Villages · Scottish Lowlands
Holywood
In or near Locharbriggs.
Holywood — a village in scotland lowlands.
Billy McCrorie — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Dumfries · 4.2 km
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
Holywood is a village located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is characterised by its rural setting and traditional architecture. The village offers a glimpse into local life and community, with amenities typical of small Scottish settlements. Visitors can expect a quiet atmosphere, making it suitable for leisurely exploration.
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- Coordinates
- 55.1015, -3.6471
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG2 0RG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Nearest railway station
- Dumfries — 4.2 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2646669 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Twelve Apostles
Archaeological sites · 0.5 km
Holywood Parish Church And Churchyard
Historic churches · 0.5 km
Dercongal Abbey
Abbeys & priories · 0.5 km
Dercongal Abbey
Cathedrals · 0.5 km
Bridge, Newbridge, Dumfries
Historic bridges · 0.7 km
New Bridge
Historic bridges · 0.7 km
East Cluden Mill
Watermills · 1.0 km
Carnsalloch
Historic houses · 2.1 km
Lincluden Collegiate Church
Historic churches · 2.5 km
Kirkhill Mote
Archaeological sites · 2.5 km
Kirkton
Villages · 2.6 km
Carnsalloch Chapel at The Mount
Chapels · 2.7 km
Nearby
📷 5Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Twelve Apostles
Twelve Apostles — archaeological in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Historic churches · Scottish Lowlands
Holywood Parish Church And Churchyard
Holywood Parish Church And Churchyard — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Abbeys & priories · Scottish Lowlands
Dercongal Abbey
Dercongal Abbey — abbey in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK.
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Bridge, Newbridge, Dumfries
Bridge, Newbridge, Dumfries — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · Scottish Lowlands
New Bridge
New Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Holywood
Places to stay
📷 5Hotels · Scottish Lowlands
Friars Carse Country House Hotel
Friars Carse Country House Hotel — a hotel in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Lowlands
Partridge Cottage CAMC CL
Partridge Cottage CAMC CL — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Lowlands
Dumfries Caravan Park
Dumfries Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 3Campsites · Scottish Lowlands
Barnsoul Caravan Park
Barnsoul Caravan Park — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Hostels · Scottish Lowlands
Marthrown of Mabie
Marthrown of Mabie — a hostel in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Lowlands
Marthrown of Mabie
Marthrown of Mabie — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
75 Friars Vennel, Dumfries
75 Friars Vennel, Dumfries in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic 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.
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
73-77 English Street, Dumfries
73-77 English Street, Dumfries in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
The Globe Inn, 56 High Street, Dumfries
The Globe Inn, 56 High Street, Dumfries in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic 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.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Holywood?
- Holywood is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG2 0RG).
- What is Holywood?
- Holywood — a village in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Holywood?
- The nearest railway station is Dumfries, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode DG2 0RG.
- How do I get to Holywood?
- The nearest railway station is Dumfries, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DG2 0RG.