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 miles12.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Lockerbie Place 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Locharbriggs Place 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Lochar Ward 6.6 miles10.7 km
- Dumfries Place 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Annandale North Ward 8.1 miles13.1 km
- North West Dumfries Ward 8.4 miles13.6 km
- Nith Ward 8.6 miles13.8 km
- Annandale South Ward 8.7 miles14 km
- Ecclefechan Place 8.9 miles14.3 km
- Cargenbridge Place 9.5 miles15.3 km
Example postcodes in Lochmaben
DG11 1PN, DG11 1ND, DG11 1PY, DG11 1QH, DG11 1QF, DG11 1GA, DG11 1GF, DG11 1NY, DG11 1NJ … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 52 miles83.6 km
- Edinburgh Airport 56.6 miles91.1 km
- Lockerbie Railway Station 3.6 miles5.9 km
- Dumfries Railway Station 7.5 miles12.1 km
Hotels near Lochmaben Ad
- Southpark House 4 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Somerton House Hotel 3 3.7 miles6 km
- Hetland Hall Hotel 4 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Dryfesdale Hotel - Bw Signature Collection 4 3 miles4.8 km
- Kings Arms Hotel 2 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Sure Hotel by Best Western Lockerbie 3 3.9 miles6.3 km
- The Townhouse Hotel 7.1 miles11.3 km
- Days Inn Lockerbie - Annandale Water 3 6.2 miles10 km
- Holiday Inn Dumfries 3 8.1 miles13 km
- Caledonian Hotel 3 7.4 miles11.9 km
Schools in Lochmaben
- Lochmaben School Primary
Local points of interest
- Jardine Hall Estate 2.6 miles4.3 km
- The Barony Estate 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Rock Hall Estate 5.9 miles9.4 km
- Raehills Estate 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Tundergarth Estate 7.3 miles11.8 km
- Robert Burns Centre Museum 8.2 miles13.1 km
- Lincluden House Estate 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Palmerston Park Stadium 8.3 miles13.4 km
- Hoddam Castle Estate 8.4 miles13.6 km
- Birrens Archaeological site 9.4 miles15.2 km
- Friars Carse Estate 9.6 miles15.4 km
- Kinmount House Estate 9.8 miles15.8 km