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Villages · Scottish Lowlands

Colvend

Colvend — a village in scotland lowlands.

War Memorial, Colvend Parish Church - geograph.org.uk - 6148984

Billy McCrorie — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h

About

A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.

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Place summary

Colvend is a village located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is characterised by its rural setting and proximity to the Solway Firth. The village serves as a quiet residential area with access to surrounding natural landscapes, providing opportunities for walking and outdoor activities.

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Coordinates
54.8688, -3.7741

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02702 Colvend, Southwick & Kirkbean Church of Scotland, Colvend 006📷 5

Historic churches · Scottish Lowlands

Colvend Church And Churchyard

Colvend Church And Churchyard — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

Free
02702 Colvend, Southwick & Kirkbean Church of Scotland, Colvend 006📷 3

Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands

WW1 Served and Returned War Memorial

WW1 Served and Returned War Memorial — a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Forestry road - geograph.org.uk - 5151977📷 5

Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands

Torbay Hill

Torbay Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.

Road towards Castlehill Point - geograph.org.uk - 4895410📷 5

Caravan parks · Scottish Lowlands

Castle Point Caravan and Camping Site

Castle Point Caravan and Camping Site — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.

↗ castlepoint.online
Warning notice on forest track near Colvend, Dumfries - geograph.org.uk - 2224706📷 5

Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands

Peat Hill

Peat Hill — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 60 m.

Barean loch, Colvend - geograph.org.uk - 259357📷 3

Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands

Barean Crannog

Barean Crannog — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕

Where to eat & stay near Colvend

Places to stay

Road towards Castlehill Point - geograph.org.uk - 4895410📷 5

Caravan parks · Scottish Lowlands

Castle Point Caravan and Camping Site

Castle Point Caravan and Camping Site — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.

↗ castlepoint.online
A sharp bend on the A710 - geograph.org.uk - 2538512📷 5

Caravan parks · Scottish Lowlands

Coastal Kippford

Coastal Kippford — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.

↗ kippfordholidaypark.co.uk
Bridge over the Barnhourie Burn - geograph.org.uk - 1974629📷 5

Caravan parks · Scottish Lowlands

Sandyhills Bay Caravan Park

Sandyhills Bay Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.

A710 and the turning to Kippford - geograph.org.uk - 2538502📷 5

Caravan parks · Scottish Lowlands

Kippford Holiday Park

Kippford Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.

War memorial in Dalbeattie - geograph.org.uk - 2040354📷 5

Campsites · Scottish Lowlands

Islecroft Caravan & Camping Park

Islecroft Caravan & Camping Park — a campsite in scotland lowlands.

Former church, now a theatre, in Castle Douglas - geograph.org.uk - 1836575📷 5

Campsites · Scottish Lowlands

Lochside Caravan and Camping Site

Lochside Caravan and Camping Site — a campsite in scotland lowlands.

↗ dumgal.gov.uk

Places to eat & drink

The War Memorial, Auchencairn - geograph.org.uk - 2761913📷 5

Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands

The Old Smugglers Inn, 13 Main Street, 9, Auchencairn

The Old Smugglers Inn, 13 Main Street, 9, Auchencairn in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

The Castle Street Bistro, Castle Street, Kirkcudbright - geograph.org.uk - 6920726📷 5

Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands

Masonic Arms, 19 Castle Street, Kirkcudbright

Masonic Arms, 19 Castle Street, Kirkcudbright in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

Baroque town house - geograph.org.uk - 5494952📷 5

Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands

Queen O' The South Public House, 8-10 Nith Place, Dumfries

Queen O' The South Public House, 8-10 Nith Place, Dumfries in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

High Street Fountain - geograph.org.uk - 5494894📷 5

Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands

The Globe Inn, 56 High Street, Dumfries

The Globe Inn, 56 High Street, Dumfries in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

Dumfries - Chinese Remedies on Friars Vennel - geograph.org.uk - 5145479📷 5

Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands

75 Friars Vennel, Dumfries

75 Friars Vennel, Dumfries in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

Hole i' the Wa' Inn, Dumfries - geograph.org.uk - 4699070📷 5

Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands

Rob Roy Public House, 63-65 Queensberry Street, Dumfries

Rob Roy Public House, 63-65 Queensberry Street, Dumfries in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Colvend?
Colvend is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom.
What is Colvend?
Colvend — a village in scotland lowlands.
How do I get to Colvend?
Its coordinates are 54.8688°, -3.7741°.