FK8 3QJ is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (FK8) is called the outward code. The part after the space (3QJ) 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 FK which means Falkirk.
- Postal District. In our case FK8.
- Postal Sector. In our case FK8 3.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case QJ.
The regional mail center for the post area FK is the Scottish Distribution Centre, which is located at Canyon Road, Excelsior Park, Netherton Industrial Est, WISHAW, ML2 0XX.
The final port of call for any post addressed to the FK8 3QJ postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
FK8 3QJ is within the village of Thornhill.
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Contact MeMap Coordinates
| Latitude | 56.1774311818 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -4.17424272952 |
| Nearest Town | Distance (Miles) | Direction | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doune | 4.77 | E | 79.76 |
| Callander | 4.79 | NNW | 341.90 |
| Stirling | 10.22 | ESE | 114.76 |
| Kilsyth | 14.49 | SSE | 161.89 |
| Denny | 14.86 | SE | 135.99 |
| Kirkintilloch | 16.34 | S | 177.69 |
| Milngavie | 17.24 | SSW | 198.59 |
| Crieff | 18.66 | NE | 43.33 |
| Auchterarder | 19.82 | ENE | 65.23 |
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Kippen
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Heavy rain | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 88.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Heavy rain | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 98.00% | ESE 11 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Heavy rain | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 95.00% | S 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Heavy rain | 9.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 97.00% | SSW 22 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Heavy rain | 9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 95.00% | SSW 25 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Heavy rain | 9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 91.00% | SW 25 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Heavy rain shower (day) | 10.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 66.00% | SW 20 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Light rain | 9.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 58.00% | WSW 22 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 44.00% | WSW 20 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 18.00% | WSW 20 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 47.00% | W 16 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 15.00% | WNW 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 3.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 13.00% | NW 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 2.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 17.00% | N 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 3.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 17.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 2.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 15.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Clear night | 1.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 11.00% | N 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | -1.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) | 5.00% | NW 7 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | -1.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) | 3.00% | WNW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | -2.0°C (feels like -5.0°C) | 1.00% | WNW 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Clear night | -2.0°C (feels like -5.0°C) | 0.00% | WNW 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Sunny day | -2.0°C (feels like -5.0°C) | 0.00% | WNW 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Sunny day | 1.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 0.00% | WNW 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Sunny day | 1.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 1.00% | WNW 4 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Clear night | -2.0°C (feels like -5.0°C) | 0.00% | WNW 4 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | -3.0°C (feels like -5.0°C) | 1.00% | W 4 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | -3.0°C (feels like -6.0°C) | 1.00% | WSW 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | -2.0°C (feels like -6.0°C) | 3.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Clear night | -1.0°C (feels like -5.0°C) | 5.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Sunny day | 0.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) | 3.00% | WSW 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Sunny day | 3.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 4.00% | W 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Sunny day | 3.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 4.00% | W 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Clear night | 1.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 7.00% | W 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 1.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 6.00% | W 7 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
| Average Mbps | 18.300 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 17.200 |
| Maximum Mbps | 33.960 |
FK8 3QJ has an average download speed of 18.3 Megabits per second (Mbps).
368 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
3% of postcodes (33,692) have slower broadband speeds.
97% of postcodes (1,150,581) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
| Average Mbps | 1.800 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 1.200 |
| Maximum Mbps | 6.870 |
FK8 3QJ has an average upload speed of 1.8 Megabits per second (Mbps).
841 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
3% of postcodes (32,015) have slower upload speeds.
97% of postcodes (1,151,785) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute Drive
Scotland Primary Schools
Thornhill Primary School
Address: Thornhill Primary School, Low Town, Thornhill, STIRLING, FK8 3PX
Distance: 0.83 miles
Contact: 01786 850207
Nearest Opticians
BOOTS OPTICIANS (STIRLING - BARNTON ST)
Address: 54-56 BARNTON STREET, STIRLING, STIRLINGSHIRE, FK8 1NA
Distance: 9.90 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (STIRLING - ORCHARD CROFT)
Address: 23 ORCHARD CROFT, THISTLE CENTRE, STIRLING, STIRLINGSHIRE, FK8 2EE
Distance: 10.08 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (KIRKINTILLOCH)
Address: 25 COWGATE, KIRKINTILLOCH, GLASGOW, LANARKSHIRE, G66 1HW
Distance: 16.38 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (CUMBERNAULD)
Address: 5 TEVIOT WALK, CUMBERNAULD CENTRE, CUMBERNAULD, GLASGOW, LANARKSHIRE, G67 1NG
Distance: 17.38 miles
Contact: :
4131 CUMBERNAULD
Address: ASDA OPTICIANS, 1 TRYST ROAD, CUMBERNAULD, GLASGOW, G67 1JW
Distance: 17.47 miles
Contact: :
ASDA OPTICIANS (CUMBERNAULD)
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, 1 TRYST ROAD, CUMBERNAULD, GLASGOW, LANARKSHIRE, G67 1JW
Distance: 17.47 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
KIPPEN SURGERY
Address: CASTLEHILL LOAN, KIPPEN, STIRLING, FK8 3DZ
Distance: 3.61 miles
Contact: tel: 01786 870369
CALLANDER MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: GEISHER ROAD, LAGRANNOCH INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, CALLANDER, FK17 8LX
Distance: 4.30 miles
Contact: tel: 01877 331000
DOUNE HEALTH CENTRE
Address: SPRINGBANK ROAD, DOUNE, FK16 6DU
Distance: 4.79 miles
Contact: tel: 01786 841213
ABERFOYLE & BUCHLYVIE MEDICAL CENTRES
Address: STATION ROAD, BUCHLYVIE, STIRLING, FK8 3NB
Distance: 6.36 miles
Contact: tel: 01877 382421
DUNBLANE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: HEALTH CENTRE, WELL PLACE, DUNBLANE, PERTHSHIRE, FK15 9AL
Distance: 7.89 miles
Contact: tel: 01786 822595
PORTFOLIO GPS
Address: CARSEVIEW HOUSE, THE CASTLE BUSINESS PARK, STIRLING, FK9 4SW
Distance: 8.78 miles
Contact: tel: 01786 463031
Transport Links
Train Stations
Distances are as the crow flies.
Motorway Junctions
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives?
| Westminster Constituency | Stirling and Strathallan |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament | |
| Contact Details | Contact Chris Kane |
| Political Party | Labour |
Where can I find out where the nearest Library is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Stirling council
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Libraries & Archives - Stirling CouncilWhat Popular Supermarkets are near?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
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What Popular Restaurants are near?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Springkerse Retail Park, Stirling, FK7 7SS | 11.09 miles | Directions to Springkerse Retail Park |
| Junction 9, M9 Motorway, Pirnhall, Stirling, FK7 8EU | 11.97 miles | Directions to Junction 9, M9 Motorway, Pirnhall |
| South Muirhead Road, Cumbernauld, Cumbernauld, G67 1AX | 17.30 miles | Directions to South Muirhead Road, Cumbernauld |
| Strathkelvin Retail Park, Glasgow, G64 2TS | 17.70 miles | Directions to Strathkelvin Retail Park |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Drip Road, STIRLING, FK8 1RW | 8.99 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Drip Road, STIRLING, FK8 1RW |
| McDonald's, Murray Place, STIRLING, FK8 2BX | 9.97 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Murray Place, STIRLING, FK8 2BX |
| McDonald's, Springkerse Retail Park, STIRLING, FK7 7TL | 11.10 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Springkerse Retail Park, STIRLING, FK7 7TL |
| McDonald's, Clackmannan Road, ALLOA, FK10 4DA | 15.94 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Clackmannan Road, ALLOA, FK10 4DA |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Craigs Roundabout, STIRLING, FK7 7NU | 10.29 miles | Directions to KFC Stirling - Kerse Road |
| KFC, Clackmannan Road, ALLOA, FK10 1RP | 15.83 miles | Directions to KFC Alloa - Clackmannan Road |
| KFC, South Muirhead Road, Cumbernauld, GLASGOW, G67 1AX | 17.23 miles | Directions to KFC Cumbernauld - South Muirhead Road |
| KFC, Callendar Road, FALKIRK, FK1 1XS | 19.60 miles | Directions to KFC Falkirk - Callendar Road |
| KFC, Springburn Road, GLASGOW, G21 1UU | 19.72 miles | Directions to KFC Glasgow - Springburn Road |