ML12 6XW Postcode in

ML12 6XW is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.

Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (ML12) is called the outward code. The part after the space (6XW) 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 ML which means Motherwell.
  2. Postal District. In our case ML12.
  3. Postal Sector. In our case ML12 6.
  4. Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case XW.

The regional mail center for the post area ML 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 ML12 6XW postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.

ML12 6XW is within the village of Wanlockhead.

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Map Coordinates

Latitude55.3775432983
Longitude-3.75318320963
Nearest Town Distance (Miles) Direction Bearing
Sanquhar 6.80 W 264.55
Moffat 12.55 ESE 104.01
Biggar 19.29 NNE 27.66
Lanark 20.52 N 357.53
Cumnock 20.92 WNW 285.05
Lochmaben 21.19 SE 144.32
Dumfries 22.04 SSE 165.01
New Galloway 25.96 SW 216.15
Darvel 26.23 NW 308.05
Larkhall 26.34 NNW 341.08
Peebles 29.22 NE 49.17

Weather Forecast

Weather Forecast for Lowther Hill

Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
03:00 to 06:00symbol for OvercastOvercast-1.0°C (feels like -5.0°C) 15.00%SSE 9 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for MistMist-1.0°C (feels like -5.0°C) 17.00%SE 7 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for MistMist-1.0°C (feels like -5.0°C) 20.00%E 7 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for OvercastOvercast0.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) 13.00%E 9 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for OvercastOvercast0.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) 14.00%E 9 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for OvercastOvercast-1.0°C (feels like -5.0°C) 13.00%E 9 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for OvercastOvercast-1.0°C (feels like -5.0°C) 13.00%E 9 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for OvercastOvercast-1.0°C (feels like -6.0°C) 18.00%ESE 9 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for OvercastOvercast-2.0°C (feels like -6.0°C) 19.00%ESE 11 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for OvercastOvercast-2.0°C (feels like -6.0°C) 22.00%ESE 11 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for Light snowLight snow-1.0°C (feels like -6.0°C) 55.00%ESE 11 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for OvercastOvercast0.0°C (feels like -5.0°C) 17.00%SSW 11 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for OvercastOvercast0.0°C (feels like -5.0°C) 18.00%SSW 11 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for OvercastOvercast-1.0°C (feels like -6.0°C) 16.00%SSW 11 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for OvercastOvercast-1.0°C (feels like -7.0°C) 13.00%S 11 mph

Schools within a five minute Drive

Nearest Opticians

BOOTS OPTICIANS (DUMFRIES - QUEENSBERRY SQUARE)

Address: 22 QUEENSBERRY STREET, DUMFRIES, DUMFRIESSHIRE, DG1 1HR

Distance: 22.05 miles

Contact: :

BOOTS OPTICIANS (WISHAW)

Address: 7 MAIN STREET, WISHAW, ML2 7AF

Distance: 28.15 miles

Contact: :

BOOTS OPTICIANS (HAMILTON)

Address: 33 REGENT WAY, HAMILTON, LANARKSHIRE, ML3 7EF

Distance: 29.54 miles

Contact: :

BOOTS OPTICIANS (MOTHERWELL)

Address: 47-49 BRANDON PARADE SOUTH, MOTHERWELL, ML1 1RE

Distance: 29.97 miles

Contact: :

BOOTS OPTICIANS (EAST KILBRIDE - SOUTHGATE)

Address: 19 SOUTHGATE, TOWN CENTRE, EAST KILBRIDE, GLASGOW, LANARKSHIRE, G74 1LT

Distance: 31.19 miles

Contact: :

BOOTS OPTICIANS (EAST KILBRIDE - THE PLAZA)

Address: THE PLAZA, EAST KILBRIDE, GLASGOW, LANARKSHIRE, G74 1LW

Distance: 31.24 miles

Contact: :

Nearest GP Surgeries

THORNHILL MEDICAL PRACTICE

Address: HEALTH CENTRE, THORNHILL, DG3 5AA

Distance: 9.87 miles

Contact: tel: 01848 330208

THE HIGH STREET SURGERY

Address: HIGH STREET, MOFFAT, DUMFRIESSHIRE, DG10 9JP

Distance: 12.44 miles

Contact: tel: 01683 220062

DOUGLASDALE MEDICAL PRACTICE

Address: 69 AYR ROAD, DOUGLAS, LANARK, ML11 0PX

Distance: 12.85 miles

Contact: tel: 01555 851226

CAIRN VALLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE

Address: DUNSCORE HEALTH CENTRE, DUNSCORE, DUMFRIES, DUMFRIESSHIRE, DG2 0UJ

Distance: 16.41 miles

Contact: tel: 01387 820266

VALLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE

Address: 67 AFTON BRIDGEND, NEW CUMNOCK, CUMNOCK, KA18 4BA

Distance: 16.78 miles

Contact: tel: 01290 338242

GLEBE MEDICAL PRACTICE

Address: GLEBE MEDICAL CENTRE, ABBEYGREEN, LESMAHAGOW, LANARK, ML11 0DB

Distance: 18.92 miles

Contact: tel: 01555 892328

Transport Links

Train Stations

Distances are as the crow flies.

Motorway Junctions

A74(M) J14
Distance: 8.85 miles
Driving Time: 23.19 minutes
M74 J13
Distance: 14.08 miles
Driving Time: 28.25 minutes
M74 J12
Distance: 21.14 miles
Driving Time: 35.06 minutes
A74(M) J15
Distance: 22.24 miles
Driving Time: 36.21 minutes
M74 J11
Distance: 23.27 miles
Driving Time: 37.20 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Who are my Elected Representatives?

Westminster ConstituencyDumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
Member or Parliament
David Mundell
David Mundell
Contact DetailsContact David Mundell
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 ML12 6XW
SupermarketDistanceDirections

What Popular Restaurants are near?

Burger King Restaurants near ML12 6XW
Burger KingDistanceDirections
Junction 13, M74 Motorway, Abington Biggar, ML12 6RG9.25 miles Directions to Junction 13, M74 Motorway
Unit2 Caldeen Road, Coatbridge, ML5 4AN34.49 miles Directions to Unit2 Caldeen Road
Livingstone Sc,unit 50, Livingston, EH54 6HR36.22 miles Directions to Livingstone Sc,unit 50
South Muirhead Road, Cumbernauld, Cumbernauld, G67 1AX40.52 miles Directions to South Muirhead Road, Cumbernauld

Mcdonald's Restaurants near ML12 6XW
Mcdonald'sDistanceDirections
McDonald's, Lochside Road, DUMFRIES, DG2 0DY21.21 miles Directions to McDonald's, Lochside Road, DUMFRIES, DG2 0DY
McDonald's, Glasgow Road, WISHAW, ML2 7QJ28.36 miles Directions to McDonald's, Glasgow Road, WISHAW, ML2 7QJ
McDonald's, Brandon Parade South, MOTHERWELL, ML1 1RB29.92 miles Directions to McDonald's, Brandon Parade South, MOTHERWELL, ML1 1RB
McDonald's, Hamilton Motorway Services Area, Strathclyde Park, HAMILTON, ML3 6JW30.32 miles Directions to McDonald's, Hamilton Motorway Services Area, Strathclyde Park, HAMILTON, ML3 6JW

KFC Restaurants near ML12 6XW
RestaurantDistanceDirections
KFC, Cuckoo Bridge Retail Park, Glasgow Road, DUMFRIES, DG2 9BF21.37 miles Directions to KFC Dumfries - Cuckoo Bridge Retail Park
KFC, Glasgow Road, WISHAW, ML2 7SJ28.47 miles Directions to KFC Wishaw - Glasgow Road
KFC, Palace Grounds Road, HAMILTON, ML3 6AD29.69 miles Directions to KFC Hamilton - Palace Grounds Retail Pk
KFC, Brandon Parade South, MOTHERWELL, ML1 1RB29.92 miles Directions to KFC Glasgow - Motherwell
KFC, Coatbank Street, COATBRIDGE, ML5 3SP34.72 miles Directions to KFC Coatbridge - Coatbank Street