Glenluce
Place in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 54.879, -4.805 |
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| OS grid ref: | NX 20 57 |
| Population: | 600 |
| Dialling code: | 01581 (New Luce) |
Glenluce in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland is a small village tucked close to Luce Bay on the south‑west coast. It’s best known for the atmospheric ruins of Glenluce Abbey, a 12th‑century Cistercian foundation, and for the mix of windswept coastal scenery and rolling farmland that surrounds the settlement, which appeals to birdwatchers and walkers.
Historically the local economy centred on agriculture and coastal trade, and the village retains a quiet, close‑knit community feel with a handful of shops, small businesses and holiday lets; the former railway that once served the area closed in the 20th century. Its combination of heritage, rural life and easy access to outdoor pursuits makes it a modest destination for heritage visitors and those seeking a peaceful base on the Galloway coast.
Postcode districts covering Glenluce
Most populated places nearby
- Stranraer 8.8 miles14.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Mid Galloway and Wigtown West Ward 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Stranraer Place 8.8 miles14.2 km
- Stranraer and the Rhins Ward 9.4 miles15.2 km
Example postcodes in Glenluce
DG8 0QA, DG8 0PR, DG8 0JE, DG8 0QR, DG8 0PN, DG8 0QG, DG8 0PS, DG8 0PY, DG8 0PF … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 44.4 miles71.4 km
- George Best Belfast City Airport 46.2 miles74.4 km
- Stranraer Railway Station 9 miles14.4 km
- Barrhill Railway Station 15.1 miles24.3 km
Hotels near Glenluce Ad
- The Kenmuir Arms Hotel 4.8 miles7.8 km
- The Royal Hotel 8.8 miles14.2 km
- Craignelder Hotel 3 8.7 miles14 km
- North West Castle Hotel 3 8.8 miles14.2 km
Schools in Glenluce
- Glenluce School Primary
Local points of interest
- Genoch House Estate 4.5 miles7.3 km
- Stair Park Stadium 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Balgreggan House Estate 9 miles14.4 km
- Logan House Estate 11.1 miles17.9 km
- Merton Hall Estate 11.4 miles18.4 km
- Drumlamford House Estate 11.7 miles18.8 km
- Port of Spittal Bay Harbour 11.8 miles19 km
- Dunskey House Estate 12.6 miles20.2 km
- Barnbarroch Estate 12.9 miles20.7 km
- Penninghame House Estate 13 miles20.9 km
- Finnarts House Estate 13.1 miles21.1 km
- Lochnaw Castle Estate 13.3 miles21.4 km