Wigtown
Place in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 54.868, -4.443 |
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| OS grid ref: | NX 43 55 |
| Population: | 900 |
| Dialling code: | 01988 |
Wigtown is a small coastal town in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, sited by the mouth of the River Bladnoch and looking out over Wigtown Bay towards the Solway Firth. The surrounding low‑lying estuary and saltmarsh, including the Wigtown Bay National Nature Reserve, make it notable for birdlife and scenic walks, while the town itself has medieval origins and a poignant local history commemorated at the Wigtown Martyrs memorial.
Despite its size, Wigtown has a strong cultural profile as Scotland’s National Book Town, with a cluster of independent and second‑hand bookshops, an annual book festival and year‑round literary events that attract visitors. The local economy leans on tourism, small businesses and nearby agriculture, and the town retains a friendly, close‑knit community feel.
Postcode districts covering Wigtown
Most populated places nearby
- Stranraer 23.2 miles37.3 km
Neighbouring places
- Creetown Place 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Newton Stewart Place 6.6 miles10.7 km
- Mid Galloway and Wigtown West Ward 8.3 miles13.4 km
- Whithorn Place 9.3 miles15 km
Example postcodes in Wigtown
DG8 9JS, DG8 9HT, DG8 9JD, DG8 9JL, DG8 9HW, DG8 9JE, DG8 9HN, DG8 9EN, DG8 9DZ … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 44.7 miles71.9 km
- George Best Belfast City Airport 59.6 miles95.9 km
- Barrhill Railway Station 20.8 miles33.4 km
- Stranraer Railway Station 23.3 miles37.5 km
Hotels near Wigtown Ad
- Black Horse Hotel 3 6.2 miles9.9 km
- The Crown Hotel 3 6.1 miles9.9 km
Schools in Wigtown
- Wigtown Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Barnbarroch Estate 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Kirkdale House Estate 5.2 miles8.3 km
- Merton Hall Estate 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Bargaly Estate 7 miles11.3 km
- Galloway House Estate 7.6 miles12.3 km
- Cardoness Estate 8.4 miles13.6 km
- Penninghame House Estate 8.8 miles14.1 km
- Rusko Estate 9.9 miles15.9 km
- Castramont Estate 10.2 miles16.5 km
- Cally Park Estate 10.3 miles16.6 km
- Physgill House Estate 11.6 miles18.7 km
- Earlston House Estate 12.8 miles20.6 km