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About Merkins Avenue
Merkins Avenue is a street located in Dumbarton. The street has a length of approximately 274 metres.
Merkins Avenue is located within the West Dunbartonshire 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.
Merkins Avenue has the postcodes of G82 3EB, G82 3EA and G82 3DZ.
Merkins Avenue is located within the county of Dunbartonshire, situated in the (pseudo) Scotland region of the UK. It's 357.88 miles North West from central London., 13.6 miles North West from Glasgow, 52.84 miles West from Edinburgh and 70.08 miles South West from Dundee.
Merkins Avenue is within the Post Town of DUMBARTON.
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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 Merkins Avenue
| Name | Address | Website |
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| S B Property | 121 Glasgow Road, Dumbarton, G82 1RG | Visit Website |
| David Muir & Co. | 2 Church Street, Dumbarton, G82 1QL | Visit Website |
| Caledonia Bureau | 130 High Street, Dumbarton, G82 1PQ | Visit Website |
Hotels near Merkins Avenue
Budget Hotels near Merkins Avenue
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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| 1: Name:Premier Inn Dumbarton/ Loch Lomond Address:Lomondgate Drive, West Dumbarton Telephone: Visit Site |
0.29 |
| 2: Name:Travelodge Dumbarton Address:A82 Stirling Rd, Dumbarton, G82 2TZ Telephone:0871 984 6133 Visit Site |
2.11 |
| 3: Name:Premier Inn Greenock Address:1/3 James Watt Way Telephone: Visit Site |
6.92 |
| 4: Name:Premier Inn Greenock Address:2 James Watt Way Telephone: Visit Site |
7.07 |
| 5: Name:Holiday Inn Express Greenock Address:Cartsburn Telephone: Visit Site |
7.35 |
Location Details
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| Latitude | 55.958128 |
| Longitude | -4.553568 |
| OS Easting (X): | 240602 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 676840 |
| OS Grid Reference: | NS406768 |
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Frequently asked Questions for Merkins Avenue
What Council (Local Authority) is Merkins Avenue in?
Merkins Avenue is located within the local authority area of West Dunbartonshire Council which is a Scottish unitary authority.
What Parish Council is Merkins Avenue in?
Merkins Avenue is in an unparished area.
What Electoral Ward is Merkins Avenue in?
Merkins Avenue is located within the ward of Leven.
What County is Merkins Avenue in?
Merkins Avenue is located within the ceremonial county of Dunbartonshire.
What Constituency is Merkins Avenue in?
Merkins Avenue is located within the constituency of West Dunbartonshire.
What Part of the UK is Merkins Avenue in?
Merkins Avenue is located within the historic nation of Scotland.
What County Council area is Merkins Avenue in?
Merkins Avenue is not in a County Council area.
What Police Force area is Merkins Avenue in?
Merkins Avenue is located within the Scotland Police area.
Roads that have a Junction with Merkins Avenue
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Loaninghead Drive | junction |
| Barwood Hill | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times for Merkins Avenue
| Sunrise | 06:01 |
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| Sunset | 20:33 |
Latest Weather Conditions for Merkins Avenue
| Observed at Weather Station: | Glasgow/Bishopton 18 April 2024 at 19:00 (3.62 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Light rain |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 9.5°C (90.2%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | WNW (11 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | S00096509, S00096512 & S00096511 |
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| ONS Area Name | Deprived Neighbourhoods & Constrained Young Families |
| LSOA Code: | S01013186 &S01013185 |
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| LSOA Name: | IZ11 - 03 &IZ11 - 02 |
| SOA Code: | 4d &4a |
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| MSOA Code: | S02002470 |
| MSOA Name: | IZ11 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Asda Dumbarton |
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| St James Retail Park, Glasgow, G82 1RB |
| 01389 739400 |
| Distance: 0.93 Miles |
| Directions from Merkins Avenue to Asda Dumbarton |
| Morrisons Dumbarton |
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| Glasgow Road, Dumbarton G82 1QZ |
| 01389 742466 |
| Distance: 1.19 Miles |
| Directions from Merkins Avenue to Morrisons Dumbarton |
| Iceland Alexandria |
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| 66 Bank Street, Alexandria, Glasgow, G83 0NH |
| 01389752024 |
| Distance: 2.28 Miles |
| Directions from Merkins Avenue to Iceland Alexandria |
| Sainsburys Bishopton Dargavel Village Local |
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| 1 - 11 Dalgety Drive, Bishopton, Scotland, England, PA7 5LN |
| 01505 864214 |
| Distance: 4.46 Miles |
| Directions from Merkins Avenue to Sainsburys Bishopton Dargavel Village Local |
Telephone Information
| Dialling Code | Telephone Exchange | Telephone Cabinet | Fibre to the Cabinet or Fibre to the Premises |
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| 01697 | DUMBARTON - WSDUM | P16 | FTTC |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
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| Less than 2 Mbps | 22.2 | 20 | >=30 | Y | 30 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of West Dunbartonshire |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Garshake Road, Dumbarton &G82 3PU |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 01389 738282 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of West Dunbartonshire |
| The Member of Parliament is Martin Docherty-Hughes |
| Details for the MP Martin Docherty-Hughes on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Martin Docherty-Hughes on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2019 General Election Martin Docherty-Hughes won with a majority of 9,553 the result was SNP hold. The total electorate was 66,517 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Leven Ward |
| Ceremonial County: Dunbartonshire |
Nearest Schools
| Name | Address | Postcode | Telephone | Type | Distance (Km) |
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| Aitkenbar Primary School | Bellsmyre Campus, Howatshaws Road, Dumbarton, | G82 3DR | 01389 773901 | Primary School | 0.25 Km |
| Our Lady & St Patrick's High School | Howatshaws Road, Bellsmyre, Dumbarton, | G82 3DR | 01389 773920 | Secondary School | 0.25 Km |
| St Peter's Primary School | Bellsmyre Campus, Howatshaws Road, Dumbarton, | G82 3DR | 01389 773909 | Primary School | 0.25 Km |
Data accessed from gov.scot 08-08-2019
Nearest Hospitals
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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| Dumbarton Joint Hospital/riverview Resource Centre | Cardross Road, Dumbarton | G82 5JA | 2.75 Km | View Directions |
| Vale Of Leven General Hospital | North Main Street, Alexandria | G83 0UA | 4.55 Km | View Directions |
| Royal Alexandra Hospital | Corsebar Road, Paisley | PA2 9PN | 15.44 Km | View Directions |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near Merkins Avenue
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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| CHURCH STREET DENTAL PRACTICE | 10 Church Street, Dumbarton | G82 1QL | 1.83 Km | View Directions |
| WRIGHT DENTAL AND BEAUTY CARE | 10 High Street, Dumbarton | G82 1LL | 1.92 Km | View Directions |
| LEVENGROVE DENTAL CARE | 27 Woodyard Road, Dumbarton | G82 4BG | 2.16 Km | View Directions |
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near Merkins Avenue
ALCLUITH PRACTICE
Address: THE HEALTH CENTRE, STATION ROAD, DUMBARTON, DUNBARTONSHIRE, G82 1PW
Distance: 1.14 miles
Contact: tel: 01389 811811
THE RIVERBANK PRACTICE
Address: THE HEALTH CENTRE, STATION ROAD, DUMBARTON, DUNBARTONSHIRE, G82 1PW
Distance: 1.14 miles
Contact: tel: 01389 811862
LEVENSIDE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: THE HEALTH CENTRE, STATION ROAD, DUMBARTON, DUNBARTONSHIRE, G82 1PW
Distance: 1.14 miles
Contact: tel: 01389 811844
DR J M MCDEVITT & DR D NEILSON
Address: THE HEALTH CENTRE, STATION ROAD, DUMBARTON, DUNBARTONSHIRE, G82 1PW
Distance: 1.14 miles
Contact: tel: 01389 811855
DR STEPHEN H DUNN & PARTNERS
Address: THE HEALTH CENTRE, STATION ROAD, DUMBARTON, DUNBARTONSHIRE, G82 1PW
Distance: 1.14 miles
Contact: tel: 01389 811833
LOCH LOMOND SURGERY
Address: 75 BANK STREET, ALEXANDRIA, DUNBARTONSHIRE, G83 0NB
Distance: 2.23 miles
Contact: tel: 01389 752626
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies near Merkins Avenue
| Name | Address | Postcode | Telephone | Map | Distance in Km |
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| NJC Healthcare Ltd | 7c Merkins Avenue, Bellsmyre, Dumbarton, | G82 3EB | 01389 768818 | View Directions | |
| Lloyds Pharmacy Ltd | 19 Station Road, Dumbarton | G82 1NR | 01389 765077 | View Directions | |
| Stronvar Limited | 2 Greenhead Road, Dumbarton | G82 1EL | 01389 742225 | View Directions |
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near Merkins Avenue
BOOTS OPTICIANS (CLYDEBANK)
Address: 70 SYLVANIA WAY, CLYDE SHOPPING CENTRE, CLYDEBANK, G81 2TL
Distance: 6.88 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (HELENSBURGH)
Address: 9 WEST PRINCES STREET, HELENSBURGH, DUNBARTONSHIRE, G84 8TF
Distance: 7.68 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (GREENOCK)
Address: 5-9 HAMILTON GATE, GREENOCK, PA15 1JW
Distance: 7.97 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (GREENOCK)
Address: 43 HAMILTON WAY, GREENOCK, RENFREWSHIRE, PA15 1RQ
Distance: 8.02 miles
Contact: :
ASDA OPTICIANS (LINWOOD)
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, PHOENIX RETAIL PARK, LINWOOD ROAD, PAISLEY, RENFREWSHIRE, PA1 2AB
Distance: 8.45 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (GLASGOW - BRAEHEAD)
Address: 68 BRAEHEAD SHOPPING CENTRE, GLASGOW, LANARKSHIRE, G51 4BP
Distance: 9.24 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Dumbarton Central Station is 0.95 miles away.
Address: Dumbarton Central station, Townend Road, Dumbarton, West Dunbartonshire, G82 1PZ
Dumbarton Central is situated on the North Clyde Line and is managed by ScotRail.
Dumbarton Central Station is staffed on a part time basis.
Directions from Merkins Avenue to Dumbarton Central Rail Station
Dumbarton East Station is 1.10 miles away.
Address: Dumbarton East station, Glasgow Road, Dumbarton, West Dunbartonshire, G82 2EP
Dumbarton East is situated on the North Clyde Line and is managed by ScotRail.
Dumbarton East Station is an unstaffed station.
Directions from Merkins Avenue to Dumbarton East Rail Station