Newton Stewart
Place in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 54.961, -4.482 |
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| OS grid ref: | NX 41 65 |
| Population: | 4,010 |
| Dialling code: | 01671 |
Newton Stewart is a compact market town in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, sitting on the banks of the River Cree. Founded as a planned market town in the 17th century, it still feels like a service hub for the surrounding agricultural and forestry communities, with a mix of independent shops, local services and seasonal tourism.
The town is often described as the gateway to the Galloway Forest Park and the Galloway Hills, with nearby Kirroughtree forest offering world‑class mountain‑biking trails and walking routes; the wider area is prized for dark skies, fishing and outdoor pursuits, which now play a big part in the local economy and community life.
Postcode districts covering Newton Stewart
Most populated places nearby
- Stranraer 21.9 miles35.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Creetown Place 5.9 miles9.5 km
- Wigtown Place 6.6 miles10.7 km
- Mid Galloway and Wigtown West Ward 6.9 miles11.1 km
Example postcodes in Newton Stewart
DG8 6JW, DG8 6LP, DG8 6PX, DG8 6EA, DG8 6EX, DG8 6DQ, DG8 6EW, DG8 6EY, DG8 6PB … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 38.1 miles61.3 km
- George Best Belfast City Airport 60.3 miles97 km
- Barrhill Railway Station 15.1 miles24.4 km
- Stranraer Railway Station 21.9 miles35.2 km
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Schools in Newton Stewart
- D&G Primary West Inclusion Hub Special
- Douglas Ewart High School Secondary
- Minnigaff School Primary
- Penninghame School Primary
Local points of interest
- Penninghame House Estate 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Merton Hall Estate 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Bargaly Estate 3.3 miles5.2 km
- Drumlamford House Estate 9.4 miles15.2 km
- Barnbarroch Estate 10 miles16.1 km
- Kirkdale House Estate 10.1 miles16.3 km
- Corwar House Estate 11.3 miles18.2 km
- Castramont Estate 11.6 miles18.7 km
- Rusko Estate 12 miles19.2 km
- Cardoness Estate 12.5 miles20.1 km
- Cally Park Estate 13.5 miles21.8 km
- Rhinns of Kells Mountains 13.8 miles22.2 km