Dumfries & Galloway Pocket Map: The perfect way to explore southwest Scotland

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individual waves out to sea or at the beach can be higher than this number. If you are close to the This number shows the air temperature for the time period. You can see the temperature in Celsius or Dumfries and Galloway is home to two ports which have services to Northern Ireland, both are in the West of the region. Stena Line and P&O Irish Sea both have a port in the village of Cairnryan.

We currently have two map viewers available. To determine which viewer will benefit you, please find information below:Dumfries and Galloway Council appoints new Chief Executive". Dumfries and Galloway Council. 6 April 2022 . Retrieved 10 March 2023. Humidity is the amount of water vapor in the air. If there is a lot of water vapour, the humidity will be Transport in the region is operated by bus companies Houston's, McEwan's, Stagecoach Western and McCall's coaches, and train operators ScotRail, TransPennine Express and Avanti West Coast. period (more than 10 seconds) means the waves at the beach may be more powerful. Lifeguards can give you Our flood maps are designed to help you understand how you could be affected by flooding. The maps show you areas which are likely to flood from rivers, the sea and surface water.

Since 2007 elections have been held every five years under the single transferable vote system of election. This system was introduced by the Local Governance (Scotland) Act 2004 to achieve a reasonably proportionately representative outcome. Election results since 1995 have been as follows: [41] Year No risk of UV - It’s safe to stay outside. 1-2 Low - You can safely stay outside. Consider sunscreen in direct sunlight. 3-5 Moderate - Take care during midday hours and do not spend too much time in the sun unprotected. Sunscreen advised. 6-7 High - Seek shade during midday hours, cover up and wear sunscreen. 8-10 Very high - Spend time in the shade between 11am and 3pm. Shirt, sunscreen and hat are essential. 11 Extreme - Avoid being outside during midday hours. Shirt, sunscreen and hat essential. The circular route follows roads along the coast of Dumfries & Galloway and into southern Ayrshire, an area which takes in part of a UNESCO Biosphere - Galloway and Southern Ayrshire Biosphere - and one of Scotland’s forest parks – the Galloway Forest Park. It’s the perfect way to discover the unique character of the south west of Scotland, with many places to stop and uncover fascinating heritage, stunning natural beauty and unique experiences. Moffat Hills Introduction showing Hill Walk Routes and Local Information". www.walkscotland.plus.com. To support decision making in land use planning to avoid development in flood risk areas as a first principle and identify where further assessment of risk may be required.The arrow shows the direction the wind is blowing. The letters show the direction the wind is blowing One of the most majestic and beautiful castles in Scotland surrounded by beaches, woods and trails. Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973", legislation.gov.uk, The National Archives, 1973 c. 65 , retrieved 22 November 2022

Airds Farm Guest House | Bed and Breakfast Accommodation | Dumfries and Galloway". www.airds.com. Archived from the original on 10 March 2013. For a list of nursery schools and primary schools, see List of state schools in Scotland/Council Areas A-D (excluding cities). Secondary schools [ edit ] The Minerva building of Dumfries Academy East Stewartry National Scenic Area Map, and Introduction to Coastal Walks in the Area". www.walkscotland.plus.com.The arrow shows the direction of the wind (up is north). If the arrow points from land to sea, the wind Bus Service - Due to Scottish Water works in Sanquhar commencing on 10th July 2023, lasting approx 24 weeks, there will be some disruption to this service. We apologise for any inconvenience caused

This is the average number of seconds between one wave and the next, 1-2 miles out to sea. A long wave Local Government etc. (Scotland) Act 1994", legislation.gov.uk, The National Archives, 1978 c. 39 , retrieved 22 November 2022 There are five 7Stanes [19] mountain biking centres in Dumfries and Galloway at Dalbeattie, Mabie, Ae, Glentrool and Kirroughtree. The Sustrans Route 7 [20] long distance cycle route also runs through the region. There is excellent hill walking in the Moffat Hills, [21] Lowther Hills [22] the Carsphairn and Scaur Hills [23] and Galloway Hills. [24] The Southern Upland Way [25] coast to coast walk passes through Dumfries and Galloway and the 53-mile long Annandale Way [26] travels from the Solway Firth into the Moffat hills near the Devil's Beef Tub. There is also fresh water sailing on Castle Loch at Lochmaben [27] and at various places on Loch Ken [28] [29] Loch Ken also offers waterskiing and wakeboarding. Their tale recently told out in what has been described as “one of the most important UK archaeological finds of the century”, when a metal detectorist uncovered Viking treasures in a field close to Kirkcudbright in 2014. The Romans had set foot here before them – there’s stunning evidence of a complex of Roman forts at Glenlochar – and the Picts, Saxons and Danes are known to have made their way through. Earlier still, Prehistoric peoples left their mark in cup-and-ring carvings, standing stones and chambered cairns.Dumfries and Galloway’s hills, castles and seas tell tales of drama and intrigue – of Prehistoric nomads, Viking settlers, early missionaries and bloody battles. Nowhere escapes a connection with a notable historic figure. To name but a few – in the 13 th century, William Wallace chased the English army out through the Nith Valley. Robert the Bruce was descended from the Lords of Annandale, and John Paul Jones, the founder of the US Navy, was born on the Solway Coast in 1747. Pioneering female engineer Dorothée Pullinger designed The Galloway – “a car built by ladies for those of their own sex” – in the 1920s near Kirkcudbright, and Thomas Telford, who laid the foundations of the Industrial Revolution, was from Eskdale. You can see his first major Scottish bridge across the Dee at Tongland.