DG9 8QS 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 (8QS) 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 QS.
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 8QS postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
DG9 8QS is within Stranraer.
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Contact MeMap Coordinates
| Latitude | 54.9360596579 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -4.98220717483 |
| Nearest Town | Distance (Miles) | Direction | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stranraer | 2.88 | SW | 218.83 |
| Girvan | 21.76 | NNE | 13.30 |
| Wigtown | 21.95 | ESE | 102.32 |
| Gatehouse of Fleet | 31.91 | E | 96.58 |
| New Galloway | 34.83 | ENE | 73.71 |
| Campbeltown | 41.81 | NW | 324.14 |
| New Cumnock | 44.89 | NE | 44.37 |
| Saltcoats | 48.91 | N | 8.93 |
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Castle Kennedy Gardens
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 12.00% | W 22 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 33.00% | W 25 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Light rain shower (night) | 5.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 47.00% | W 25 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 4.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 62.00% | W 25 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 3.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 64.00% | W 27 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Heavy rain shower (night) | 4.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 71.00% | WNW 27 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Heavy rain shower (day) | 5.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 64.00% | WNW 27 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 6.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 47.00% | NW 34 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 7.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 36.00% | NW 34 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 14.00% | NW 31 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 7.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 8.00% | NW 29 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Clear night | 6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 1.00% | NW 25 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 1.00% | NW 20 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 6.00% | NW 18 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Overcast | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 10.00% | WNW 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 11.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Light rain | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 47.00% | SSW 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 59.00% | SW 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Light rain | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 56.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Light rain | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 50.00% | WSW 13 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 18.00% | WSW 13 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 13.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 12.00% | SW 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 9.00% | SW 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 10.00% | SW 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 11.00% | SW 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 11.00% | 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) | 13.00% | SSW 13 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 13.00% | SSW 16 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 13.00% | SSW 16 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 12.00% | SSW 16 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 11.00% | SSW 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 6.00% | SSW 16 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 8.00% | SSW 16 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 5.00% | SSW 16 mph |
Schools within a five minute Drive
Scotland Secondary Schools
Stranraer Academy
Address: Stranraer Academy, McMaster's Road, Stranraer, DG9 8BY
Distance: 2.28 miles
Contact: 01776 706484/6
Scotland Primary Schools
Rephad School
Address: Rephad School, Ladies Walk, Stranraer, DG9 8BW
Distance: 2.38 miles
Contact: 01776 704195
Nearest Opticians
THOMPSON OPTICIANS LTD
Address: 60 HANOVER STREET, STRANRAER, WIGTOWNSHIRE, DG9 7RP
Distance: 2.80 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (AYR)
Address: 168-170 HIGH STREET, AYR, AYRSHIRE, KA7 1PZ
Distance: 38.91 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (NEWTONABBEY)
Address: UNIT 52, ABBEYCENTRE, LONGWOOD ROAD, NEWTOWNABBEY, COUNTY ANTRIM, BT37 9UH
Distance: 42.02 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (DONEGALL PLACE)
Address: 37-45 DONEGALL PLACE, BELFAST, COUNTY ANTRIM, BT1 5AW
Distance: 44.47 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (FORESTSIDE)
Address: UNIT 12, FORESTSIDE SHOPPING CENTRE, UPPER GALWALLY, BELFAST, COUNTY ANTRIM, BT8 6FX
Distance: 45.04 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (BELFAST - FORESTSIDE)
Address: UNIT 15D, FORESTSIDE SHOPPING CENTRE, UPPER GALWALLY, BELFAST, COUNTY ANTRIM, BT8 6FX
Distance: 45.04 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
LOCHINCH PRACTICE
Address: WAVERLEY MEDICAL CENTRE, DALRYMPLE STREET, STRANRAER, WIGTOWNSHIRE, DG9 7DW
Distance: 2.96 miles
Contact: tel: 01776 743935
LOCH REE PRACTICE
Address: WAVERLEY MEDICAL CENTRE, DALRYMPLE STREET, STRANRAER, WIGTOWNSHIRE, DG9 7DW
Distance: 2.96 miles
Contact: tel: 01776 743932
LOCHNAW PRACTICE
Address: WAVERLEY MEDICAL CENTRE, DALRYMPLE STREET, STRANRAER, WIGTOWNSHIRE, DG9 7DW
Distance: 2.96 miles
Contact: tel: 01776 743930
GLENLUCE SURGERY
Address: FOUR WINDS, MAIN STREET, GLENLUCE, NEWTON STEWART, DG8 0PU
Distance: 8.09 miles
Contact: tel: 01581 300315
SANDHEAD SURGERY
Address: PIGGERY ROAD, SANDHEAD, STRANRAER, DG9 9DP
Distance: 8.72 miles
Contact: tel: 01776 830262
BALLANTRAE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 30 MAIN STREET, BALLANTRAE, GIRVAN, KA26 0NB
Distance: 11.45 miles
Contact: tel: 01465 831302
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 ten minutes drive
Distance: 2.49 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 CouncilWhat Popular Supermarkets are near?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Morrisons, London Road, STRANRAER, DG9 8ES | 4.33 miles | Directions to Morrisons |
| Tesco, Charlotte Street, STRANRAER, DG9 7EF | 4.43 miles | Directions to Tesco |
What Popular Restaurants are near?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Dunure Rd, Ayr, KA7 4LB | 35.83 miles | Directions to Dunure Rd |
| 158-160 High Street, Ayr, KA7 1PZ | 38.86 miles | Directions to 158-160 High Street |
| Heathfield Retail Park, Ayr, KA8 9BF | 40.37 miles | Directions to Heathfield Retail Park |
| Riverway Retail Park, Irvine, KA12 8AG | 47.92 miles | Directions to Riverway Retail Park |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Whitletts Road, AYR, KA8 0JE | 39.42 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Whitletts Road, AYR, KA8 0JE |
| McDonald's, Riverway Retail Park, Riverway, IRVINE, KA12 8AG | 48.07 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Riverway Retail Park, Riverway, IRVINE, KA12 8AG |
| McDonald's, Kilwinning Road, STEVENSTON, KA20 3DE | 49.98 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Kilwinning Road, STEVENSTON, KA20 3DE |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Riverway Retail Park, Riverway, IRVINE, KA12 8AG | 48.07 miles | Directions to KFC Irvine - The Riverway Retail Park |
| KFC, Ashenyards Park, STEVENSTON, KA20 3EG | 50.16 miles | Directions to KFC Kilwinning - Ashenyards Park |