Junction with The Park
| Street | Junction Type |
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| St Ninian's Crescent | junction |
| Park Lane | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times for The Park DG8 8PL
| Sunrise | 04:47 |
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| Sunset | 21:57 |
Latest Weather Conditions for The Park DG8 8PL
| Observed at Weather Station: | Dundrennan 6 July 2024 at 19:00 (16.83 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 12.1°C (78.1%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | WSW (15 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | S00097478 |
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| ONS Area Name | Ageing Rural Industry Workers |
| LSOA Code: | S01007511 |
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| LSOA Name: | Machars South - 06 |
| SOA Code: | 5e |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | S02001411 |
| MSOA Name: | Machars South |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Sainsburys Newton Stewart |
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| Goods Lane, Newton Stewart, Scotland, DG8 6EH |
| 0333 3130252 |
| Distance: 15.57 Miles |
| Directions from The Park to Sainsburys Newton Stewart |
| Tesco Kirkcudbright Metro |
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| 52 St Cuthbert St, Kirkcudbright, DG6 4DZ |
| 0345 671 9445 |
| Distance: 16.16 Miles |
| Directions from The Park to Tesco Kirkcudbright Metro |
| Tesco Castle Douglas Superstore |
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| Ernespie Rd, Castle Douglas, DG7 1LD |
| 0345 677 9879 |
| Distance: 24.27 Miles |
| Directions from The Park to Tesco Castle Douglas Superstore |
| Morrisons Stranraer |
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| London Road, Stranraer DG9 8ES |
| 01776 706475 |
| Distance: 26.9 Miles |
| Directions from The Park to Morrisons Stranraer |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01988 - Wigtown |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
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| Greater than 2 Mbps | 7.1 | 8.1 | 8.1 | N | 11 |
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 2019 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
Whithorn School
Address: Whithorn School, Whithorn, Newton Stewart, DG8 8PN
Distance: 0.05 miles
Contact: 01988 500291
Nearest Hospitals
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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| Newton Stewart Hospital | Newton Stewart | DG8 6LZ | 24.58 Km | View Directions |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near The Park
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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| 2 PRINCES STREET | Newton Stewart | DG8 6EX | 25.01 Km | View Directions |
| SOUTH WEST SMILE CARE CENTRE | 23 Albert Street, Newton Stewart | DG8 6EF | 25.08 Km | View Directions |
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near The Park
SOUTHERN MACHARS PRACTICE
Address: 3 ST JOHN STREET, WHITHORN, NEWTON STEWART, DG8 8PS
Distance: 0.19 miles
Contact: tel: 01988 500218
GALLOWAY HILLS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: NEWTON STEWART HEALTH CENTRE, CREEBRIDGE, NEWTON STEWART, DG8 6NR
Distance: 15.78 miles
Contact: tel: 01671 402168
CAIRNSMORE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: HEALTH CENTRE, CREEBRIDGE, NEWTON STEWART, WIGTOWNSHIRE, DG8 6NR
Distance: 15.78 miles
Contact: tel: 01671 403609
SOLWAY MEDICAL GROUP
Address: HEALTH CENTRE, ST MARYS PLACE, TOWNEND, KIRKCUDBRIGHT, DG6 4BJ
Distance: 16.01 miles
Contact: tel: 01557 330755
GLENLUCE SURGERY
Address: FOUR WINDS, MAIN STREET, GLENLUCE, NEWTON STEWART, DG8 0PU
Distance: 18.51 miles
Contact: tel: 01581 300315
MULL OF GALLOWAY PRACTICE
Address: DRUMMORE, STRANRAER, DG9 9QQ
Distance: 19.47 miles
Contact: tel: 01776 840205
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies near The Park
| Name | Address | Postcode | Telephone | Map | Distance in Km |
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| 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 near The Park
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Stranraer Station is 27.19 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.
Barrhill Station is 29.01 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.