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Creetown built-up area

Built-up area0.4 km² (0.2 sq mi)

Location in Dumfries and GallowayCreetown sits where the marker shows within the county.

12,515
Population
5,923
Households
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About Creetown

Creetown is a small village located in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, within the DG8 postcode area. It lies near the coast of the Solway Firth and is surrounded by the scenic landscapes typical of this part of Scotland. The village has a close-knit community and offers a range of local amenities, including shops and a primary school.

The area is known for its outdoor activities, with opportunities for walking and exploring the nearby countryside. Creetown is also home to the Creetown Gem Rock Museum, which showcases a variety of minerals and fossils, making it an interesting stop for those curious about geology. The village's location makes it a convenient base for exploring the wider region, including nearby towns and coastal areas.

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Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Carsluith 2.6 miles Wigtown 3.1 miles Stronord 3.9 miles Bladnoch 4 miles Braehead 4.8 miles Kirkinner 5.3 miles Creebridge 5.7 miles Newton Stewart 6.1 miles Minnigaff 6.2 miles Skyreburn 6.5 miles Spittal 6.8 miles Anwoth 6.9 miles

Local Government

District Dumfries and Galloway
Ward Mid Galloway and Wigtown West
Constituency Dumfries and Galloway

Streets in DG8 30 shown View all streets

A712 7 A714 16 A747 20 A75 34 A757;B735 1 Acre Place 1 Agnew Crescent 2 Albert Street 2 Allanfield Drive 1 Allanfield Place 1 Ashgrove Drive 2 Auchendoon Place 1 Auchendoon Road 2 Auchenmalg Bridge 1 B7004 14 B7005 13 B7021 6 B7027 4 B7052 15 B7063 7 B7079 1 B7085 14 B733 13 Balkail Avenue 2 Ball Green 2 Bank Street 4 Bankfield Road 1 Barrhill Avenue 1 Beddie Crescent 1 Blair Way 1

Postcodes in DG8 50 shown View all postcodes

DG8 0AA DG8 0AB DG8 0AD DG8 0AE DG8 0AF DG8 0AG DG8 0AH DG8 0AJ DG8 0AL DG8 0AN DG8 0AP DG8 0AQ DG8 0AT DG8 0AU DG8 0AW DG8 0AX DG8 0AY DG8 0AZ DG8 0BA DG8 0BH DG8 0BJ DG8 0BL DG8 0BN DG8 0BS DG8 0BT DG8 0BU DG8 0BW DG8 0BX DG8 0BY DG8 0BZ DG8 0DA DG8 0DB DG8 0DD DG8 0DE DG8 0DF DG8 0DG DG8 0DH DG8 0DJ DG8 0DL DG8 0DN DG8 0DP DG8 0DQ DG8 0DR DG8 0DW DG8 0EA DG8 0EB DG8 0ED DG8 0EE DG8 0EF DG8 0EG