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Villages · Scottish Lowlands

Thornhill

In or near Ae.

Thornhill — a village in scotland lowlands.

Minor road beside Moss Wood - geograph.org.uk - 6117516

Peter Wood — 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

Thornhill is a village located in the Scottish Lowlands, with a population of approximately 1,610 residents. The village is characterised by its rural setting and traditional Scottish architecture. It serves as a local hub for surrounding agricultural areas, offering a glimpse into the community life of the region.

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

Coordinates
55.2333, -3.7667
Postcode
DG3 5AA
Parliamentary constituency
Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
Population
1,610

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Other places nearby

Nearby

St Patrick's Well, Thornhill - geograph.org.uk - 8137791📷 2

Vineyards · Scottish Lowlands

Roman signal station 770m NNW of Templand Mains

Roman signal station 770m NNW of Templand Mains — a UK vineyard in scotland lowlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.

St Patrick's Well, Thornhill - geograph.org.uk - 8137791📷 2

Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands

Templeland Mains Roman Signal Station

Templeland Mains Roman Signal Station — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Mercat Cross📷 5

Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands

Mercat Cross

Mercat Cross — Monument, dating to 1741.

Free🐕
Monument to Joseph Thomson - geograph.org.uk - 5166292📷 3

Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands

Joseph Thomson Monument

Joseph Thomson Monument — a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Monument to Joseph Thomson - geograph.org.uk - 5166292📷 5

Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands

Joseph Thomson Monument, East Morton Street, Thornhill

Joseph Thomson Monument, East Morton Street, Thornhill — category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Dalgarnock Churchyard - geograph.org.uk - 672769📷 3

Historic houses · Scottish Lowlands

Dalgarnock Church

Dalgarnock Church — a historic house in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

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Where to eat & stay near Thornhill

Places to stay

Road and Railway bridge near the site of the former Thornhill Railway Station - geograph.org.uk - 5547126📷 5

Caravan parks · Scottish Lowlands

DL Tait Rural

DL Tait Rural — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.

Free↗ dltaitruralenterprises.com
Penpont War Memorial - geograph.org.uk - 5356216📷 5

Caravan parks · Scottish Lowlands

Penpont Caravan Site

Penpont Caravan Site — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.

Free↗ penpontholidaypark.co.uk
Park Limekilns - geograph.org.uk - 7130274📷 5

Campsites · Scottish Lowlands

Oakbank Farm Campsite

Oakbank Farm Campsite — a campsite in scotland lowlands.

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.

↗ friarscarse.co.uk
The Road to Mennock - geograph.org.uk - 4641041📷 5

Campsites · Scottish Lowlands

Informal campsite- no facilities

Informal campsite- no facilities — 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

The Auldgirth Inn - geograph.org.uk - 6979607📷 7

Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands

Auldgirth Inn

Auldgirth Inn in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

War Memorial, Leadhills - geograph.org.uk - 4642106📷 7

Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands

Hopetoun Arms Hotel, Leadhills

Hopetoun Arms Hotel, Leadhills 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.

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.

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.

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West Kilbride — a village in scotland highlands.

Power in the gap - geograph.org.uk - 8156058📷 5

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Ugadale — a village in scotland highlands.

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

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Thornhill?
Thornhill is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG3 5AA).
What is Thornhill?
Thornhill — a village in scotland lowlands.
How do I get to Thornhill?
Drivers can use postcode DG3 5AA.
How do I get to Thornhill?
Drivers can navigate to postcode DG3 5AA. It sits within the Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale parliamentary constituency.