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Kirkcudbright

Scotland, United Kingdom · Europe

About Kirkcudbright

Kirkcudbright sits on the route: 25 minutes from Castle Douglas, 60km from Buttermere.

Kirkcudbright is a town located in Scotland, United Kingdom. With a population of 3,350, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Kirkcudbright sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Kirkcudbright to your route.

About Kirkcudbright

Kirkcudbright ( kur-KOO-bree; Scottish Gaelic: Cille Chùithbeirt) is a town at the mouth of the River Dee in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, southwest of Castle Douglas and Dalbeattie. A former royal burgh, it is the traditional county town of Kirkcudbrightshire.

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Where is Kirkcudbright located?

Kirkcudbright is located in Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 54.8383 latitude, -4.0491 longitude.

What is the population of Kirkcudbright?

Kirkcudbright has a population of approximately 3,350 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
3,350
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
Scotland
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
54.8383, -4.0491

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in United Kingdom

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
999
Non-emergency police
101
Driving side
left

112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.

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Worth the detour from Kirkcudbright

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

natural wonder

Buttermere

Tranquil lake surrounded by dramatic fells including Haystacks and Fleetwith Pike, offering one of the finest circular walks in the Lake District.

60 km · about 70 min drive

mountain pass

Newlands Pass

A quiet, narrow pass through Newlands Valley with the Moss Force waterfall tumbling beside the road.

60 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near Kirkcudbright

  • 60 kmNewlands PassA quiet, narrow pass through Newlands Valley with the Moss Force waterfall tumbling beside the road.
  • 64 kmHonister PassA steep, single-track pass linking Borrowdale and Buttermere with hairpins, a slate mine and exhilarating gradients.
  • 65 kmWastwaterEngland's deepest lake, ringed by towering screes, voted Britain's favourite view and reached by a single dramatic dead-end road.
  • 65 kmDerwentwaterA serene island-studded lake beside Keswick, perfect for a lakeside drive, launch cruise and the Surprise View overlook.
  • 69 kmScafell PikeEngland's highest mountain at 978m, a challenging ascent rewarded with panoramic views stretching to Scotland, Wales and the Isle of Man.
  • 74 kmHardknott PassEngland's steepest road with gradients of 1-in-3, a white-knuckle single-track pass through the Lake District with a Roman fort at the top.

Driving in United Kingdom

Drives on
the left
Petrol
~€1.73/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Kirkcudbright.

Castle Douglas

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

14 km awayPop. 4,070

Dalbeattie

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

18 km awayPop. 4,260

Newton Stewart

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

31 km awayPop. 4,010

Flimby

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

38 km awayPop. 1,707

Dumfries

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

38 km awayPop. 46,500

Maryport

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

38 km awayPop. 9,555

Workington

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

39 km awayPop. 21,275

Dearham

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

41 km awayPop. 1,799

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