Scotland, United Kingdom · Europe
Locharbriggs sits on the route: 10 minutes from Dumfries.
Locharbriggs is a town located in Scotland, United Kingdom. With a population of 5,960, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Locharbriggs 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 Locharbriggs to your route.
Locharbriggs is a village in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. It is located near the Lochar Water, 2.7 miles (4.3 km) north-northeast of the town of Dumfries. It was one of several villages that stood on the edge of the Lochar Moss which was largely reclaimed in the 19th century. The Locharbriggs locality (which alsoRead more
includes neighbouring Heathhall) had an estimated population of
5,610 in 2020.
Locharbriggs is known for the quarrying of distinctive red sandstone of the Locharbriggs Sandstone Formation. This has been used for buildings in towns and cities including Dumfries, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The stone has also been exported further afield, including for the construction of the steps of the Statue of Liberty in New York. Only one quarry now remains active.
The village's amenities include bus services, three local shops, a public house (the Lochar Inn), a social club, a Chinese takeaway, fish and chip shop, hairdressers, community centre, a library, and a primary school.
Transport links from Locharbriggs to Dumfries often suffer during school holidays, when major works are routinely carried out on the main A701 trunk road.
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Locharbriggs is located in Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 55.1034 latitude, -3.5844 longitude.
Locharbriggs has a population of approximately 5,960 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.
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