Kirkcudbright
Place in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 54.839, -4.047 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | NX 68 51 |
| Population: | 3,390 |
| Dialling code: | 01557 |
Kirkcudbright is a compact harbour town on the estuary of the River Dee in Dumfries and Galloway, southern Scotland. Its tidal harbour, narrow streets and a mix of medieval and Georgian buildings - including the remains of MacLellan's Castle - give it a distinctly coastal, historic character that attracts walkers and visitors to the Solway coast.
The town is best known as an artists' hub, dubbed an "Artists' Town" after a late 19th‑ and early 20th‑century colony; galleries and workshops such as Kirkcudbright Galleries remain important to the local economy alongside tourism, fishing and surrounding agriculture. Its proximity to scenic areas like the Galloway Forest Park and the Solway Firth also makes it a popular base for outdoor activities and dark‑sky watching.
Postcode districts covering Kirkcudbright
Most populated places nearby
- Dumfries 23.7 miles
- Workington 24.4 miles
Neighbouring places
- Gatehouse of Fleet Place 6.4 miles
- Castle Douglas Place 8.5 miles
Example postcodes in Kirkcudbright
DG6 4AS, DG6 4HT, DG6 4RN, DG6 4AA, DG6 4ER, DG6 4LJ, DG6 4HQ, DG6 4HF, DG6 4JF … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 51 miles
- Glasgow International Airport 73 miles
- Flimby Railway Station 23.4 miles
- Workington Railway Station 23.7 miles
Hotels in Kirkcudbright Ad
Schools in Kirkcudbright
- Kirkcudbright Academy Secondary
- Kirkcudbright Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Earlston House Estate 3.8 miles
- Argrennan House Estate 4.6 miles
- Cally Park Estate 5.8 miles
- Gelston Castle Estate 6.6 miles
- Threave House Estate 6.6 miles
- Rusko Estate 7.4 miles
- Cardoness Estate 7.5 miles
- Orchardton House Estate 7.9 miles
- Balmaghie House Estate 7.9 miles
- Castramont Estate 8.1 miles
- Barnbarroch Estate 10.7 miles
- Kirkdale House Estate 10.8 miles