Towns & cities · North West England
Twynholm
Twynholm — village in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Twynholm is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 119 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 54.8646°, -4.0833°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Twynholm () is a village in Scotland. It is located 2+1⁄4 miles (3.6 km) north-northwest of Kirkcudbright and 4+1⁄2 miles (7.2 km) east of Gatehouse of Fleet on the main A75 trunk road. It is in the historic county of Kirkcudbrightshire , Dumfries and Galloway. The etymology of the name is uncertain. It may be from the British twyn (a bank or hillock) and the Saxon hame meaning home, or be of Scots derivation and mean "between the river banks".
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Background
History
The village was founded in the 16th century when two mills were set up on the burn which passes through the village centre. In the 18th century, the first school was built in the village, with the current primary school built in 1911. In 1887, John Bartholomew's Gazetteer of the British Isles described Twynholm like this: There are a variety of listed buildings in the vicinity including the ruins of the 16th century Cumstoun Castle, and the parish church. The church was constructed in 1818 and was restored and the roof replaced in 1914. In 1963, a church porch was added.
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- Coordinates
- 54.8646, -4.0833
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG6 4NX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Population
- 119
Sources
- wikidata: Q489551 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Twynholm (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: The Doon and old fort West of Twynholm.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Twynholm Parish Church And Graveyard
Historic churches · 0.0 km
Twynholm Motte
Archaeological sites · 0.1 km
Fort, Doon Hill, Twynholm
Vineyards · 0.4 km
The Doon, Twynholm
Vineyards · 0.4 km
Arden
Vineyards · 0.6 km
Sour Hill
Vineyards · 1.4 km
Hell's Hole
Vineyards · 2.0 km
Cumstoun Castle
Castles · 2.0 km
Cumstoun Castle
Literary houses · 2.1 km
Low Bridge of Tarff
Historic bridges · 2.1 km
Castle Hill
Vineyards · 2.1 km
Auchenhay
Vineyards · 2.5 km
Twynholm is a small village located in the Scottish Lowlands with a population of 119. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 119
- Constituency
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Twynholm
265 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Twynholm →
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📷 3Islands · North West England
Ardwall Isle
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📷 5Viewpoints · North West England
Bird Hide
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📷 5Viewpoints · North West England
Bird Hide
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📷 3Historic houses · North West England
Borgue Old House
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📷 3Golf courses · North West England
Cally Palace Hotel Golf Course
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📷 3Beaches · North West England
Castle Haven Bay
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📷 3Follies · North West England
Douglas Mausoleum
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📷 5Hill forts · North West England
High Banks
High Banks — cup and ring marked stones in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK.
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📷 2Mountains & hills · North West England
Kirkcudbright Bay
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📷 3Castles · North West England
Kirkcudbright Castle
Kirkcudbright Castle — castle in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Viewpoints · North West England
Knockbrex Viewpoint
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📷 3Lighthouses · North West England
Little Ross Lighthouse
Little Ross Lighthouse — lighthouse in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Lighthouses · North West England
Little Ross, Northern Lighthouse
Little Ross, Northern Lighthouse — lighthouse in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Forts · North West England
Meikle Wood Hill fort
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📷 3Chapels · North West England
Memorial Chapel and Burial-Ground, Kirkandrews
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📷 3Castles · North West England
Plunton Castle
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Raeberry Castle
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Rusko Castle
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📷 3Museums · North West England
Stewartry Museum
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Nearby
📷 5Historic churches · North West England
Twynholm Parish Church And Graveyard
Twynholm Parish Church And Graveyard — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · North West England
Twynholm Motte
Twynholm Motte — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Vineyards · North West England
Fort, Doon Hill, Twynholm
Fort, Doon Hill, Twynholm — a UK vineyard in scotland lowlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
📷 5Vineyards · North West England
The Doon, Twynholm
The Doon, Twynholm — a UK vineyard in scotland lowlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
📷 5Vineyards · North West England
Arden
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📷 5Vineyards · North West England
Sour Hill
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Where to eat & stay near Twynholm
Places to stay
📷 7Hotels · North West England
Selkirk Arms Hotel
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📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Silvercraigs Caravan Park
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📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Seaward Caravan Park
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📷 5Campsites · North West England
Anwoth Caravan Site
Anwoth Caravan Site — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Solway View Holidays/Balmangan Farm
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📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Sandgreen Caravan Park
Sandgreen Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
Masonic Arms, 19 Castle Street, Kirkcudbright
Masonic Arms, 19 Castle Street, Kirkcudbright in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
The Old Smugglers Inn, 13 Main Street, 9, Auchencairn
The Old Smugglers Inn, 13 Main Street, 9, Auchencairn in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · North West England
The Harbour Inn, 18, 19 South Crescent, Garlieston
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📷 7Historic pubs · North West England
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Twynholm?
- Twynholm is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG6 4NX).
- What is Twynholm?
- Twynholm — village in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Twynholm?
- Drivers can use postcode DG6 4NX.
- Is Twynholm free to visit?
- Yes, Twynholm is free to enter.
- How do I get to Twynholm?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DG6 4NX. It sits within the Dumfries and Galloway parliamentary constituency.