DG9 8LJ is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (DG9) is called the outward code. The part after the space (8LJ) 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 DG9.
- Postal Sector. In our case DG9 8.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case LJ.
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 DG9 8LJ postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
DG9 8LJ is within the village of Portpatrick.
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Contact MeMap Coordinates
| Latitude | 54.8469493878 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -5.11097229123 |
| Nearest Town | Distance (Miles) | Direction | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stranraer | 5.14 | NE | 40.21 |
| Wigtown | 26.63 | E | 86.69 |
| Whithorn | 28.90 | ESE | 105.44 |
| Girvan | 29.16 | NNE | 20.23 |
| New Galloway | 41.73 | ENE | 67.44 |
| Campbeltown | 44.46 | NNW | 334.09 |
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Stranraer
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Overcast | 3.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 38.00% | WNW 13 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 34.00% | W 16 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Heavy rain shower (night) | 4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 59.00% | WNW 16 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 32.00% | NW 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 11.00% | NW 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 12.00% | NW 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 11.00% | WNW 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 3.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 8.00% | WSW 9 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 5.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 5.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 6.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 4.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 7.00% | SW 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 7.00% | SW 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 7.00% | SW 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 3.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 8.00% | SW 9 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Overcast | 3.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 11.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 3.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 10.00% | N 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 2.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 10.00% | NNE 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 2.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 10.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 3.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 10.00% | NE 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 3.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 14.00% | NE 16 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 3.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 11.00% | NE 18 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 3.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 12.00% | NE 18 mph |
Schools within a five minute Drive
Scotland Primary Schools
Portpatrick School
Address: Portpatrick School, School Brae, Portpatrick, STRANRAER, DG9 8LG
Distance: 0.24 miles
Contact: 01776 810395
Nearest Opticians
THOMPSON OPTICIANS LTD
Address: 60 HANOVER STREET, STRANRAER, WIGTOWNSHIRE, DG9 7RP
Distance: 5.21 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (NEWTONABBEY)
Address: UNIT 52, ABBEYCENTRE, LONGWOOD ROAD, NEWTOWNABBEY, COUNTY ANTRIM, BT37 9UH
Distance: 34.79 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (DONEGALL PLACE)
Address: 37-45 DONEGALL PLACE, BELFAST, COUNTY ANTRIM, BT1 5AW
Distance: 36.98 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (FORESTSIDE)
Address: UNIT 12, FORESTSIDE SHOPPING CENTRE, UPPER GALWALLY, BELFAST, COUNTY ANTRIM, BT8 6FX
Distance: 37.40 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (BELFAST - FORESTSIDE)
Address: UNIT 15D, FORESTSIDE SHOPPING CENTRE, UPPER GALWALLY, BELFAST, COUNTY ANTRIM, BT8 6FX
Distance: 37.40 miles
Contact: :
OPTIMAX LASER EYE CLINIC
Address: 438 LISBURN ROAD, BELFAST, COUNTY ANTRIM, BT9 6GR
Distance: 38.97 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
LOCHINCH PRACTICE
Address: WAVERLEY MEDICAL CENTRE, DALRYMPLE STREET, STRANRAER, WIGTOWNSHIRE, DG9 7DW
Distance: 5.08 miles
Contact: tel: 01776 743935
LOCH REE PRACTICE
Address: WAVERLEY MEDICAL CENTRE, DALRYMPLE STREET, STRANRAER, WIGTOWNSHIRE, DG9 7DW
Distance: 5.08 miles
Contact: tel: 01776 743932
LOCHNAW PRACTICE
Address: WAVERLEY MEDICAL CENTRE, DALRYMPLE STREET, STRANRAER, WIGTOWNSHIRE, DG9 7DW
Distance: 5.08 miles
Contact: tel: 01776 743930
SANDHEAD SURGERY
Address: PIGGERY ROAD, SANDHEAD, STRANRAER, DG9 9DP
Distance: 6.43 miles
Contact: tel: 01776 830262
GLENLUCE SURGERY
Address: FOUR WINDS, MAIN STREET, GLENLUCE, NEWTON STEWART, DG8 0PU
Distance: 12.48 miles
Contact: tel: 01581 300315
MULL OF GALLOWAY PRACTICE
Address: DRUMMORE, STRANRAER, DG9 9QQ
Distance: 13.93 miles
Contact: tel: 01776 840205
Transport Links
Train Stations
Stranraer
Address: Stranraer Harbour station, off Port Rodie, Stranraer, Dumfries & Galloway, DG9 8EJ
Postcode: DG9 8EJ
Line: Glasgow South Western Line
Company: ScotRail
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 5.52 miles
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tesco, Charlotte Street, STRANRAER, DG9 7EF | 8.44 miles | Directions to Tesco |
| Morrisons, London Road, STRANRAER, DG9 8ES | 8.56 miles | Directions to Morrisons |
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