Villages · North West England
Kirkcowan
Kirkcowan — a village in scotland lowlands.
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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
Kirkcowan is a village located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is characterised by its rural setting and traditional architecture. The village serves as a quiet residential area with access to local amenities typical of small Scottish communities. Visitors can expect a tranquil atmosphere, suitable for exploring the surrounding countryside.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9135, -4.6090
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG8 0HG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfries and Galloway
Sources
- manual: geonames-2645288 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
The Craighlaw Arms, 23 Main Street, Kirkcowan
Historic pubs · 0.1 km
Old Parish Church and burial ground, Kirkcowan
Historic churches · 0.2 km
Kirkcowan Old Parish Churchyard
Cemeteries · 0.2 km
Kirkcowan Parish War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.2 km
Church of Scotland, Kirkcowan Parish Church
Historic churches · 0.2 km
Lincuan Bridge
Historic bridges · 0.6 km
Johnstone's Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.0 km
Linn of Barhoise
Waterfalls · 1.8 km
Bridge, Tarf Water, Barnearnie
Historic bridges · 2.2 km
Craighlaw
Literary houses · 2.2 km
Shennanton Bridge
Historic bridges · 2.8 km
Doon Hill, Boreland
Vineyards · 2.9 km
Nearby
📷 7Historic pubs · North West England
The Craighlaw Arms, 23 Main Street, Kirkcowan
The Craighlaw Arms, 23 Main Street, Kirkcowan in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · North West England
Old Parish Church and burial ground, Kirkcowan
Old Parish Church and burial ground, Kirkcowan — category C listed building-listed church in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Cemeteries · North West England
Kirkcowan Old Parish Churchyard
Kirkcowan Old Parish Churchyard is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North West England
Kirkcowan Parish War Memorial
Kirkcowan Parish War Memorial — a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · North West England
Church of Scotland, Kirkcowan Parish Church
Church of Scotland, Kirkcowan Parish Church — category A listed building-listed church in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · North West England
Lincuan Bridge
Lincuan Bridge — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Kirkcowan
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Balloch O' Dee
Balloch O' Dee — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Three Lochs Holiday Park
Three Lochs Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 7Hotels · North West England
Cree Bridge House Hotel
Cree Bridge House Hotel — a hotel in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Creebridge Caravan Park
Creebridge Caravan Park — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Hostels · North West England
Minigaff Youth Hostel
Minigaff Youth Hostel — a hostel in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Barlockhart Caravan Park
Barlockhart Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · North West England
The Craighlaw Arms, 23 Main Street, Kirkcowan
The Craighlaw Arms, 23 Main Street, Kirkcowan in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · North West England
17 North Main Street, Wigtown
17 North Main Street, Wigtown in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · North West England
The Harbour Inn, 18, 19 South Crescent, Garlieston
The Harbour Inn, 18, 19 South Crescent, Garlieston in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kirkcowan?
- Kirkcowan is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG8 0HG).
- What is Kirkcowan?
- Kirkcowan — a village in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Kirkcowan?
- Drivers can use postcode DG8 0HG.
- How do I get to Kirkcowan?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DG8 0HG. It sits within the Dumfries and Galloway parliamentary constituency.