Dee and Glenkens
Ward in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 55.031, -4.082 |
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| OS grid ref: | NX 66 72 |
| Dialling code: | 01644 (New Galloway) |
The Dee and Glenkens electoral ward sits in rural Dumfries and Galloway in south‑west Scotland, covering the river valleys of the Dee and Ken and the fringe uplands of the Galloway Hills. It is sparsely populated, with a patchwork of mixed farmland, commercial forestry and moorland that draws walkers, wildlife enthusiasts and anglers to its quieter landscapes.
Locally the economy still leans on livestock farming and timber, with growing contributions from small‑scale tourism and community enterprises; village halls, local festivals and heritage churches reflect a strong sense of place. Historic estate architecture, old droving routes and rural archaeology pepper the area, while challenges common to upland wards - ageing populations and access to services - have encouraged inventive community initiatives.
Postcode districts covering Dee and Glenkens
Most populated places nearby
- Dumfries 19.1 miles30.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Castle Douglas Place 8.6 miles13.8 km
- Castle Douglas and Crocketford Ward 8.7 miles14.1 km
Example postcodes in Dee and Glenkens
DG6 4TJ, DG7 2NB, DG6 4BE, DG6 4SY, DG7 3UR, DG6 4AJ, DG7 2PR, DG7 3UF, DG6 4RX … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 38.5 miles62 km
- Glasgow International Airport 59.7 miles96.1 km
- Dumfries Railway Station 19.2 miles30.8 km
- Sanquhar Railway Station 24.2 miles39 km
Hotels in Dee and Glenkens Ad
Schools in Dee and Glenkens
- Auchencairn School Primary
- Dalry Primary School Primary
- Dalry Secondary School Secondary
- Gatehouse School Primary
- Gelston School Primary
- Kells School Primary
- Kirkcudbright Academy Secondary
- Kirkcudbright Primary School Primary
- Twynholm School Primary
Local points of interest
- Hensol House Estate 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Glenlec Estate 5.4 miles8.6 km
- Balmaghie House Estate 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Castramont Estate 9.2 miles14.8 km
- Spottes Hall Estate 9.3 miles14.9 km
- Threave House Estate 9.5 miles15.3 km
- Argrennan House Estate 9.6 miles15.5 km
- Rusko Estate 10.2 miles16.4 km
- Cally Park Estate 12.1 miles19.4 km
- Gelston Castle Estate 12.5 miles20.2 km
- Bargaly Estate 13.4 miles21.5 km
- Crawfordton Estate 13.7 miles22.1 km