Sandbed

Sandbed is a residential area in Dumfries and Galloway, South West, Scotland. Sandbed is situated nearby to the forest Kirkton Wood, as well as near Mill Brae.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Sandbed, Railway Viaduct and Steven’s Croft power station.

Sandbed, Railway Viaduct

Bridge

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Sandbed, Railway Viaduct is a bridge, which is situated 450 feet southeast of Sandbed.

Steven's Croft is a wood-fired power station near Lockerbie in Scotland. It started energy production in 2008. It is operated by E.ON and produces 44 MW of electricity, burns 60% waste from timber production, 20% coppiced wood, and 20% recycled fibre. Steven’s Croft power station is situated 4,100 feet northwest of Sandbed.

Lockerbie Academy

School

Lockerbie Academy is a mainstream non-denominational secondary school in Lockerbie, Scotland. The current head teacher of Lockerbie Academy is being chosen via advertisement and the Acting Headteacher is Kerry Currie. The school roll is around 700 as of 2026. Lockerbie Academy is situated 1 mile south of Sandbed.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Applegarthtown and Lockerbie.

Applegarthtown

Hamlet

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Applegarthtown, also known as Applegarth or Applegirth, is a village near Lockerbie in Annandale, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. Applegarthtown is situated on the east bank of the River Annan close to its junction with the Nethercleugh Burn. it is five kilometres west of Lockerbie. Applegarthtown is situated 1½ miles west of Sandbed.

Lockerbie

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Lockerbie is a town in Dumfries and Galloway in southwest Scotland, with a population of 4190 in 2020. It's on the road and railway between Carlisle and Glasgow, and grew up as a "planned town" from the 18th century.