Dumfries
in Dumfries and Galloway of Scotland, United Kingdom

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
55.070 and -3.611 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 55° 4' 10" and W -3° 36' 41"
Currency and Currency Code:
Pound - GBP
Spoken languages:
English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 04:05 AM (Saturday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:40 am and 8:43 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-46.483 and 169.700 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Pounawea
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for United Kingdom in Northern Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United Kingdom.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United Kingdom. Last Update: 2024-04-26 08:02:42

Delve into Dumfries

Dumfries in Dumfries and Galloway (Scotland) with it's 33,280 habitants is a town located in United Kingdom about 285 mi (or 459 km) north-west of London, the country's capital town.

Time in Dumfries is now 04:05 AM (Saturday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 11 airports closer to Dumfries, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Carlisle Airport in a distance of 33 mi (or 53 km), East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are two Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in United Kingdom is New Lanark in a distance of 68 mi (or 110 km), North-East. Also, if you like the game of golf, there are some options within driving distance. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Carlisle, Motherwell, Hamilton, Livingston and Falkirk. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 11°C / 51 °F

Morning Temperature 2°C / 35 °F
Evening Temperature 9°C / 48 °F
Night Temperature 3°C / 37 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 52%
Air Pressure 1008 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 7 km/h (4 mph) from West
Cloud Conditions Few clouds, covering 10% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Sunday, 28th of April 2024

11°C (52 °F)
4°C (39 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Monday, 29th of April 2024

8°C (47 °F)
9°C (47 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Tuesday, 30th of April 2024

15°C (58 °F)
10°C (50 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Cairndale Hotel and Leisure Club

Address
0,2 mi
132-136 English Street
DG1 2DF Dumfries
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


STATION HOTEL - DUMFRIES

Address
0,3 mi
49 LOVERS WALK
DG1 1LT Dumfries
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Huntingdon House Hotel

Address
0,4 mi
18 St Mary's Street
DG1 1LZ Dumfries
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Holiday Inn DUMFRIES

Address
1,4 mi
The Crichton, Bankend Road,Dumfries & Galloway
DG1 4ZZ Dumfries
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Friars Carse Country House Hotel

Address
6,2 mi
Auldgirth
DG2 0SA Dumfries
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Dumfries

Address
0,7 mi
ANNAN ROAD COLLIN
DG1 3JX Dumfries
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


TRAVELODGE DUMFRIES

Address
2,3 mi
A75 ANNAN ROAD
DG1 3SE COLLIN
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Dumfries Scotland 2014

Published: October 07, 2014
Length: 55:30 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Tidsworth Media

Dumfries, Scotland. A short video of Dumfries. Taken in October 2014.


Dumfries Flashmob

Published: March 01, 2009
Length: 48:36 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Thoobinator1

Flashmob organised by Transform Dumfries (National Theatre of Scotland).


Story Homes Summerpark Development Dumfries 3D Flythrough

Published: November 08, 2013
Length: 35:51 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Story Homes

This 3D flythrough highlights the luxury houses for sale in Dumfries at our Story Homes Summerpark Development. This award winning, prestigious development of beautifully designed homes to...


Team GB in Dumfries - Day 1 - 9th December 2013 - GBR v ITA - Pre-game practice

Published: December 09, 2013
Length: 11:32 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: IHUKTV

Starting our coverage of the GB U20 team in Dumfries. Chris Ellis catches up with head coach Pete Russell ahead of the teams first game against Italy.


Dumfries Border Gathering - Backsword Tournament 2009

Published: June 11, 2012
Length: 18:30 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: MacKaris

Backsword tournament at the Dumfries Border Gathering and Highland Games, 2009. Hosted by the Macdonald Academy of Arms. Preliminaries fought with singlesticks, semi-finals and finals with...


Team GB U18s in Dumfries - Day 1 - 24.03.14 - GB Practice

Published: March 24, 2014
Length: 08:40 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: IHUKTV

First day of the IIHF Ice Hockey U18 World Championships in Dumfries. Chris Ellis catches up with GB U18s coach Martin Grubb ahead of the competition.


'Die' at The Venue Dumfries 21st Sept 2013

Published: October 07, 2013
Length: 45:10 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: AVENTUS BAND

Thanks to Fred Campbell for recording this, also on that night were 'Scarecrow Tribe', 'Razorwolf' and 'Dog Tired'.....


Welcome to Dumfries Olympic celebrations

Published: July 28, 2012
Length: 17:28 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: DAVID SLATER DRSVIDEOCLIPS

A film about the Olympic celebrations in Dumfries Friday 27th July 2012.A stage was set up in the town centre to listen to local bands, and acts. It was a sunny evening and a good number of...


Dumfries High Street 2012

Published: April 14, 2012
Length: 16:00 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Vanessa Dixon

Section of the High Street below the mid-steeple.


Ancestry Genealogy Photographs Dumfries Scotland

Published: September 12, 2013
Length: 19:08 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: tourscotland

Tour Scotland wee video of photographs of Dumfries. Of interest to folks with ancestry, genealogy or Scottish Family Roots in Scotland who may wish to visit one day. A market town and former...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Dumfries and Galloway (UK Parliament constituency)

Dumfries and Galloway is a county constituency of in the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. It was first used in the 2005 general election, and replaced Galloway and Upper Nithsdale and part of Dumfries, and it elects one Member of Parliament (MP) by the first past the post system of election.

Located at 55.069, -3.608 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Dumfries and Galloway, Parliamentary constituencies in Scotland (Westminster)

Maxwelltown

Maxwelltown was formerly a burgh of barony and police burgh in the county of Kirkcudbrightshire in south west Scotland. In 1929 Maxwelltown was merged with Dumfries. Map ref. Maxwelltown lies to the west of the River Nith. The river was formerly the boundary of Kirkcudbrightshire and Dumfriesshire. Maxwelltown was a hamlet known as Bridgend up until 1810, in which year it was erected into a burgh of barony under its present name.

Located at 55.0667, -3.62224 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Burghs, Dumfries and Galloway,

Diocese of Galloway

The Diocese of Galloway was one of the thirteen (after 1633 fourteen) dioceses of the pre-1689 Scottish Church. The Diocese was led by the Bishop of Galloway and was centred on Whithorn Cathedral. In the Middle Ages there was only one archdeacon, the Archdeacon of Galloway. There are three known deaneries, the deaneries of Desnes, Farines and Rhinns. The deaneries of Farines and Rhinns were combined by the 16th century.

Located at 55.069, -3.608 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
History of Galloway, Pre-Reformation dioceses of Scotland, Christianity in Dumfries and Galloway, 12th-century establishments in Scotland, 1689 disestablishments

HM Prison Dumfries

Dumfries Prison services the courts of Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. The establishment serves as a local community prison that holds adult and under 21 males who are remanded in custody for trial and those convicted but remanded for reports.

Located at 55.0682, -3.62566 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Prisons in Scotland, Buildings and structures in Dumfries and Galloway

A701 road

The A701 is a major road in Scotland that runs from Dumfries to Edinburgh.

Located at 55.0714, -3.6109 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Roads in Scotland, Transport in Edinburgh, Transport in Dumfries and Galloway, Transport in South Lanarkshire

Dumfries Academy

Dumfries Academy is one of four secondary schools in the town of Dumfries in south west Scotland.

Located at 55.071, -3.611 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Secondary schools in Dumfries and Galloway

Alive Radio

Alive radio is a community radio station for Dumfries, South West Scotland, broadcasting around the world on www. aliveradio. net, within Dumfries on 107.3FM. The station is also relayed to patients of Dumfries & Galloway Infirmary through the Hospedia system. Alive Radio is the broadcasting arm of Alive Christian Media. The station's on-air output is branded as "Alive 107.3" and is not to be confused with the internet radio station "Alive Radio", currently broadcasting on www. aliveradio. co.

Located at 55.0656, -3.622 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Radio stations in Scotland

West Sound FM

West Sound FM is a local radio station for Dumfries and Galloway, owned & operated by Bauer Radio and forming part of Bauer's Place Network of stations. West Sound FM broadcasts from studios at the Loreburne Shopping Centre in Dumfries on 97FM in Dumfries, 103FM in Kirkcudbright and the Machars and 96.5FM in Stranraer and online. Formerly known as South West Sound FM, the station also simulcasts evening and overnight programming from Clyde 1 in Glasgow.

Located at 55.0672, -3.6102 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Bauer Radio, Radio stations in Scotland

Theatre Royal, Dumfries

The Theatre Royal in Dumfries, Scotland is a the oldest working theatre in Scotland. The Theatre is owned by the Guild of Players who bought it in 1959, thereby saving it from demolition. The Guild's aim is to promote the tradition of live theatre in Dumfries. It is the venue for the Guild of Players' own productions and for performances from visiting companies.

Located at 55.0681, -3.60764 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Category A listed buildings in Scotland, Listed buildings in Dumfries and Galloway, Listed theatres in Scotland, Theatres in Scotland

Nunholm Cricket Ground

Nunholm Cricket Ground is a cricket ground in Dumfries, Scotland. The first recorded match held on the ground came in 1979 when Scotland B played a combined Central Lancashire League team. The ground held its first and to date only first-class match when Scotland played Ireland in 1988, which Scotland won by an innings and 43 runs. The ground is used by Dumfries Cricket Club.

Located at 55.0812, -3.60905 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cricket grounds in Scotland, Sport in Dumfries and Galloway, Buildings and structures in Dumfries and Galloway

Dumfries Museum

Dumfries Museum and Camera Obscura, located in Dumfries in Dumfries & Galloway, is the largest museum in the region. The museum has extensive collections relating to local and history from the pre-historic era. The museum also has the worlds oldest working Camera Obscura. Admission is free, however a small fee applies for the Camera Obscura.

Located at 55.0652, -3.6146 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Museums in Dumfries and Galloway, Local museums in Scotland, Natural history museums in Scotland

Moat Brae

'Moat Brae' is a Georgian townhouse designed by Walter Newall in Dumfries, Scotland. It was built in 1823 in the Greek revival style. J. M. Barrie, creator of Peter Pan, played in the house and garden as a child. In 1961 the building was granted Category B listed building status, as a classic example of Newall's work.

Located at 55.0716, -3.6131 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Listed buildings in Dumfries and Galloway, Category B listed buildings in Scotland, Listed houses in Scotland, Houses completed in 1823, 1823 establishments in Scotland, Greek Revival architecture in the United Kingdom, Georgian architecture in Scotland


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Damfris, Горад Дамфрыс, Дъмфрийс, Dùn Phrìs, دامفریس, Dún Phris, ダンフリーズ, 덤프리스, Damfrisas, Дамфрис, Дамфріс, 鄧弗里斯