Laurieston

Laurieston is a residential area in Dumfries and Galloway, South West, Scotland. Laurieston is situated nearby to the peak Meikle Dornell, as well as near Woodhall Loch.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Woodhall Loch.

Woodhall Loch

Woodhall Loch is a narrow loch in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, 1.6km north of the village of Laurieston. The A762 runs along its east shore. The loch is a popular spot for angling, with common species including northern pike, European perch, and common roach. Woodhall Loch is situated 2 miles northwest of Laurieston.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Balmaghie and Glenlochar.

Balmaghie

Hamlet

Photo: Jamie Stuart 11, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Balmaghie, from the Scottish Gaelic Baile Mhic Aoidh, is an ecclesiastical and civil parish in the historical county of Kirkcudbrightshire in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland and was the seat of the McGhee family. Balmaghie is situated 2½ miles southeast of Laurieston.

Glenlochar

Hamlet

Photo: Colin Kinnear, CC BY-SA 2.0.

Glenlochar is a hamlet on the western bank of the River Dee in the parish of Balmaghie in the historical county of Kirkcudbrightshire in Dumfries and Galloway. Glenlochar is situated 3 miles east of Laurieston.

Crossmichael

Village

Photo: Allmhurach, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Crossmichael is a small village on the east side of Loch Ken in the historical county of Kirkcudbrightshire, about 4 miles north of Castle Douglas in Scotland. Crossmichael is situated 3 miles northeast of Laurieston.

Laurieston

Type: Residential area
Location: Dumfries and Galloway, South West, Scotland, United Kingdom, Britain and Ireland, Europe
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Latitude

54.96065° or 54° 57′ 38″ north

Longitude

-4.05865° or 4° 3′ 31″ west

Open location code

9C6QXW6R+7G

OpenStreetMap ID

way 232054910

OpenStreetMap feature

landuse=residential

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