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The Great Britain Guide

Villages · Scottish Lowlands

Shawhead

In or near Cargenbridge.

Shawhead — a village in scotland lowlands.

Hedge rising on east side of White Hill of Brae - geograph.org.uk - 8244713

Trevor Littlewood — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

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

Shawhead is a village located in the Scottish Lowlands. It features typical rural architecture and is surrounded by the scenic landscape characteristic of the region. The village serves as a quiet residential area, reflective of local culture and community life.

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

Coordinates
55.0500, -3.7667
Postcode
DG2 8QD
Parliamentary constituency
Dumfries and Galloway

Sources

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Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands

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Sheep with lambs at Barnbackle - geograph.org.uk - 5750231📷 5

Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands

Barnbauchle Hill

Barnbauchle Hill — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 184 m.

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Historic bridges · Scottish Lowlands

Rosebank Bridge

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

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Lakes · Scottish Lowlands

Lochrutton Loch

Lochrutton Loch — a lake in scotland lowlands.

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Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands

Moat of Lochrutton Roman Fortlet

Moat of Lochrutton Roman Fortlet — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

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Where to eat & stay near Shawhead

Places to stay

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Campsites · Scottish Lowlands

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Barnsoul Caravan Park — a campsite in scotland lowlands.

Park of Brandedleys main buildings - geograph.org.uk - 3243566📷 5

Caravan parks · Scottish Lowlands

Brandedleys Touring Caravan, Camping Site & Holiday Lodges

Brandedleys Touring Caravan, Camping Site & Holiday Lodges — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.

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Caravan parks · Scottish Lowlands

Camping Beeswing

Camping Beeswing — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.

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Hostels · Scottish Lowlands

Marthrown of Mabie

Marthrown of Mabie — a hostel in scotland lowlands.

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Campsites · Scottish Lowlands

Marthrown of Mabie

Marthrown of Mabie — a campsite in scotland lowlands.

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Friars' Carse Hotel - geograph.org.uk - 6979823📷 5

Hotels · Scottish Lowlands

Friars Carse Country House Hotel

Friars Carse Country House Hotel — a hotel in scotland lowlands.

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Places to eat & drink

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Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands

75 Friars Vennel, Dumfries

75 Friars Vennel, 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.

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.

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.

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Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands

73-77 English Street, Dumfries

73-77 English Street, Dumfries in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

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Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands

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Auldgirth Inn in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Shawhead?
Shawhead is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG2 8QD).
What is Shawhead?
Shawhead — a village in scotland lowlands.
How do I get to Shawhead?
Drivers can use postcode DG2 8QD.
How do I get to Shawhead?
Drivers can navigate to postcode DG2 8QD. It sits within the Dumfries and Galloway parliamentary constituency.