Villages · Scottish Lowlands
Racks
In or near Locharbriggs.
Racks — a village in scotland lowlands.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Dumfries · 6.1 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
Racks is a village located in the Scottish Lowlands. It features a rural landscape typical of the region, characterised by rolling hills and agricultural land. Visitors can expect a quiet setting, with opportunities for walking and exploring the surrounding countryside. The village serves as a point of interest for those wishing to experience the local culture and environment of the Scottish Lowlands.
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- Coordinates
- 55.0500, -3.5167
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG1 4PU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
- Nearest railway station
- Dumfries — 6.1 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2639735 (CC BY 4.0)
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John D. Laurie Memorial Plaque
Memorials & monuments · 2.1 km

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Windmill, Mouswald Grange
Windmills · 2.2 km

Burnhill
Vineyards · 2.7 km

Redhills
Vineyards · 3.0 km

Rockhall
Literary houses · 3.0 km

Rockhall, Monument
Memorials & monuments · 3.0 km

Rockhall Hotel Monument
Memorials & monuments · 3.0 km

Mouswald Manse
Vineyards · 3.1 km

Blountfield Hill
Mountains & hills · 3.4 km

Mouswald War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 3.5 km
Nearby
Historic bridges · Scottish Lowlands
Shawrakes Bridge
Shawrakes Bridge — category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands
John D. Laurie Memorial Plaque
John D. Laurie Memorial Plaque — a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Windmills · Scottish Lowlands
Windmill, Mouswald Grange
Windmill, Mouswald Grange — category B listed building-listed windmill in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Vineyards · Scottish Lowlands
Burnhill
Burnhill — a UK vineyard in scotland lowlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
Vineyards · Scottish Lowlands
Redhills
Redhills — a UK vineyard in scotland lowlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
Where to eat & stay near Racks
Places to stay
Caravan parks · Scottish Lowlands
Dumfries Caravan Park
Dumfries Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
Hotels · Scottish Lowlands
Comlongon Castle (Hotel)
Comlongon Castle (Hotel) — a hotel 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.
Campsites · Scottish Lowlands
Kirk Loch Campsite
Kirk Loch Campsite — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
Caravan parks · Scottish Lowlands
Partridge Cottage CAMC CL
Partridge Cottage CAMC CL — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
Places to eat & drink
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.
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
73-77 English Street, Dumfries
73-77 English Street, Dumfries in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
The Globe Inn, 56 High Street, Dumfries
The Globe Inn, 56 High Street, 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.
Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
75 Friars Vennel, Dumfries
75 Friars Vennel, Dumfries in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
The Farmers Inn
The Farmers Inn in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Racks?
- Racks is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG1 4PU).
- What is Racks?
- Racks — a village in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Racks?
- The nearest railway station is Dumfries, about 6.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode DG1 4PU.
- How do I get to Racks?
- The nearest railway station is Dumfries, about 6.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DG1 4PU.