Birkie Knowe
Postcode: DG1 1RH
Birkie Knowe is a street which is within the electoral area of Mid and Upper Nithsdale Ward in the administration area of Dumfries and Galloway Council located in the Scotland Euro Region of the UK.
Birkie Knowe is located 292.74 miles North West from the centre of London, 33.12 miles North West from the centre of Carlisle, 53.25 miles South East from the centre of Glasgow and 55 miles South from the centre of Edinburgh.
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Postcodes for Birkie Knowe |
| DG1 1RH |
 Tides and Rivers |
| Birkie Knowe is approximately 13.1775 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 Birkie Knowe is a river called Goukstane Burn which is approximately 0.157268 kilometres away |
 Telephone Information |
| Area Code: 01848 - Thornhill |
| Area Code: 01387 - Dumfries |
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Broadband Speed (megabits per second) |
| Speed: Less than 2 Mbps |
| Average Speed: 3.1 |
| Median Speed: 2.8 |
| Maximum Speed: 6.3 |
| Next-generation access (NGA)?: N |
| Number of Connections: 7 |
 Water and Drainage Details |
| Scottish Water |
| Visit Scottish Water's Website |
Healthcare and Education
 Nearest Libraries |
Lochthorn Library |
| Edinburgh Road, Dumfries, DG11UF |
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| Distance: 9.82 Kilometres |
| Visit Website |
| Directions from Birkie Knowe to Lochthorn Library |
Lochside Library |
| 30 Lochside Road, Dumfries, DG20LW |
| Telephone: |
| Distance: 11.94 Kilometres |
| Visit Website |
| Directions from Birkie Knowe to Lochside Library |
Ewart Public Library |
| Catherine Street, Dumfries, DG11JB |
| Telephone: |
| Distance: 12.8 Kilometres |
| Visit Website |
| Directions from Birkie Knowe to Ewart Public Library |
Georgetown Library |
| Gillbrae Road, Dumfries, DG14EJ |
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| Distance: 13.61 Kilometres |
| Visit Website |
| Directions from Birkie Knowe to Georgetown Library |
Hotels, Guest Houses, Bed & Breakfasts and Places to Stay Near Birkie Knowe
| Kirkland Burn - amisfield-town | |
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| Set in Amisfield Town, this holiday home is situated 47 km from Carlisle. The unit is 6 km from Dumfries. A dishwasher, an oven and a toaster can be found in the kitchen and there is a private bathroom. A TV is offered. | |
| Address: | , DG1 3PL, Tinwald near Dumfries |
| Number of Rooms: | 1 |
| Lowest Price Room: | £149 |
| Southpark House - dumfries-aireborough | |
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| Star Rating: | 4 Stars |
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| Located in Dumfries, Southpark House offers free WiFi and free safe onsite parking and bike storage. Each room includes a flat-screen TV, a work desk, a seating area, and tea/coffee making facilities. | |
| Address: | Quarry Road, Locharbriggs, DG1 1FA, Dumfries |
| Number of Rooms: | 4 |
| Lowest Price Room: | £39 |
| Burnfoot Of Cluden - dumfries-aireborough | |
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| Situated in Dumfries, this holiday home features a garden with a barbecue. The property is 39 km from Gretna Green and free private parking is provided. There is a dining area and a kitchen as well as a private bathroom. | |
| Address: | , DG2, Holywood by Dumfries |
| Number of Rooms: | 1 |
| Lowest Price Room: | £206.33333 |
| Woodland House Hotel - dumfries-aireborough | |
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| Star Rating: | 4 Stars |
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| Woodland House hotel is a grade B listed Georgian mansion on the edge of the market town of Dumfries. Set amongst a secluded rural landscape the family-run hotel offers free private on-site parking. | |
| Address: | Newbridge, DG2 0HZ, Dumfries |
| Number of Rooms: | 20 |
| Lowest Price Room: | £65 |
| Highest Price Room: | £120 |
| Rivendell - dumfries-aireborough | |
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| Star Rating: | 4 Stars |
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| Rivendell is a striking Arts and Crafts mansion, set just 15 minutes' walk from the town centre of Dumfries and its railway station. It features rooms with antique furnishings and free WiFi. Guests also benefit from free on-site parking. | |
| Address: | 105 Edinburgh Road, DG1 1JX, Dumfries |
| Number of Rooms: | 7 |
| Lowest Price Room: | £39 |
| Donna's Bed and Breakfast (Langlands) - dumfries-aireborough | |
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| Star Rating: | 3 Stars |
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| Overlooking the River Nith and green fields, Donna's Bed and Breakfast (Langlands) is just 5 minutes’ walk from Dumfries’s town centre and rail station. The modern house offers free WiFi, free parking, and full Scottish breakfasts. | |
| Address: | 8, Edinburgh Road, DG1 1JQ, Dumfries |
| Number of Rooms: | 4 |
| Lowest Price Room: | £35 |
| Highest Price Room: | £60 |
Transport
Nearest Railway Stations |
Dumfries Station is 12.64 Kilometers away Directions from Birkie Knowe to Dumfries Dumfries station is operated by ScotRail in the Dumfries and Galloway area on the Scotland Boundary - Barassie Jcn stretch of line. Direct Trains to the following stations: • Annan • Auchinleck • Bardon Mill • Barrhead • Brampton (Cumbria) • Carlisle • Corbridge • Dunlop • Glasgow Central • Gretna Green • Haltwhistle • Haydon Bridge • Hexham • Kennishead • Kilmarnock • Kilmaurs • Kirkconnel • MetroCentre • New Cumnock • Newcastle • Nitshill • Pollokshaws West • Priesthill & Darnley • Prudhoe • Riding Mill • Sanquhar • Stewarton • Stocksfield • Wetheral • Wylam |
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Nearest Airports |
| Edinburgh Airport is 85.88 Kilometers away Directions from Birkie Knowe to Edinburgh Airport |
 Nearest Ferries |
| Nichol End (Derwentwater) Ferry Landing is 71.48 Kilometers away |
| Directions from Birkie Knowe to Nichol End (Derwentwater) Ferry Landing |
| Keswick Ferry Landing is 71.9 Kilometers away |
| Directions from Birkie Knowe to Keswick Ferry Landing |
| Hawes End Derwentwater Ferry Landing is 72.8 Kilometers away |
| Directions from Birkie Knowe to Hawes End Derwentwater Ferry Landing |
| Low Brandelhow Derwentwater Ferry Landing is 73.39 Kilometers away |
| Directions from Birkie Knowe to Low Brandelhow Derwentwater Ferry Landing |
 Motorways |
Nearest Motorway Junctions |
| Junction: A74(M) J16/B7076 - 12.25 Km Away |
| Directions from Birkie Knowe to A74(M) J16/B7076 |
| Junction: A74(M) J17/B7068/B7076 - 15.66 Km Away |
| Directions from Birkie Knowe to A74(M) J17/B7068/B7076 |
| Junction: A74(M) J15/A701(T)/B7076 - 16.8 Km Away |
| Directions from Birkie Knowe to A74(M) J15/A701(T)/B7076 |
| Junction: A74(M) J18/B723/B7076 - 18.22 Km Away |
| Directions from Birkie Knowe to A74(M) J18/B723/B7076 |
In the Area
 Nearest Supermarkets |
Spar Shop |
| 46 Auchencrieff Road, Dumfries, DG1 1UY |
| Distance: 9.17 Kilometres |
| Directions from Birkie Knowe to Spar Shop |
NISA - Heathhall |
| 46 Auchencrieff Road, Dumfries, DG1 1UY1-3 Herries Court, Heathhall, Dumfries, DG1 3TL |
| Distance: 10.09 Kilometres |
| Directions from Birkie Knowe to NISA - Heathhall |
 Nearest Tourist Attractions |
Landmark or Antiquity |
| Attraction Name: College |
| Distance: 4.69 (km) |
| Directions from Birkie Knowe to College |
Museum |
| Attraction Name: Ellisland Farm |
| Distance: 7.61 (km) |
| Directions from Birkie Knowe to Ellisland Farm |
Landmark or Antiquity |
| Attraction Name: Motte |
| Distance: 9.31 (km) |
| Directions from Birkie Knowe to Motte |
Museum |
| Attraction Name: Dumfries and Galloway Aviation Museum |
| Distance: 10.56 (km) |
| Directions from Birkie Knowe to Dumfries and Galloway Aviation Museum |
Local Government and Policing
 Local Council Details |
| Within the area of Dumfries and Galloway |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Council Offices English Street Dumfries DG1 2DD |
| Send Mail |
| Telephone Number: 0303 333 3000 |
| Within the electoral area of Mid and Upper Nithsdale 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 |
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 Location Details for Birkie Knowe |
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| Name of Road: Birkie Knowe |
| OS Reference: 298399, 589161 OS Grid Reference: NX984892 |
| Latitude and Longitude: 55.1862260582, -3.59592176801 |
| Approximate distance to the nearest high tide point: 13.1775 miles | Ordnance Survey Landranger Map Series for Birkie Knowe |
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