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About Forest Drive
Forest Drive is a street located in Palnure. The street has a length of approximately 1,111 metres.
Forest Drive is located within the Dumfries and Galloway Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the (pseudo) Scotland region of the UK.
Forest Drive is located within the county of Wigtown, situated in the (pseudo) Scotland region of the UK. It's 298.33 miles North West from central London., 59.33 miles West from Carlisle, 62.97 miles South from Glasgow and 83.87 miles South West from Edinburgh.
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Eldroth Road
15th April 2024
I wondered if anyone has any old pictures of Wenning Bank House in the 1940’s and also Lane Side before of the same era .. we visited today with my Mum in law as she used to live at both these properties. Also any photos of the schools around that time .. thank you.
Can You Help?Napps Way
15th April 2024
Why is the road called Napps Way (belonging to Napp, but minus an
apostrophe as is usual with such nomenclature)? Moreover, who or
what is, or was, “Napp” in the respective, possessive case?
Several years ago, I met an elderly man (probably in his late-eighties)
who lives on Bentham Drive, Liverpool 16, and during a conversation
with him whilst in a Northwest Passenger Transport Ambulance on the
way to the former RLUH (Royal Liverpool University Hospital), he told
me that he could remember (when he was a boy, living in Childwall,
Liverpool 16) that, “Where Napps Way is now, during WW2, there was
a two-man gun emplacement on the, then, open land to protect the
railway line passing over Childwall Valley Road - next to the railway
bridge - when suddenly, as they were loading a live “shell” into the gun’s
breach, the aforementioned “shell” accidentally exploded in the gun’s
breach killing both of the two soldiers, that had been manning the gun,
instantly! (Very sad, of course, but could - perhaps - two ghosts relating
to those two, very unfortunately and prematurely-killed soldiers have
haunted that place of their deaths ever since - and have any residents
of Napps Way - formerly and in its latest incarnation - seen two, WW2
(uniformed) soldiers unexpectedly appear in or near their homes?)
Mauritius Road
15th April 2024
Why is Mauritius Road so called, since when and by whom? Does Greenwich have any particular links with Mauritius? Very interested to know. 🤞🏼
Can You Help?Estate Agents near Forest Drive
| Name | Address | Website |
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| AB & A Matthews | Bank of Scotland Buildings, Albert Street, Newton Stewart,DG8 6EG | Visit Website |
| Galloway and Ayrshire Properties Ltd | 28 Victoria Street, Newton Stewart,DG8 6BT | Visit Website |
Location Details
| Forest Drive | |
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| Latitude | 54.956093 |
| Longitude | -4.420203 |
| OS Easting (X): | 245044 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 565072 |
| OS Grid Reference: | NX450651 |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Scotland |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Frequently asked Questions for Forest Drive
What Council (Local Authority) is Forest Drive in?
Forest Drive is located within the local authority area of Dumfries and Galloway Council which is a Scottish unitary authority.
What Parish Council is Forest Drive in?
Forest Drive is in an unparished area.
What Electoral Ward is Forest Drive in?
Forest Drive is located within the ward of Mid Galloway and Wigtown West.
What County is Forest Drive in?
Forest Drive is located within the ceremonial county of Wigtown.
What Constituency is Forest Drive in?
Forest Drive is located within the constituency of Dumfries and Galloway.
What Part of the UK is Forest Drive in?
Forest Drive is located within the historic nation of Scotland.
What County Council area is Forest Drive in?
Forest Drive is not in a County Council area.
What Police Force area is Forest Drive in?
Forest Drive is located within the Scotland Police area.
Roads that have a Junction with Forest Drive
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Sunset and Sunrise times for Forest Drive
| Sunrise | 05:49 |
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| Sunset | 20:41 |
Latest Weather Conditions for Forest Drive
| Observed at Weather Station: | Dundrennan 24 April 2024 at 02:00 (19.50 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Partly cloudy (night) |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 3.8°C (82.9%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | NE (10 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | S00097396 & S00097397 |
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| ONS Area Name | Agricultural Communities & Ageing Rural Flat Tenants |
| LSOA Code: | S01007519 |
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| LSOA Name: | Newton Stewart - 07 |
| SOA Code: | 2c |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | S02001412 |
| MSOA Name: | Newton Stewart |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Sainsburys Newton Stewart |
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| Goods Lane, Newton Stewart, Scotland, DG8 6EH |
| 0333 3130252 |
| Distance: 2.45 Miles |
| Directions from Forest Drive to Sainsburys Newton Stewart |
| Tesco Kirkcudbright Metro |
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| 52 St Cuthbert St, Kirkcudbright, DG6 4DZ |
| 0345 671 9445 |
| Distance: 16.93 Miles |
| Directions from Forest Drive to Tesco Kirkcudbright Metro |
| Tesco Castle Douglas Superstore |
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| Ernespie Rd, Castle Douglas, DG7 1LD |
| 0345 677 9879 |
| Distance: 19.69 Miles |
| Directions from Forest Drive to Tesco Castle Douglas Superstore |
| Morrisons Stranraer |
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| London Road, Stranraer DG9 8ES |
| 01776 706475 |
| Distance: 24.13 Miles |
| Directions from Forest Drive to Morrisons Stranraer |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01671 - Newton Stewart |
| Area Code: 01988 - Wigtown |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Dumfries and Galloway |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Council Offices, English Street, Dumfries &DG1 2DD |
| Telephone Number: 0303 333 3000 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| 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 2019 General Election Alister Jack won with a majority of 1,805 the result was Con hold. The total electorate was 74,580 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Mid Galloway and Wigtown West Ward |
| Ceremonial County: Wigtown |
Nearest Schools
Nearest Hospitals
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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| Newton Stewart Hospital | Newton Stewart | DG8 6LZ | 4.60 Km | View Directions |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near Forest Drive
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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| SOUTH WEST SMILE CARE CENTRE | 23 Albert Street, Newton Stewart | DG8 6EF | 3.99 Km | View Directions |
| 2 PRINCES STREET | Newton Stewart | DG8 6EX | 4.11 Km | View Directions |
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near Forest Drive
GALLOWAY HILLS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: NEWTON STEWART HEALTH CENTRE, CREEBRIDGE, NEWTON STEWART, DG8 6NR
Distance: 2.40 miles
Contact: tel: 01671 402168
CAIRNSMORE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: HEALTH CENTRE, CREEBRIDGE, NEWTON STEWART, WIGTOWNSHIRE, DG8 6NR
Distance: 2.40 miles
Contact: tel: 01671 403609
GLENKENS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: HIGH STREET, NEW GALLOWAY, CASTLE DOUGLAS, DG7 3RN
Distance: 13.70 miles
Contact: tel: 01644 420234
SOUTHERN MACHARS PRACTICE
Address: 3 ST JOHN STREET, WHITHORN, NEWTON STEWART, DG8 8PS
Distance: 15.13 miles
Contact: tel: 01988 500218
GLENLUCE SURGERY
Address: FOUR WINDS, MAIN STREET, GLENLUCE, NEWTON STEWART, DG8 0PU
Distance: 16.05 miles
Contact: tel: 01581 300315
SOLWAY MEDICAL GROUP
Address: HEALTH CENTRE, ST MARYS PLACE, TOWNEND, KIRKCUDBRIGHT, DG6 4BJ
Distance: 16.92 miles
Contact: tel: 01557 330755
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies near Forest Drive
| Name | Address | Postcode | Telephone | Map | Distance in Km |
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| Creebridge Mill Limited | Creebridge Mill, Creebridge, Newton Stewart, | DG8 6NP | 01671 403040 | View Directions | |
| Boots UK Ltd | 44-46 Victoria Street, Newton Stewart | DG8 6BT | 01671 402226 | View Directions | |
| Dalston Pharmacy Ltd | 20 North Main Street, Wigtown | DG8 9HL | 01988 403474 | View Directions |
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near Forest Drive
THOMPSON OPTICIANS LTD
Address: 60 HANOVER STREET, STRANRAER, WIGTOWNSHIRE, DG9 7RP
Distance: 24.27 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (DUMFRIES - QUEENSBERRY SQUARE)
Address: 22 QUEENSBERRY STREET, DUMFRIES, DUMFRIESSHIRE, DG1 1HR
Distance: 33.03 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (AYR)
Address: 168-170 HIGH STREET, AYR, AYRSHIRE, KA7 1PZ
Distance: 35.91 miles
Contact: :
HEALS OPTICIANS
Address: 49 SENHOUSE STREET, MARYPORT, CUMBRIA, CA15 6BL
Distance: 40.29 miles
Contact: :
KIRKBRIDE EYECARE (KESWICK)
Address: 83 SENHOUSE STREET, MARYPORT, CUMBRIA, CA15 6BU
Distance: 40.38 miles
Contact: :
HEALS OPTICIANS LTD
Address: 6 MURRAY ROAD, WORKINGTON, CUMBRIA, CA14 2AD
Distance: 40.90 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Barrhill Station is 17.32 miles away.
Address: Barrhill station, Forest Road, near Barrhill, South Ayrshire, KA26 0QF
Barrhill is situated on the Glasgow South Western Line and is managed by ScotRail.
Barrhill Station is an unstaffed station.
Stranraer Station is 24.21 miles away.
Address: Stranraer Harbour station, off Port Rodie, Stranraer, Dumfries & Galloway, DG9 8EJ
Stranraer is situated on the Glasgow South Western Line and is managed by ScotRail.
Stranraer Station is staffed on a part time basis.