Villages · Scottish Lowlands
Sanquhar
In or near Wanlockhead.
Sanquhar — a village in scotland lowlands.
Trevor Littlewood — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Sanquhar · 0.7 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
Sanquhar is a village located in the Scottish Lowlands with a population of approximately 1,980. The village is known for its historical significance and traditional architecture. Sanquhar lies near the River Nith, providing a scenic backdrop typical of the region. Its local amenities cater to both residents and visitors, reflecting the character of a small Scottish community.
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- Coordinates
- 55.3653, -3.9216
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG4 6AF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
- Population
- 1,980
- Nearest railway station
- Sanquhar — 0.7 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2638520 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
St Ninian's Church, Sanquhar
Historic churches · 0.2 km
Monument, High Street, Sanquhar
Memorials & monuments · 0.2 km
Sanquhar declaration of 1680 and protestation of 1685 monument
Memorials & monuments · 0.2 km
Sanquhar Tolbooth Museum
Museums · 0.4 km
Tolbooth, High Street, Sanquhar
Museums · 0.4 km
Sanquhar Castle
Castles · 0.4 km
Diamond Jubilee Fountain
Memorials & monuments · 0.4 km
E.U. Congregational Church, St Mary's Street, Sanquhar
Historic churches · 0.5 km
400th Anniversary of the Royal Charter Cairn
Memorials & monuments · 0.5 km
St Bride's Church, Church Road, Sanquhar
Historic churches · 0.7 km
Buccleuch Terracotta Works
Archaeological sites · 0.7 km
Blackaddie Bridge
Historic bridges · 0.8 km
Nearby
📷 5Historic churches · Scottish Lowlands
St Ninian's Church, Sanquhar
St Ninian's Church, Sanquhar — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands
Monument, High Street, Sanquhar
Monument, High Street, Sanquhar — category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands
Sanquhar declaration of 1680 and protestation of 1685 monument
Sanquhar declaration of 1680 and protestation of 1685 monument — a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Museums · Scottish Lowlands
Sanquhar Tolbooth Museum
Sanquhar Tolbooth Museum — a museum in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Museums · Scottish Lowlands
Tolbooth, High Street, Sanquhar
Tolbooth, High Street, Sanquhar — municipal building in Sanquhar, Scotland.
📷 3Castles · Scottish Lowlands
Sanquhar Castle
Sanquhar Castle — castle in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK.
Where to eat & stay near Sanquhar
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Lowlands
Informal campsite- no facilities
Informal campsite- no facilities — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Lowlands
Penpont Caravan Site
Penpont Caravan Site — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Lowlands
DL Tait Rural
DL Tait Rural — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Lowlands
Mount View Caravan Park
Mount View Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Lowlands
Oakbank Farm Campsite
Oakbank Farm Campsite — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
Queensberry Arms Hotel
Queensberry Arms Hotel in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
Hopetoun Arms Hotel, Leadhills
Hopetoun Arms Hotel, Leadhills in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
Post Horn Hotel, Crawford
Post Horn Hotel, Crawford in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
Douglas Arms Hotel, Douglas
Douglas Arms Hotel, Douglas in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
The Sun Inn, 23 The Square, Cumnock
The Sun Inn, 23 The Square, Cumnock in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sanquhar?
- Sanquhar is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG4 6AF).
- What is Sanquhar?
- Sanquhar — a village in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Sanquhar?
- The nearest railway station is Sanquhar, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode DG4 6AF.
- How do I get to Sanquhar?
- The nearest railway station is Sanquhar, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DG4 6AF.