Map of North Balfern
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About North Balfern
North Balfern 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.
North Balfern is located within the county of , situated in the (pseudo) Scotland region of the UK. It's 292.33 miles North West from central London., 60.72 miles West from Carlisle, 71.85 miles South from Glasgow and 85.86 miles North West from Lancaster.
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Swing Swang Lane
28th April 2024
I am trying to find out why the lane is named Swing Swang?
It has been known known this since at least 1905 when hedge making contents used to be held here.
Swing Swang is often used to describe a fairground ride. I remember Swing Boats. Were they a bit like this or is Swing Swang another name for swings?
Swing Swangs are also mentioned in connection to orchards. Or were orchards just good places to have swings?
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?)
We have found 1 postcode for North Balfern
Location Details
| North Balfern | |
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| Latitude | 54.828959 |
| Longitude | -4.452382 |
| OS Easting (X): | 242489 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 551002 |
| OS Grid Reference: | NX425510 |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Scotland |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Frequently asked Questions for North Balfern
What Council (Local Authority) is North Balfern in?
North Balfern is located within the local authority area of Dumfries and Galloway Council which is a Scottish unitary authority.
What Parish Council is North Balfern in?
North Balfern is in an unparished area.
What Electoral Ward is North Balfern in?
North Balfern is located within the ward of Mid Galloway and Wigtown West.
What County is North Balfern in?
North Balfern is not in a ceremonial county.
What Constituency is North Balfern in?
North Balfern is located within the constituency of Dumfries and Galloway.
What Part of the UK is North Balfern in?
North Balfern is located within the historic nation of Scotland.
What County Council area is North Balfern in?
North Balfern is not in a County Council area.
What Police Force area is North Balfern in?
North Balfern is located within the Scotland Police area.
Sunset and Sunrise times for North Balfern , DG8 9AP
| Sunrise | 05:36 |
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| Sunset | 20:53 |
Latest Weather Conditions for North Balfern, DG8 9AP
| Observed at Weather Station: | Dundrennan 30 April 2024 at 08:00 (17.78 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Light rain |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 9.5°C (92.8%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | SE (25 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | S00097419 & S00098315 |
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| ONS Area Name | Rural Workers and Families & Ageing Rural Flat Tenants |
| LSOA Code: | S01007508 |
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| LSOA Name: | Machars South - 03 |
| SOA Code: | 2c |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | S02001411 |
| MSOA Name: | Machars South |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Sainsburys Newton Stewart |
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| Goods Lane, Newton Stewart, Scotland, DG8 6EH |
| 0333 3130252 |
| Distance: 8.88 Miles |
| Directions from North Balfern to Sainsburys Newton Stewart |
| Tesco Kirkcudbright Metro |
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| 52 St Cuthbert St, Kirkcudbright, DG6 4DZ |
| 0345 671 9445 |
| Distance: 16.1 Miles |
| Directions from North Balfern to Tesco Kirkcudbright Metro |
| Tesco Castle Douglas Superstore |
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| Ernespie Rd, Castle Douglas, DG7 1LD |
| 0345 677 9879 |
| Distance: 22.46 Miles |
| Directions from North Balfern to Tesco Castle Douglas Superstore |
| Morrisons Stranraer |
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| London Road, Stranraer DG9 8ES |
| 01776 706475 |
| Distance: 23.21 Miles |
| Directions from North Balfern to Morrisons Stranraer |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01988 - Wigtown |
| Area Code: 01671 - Newton Stewart |
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 |
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Nearest Schools
Scotland Primary Schools
Kirkinner School
Address: Kirkinner School, Kirkinner, Newton Stewart, DG8 9AL
Distance: 0.49 miles
Contact: 01988 840671
Nearest Hospitals
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Nearest Dentists
Dentists near NORTH BALFERN
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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| KERRYPARK DENTAL PRACTICE | 0.00 Km | View Directions | ||
| THE BELVEDERE DENTAL PRACTICE LTD | 0.00 Km | View Directions | ||
| WORKINGTON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | 0.00 Km | View Directions | ||
| 14 CAMPBELL SAVOURS WAY [DENTAL PRACTICE] | 0.00 Km | View Directions | ||
| OASIS DENTAL CARE LTD | 0.00 Km | View Directions | ||
| BROADSIDE HOUSE | 0.00 Km | View Directions |
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near NORTH BALFERN
SOUTHERN MACHARS PRACTICE
Address: 3 ST JOHN STREET, WHITHORN, NEWTON STEWART, DG8 8PS
Distance: 6.52 miles
Contact: tel: 01988 500218
GALLOWAY HILLS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: NEWTON STEWART HEALTH CENTRE, CREEBRIDGE, NEWTON STEWART, DG8 6NR
Distance: 9.10 miles
Contact: tel: 01671 402168
CAIRNSMORE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: HEALTH CENTRE, CREEBRIDGE, NEWTON STEWART, WIGTOWNSHIRE, DG8 6NR
Distance: 9.10 miles
Contact: tel: 01671 403609
GLENLUCE SURGERY
Address: FOUR WINDS, MAIN STREET, GLENLUCE, NEWTON STEWART, DG8 0PU
Distance: 14.38 miles
Contact: tel: 01581 300315
SOLWAY MEDICAL GROUP
Address: HEALTH CENTRE, ST MARYS PLACE, TOWNEND, KIRKCUDBRIGHT, DG6 4BJ
Distance: 16.00 miles
Contact: tel: 01557 330755
MULL OF GALLOWAY PRACTICE
Address: DRUMMORE, STRANRAER, DG9 9QQ
Distance: 20.11 miles
Contact: tel: 01776 840205
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies near NORTH BALFERN
| Name | Address | Postcode | Telephone | Map | Distance in Km |
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Nearest Opticians
Opticians near NORTH BALFERN
THOMPSON OPTICIANS LTD
Address: 60 HANOVER STREET, STRANRAER, WIGTOWNSHIRE, DG9 7RP
Distance: 23.33 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (DUMFRIES - QUEENSBERRY SQUARE)
Address: 22 QUEENSBERRY STREET, DUMFRIES, DUMFRIESSHIRE, DG1 1HR
Distance: 37.32 miles
Contact: :
BRANIFF & DAVIDSON OPTICIANS LTD
Address: 1-2 NEW OXFORD STREET, WORKINGTON, CUMBRIA, CA14 2NA
Distance: 38.27 miles
Contact: :
HEALS OPTICIANS LTD
Address: 6 MURRAY ROAD, WORKINGTON, CUMBRIA, CA14 2AD
Distance: 38.28 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (WORKINGTON)
Address: 25 MURRAY ROAD, WORKINGTON, CUMBRIA, CA14 2AD
Distance: 38.28 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (WORKINGTON)
Address: 5 STEELMENS WALK, WORKINGTON, CUMBRIA, CA14 3DX
Distance: 38.40 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Barrhill Station is 22.67 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 23.43 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.