Parkgate, Dumfries and Galloway facts for kids
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| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | DUMFRIES |
| Postcode district | DG1 |
| Dialling code | 01387 |
| Police | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Fire | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Ambulance | Scottish |
| EU Parliament | Scotland |
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Parkgate is a small village located in Dumfries and Galloway, a region in Scotland. It sits just east of the A701 road, about 8 miles (13 km) north of the town of Dumfries. The village is also a few miles east of the Forest of Ae, a large forest area.
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What is Parkgate Like?
Parkgate is a quiet village with a few important features. It used to have a Post Office and an inn called the Ae Inn, but these are now closed. The village is part of the old Kirkmichael parish. Kirkmichael Church is about one mile west of Parkgate. Church services are still held there regularly.
Local Businesses in Parkgate
Parkgate is home to two main businesses. One is Clark Tracks, an engineering company that makes special parts for machines used in forestry. The other is James Glen, Motor Engineers, which helps with car repairs.
Education and Learning Nearby
Just east of the village is the Barony Campus. This used to be Barony College. Now, it is one of four campuses that make up Scotland's Rural College (SRUC). SRUC is a special college where students learn about farming, land, and the environment. There is also a small primary school located one mile east of the village.
Getting Around Parkgate
Parkgate has bus services that connect it to bigger towns. You can catch a bus from Parkgate to Dumfries, Moffat, and Glasgow. There is also a bus service that goes from Dumfries to Edinburgh through Moffat, which stops in the village.
Images for kids
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A view of Parkgate village from Dalruscan.
