Friars Vennel is a street in the settlement of Dumfries which is within the electoral area of Nith Ward in the administration area of Dumfries and Galloway Council located in the Scotland Euro Region of the UK.
Friars Vennel is located 286.17 miles North West from the centre of London, 29.58 miles North West from the centre of Carlisle, 60.24 miles South East from the centre of Glasgow and 63.03 miles South from the centre of Edinburgh.
Postcodes for Friars Vennel |
DG1 2RN |
Tides and Rivers |
Friars Vennel is approximately 0.048168 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 |
Telephone Information |
Area Code: 01387 - Dumfries |
Water and Drainage Details |
Scottish Water |
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Nearest Libraries |
Ewart Public Library |
Catherine Street, Dumfries, DG11JB |
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Distance: 0.46 Kilometres |
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Directions from Friars Vennel to Ewart Public Library |
Lochside Library |
30 Lochside Road, Dumfries, DG20LW |
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Distance: 1.63 Kilometres |
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Directions from Friars Vennel to Lochside Library |
Georgetown Library |
Gillbrae Road, Dumfries, DG14EJ |
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Distance: 1.87 Kilometres |
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Directions from Friars Vennel to Georgetown Library |
Lochthorn Library |
Edinburgh Road, Dumfries, DG11UF |
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Distance: 3.89 Kilometres |
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Directions from Friars Vennel to Lochthorn Library |
Cairndale Hotel And Leisure Club - dumfries-aireborough | |
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Star Rating: | 3 Stars |
Cairndale Hotel and Leisure Club is situated right in the very heart of Dumfries. DG One leisure club is less than a minute’s walk away, and Odeon cinema and the Theatre Royal can be reached in 5 minutes on foot. | |
Address: | English Street, Dumfries, DG1 2DF, Dumfries |
Number of Rooms: | 91 |
Lowest Price Room: | £70.45 |
Highest Price Room: | £139 |
Lauren House - dumfries-aireborough | |
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Star Rating: | 4 Stars |
Situated in the historic Maxwelltwon area of Dumfries, the traditional sandstone Lauren House offers free private off-road parking and free WiFi access. Dating back to 1900, it is just 1 mile from the town centre of Dumfries. | |
Address: | 2 New Abbey Road, DG2 7ND, Dumfries |
Number of Rooms: | 3 |
Lowest Price Room: | £45 |
Donna's Bed and Breakfast (Langlands) - dumfries-aireborough | |
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Star Rating: | 3 Stars |
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 |
Torbay Lodge Guest House - dumfries-aireborough | |
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Built in the 1860’s, Torbay Lodge Guest House is set within the quiet conservation area of Dumfries town centre, 2 minutes’ walk from the Train Station. It offers cosy rooms, free Wi-Fi and freshly cooked breakfasts. | |
Address: | 31 Lovers Walk, DG1 1LR, Dumfries |
Number of Rooms: | 5 |
Lowest Price Room: | £39 |
Morton Villa - dumfries-aireborough | |
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Morton Villa offers accommodation in Dumfries. All rooms have a flat-screen TV. Certain rooms feature a seating area where you can relax. You will find a kettle in the room. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hairdryer. | |
Address: | 28 Lovers Walk, DG1 1LX, Dumfries |
Number of Rooms: | 2 |
Lowest Price Room: | £48.75 |
The Waverley Guest House - dumfries-aireborough | |
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The Waverley Guest House is located in Dumfries, 47 km from Carlisle. Each room is equipped with a TV. The Waverley Guest House features free WiFi . You will find a shared lounge at the property. | |
Address: | 21 Mary's Street, DG1 1HB, Dumfries |
Number of Rooms: | 12 |
Lowest Price Room: | £27.5 |
Nearest Railway Stations |
Dumfries Station is 0.82 Kilometers away Directions from Friars Vennel 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 |
Nearest Airports |
Edinburgh Airport is 98.97 Kilometers away Directions from Friars Vennel to Edinburgh Airport |
Nearest Ferries |
Nichol End (Derwentwater) Ferry Landing is 60.25 Kilometers away |
Directions from Friars Vennel to Nichol End (Derwentwater) Ferry Landing |
Keswick Ferry Landing is 60.77 Kilometers away |
Directions from Friars Vennel to Keswick Ferry Landing |
Hawes End Derwentwater Ferry Landing is 61.47 Kilometers away |
Directions from Friars Vennel to Hawes End Derwentwater Ferry Landing |
Low Brandelhow Derwentwater Ferry Landing is 62.06 Kilometers away |
Directions from Friars Vennel to Low Brandelhow Derwentwater Ferry Landing |
Motorways |
Nearest Motorway Junctions |
Junction: A74(M) J17/B7068/B7076 - 17.23 Km Away |
Directions from Friars Vennel to A74(M) J17/B7068/B7076 |
Junction: A74(M) J16/B7076 - 21.1 Km Away |
Directions from Friars Vennel to A74(M) J16/B7076 |
Junction: A74(M) J15/A701(T)/B7076 - 29.07 Km Away |
Directions from Friars Vennel to A74(M) J15/A701(T)/B7076 |
Junction: A74(M) J14/A702/B7076 - 42.47 Km Away |
Directions from Friars Vennel to A74(M) J14/A702/B7076 |
Nearest Supermarkets |
Iceland Foods Ltd |
165-171 High Street, Dumfries, DG1 2RD |
Distance: 0.2 Kilometres |
Directions from Friars Vennel to Iceland Foods Ltd |
Spar |
165-171 High Street, Dumfries, DG1 2RD73-74 Whitesands, Dumfries, DG1 2RT |
Distance: 0.27 Kilometres |
Directions from Friars Vennel to Spar |
Farmfoods |
165-171 High Street, Dumfries, DG1 2RD73-74 Whitesands, Dumfries, DG1 2RT18-20 Queensberry St, Dumfries, DG1 1HR |
Distance: 0.31 Kilometres |
Directions from Friars Vennel to Farmfoods |
Farmfoods |
165-171 High Street, Dumfries, DG1 2RD73-74 Whitesands, Dumfries, DG1 2RT18-20 Queensberry St, Dumfries, DG1 1HR66 Glasgow Street, Dumfries, DG2 9AQ |
Distance: 0.33 Kilometres |
Directions from Friars Vennel to Farmfoods |
Nearest Tourist Attractions |
Tourist Attraction |
Attraction Name: Gracefield Arts Centre |
Distance: 1 (km) |
Directions from Friars Vennel to Gracefield Arts Centre |
Museum |
Attraction Name: Old Bridge House Museum, Burn's House Museum, Dumfries Museum and Camera Obscura |
Distance: 1.1 (km) |
Directions from Friars Vennel to Old Bridge House Museum, Burn's House Museum, Dumfries Museum and Camera Obscura |
Tourist Attraction |
Attraction Name: Burns Mausoleum, Robert Burns Centre |
Distance: 1.12 (km) |
Directions from Friars Vennel to Burns Mausoleum, Robert Burns Centre |
Historic Place of Worship |
Attraction Name: Lincluden Collegiate Church |
Distance: 1.92 (km) |
Directions from Friars Vennel to Lincluden Collegiate Church |
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 Nith 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 Friars Vennel |
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Name of Road: Friars Vennel |
OS Reference: 296961, 576088 OS Grid Reference: NX970761 |
Latitude and Longitude: 55.0684877848, -3.61375531436 |
Approximate distance to the nearest high tide point: 0.048168 miles | Ordnance Survey Landranger Map Series for Friars Vennel |
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Dumfries |
Dumfries & Galloway |
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