Eaglesfield
Place in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 55.057, -3.197 |
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| OS grid ref: | NY 23 74 |
| Population: | 680 |
Eaglesfield is a small rural village in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, set amid the rolling farmland and moorland typical of the south‑west. It retains a quiet, agricultural character with traditional stone buildings and access to scenic walking country and local wildlife rather than any large commercial centre.
Historically the settlement grew around farming and local trades, and today the local economy still leans on agriculture, forestry and small enterprises, with many residents travelling to larger towns for work. Community life is shaped by local events and the surrounding landscape, making Eaglesfield a good example of the region’s rural heritage.
Postcode districts covering Eaglesfield
Most populated places nearby
Neighbouring places
- Ecclefechan Place 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Eastriggs Place 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Annan Place 5.3 miles8.6 km
- Annandale South Ward 6.1 miles9.9 km
- Gretna Place 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Lockerbie Place 7.8 miles12.5 km
- Annandale East and Eskdale Ward 8 miles12.9 km
- Blackbank Built-up area 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Bowness Parish 8.9 miles14.4 km
- Kirkandrews Parish 9 miles14.5 km
Example postcodes in Eaglesfield
DG11 3PR, DG11 3PJ, DG11 3NN, DG11 3PE, DG11 3PD, DG11 3NS, DG11 3NU, DG11 3PL, DG11 3PN … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 59.6 miles95.9 km
- Edinburgh Airport 62.1 miles99.9 km
- Annan Railway Station 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Gretna Green Railway Station 6.5 miles10.5 km
Hotels near Eaglesfield Ad
- The Mill Forge 3 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Powfoot Hotel 3 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Smiths at Gretna Green 4 6.3 miles10.2 km
- Hetland Hall Hotel 4 9 miles14.5 km
- Gretna Hall Hotel 4 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Somerton House Hotel 3 7.3 miles11.8 km
- Days Inn by Wyndham Gretna Green M74 3 5.6 miles9.1 km
- Hunters Lodge Hotel 3 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Corner House Hotel 3 5.5 miles8.8 km
- Solway Lodge Hotel 3 6.9 miles11.1 km
Schools in Eaglesfield
- Eaglesfield School Primary
Local points of interest
- Birrens Archaeological site 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Tundergarth Estate 4 miles6.5 km
- Mount Annan Estate 4.8 miles7.8 km
- Hoddam Castle Estate 5 miles8.1 km
- Galabank Stadium 5.1 miles8.1 km
- Kinmount House Estate 7.2 miles11.7 km
- Rock Hall Estate 11.3 miles18.3 km
- Jardine Hall Estate 11.5 miles18.5 km
- Holm Cultram (Cistercian abbey : Cumberland, England) Historic site 15 miles24.2 km
- The Barony Estate 15.3 miles24.6 km
- Brunton Park Stadium 15.9 miles25.5 km
- Raehills Estate 16.6 miles26.7 km