Villages · North West England
Rigg
In or near Gretna Green.
Rigg — a village in scotland lowlands.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Gretna Green · 2.8 km
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2023
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Protected designations
- Ramsar wetland: Upper Solway Flats & Marshes
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Rigg is a village located in the Scottish Lowlands. It features typical rural architecture and a tranquil setting, characteristic of the region. The village serves as a focal point for local agriculture and community life, reflecting the area's heritage and landscape. Visitors can expect a peaceful atmosphere, with opportunities to explore the surrounding countryside.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9916, -3.1081
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG16 5JF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
- Nearest railway station
- Gretna Green — 2.8 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2639360 (CC BY 4.0)
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Historic bridges · 0.3 km
Lochmaben Stone
Historic houses · 2.2 km
Lochmaben Stone
Archaeological sites · 2.2 km
Braids Caravan Park
Caravan parks · 2.3 km
St Andrew's Church of Scotland, Central Avenue, Gretna
Historic churches · 2.6 km
Prize Cinema
Theatres · 2.6 km
St Ninian's R.C. Church, Victory Avenue, Gretna
Historic churches · 2.6 km
All Saints Episcopal Church, Annan Road, Gretna
Historic churches · 2.6 km
Gretna Munition Girls Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.6 km
7th April 1941 Bombing Raid Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.7 km
Gretna
Villages · 2.7 km
Old Church and Parish Church, Gretna Green
Historic churches · 2.9 km
Nearby
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Kirtleside Bridge
Kirtleside Bridge — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · North West England
Lochmaben Stone
Lochmaben Stone — a historic house in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Archaeological sites · North West England
Lochmaben Stone
Lochmaben Stone — archaeological in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Braids Caravan Park
Braids Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Historic churches · North West England
St Andrew's Church of Scotland, Central Avenue, Gretna
St Andrew's Church of Scotland, Central Avenue, Gretna — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Where to eat & stay near Rigg
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Braids Caravan Park
Braids Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Bruce's Cave
Bruce's Cave — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
High Gaitle Caravan & Camping Park
High Gaitle Caravan & Camping Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Cottage and Glendale Holiday Park
Cottage and Glendale Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Hotels · North West England
Graham Arms Hotel
Graham Arms Hotel — a hotel in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · North West England
The Greyhound Inn
The Greyhound Inn in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · North West England
The Globe Tavern
The Globe Tavern in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · North West England
Queensberry Arms Hotel
Queensberry Arms Hotel in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
Horse And Farrier Public House
Horse And Farrier Public House in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
The Boardroom Public House
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📷 7Restaurants · North West England
The Old Bank Gastro House
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rigg?
- Rigg is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG16 5JF).
- What is Rigg?
- Rigg — a village in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Rigg?
- The nearest railway station is Gretna Green, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode DG16 5JF.
- Is Rigg a protected site?
- Yes — Rigg is part of the Upper Solway Flats & Marshes Ramsar wetland.
- How do I get to Rigg?
- The nearest railway station is Gretna Green, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DG16 5JF.