Lochmaben
Place in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 55.132, -3.444 |
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| OS grid ref: | NY 08 82 |
| Population: | 2,100 |
| Dialling code: | 01576 (Lockerbie) |
Lochmaben in Dumfries and Galloway is a compact market town set among low rolling hills and a pair of freshwater lochs - Castle Loch and Kirk Loch - whose islands and reedbeds are popular with birdwatchers and walkers. The town is dominated by the romantic ruins of Lochmaben Castle, once linked to the Bruce family and the turbulent Anglo‑Scottish border history that shaped the area.
Today Lochmaben feels peacefully rural with a small high street, community events and a local economy rooted in agriculture, tourism and small businesses; it also serves as a handy base for exploring the surrounding Annandale countryside and long‑distance routes such as the Annandale Way. The mix of history, easy waterside walking and a strong community spirit gives the town a quietly attractive character.
Postcode districts covering Lochmaben
Most populated places nearby
- Dumfries 7.7 miles
Neighbouring places
- Lockerbie Place 3.4 miles
- Locharbriggs Place 5.8 miles
- Lochar Ward 6.6 miles
- Dumfries Place 7.7 miles
- Annandale North Ward 8.1 miles
- North West Dumfries Ward 8.4 miles
- Nith Ward 8.6 miles
- Annandale South Ward 8.7 miles
- Ecclefechan Place 8.9 miles
- Cargenbridge Place 9.5 miles
Example postcodes in Lochmaben
DG11 1QR, DG11 1NR, DG11 1GB, DG11 1QF, DG11 1UG, DG11 1QT, DG11 1RA, DG11 1NT, DG11 1SR … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 52 miles
- Edinburgh Airport 56.6 miles
- Lockerbie Railway Station 3.6 miles
- Dumfries Railway Station 7.5 miles
Hotels near Lochmaben Ad
- Somerton House Hotel 3 3.7 miles
- OYO Dryfesdale Hotel 3 miles
- Sure Hotel by Best Western Lockerbie 3 3.9 miles
- Torr House 4 4 miles
- Torr House -Hotel 4 4 miles
- King's Arms Hotel 3.5 miles
- Days Inn by Wyndham Lockerbie Annandale Water 2.5 5.9 miles
- Hetland Hall Hotel 4 6.7 miles
- The Cairndale Hotel & Leisure Club 3 7.7 miles
- Caledonian Hotel 3 7.4 miles
Schools in Lochmaben
- Lochmaben School Primary
Local points of interest
- Jardine Hall Estate 2.6 miles
- The Barony Estate 4.3 miles
- Rock Hall Estate 5.9 miles
- Raehills Estate 7.2 miles
- Tundergarth Estate 7.3 miles
- Robert Burns Centre Museum 8.2 miles
- Lincluden House Estate 8.2 miles
- Palmerston Park Stadium 8.3 miles
- Hoddam Castle Estate 8.4 miles
- Birrens Archaeological site 9.4 miles
- Friars Carse Estate 9.6 miles
- Kinmount House Estate 9.8 miles