Birch Close is a street in the settlement of Stranraer which is within the electoral area of Stranraer and North Rhins Ward in the administration area of Dumfries and Galloway Council located in the Scotland Euro Region of the UK.
Birch Close is located 311.05 miles North West from the centre of London, 73.6 miles South West from the centre of Glasgow, 83.58 miles West from the centre of Carlisle and 102.65 miles South West from the centre of Edinburgh.
Postcodes for Birch Close |
DG9 7TF |
Tides and Rivers |
Birch Close is approximately 1.26122 kilometres from the tidal high water mark which could be coastline or a tidal river (click to view nearest high tide point in Google Maps) and is metres above sea level |
The nearest significant watercourse to Birch Close is a river called Piltanton Burn which is approximately 1.53428 kilometres away |
Telephone Information |
Area Code: 01776 - Stranraer |
Area Code: 01581 - New Luce |
Broadband Speed (megabits per second) |
Speed: Greater than 2 Mbps |
Average Speed: 9.3 |
Median Speed: 9.1 |
Maximum Speed: 12.5 |
Next-generation access (NGA)?: N |
Number of Connections: 7 |
Water and Drainage Details |
Scottish Water |
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Nearest Libraries |
Stranraer Library |
2 10 North Strand Street, Stranraer, DG97LD |
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Distance: 1.17 Kilometres |
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Directions from Birch Close to Stranraer Library |
Ballantrae Library |
The Hall, 36 Main Street, Girvan, KA260NB |
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Distance: 22.98 Kilometres |
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Directions from Birch Close to Ballantrae Library |
Cottfield House - stranraer-aireborough | |
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Cottfield House is a holiday home set in Stranraer in the Dumfries and Galloway Region and is 8 km from Portpatrick. The property features views of the city and is 48 km from Bangor. There is a dining area and a kitchen. | |
Address: | , DG9 8HU, Stranraer |
Number of Rooms: | 1 |
Lowest Price Room: | £168.33333 |
Cross Haven Guest House - stranraer-aireborough | |
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Star Rating: | 3 Stars |
This family-run guest house is ideally suited for those exploring the local area, or for travellers to Ireland, and is conveniently located for the ferry terminal and Ryan Leisure Centre. | |
Address: | Lewis Street, DG9 7AL, Stranraer |
Number of Rooms: | 3 |
Lowest Price Room: | £43 |
Highest Price Room: | £59 |
Fernlea Guest House - stranraer-aireborough | |
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Star Rating: | 4 Stars |
Close to Stranraer’s town centre and ferry port, the Fernlea Guest House is a stone-built Victorian property with free private parking. Free Wi-Fi is available and the Ryan Leisure complex located next door to the property. | |
Address: | Lewis Street, DG9 7AQ, Stranraer |
Number of Rooms: | 3 |
Lowest Price Room: | £57 |
Highest Price Room: | £59 |
The Old Manse - stranraer-aireborough | |
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Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, The Old Manse offers accommodation in Stranraer. Free private parking is available on site. Some units feature a seating area for your convenience. | |
Address: | The Old Manse, Lewis Street, Stranraer, DG9 7AQ, Stranraer |
Number of Rooms: | 2 |
Lowest Price Room: | £60 |
The Thistle Inn - | |
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This friendly, family-run inn/bed and breakfast offers a mix of well-equipped rooms and en suite chalets, and has a reputation for hospitality that brings back valued guests year after year. There is free Wi-Fi in every room. | |
Address: | 47 Dalrymple Street, DG97EY, Stranraer |
Number of Rooms: | 10 |
Lowest Price Room: | £47.5 |
Highest Price Room: | £80 |
Ark House Inn - stranraer-aireborough | |
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In the centre of Stanraer, Ark House Hotel is just 5 minutes’ walk from Stanraer Rail Station and 15 minutes’ walk from the ferry terminals. It features a lively bar with Sky Sports, spacious rooms and free parking. | |
Address: | 17-19 Church Street, DG9 7JG, Stranraer |
Number of Rooms: | 10 |
Lowest Price Room: | £25 |
Highest Price Room: | £60 |
Nearest Railway Stations |
Stranraer Station is 1.7 Kilometers away Directions from Birch Close to Stranraer Stranraer station is operated by ScotRail in the Dumfries and Galloway area on the Stranraer - Ayr stretch of line. Direct Trains to the following stations: • Ayr • Barrhead • Barrhill • Dunlop • Girvan • Glasgow Central • Kilmarnock • Kilmaurs • Maybole • Prestwick • Stewarton • Troon |
Nearest Airports |
Glasgow Prestwick International Airport is 73.26 Kilometers away Directions from Birch Close to Glasgow Prestwick International Airport |
Nearest Ferries |
Stranraer Ferry Terminal is 1.53 Kilometers away |
Directions from Birch Close to Stranraer Ferry Terminal |
Cairnryan P&O Ferry Terminal is 7.95 Kilometers away |
Directions from Birch Close to Cairnryan P&O Ferry Terminal |
Cairnryan Ferry Terminal is 7.95 Kilometers away |
Directions from Birch Close to Cairnryan Ferry Terminal |
Cairnryan Stena Line Ferry Terminal is 9.99 Kilometers away |
Directions from Birch Close to Cairnryan Stena Line Ferry Terminal |
Motorways |
Nearest Motorway Junctions |
Nearest Supermarkets |
Spar |
Byways, 2 Kerrsland Road, Stranraer, DG9 7SE |
Distance: 0.44 Kilometres |
Directions from Birch Close to Spar |
Lidl Food Store |
Byways, 2 Kerrsland Road, Stranraer, DG9 7SEStoneykirk Road, Stranraer, DG9 7BT |
Distance: 0.58 Kilometres |
Directions from Birch Close to Lidl Food Store |
Mace Shop |
Byways, 2 Kerrsland Road, Stranraer, DG9 7SEStoneykirk Road, Stranraer, DG9 7BT61 Sun Street, Stranraer, DG9 7JL |
Distance: 0.97 Kilometres |
Directions from Birch Close to Mace Shop |
Farmfoods Ltd |
Byways, 2 Kerrsland Road, Stranraer, DG9 7SEStoneykirk Road, Stranraer, DG9 7BT61 Sun Street, Stranraer, DG9 7JL7 Charlotte Street, Stranraer, DG9 7EQ |
Distance: 1.19 Kilometres |
Directions from Birch Close to Farmfoods Ltd |
Nearest Tourist Attractions |
Castle |
Attraction Name: Castle of St John |
Distance: 0.93 (km) |
Directions from Birch Close to Castle of St John |
Theme Park |
Attraction Name: Agnew Park |
Distance: 1.71 (km) |
Directions from Birch Close to Agnew Park |
Museum |
Attraction Name: Stranraer |
Distance: 1.76 (km) |
Directions from Birch Close to Stranraer |
Landmark or Antiquity |
Attraction Name: Lochinch Castle |
Distance: 5.37 (km) |
Directions from Birch Close to Lochinch Castle |
Local Council Details |
Within the area of Dumfries and Galloway |
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Council Offices English Street Dumfries DG1 2DD |
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Telephone Number: 0303 333 3000 |
Within the electoral area of Stranraer and North Rhins Ward - |
Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Dumfries and Galloway |
The Member of Parliament is Alister Jack |
Details for the MP Alister Jack on parliament.uk |
Details for the MP Alister Jack on theyworkforyou.com |
In the 2017 General Election Alister Jack won with a majority of 5643 the result was Con gain from SNP. The total electorate was 74206 |
Location Details for Birch Close |
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Name of Road: Birch Close |
OS Reference: 205634, 559793 OS Grid Reference: NX056598 |
Latitude and Longitude: 54.8949151682, -5.03131880306 |
Approximate distance to the nearest high tide point: 1.26122 miles | Ordnance Survey Landranger Map Series for Birch Close |
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Ochtrelure |
Dumfries & Galloway |
Scotland |