DG9 8QA Postcode in

DG9 8QA 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 (8QA) 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:

  1. Postal Area. In our case DG which means Dumfries and Galloway.
  2. Postal District. In our case DG9.
  3. Postal Sector. In our case DG9 8.
  4. Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case QA.

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 8QA postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.

DG9 8QA is within the village of Dunragit.

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Map Coordinates

Latitude54.871387645
Longitude-4.87924534768
Nearest Town Distance (Miles) Direction Bearing
Stranraer 6.32 WNW 290.78
Wigtown 17.34 E 90.76
Whithorn 20.85 ESE 116.98
Girvan 25.66 N 2.11
New Galloway 32.60 ENE 64.17
Maybole 34.33 NNE 13.12
New Cumnock 45.61 NE 36.82
Campbeltown 47.84 NW 323.38

Weather Forecast

Weather Forecast for West Freugh

Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
09:00 to 12:00symbol for Heavy rainHeavy rain4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 80.00%WNW 9 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Light rainLight rain6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 60.00%WNW 11 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Heavy rain shower (day)Heavy rain shower (day)5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 78.00%WNW 9 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Heavy rainHeavy rain4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 55.00%WNW 7 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for CloudyCloudy3.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 39.00%WNW 7 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for CloudyCloudy3.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 6.00%W 7 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)2.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 2.00%WSW 7 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)2.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 2.00%WSW 7 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for CloudyCloudy0.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 15.00%SW 4 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for CloudyCloudy4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 5.00%SE 7 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for CloudyCloudy4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 6.00%SE 7 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for CloudyCloudy3.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 11.00%ESE 9 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for CloudyCloudy3.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 16.00%ESE 11 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for Light snowLight snow2.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) 54.00%ESE 13 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for Light snowLight snow1.0°C (feels like -5.0°C) 60.00%E 13 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for Heavy snowHeavy snow0.0°C (feels like -5.0°C) 83.00%ENE 16 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for Heavy snowHeavy snow1.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) 81.00%ENE 13 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for SleetSleet3.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) 60.00%NE 16 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for SleetSleet3.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 61.00%NE 16 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for SleetSleet3.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) 57.00%NE 16 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Light rainLight rain2.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) 54.00%NE 16 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for Light rainLight rain2.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) 54.00%NE 16 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for CloudyCloudy2.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) 19.00%ENE 13 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for CloudyCloudy2.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) 16.00%NW 16 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)3.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 10.00%NW 13 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for CloudyCloudy4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 15.00%NW 16 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for CloudyCloudy4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 17.00%NNW 16 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for CloudyCloudy3.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 12.00%NNW 13 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for CloudyCloudy3.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 11.00%NW 13 mph

Schools within a five minute Drive

Nearest Opticians

THOMPSON OPTICIANS LTD

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

Distance: 6.19 miles

Contact: :

BOOTS OPTICIANS (AYR)

Address: 168-170 HIGH STREET, AYR, AYRSHIRE, KA7 1PZ

Distance: 41.98 miles

Contact: :

BOOTS OPTICIANS (NEWTONABBEY)

Address: UNIT 52, ABBEYCENTRE, LONGWOOD ROAD, NEWTOWNABBEY, COUNTY ANTRIM, BT37 9UH

Distance: 44.02 miles

Contact: :

BOOTS OPTICIANS (DONEGALL PLACE)

Address: 37-45 DONEGALL PLACE, BELFAST, COUNTY ANTRIM, BT1 5AW

Distance: 46.03 miles

Contact: :

VISION EXPRESS (FORESTSIDE)

Address: UNIT 12, FORESTSIDE SHOPPING CENTRE, UPPER GALWALLY, BELFAST, COUNTY ANTRIM, BT8 6FX

Distance: 46.28 miles

Contact: :

BOOTS OPTICIANS (BELFAST - FORESTSIDE)

Address: UNIT 15D, FORESTSIDE SHOPPING CENTRE, UPPER GALWALLY, BELFAST, COUNTY ANTRIM, BT8 6FX

Distance: 46.28 miles

Contact: :

Nearest GP Surgeries

GLENLUCE SURGERY

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

Distance: 3.12 miles

Contact: tel: 01581 300315

SANDHEAD SURGERY

Address: PIGGERY ROAD, SANDHEAD, STRANRAER, DG9 9DP

Distance: 5.36 miles

Contact: tel: 01776 830262

LOCHINCH PRACTICE

Address: WAVERLEY MEDICAL CENTRE, DALRYMPLE STREET, STRANRAER, WIGTOWNSHIRE, DG9 7DW

Distance: 6.00 miles

Contact: tel: 01776 743935

LOCH REE PRACTICE

Address: WAVERLEY MEDICAL CENTRE, DALRYMPLE STREET, STRANRAER, WIGTOWNSHIRE, DG9 7DW

Distance: 6.00 miles

Contact: tel: 01776 743932

LOCHNAW PRACTICE

Address: WAVERLEY MEDICAL CENTRE, DALRYMPLE STREET, STRANRAER, WIGTOWNSHIRE, DG9 7DW

Distance: 6.00 miles

Contact: tel: 01776 743930

MULL OF GALLOWAY PRACTICE

Address: DRUMMORE, STRANRAER, DG9 9QQ

Distance: 12.64 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: 6.36 miles

Distances are as the crow flies.

Who are my Elected Representatives?

Westminster ConstituencyDumfries and Galloway
Member or Parliament
John Cooper
John Cooper
Contact DetailsContact John Cooper
Political PartyConservative

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 Council

What Popular Supermarkets are near?

Popular Supermarkets near DG9 8QA
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What Popular Restaurants are near?

Burger King Restaurants near DG9 8QA
Burger KingDistanceDirections
Dunure Rd, Ayr, KA7 4LB39.06 miles Directions to Dunure Rd
158-160 High Street, Ayr, KA7 1PZ41.93 miles Directions to 158-160 High Street
Heathfield Retail Park, Ayr, KA8 9BF43.32 miles Directions to Heathfield Retail Park

Mcdonald's Restaurants near DG9 8QA
Mcdonald'sDistanceDirections
McDonald's, Whitletts Road, AYR, KA8 0JE42.44 miles Directions to McDonald's, Whitletts Road, AYR, KA8 0JE

KFC Restaurants near DG9 8QA
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