FK8 3RU Postcode in

FK8 3RU 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 (3RU) 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 FK which means Falkirk.
  2. Postal District. In our case FK8.
  3. Postal Sector. In our case FK8 3.
  4. Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case RU.

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 3RU postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.

FK8 3RU is within the village of Gartmore.

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Map Coordinates

Latitude56.1474003878
Longitude-4.38630014256
Nearest Town Distance (Miles) Direction Bearing
Callander 9.42 NE 45.09
Doune 13.21 ENE 77.06
Alexandria 13.39 SW 214.54
Milngavie 14.52 S 169.20
Dumbarton 15.61 SSW 206.62
Dunblane 16.54 E 79.91
Kirkintilloch 16.78 SSE 148.06
Kilsyth 17.27 SE 132.53
Denny 20.43 ESE 114.80

Weather Forecast

Weather Forecast for Aberfoyle

Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Heavy rainHeavy rain7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 89.00%SW 2 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Heavy rainHeavy rain6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 97.00%ESE 7 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for Heavy rainHeavy rain6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 96.00%SSW 7 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for Heavy rainHeavy rain8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 97.00%SSW 16 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for Heavy rainHeavy rain9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 97.00%SSW 16 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for Heavy rainHeavy rain9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 94.00%SW 18 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Heavy rain shower (day)Heavy rain shower (day)9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 65.00%SW 16 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Light rainLight rain8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 57.00%WSW 18 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Light rainLight rain7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 44.00%WSW 16 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Light rainLight rain7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 46.00%WSW 16 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for Light rain shower (night)Light rain shower (night)6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 51.00%W 13 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for CloudyCloudy4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 15.00%WNW 9 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for CloudyCloudy3.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 13.00%NNW 4 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for CloudyCloudy2.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 17.00%N 7 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for CloudyCloudy2.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 17.00%NNE 9 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for CloudyCloudy2.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 15.00%NNE 9 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Clear nightClear night0.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) 11.00%N 7 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Clear nightClear night-1.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) 5.00%NW 7 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for Clear nightClear night-1.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) 3.00%NW 7 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for Clear nightClear night-2.0°C (feels like -5.0°C) 1.00%WNW 4 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for Clear nightClear night-2.0°C (feels like -5.0°C) 0.00%WNW 4 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day-2.0°C (feels like -5.0°C) 0.00%NW 4 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day1.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 0.00%WNW 4 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day0.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 1.00%NW 4 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Clear nightClear night-2.0°C (feels like -5.0°C) 0.00%NW 4 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Clear nightClear night-3.0°C (feels like -5.0°C) 1.00%WNW 2 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for Clear nightClear night-3.0°C (feels like -5.0°C) 1.00%W 4 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for Clear nightClear night-2.0°C (feels like -5.0°C) 3.00%WSW 4 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for Clear nightClear night-1.0°C (feels like -5.0°C) 5.00%WSW 7 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day0.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) 4.00%WSW 7 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day3.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 4.00%WSW 9 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day2.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 5.00%W 7 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Clear nightClear night1.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 7.00%W 7 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)1.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 6.00%W 7 mph

Schools within a five minute Drive

Scotland Primary Schools

Gartmore Primary School

Address: Gartmore Primary School, Main Street, Gartmore, FK8 3RJ

Distance: 0.29 miles

School Website

Contact: 01877 382343

Nearest Opticians

5894 BEARSDEN

Address: ASDA STORES LTD, 80 MILNGAVIE ROAD, BEARSDEN, GLASGOW, LANARKSHIRE, G61 2TX

Distance: 16.10 miles

Contact: :

BOOTS OPTICIANS (HELENSBURGH)

Address: 9 WEST PRINCES STREET, HELENSBURGH, DUNBARTONSHIRE, G84 8TF

Distance: 16.69 miles

Contact: :

BOOTS OPTICIANS (KIRKINTILLOCH)

Address: 25 COWGATE, KIRKINTILLOCH, GLASGOW, LANARKSHIRE, G66 1HW

Distance: 16.79 miles

Contact: :

BOOTS OPTICIANS (CLYDEBANK)

Address: 70 SYLVANIA WAY, CLYDE SHOPPING CENTRE, CLYDEBANK, G81 2TL

Distance: 16.79 miles

Contact: :

BOOTS OPTICIANS (STIRLING - BARNTON ST)

Address: 54-56 BARNTON STREET, STIRLING, STIRLINGSHIRE, FK8 1NA

Distance: 17.36 miles

Contact: :

BOOTS OPTICIANS (STIRLING - ORCHARD CROFT)

Address: 23 ORCHARD CROFT, THISTLE CENTRE, STIRLING, STIRLINGSHIRE, FK8 2EE

Distance: 17.48 miles

Contact: :

Nearest GP Surgeries

ABERFOYLE & BUCHLYVIE MEDICAL CENTRES

Address: STATION ROAD, BUCHLYVIE, STIRLING, FK8 3NB

Distance: 4.03 miles

Contact: tel: 01877 382421

BALFRON HEALTH CENTRE

Address: 41-47 BUCHANAN STREET, BALFRON, GLASGOW, G63 0TS

Distance: 5.81 miles

Contact: tel: 01360 440515

DRYMEN HEALTH CENTRE

Address: 2 OLD GARTMORE ROAD, DRYMEN, GLASGOW, G63 0DP

Distance: 6.10 miles

Contact: tel: 01360 660203

KILLEARN HEALTH CENTRE

Address: BALFRON ROAD, KILLEARN, GLASGOW, LANARKSHIRE, G63 9NA

Distance: 7.04 miles

Contact: tel: 01360 550339

KIPPEN SURGERY

Address: CASTLEHILL LOAN, KIPPEN, STIRLING, FK8 3DZ

Distance: 8.37 miles

Contact: tel: 01786 870369

CALLANDER MEDICAL PRACTICE

Address: GEISHER ROAD, LAGRANNOCH INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, CALLANDER, FK17 8LX

Distance: 9.53 miles

Contact: tel: 01877 331000

Transport Links

Train Stations

Distances are as the crow flies.

Motorway Junctions

M9 J10
Distance: 20.18 miles
Driving Time: 26.62 minutes
M898 J1
Distance: 24.31 miles
Driving Time: 31.58 minutes
M8 J31
Distance: 28.43 miles
Driving Time: 35.60 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Who are my Elected Representatives?

Westminster ConstituencyStirling and Strathallan
Member or Parliament
Chris Kane
Chris Kane
Contact DetailsContact Chris Kane
Political PartyLabour

Where can I find out where the nearest Library is?

Libraries are the responsibility of Stirling 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 & Archives - Stirling Council

What Popular Supermarkets are near?

Popular Supermarkets near FK8 3RU
SupermarketDistanceDirections

What Popular Restaurants are near?

Burger King Restaurants near FK8 3RU
Burger KingDistanceDirections
Great Western Road, Glasgow, G15 6SA16.86 miles Directions to Great Western Road
Strathkelvin Retail Park, Glasgow, G64 2TS17.05 miles Directions to Strathkelvin Retail Park
Anderson Street, Port Glasgow, PA14 5EP18.69 miles Directions to Anderson Street
Glasgow Airport, Glasgow, PA3 2ST19.58 miles Directions to Glasgow Airport

Mcdonald's Restaurants near FK8 3RU
Mcdonald'sDistanceDirections
McDonald's, Old Luss Road, Balloch, ALEXANDRIA, G83 8QP12.80 miles Directions to McDonald's, Old Luss Road, Balloch, ALEXANDRIA, G83 8QP
McDonald's, Milngavie Road, Bearsden, GLASGOW, G61 3DQ15.26 miles Directions to McDonald's, Milngavie Road, Bearsden, GLASGOW, G61 3DQ
McDonald's, Glasgow Road, DUMBARTON, G82 1RB15.58 miles Directions to McDonald's, Glasgow Road, DUMBARTON, G82 1RB
McDonald's, Milton Road, Kirkintilloch, GLASGOW, G66 1SY16.59 miles Directions to McDonald's, Milton Road, Kirkintilloch, GLASGOW, G66 1SY

KFC Restaurants near FK8 3RU
RestaurantDistanceDirections
KFC, Glasgow Road, DUMBARTON, G82 1RB15.58 miles Directions to KFC Dumbarton - St James Retail Park
KFC, Allerdyce Road, GLASGOW, G15 6RX16.73 miles Directions to KFC Glasgow - Great Western Retail Park
KFC, Livingstone Street, CLYDEBANK, G81 2XA16.80 miles Directions to KFC Clydebank - Livingston Street
KFC, Springburn Road, GLASGOW, G21 1UU18.50 miles Directions to KFC Glasgow - Springburn Road
KFC, Hillington Road, GLASGOW, G52 4UB19.27 miles Directions to KFC Braehead - Brailee Crescent