Birkshaw Rig

Birkshaw Rig is a peak in , and has an elevation of 1,089 feet. Birkshaw Rig is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Douglas Castle.

Castle
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was a stronghold of the Douglas family from medieval times to the 20th century. The first castle, erected in the 13th century, was destroyed and replaced several times until the 18th century when a large mansion house was built in its place.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Abington and Rigside.

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is a small village in in southwest Scotland. It's about the first settlement you reach after crossing Beattock Summit on M74 towards Glasgow, prominently signposted for its service station and turn-off for Edinburgh.

Village
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is a small village in , , about 5 miles from the town of , and less than 1 mi from . It lies on the A70 road to , and has approximately 800 inhabitants.

Village
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is a small village and civil parish of 117 residents located in , Scotland. It is three miles west of and seven miles north east of , near junction 13 of the M74.

Birkshaw Rig

Latitude
55.5444° or 55° 32′ 40″ north
Longitude
-3.7798° or 3° 46′ 47″ west
Elevation
1,089 feet (332 metres)
Open location code
9C7RG6VC+P3
Open­Street­Map ID
node 248486981
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­peak
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Satellite Map

Discover Birkshaw Rig from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Rough Knowe and Red Moss.

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Highlights include Wedder Law and Jacks Law.

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