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 , which is a part of the nation of Scotland. It's 295.51 miles North West from central London., 65.13 miles West from Carlisle, 72.08 miles South from Glasgow and 89.64 miles North West from Lancaster.
BARRACHAN is within the Post Town of NEWTON STEWART
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Map of Barrachan
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| 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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 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Scotland |
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Location Details
| Barrachan | |
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| Latitude | 54.834652 |
| Longitude | -4.564095 |
| OS Easting (X): | 235339 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 551892 |
| OS Grid Reference: | NX353519 |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 08:38 |
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| Sunset | 15:55 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | West Freugh 21 December 2024 at 11:00 (14.89 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Light rain |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 8.4°C (81.3%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | W (25 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | S00097415, S00097417, S00097418, S00097432 & S00097433 |
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| ONS Area Name | Agricultural Communities & Ageing Rural Flat Tenants |
| LSOA Code: | S01007510, S01007504 &S01007509 |
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| LSOA Name: | Machars South - 05, Machars North - 03 &Machars South - 04 |
| SOA Code: | 2c |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | S02001411 &S02001410 |
| MSOA Name: | Machars South &Machars North |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Sainsburys Newton Stewart |
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| Goods Lane, Newton Stewart, Scotland, DG8 6EH |
| 0333 3130252 |
| Distance: 9.02 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Newton Stewart |
| Morrisons Stranraer |
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| London Road, Stranraer DG9 8ES |
| 01776 706475 |
| Distance: 18.8 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Stranraer |
| Tesco Stranraer Superstore |
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| Charlotte St, Stranraer, DG9 7EF |
| 0345 677 9637 |
| Distance: 18.94 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Stranraer Superstore |
| Tesco Kirkcudbright Metro |
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| 52 St Cuthbert St, Kirkcudbright, DG6 4DZ |
| 0345 671 9445 |
| Distance: 20.53 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Kirkcudbright Metro |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01988 - Wigtown |
| Area Code: 01671 - Newton Stewart |
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: |
Nearest Schools
Nearest Hospitals
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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| Newton Stewart Hospital | Newton Stewart | DG8 6LZ | 13.74 Km | View Directions |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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| 2 PRINCES STREET | Newton Stewart | DG8 6EX | 14.39 Km | View Directions |
| SOUTH WEST SMILE CARE CENTRE | 23 Albert Street, Newton Stewart | DG8 6EF | 14.52 Km | View Directions |
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
SOUTHERN MACHARS PRACTICE
Address: 3 ST JOHN STREET, WHITHORN, NEWTON STEWART, DG8 8PS
Distance: 8.98 miles
Contact: tel: 01988 500218
GALLOWAY HILLS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: NEWTON STEWART HEALTH CENTRE, CREEBRIDGE, NEWTON STEWART, DG8 6NR
Distance: 9.25 miles
Contact: tel: 01671 402168
CAIRNSMORE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: HEALTH CENTRE, CREEBRIDGE, NEWTON STEWART, WIGTOWNSHIRE, DG8 6NR
Distance: 9.25 miles
Contact: tel: 01671 403609
GLENLUCE SURGERY
Address: FOUR WINDS, MAIN STREET, GLENLUCE, NEWTON STEWART, DG8 0PU
Distance: 10.01 miles
Contact: tel: 01581 300315
SANDHEAD SURGERY
Address: PIGGERY ROAD, SANDHEAD, STRANRAER, DG9 9DP
Distance: 15.95 miles
Contact: tel: 01776 830262
MULL OF GALLOWAY PRACTICE
Address: DRUMMORE, STRANRAER, DG9 9QQ
Distance: 16.59 miles
Contact: tel: 01776 840205
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
THOMPSON OPTICIANS LTD
Address: 60 HANOVER STREET, STRANRAER, WIGTOWNSHIRE, DG9 7RP
Distance: 18.92 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (DUMFRIES - QUEENSBERRY SQUARE)
Address: 22 QUEENSBERRY STREET, DUMFRIES, DUMFRIESSHIRE, DG1 1HR
Distance: 41.17 miles
Contact: :
BRANIFF & DAVIDSON OPTICIANS LTD
Address: 1-2 NEW OXFORD STREET, WORKINGTON, CUMBRIA, CA14 2NA
Distance: 42.62 miles
Contact: :
HEALS OPTICIANS LTD
Address: 6 MURRAY ROAD, WORKINGTON, CUMBRIA, CA14 2AD
Distance: 42.63 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (WORKINGTON)
Address: 25 MURRAY ROAD, WORKINGTON, CUMBRIA, CA14 2AD
Distance: 42.63 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (WORKINGTON)
Address: 5 STEELMENS WALK, WORKINGTON, CUMBRIA, CA14 3DX
Distance: 42.74 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Stranraer Station is 19.03 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 20.08 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.