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Locharbriggs

Scotland, United Kingdom · Europe

About Locharbriggs

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.

About Locharbriggs

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 also

Read 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.

What is the population of Locharbriggs?

Locharbriggs has a population of approximately 5,960 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
5,960
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
Scotland
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
55.1034, -3.5844

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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Driving roads near Locharbriggs

  • 64 kmNewlands PassA quiet, narrow pass through Newlands Valley with the Moss Force waterfall tumbling beside the road.
  • 65 kmDerwentwaterA serene island-studded lake beside Keswick, perfect for a lakeside drive, launch cruise and the Surprise View overlook.
  • 70 kmHonister PassA steep, single-track pass linking Borrowdale and Buttermere with hairpins, a slate mine and exhilarating gradients.
  • 73 kmUllswaterA graceful Z-shaped lake with steamers, the lakeside road and Glenridding making it the perfect Lakes touring base.
  • 74 kmHelvellynEngland's third highest peak at 950m, famous for the knife-edge ridge of Striding Edge and sweeping views across the Lake District.
  • 76 kmScafell PikeEngland's highest mountain at 978m, a challenging ascent rewarded with panoramic views stretching to Scotland, Wales and the Isle of Man.

Driving in United Kingdom

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

When to drive here

May to September

Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.

Nearby Destinations

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Dumfries

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Thornhill

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Dalbeattie

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Annan

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Moffat

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

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Castle Douglas

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

28 km awayPop. 4,070

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