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The Great Britain Guide

Villages · Scottish Lowlands

Racks

In or near Locharbriggs.

Racks — a village in scotland lowlands.

Forest road, Racks Moss - geograph.org.uk - 7842426

Richard Webb — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

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.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
55.0500, -3.5167
Postcode
DG1 4PU
Parliamentary constituency
Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
Nearest railway station
Dumfries6.1 km

Sources

Other places nearby

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Shawrakes Bridge

Shawrakes Bridge — category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

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Main road and war memorial, Collin - geograph.org.uk - 7843937📷 3

Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands

John D. Laurie Memorial Plaque

John D. Laurie Memorial Plaque — a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

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Main road and war memorial, Collin - geograph.org.uk - 7843937📷 5

Villages · Scottish Lowlands

Collin

Collin — a village in scotland lowlands.

Pylon and cottages - geograph.org.uk - 4900444📷 5

Windmills · Scottish Lowlands

Windmill, Mouswald Grange

Windmill, Mouswald Grange — category B listed building-listed windmill in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

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Field, Mouswald - geograph.org.uk - 7842848📷 5

Vineyards · Scottish Lowlands

Burnhill

Burnhill — a UK vineyard in scotland lowlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.

Main road and war memorial, Collin - geograph.org.uk - 7843937📷 5

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

Close up, Elizabethan postbox on Annan Road, Dumfries - geograph.org.uk - 6336262📷 5

Caravan parks · Scottish Lowlands

Dumfries Caravan Park

Dumfries Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.

Comlongon Castle (Hotel) - geograph.org.uk - 457742📷 3

Hotels · Scottish Lowlands

Comlongon Castle (Hotel)

Comlongon Castle (Hotel) — a hotel in scotland lowlands.

comlongon.com
Forest Track - geograph.org.uk - 3177057📷 5

Hostels · Scottish Lowlands

Marthrown of Mabie

Marthrown of Mabie — a hostel in scotland lowlands.

Freemarthrownofmabie.com
Forest Track - geograph.org.uk - 3177057📷 5

Campsites · Scottish Lowlands

Marthrown of Mabie

Marthrown of Mabie — a campsite in scotland lowlands.

Freemarthrownofmabie.com
Princes Street, Lochmaben - geograph.org.uk - 4065687📷 5

Campsites · Scottish Lowlands

Kirk Loch Campsite

Kirk Loch Campsite — a campsite in scotland lowlands.

Abutments from disused railway near Amisfield - geograph.org.uk - 6982394📷 5

Caravan parks · Scottish Lowlands

Partridge Cottage CAMC CL

Partridge Cottage CAMC CL — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.

Places to eat & drink

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.

Tower, Shakespeare Street Dumfries - geograph.org.uk - 4699834📷 5

Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands

73-77 English Street, Dumfries

73-77 English Street, 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.

Hole i' the Wa' Inn, Dumfries - geograph.org.uk - 4699070📷 7

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.

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.

Elizabethan postbox on the B724, Clarencefield - geograph.org.uk - 6360843📷 7

Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands

The Farmers Inn

The Farmers Inn in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

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Milestone 27 Arran - geograph.org.uk - 2835796📷 5

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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.