DG8 9QZ is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (DG8) is called the outward code. The part after the space (9QZ) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:
- Postal Area. In our case DG which means Dumfries and Galloway.
- Postal District. In our case DG8.
- Postal Sector. In our case DG8 9.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case QZ.
The regional mail center for the post area DG is the North West Distribution Centre, which is located at Mill Lane, Winwick Quay, WARRINGTON, WA2 8RJ.
The final port of call for any post addressed to the DG8 9QZ postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
DG8 9QZ is within the hamlet of Elrig.
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| Latitude | 54.7926952549 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -4.61043340833 |
| Nearest Town | Distance (Miles) | Direction | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wigtown | 8.40 | NE | 51.95 |
| Whithorn | 8.81 | ESE | 117.42 |
| Gatehouse of Fleet | 17.96 | ENE | 69.97 |
| Stranraer | 18.33 | WNW | 294.96 |
| Kirkcudbright | 22.69 | E | 81.84 |
| Girvan | 32.58 | NNW | 342.75 |
| Maybole | 38.97 | N | 355.91 |
| New Cumnock | 45.08 | NNE | 21.82 |
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Kirkcowan
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 31.00% | W 18 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 33.00% | W 20 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 46.00% | W 20 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Heavy rain shower (night) | 3.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 85.00% | W 22 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 3.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 63.00% | W 22 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 3.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 63.00% | WNW 20 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 49.00% | WNW 22 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 6.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 38.00% | WNW 25 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 6.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 40.00% | NW 27 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 11.00% | NW 22 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 6.00% | NW 20 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Clear night | 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 0.00% | NW 18 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 1.00% | NW 13 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 5.00% | NW 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 4.00% | WNW 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 9.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Overcast | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 19.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Light rain | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 57.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Light rain | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 56.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Light rain | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 55.00% | WSW 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Light rain | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 46.00% | WSW 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 15.00% | WSW 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 13.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 13.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 12.00% | SW 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 11.00% | SW 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 13.00% | SW 13 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 14.00% | SW 13 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 15.00% | SW 13 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 14.00% | SW 13 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 13.00% | SSW 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 12.00% | SSW 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 9.00% | SSW 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 9.00% | SSW 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 7.00% | SSW 13 mph |
Schools within a five minute Drive
Nearest Opticians
THOMPSON OPTICIANS LTD
Address: 60 HANOVER STREET, STRANRAER, WIGTOWNSHIRE, DG9 7RP
Distance: 18.17 miles
Contact: :
BRANIFF & DAVIDSON OPTICIANS LTD
Address: 1-2 NEW OXFORD STREET, WORKINGTON, CUMBRIA, CA14 2NA
Distance: 43.62 miles
Contact: :
HEALS OPTICIANS LTD
Address: 6 MURRAY ROAD, WORKINGTON, CUMBRIA, CA14 2AD
Distance: 43.64 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (WORKINGTON)
Address: 25 MURRAY ROAD, WORKINGTON, CUMBRIA, CA14 2AD
Distance: 43.64 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (WORKINGTON)
Address: 5 STEELMENS WALK, WORKINGTON, CUMBRIA, CA14 3DX
Distance: 43.75 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (DUMFRIES - QUEENSBERRY SQUARE)
Address: 22 QUEENSBERRY STREET, DUMFRIES, DUMFRIESSHIRE, DG1 1HR
Distance: 44.07 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
SOUTHERN MACHARS PRACTICE
Address: 3 ST JOHN STREET, WHITHORN, NEWTON STEWART, DG8 8PS
Distance: 8.68 miles
Contact: tel: 01988 500218
GLENLUCE SURGERY
Address: FOUR WINDS, MAIN STREET, GLENLUCE, NEWTON STEWART, DG8 0PU
Distance: 9.77 miles
Contact: tel: 01581 300315
GALLOWAY HILLS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: NEWTON STEWART HEALTH CENTRE, CREEBRIDGE, NEWTON STEWART, DG8 6NR
Distance: 12.64 miles
Contact: tel: 01671 402168
CAIRNSMORE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: HEALTH CENTRE, CREEBRIDGE, NEWTON STEWART, WIGTOWNSHIRE, DG8 6NR
Distance: 12.64 miles
Contact: tel: 01671 403609
MULL OF GALLOWAY PRACTICE
Address: DRUMMORE, STRANRAER, DG9 9QQ
Distance: 13.42 miles
Contact: tel: 01776 840205
SANDHEAD SURGERY
Address: PIGGERY ROAD, SANDHEAD, STRANRAER, DG9 9DP
Distance: 14.07 miles
Contact: tel: 01776 830262
Transport Links
Train Stations
Distances are as the crow flies.
Who are my Elected Representatives?
| Westminster Constituency | Dumfries and Galloway |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament | |
| Contact Details | Contact John Cooper |
| Political Party | Conservative |
Where can I find out where the nearest Library is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Dumfries and Galloway council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
Libraries - Dumfries and Galloway CouncilLocal Postcodes
What Popular Supermarkets are near?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
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What Popular Restaurants are near?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Dunure Rd, Ayr, KA7 4LB | 43.79 miles | Directions to Dunure Rd |
| 158-160 High Street, Ayr, KA7 1PZ | 46.20 miles | Directions to 158-160 High Street |
| Heathfield Retail Park, Ayr, KA8 9BF | 47.30 miles | Directions to Heathfield Retail Park |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Whitletts Road, AYR, KA8 0JE | 46.57 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Whitletts Road, AYR, KA8 0JE |
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