Lochar
Ward in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 55.131, -3.611 |
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| OS grid ref: | NX 97 82 |
| Dialling code: | 01387 (Dumfries) |
Lochar is an electoral ward to the east of Dumfries that mixes suburban neighbourhoods and open farming country, with a low-lying peatland - Lochar Moss - forming a distinctive natural feature. The ward sits close to the tidal flats of the Solway Firth, so the landscape and wildlife, especially birdlife, play an important part in its local character and leisure activities.
Locally the area has a history of quarrying - notably around Locharbriggs with its well-known red sandstone used in many regional buildings - alongside ongoing agriculture and a commuter economy centred on Dumfries. Conservation and peatland restoration work at Lochar Moss, and the proximity of historic sites such as Caerlaverock, give the ward a mix of rural heritage and active community interest in landscape and biodiversity.
Postcode districts covering Lochar
Most populated places nearby
- Dumfries 4.2 miles
Neighbouring places
- Locharbriggs Place 2.6 miles
- North West Dumfries Ward 3.8 miles
- Dumfries Place 4.2 miles
- Cargenbridge Place 5.4 miles
- Lochmaben Place 6.6 miles
- Nith Ward 7.6 miles
- Thornhill Place 9.7 miles
Example postcodes in Lochar
DG1 3GS, DG1 3RG, DG1 1LZ, DG1 1PZ, DG2 0RU, DG1 1JP, DG1 3SP, DG1 3GA, DG1 4PR … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 46.4 miles
- Edinburgh Airport 57.4 miles
- Dumfries Railway Station 4 miles
- Lockerbie Railway Station 10.2 miles
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Schools in Lochar
- Amisfield School Primary
- Collin School Primary
- Common Thread School (Dumfries and Kilmarnock) Independent - special
- Dumfries High School Secondary
- Duncow School Primary
- Heathhall Primary School Primary
- Holywood School Primary
- Locharbriggs School Primary
Local points of interest
- Friars Carse Estate 3.1 miles
- Lincluden House Estate 3.4 miles
- The Barony Estate 4 miles
- Palmerston Park Stadium 4.2 miles
- Robert Burns Centre Museum 4.4 miles
- Cargen Estate 6.8 miles
- Rock Hall Estate 7.5 miles
- Jardine Hall Estate 8.1 miles
- Raehills Estate 8.7 miles
- Crawfordton Estate 12.4 miles
- Drumlanrig Castle Estate 12.4 miles
- Hoddam Castle Estate 13.5 miles