Greenbrae

Settlement in Dumfriesshire

Scotland

Greenbrae

Cresswell Gardens, Grierson Avenue
Cresswell Gardens, Grierson Avenue Credit: David Dixon

Greenbrae is a small and picturesque village located in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. Situated in the southern part of the country, Greenbrae is nestled amidst rolling hills and lush green landscapes, offering residents and visitors a tranquil and scenic retreat.

The village itself is characterized by its charming stone houses and well-maintained gardens, exuding a traditional and welcoming atmosphere. With a population of around 500, Greenbrae is a close-knit community where neighbors often know each other, fostering a sense of belonging and a strong community spirit.

Surrounded by natural beauty, Greenbrae offers numerous outdoor activities for nature enthusiasts. The nearby Dumfries and Galloway Forest Park provides ample opportunities for hiking, cycling, and wildlife spotting. The region is also known for its beautiful rivers, such as the River Nith, where fishing is a popular pastime.

The village benefits from a range of amenities to cater to the needs of its residents. These include a local shop, a primary school, and a village hall that serves as a hub for various community events and gatherings.

Greenbrae's location offers convenient access to larger towns and cities in the region. Dumfries, the largest town in Dumfriesshire, is approximately 12 miles away and provides a wider range of services, including shopping centers, healthcare facilities, and leisure activities.

In conclusion, Greenbrae is a charming and idyllic village in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. With its natural beauty, strong community spirit, and access to nearby amenities, it offers a peaceful and fulfilling lifestyle for its residents.

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Greenbrae Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.074134/-3.5921491 or Grid Reference NX9876. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Cresswell Gardens, Grierson Avenue
Cresswell Gardens, Grierson Avenue
Boundary Stone, Graigs Road Parliamentary & Police Burgh boundary in 1900.

Milestone Society National ID: DF_DUMF02pb
Boundary Stone, Graigs Road
Parliamentary & Police Burgh boundary in 1900. Milestone Society National ID: DF_DUMF02pb
Devorgilla Bridge, Dumfries The original Devorgilla Bridge was built in 1431, replacing an earlier, wooden structure named after Lady Devorgilla, the mother of King John Balliol. The bridge survived for almost two centuries until it was destroyed in a major flood in the 1620s, resulting in a nine-arched bridge being built.

The bridge was shortened by the removal of the three easternmost arches in the late eighteenth century.  It is a Category A listed building (LB26354 <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB26354" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB26354">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> Historic Environment Scotland).
Devorgilla Bridge, Dumfries
The original Devorgilla Bridge was built in 1431, replacing an earlier, wooden structure named after Lady Devorgilla, the mother of King John Balliol. The bridge survived for almost two centuries until it was destroyed in a major flood in the 1620s, resulting in a nine-arched bridge being built. The bridge was shortened by the removal of the three easternmost arches in the late eighteenth century. It is a Category A listed building (LB26354 LinkExternal link Historic Environment Scotland).
Old Bridge House, Dumfries Built ca1660 at the western end of Devorgilla Bridge by James Birkmyre, a barrel maker, as his house and workshop. It is reputedly the oldest surviving domestic dwelling in Dumfries. It was used as an inn for much of the 18th and 19th centuries and was converted to a museum, following the death of its last occupant in 1959.

It is a Category B listed building (LB26310 <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB26310" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB26310">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> Historic Environment Scotland).
Old Bridge House, Dumfries
Built ca1660 at the western end of Devorgilla Bridge by James Birkmyre, a barrel maker, as his house and workshop. It is reputedly the oldest surviving domestic dwelling in Dumfries. It was used as an inn for much of the 18th and 19th centuries and was converted to a museum, following the death of its last occupant in 1959. It is a Category B listed building (LB26310 LinkExternal link Historic Environment Scotland).
Buccleuch Street Bridge (Dumfries "New" Bridge) A five-arched bridge over the River Nith, built in 1793. The roadway was widened on steel cantilevers in 1893 (see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3333780">NX9676 : Plaque on New Bridge</a>). It is a Category B listed building (LB26096 <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB26096" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB26096">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> Historic Environment Scotland).
Buccleuch Street Bridge (Dumfries "New" Bridge)
A five-arched bridge over the River Nith, built in 1793. The roadway was widened on steel cantilevers in 1893 (see NX9676 : Plaque on New Bridge). It is a Category B listed building (LB26096 LinkExternal link Historic Environment Scotland).
River Nith Weir at Dumfries A solitary heron stands motionless on Whitesands Caul, waiting for fish to tumble over.
River Nith Weir at Dumfries
A solitary heron stands motionless on Whitesands Caul, waiting for fish to tumble over.
Heron at Dumfries A solitary heron stands motionless on Whitesands Caul, waiting for fish to tumble over.
Heron at Dumfries
A solitary heron stands motionless on Whitesands Caul, waiting for fish to tumble over.
River Nith Dumfries The River Nith and towpath near the rowing club headquarters.
River Nith Dumfries
The River Nith and towpath near the rowing club headquarters.
River Nith at Dumfries A beautiful suspension bridge provides a footbridge for pedestrians
River Nith at Dumfries
A beautiful suspension bridge provides a footbridge for pedestrians
Statue of Jean Armour Statue to Robert Burns' wife, standing in Dumfries between her home and her church. Mother to nine of his children, including two sets of twins, while he also had four more children by other women. <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean_Armour" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean_Armour">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Statue of Jean Armour
Statue to Robert Burns' wife, standing in Dumfries between her home and her church. Mother to nine of his children, including two sets of twins, while he also had four more children by other women. LinkExternal link
Houses on Annan Road, Dumfries
Houses on Annan Road, Dumfries
The caul or weir in Dumfries The caul on the Nith below the old Devorgilla Bridge is of early origin, built originally of stakes, but reconstructed many times in timber and rubble. Although the lade is infilled, the site of the sluice gate at the S end of the caul can still be seen.
The caul or weir in Dumfries
The caul on the Nith below the old Devorgilla Bridge is of early origin, built originally of stakes, but reconstructed many times in timber and rubble. Although the lade is infilled, the site of the sluice gate at the S end of the caul can still be seen.
St Michael's Primary School Originally, the school began as a Church School attached to the South Free Territorial Church. The school opened in 1865 and provided a general education - including Latin, for some pupils.

'At St Michael’s Primary we aim to provide a secure, supportive and friendly environment in which the children will develop skills and experiences, which will allow them to reach their full potential.' <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://stmichaelsdumfries.dumgal.sch.uk/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://stmichaelsdumfries.dumgal.sch.uk/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
St Michael's Primary School
Originally, the school began as a Church School attached to the South Free Territorial Church. The school opened in 1865 and provided a general education - including Latin, for some pupils. 'At St Michael’s Primary we aim to provide a secure, supportive and friendly environment in which the children will develop skills and experiences, which will allow them to reach their full potential.' LinkExternal link
Advert at St Michael's Services garage Nith Inshore Rescue is an independent lifeboat serving the Dumfries area. We are based in Glencaple, 5 miles south of Dumfries in south-west Scotland, on the estuary of the River Nith close to where it joins the Solway Firth.
Advert at St Michael's Services garage
Nith Inshore Rescue is an independent lifeboat serving the Dumfries area. We are based in Glencaple, 5 miles south of Dumfries in south-west Scotland, on the estuary of the River Nith close to where it joins the Solway Firth.
The River Nith in Dumfries The lorry is unloading the components of the fair being erected beside the river.
The River Nith in Dumfries
The lorry is unloading the components of the fair being erected beside the river.
Dumfries Old Bridge This bridge carries a footpath across the River Nith to the N of the weir (caul), the end of which is visible in image, and on the W side of the central area of Dumfries.
Dumfries Old Bridge
This bridge carries a footpath across the River Nith to the N of the weir (caul), the end of which is visible in image, and on the W side of the central area of Dumfries.
Hedge with embedded trig point The trig point is on Clumpton Hill in the line of an incomplete hedge dividing two grassed fields. It lies close to the north-eastern edge of Dumfries and houses of that part of the town can be seen in the distance.
Hedge with embedded trig point
The trig point is on Clumpton Hill in the line of an incomplete hedge dividing two grassed fields. It lies close to the north-eastern edge of Dumfries and houses of that part of the town can be seen in the distance.
Derelict Mill, Dumfries
Derelict Mill, Dumfries
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Greenbrae is located at Grid Ref: NX9876 (Lat: 55.074134, Lng: -3.5921491)

Unitary Authority: Dumfries and Galloway

Police Authority: Dumfries and Galloway

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 55.074134,-3.5921491
Crossing
Crossing: traffic_signals
Crossing Ref: pelican
Lat/Long: 55.070402/-3.5944469
Traffic Signals
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 55.0750254/-3.584534
Bus Stop
Annan Road
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 680000004501
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Bus Stop
Annan Road
Bus: yes
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Bus Stop
Annan Road
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Bus Stop
Annan Road
Bus: yes
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Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
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Lat/Long: 55.0701989/-3.5926318
Bus Stop
Moffat Road
Bus: yes
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Naptan Bearing: N
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Moffat Road
Bus: yes
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Public Transport: platform
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Bus Stop
Moffat Road
Bus: yes
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Public Transport: platform
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Bus Stop
Lockerbie Road
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Bus Stop
Lockerbie Road
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Bus Stop
Lockerbie Road
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 680000551501
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Lat/Long: 55.0727523/-3.598043
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Lockerbie Road
Bus: yes
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Public Transport: platform
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Lat/Long: 55.0728417/-3.5980779
Bus Stop
Lockerbie Road
Bus: yes
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Naptan Notes: none
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Naptan Street: Lockerbie Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
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Bus Stop
Lockerbie Road
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 680000552444
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Public Transport: platform
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Lat/Long: 55.0732836/-3.5876638
Bus Stop
High School
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 680004009222
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Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
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Bus Stop
Lockerbie Road
Bus: yes
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Lockerbie Road
Bus: yes
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Public Transport: platform
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Brand: Royal Mail
Brand Wikidata: Q638098
Mapillary: 624815085874931
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Type: pillar
Ref: DG1 15
Survey Date: 2022-09-03
Lat/Long: 55.0702987/-3.595025
Mini Roundabout
Direction: clockwise
Lat/Long: 55.0702926/-3.593457
Crossing
Crossing: traffic_signals
Crossing Island: no
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 55.0741484/-3.5858535
Post Box
Post Box Type: lamp
Ref: DG1 16
Royal Cypher: scottish_crown
Lat/Long: 55.0757418/-3.5983928
Post Box
Ref: DG1 13
Lat/Long: 55.0733378/-3.5922974
Fast Food
Balmoral Fish and Chicken Bar
Addr Street: Balmoral Road
Lat/Long: 55.0710162/-3.5951901
Restaurant
Bruno’s Authentic Italian Cuisine
Lat/Long: 55.0709222/-3.5951861
Crossing
Crossing: marked
Lat/Long: 55.0741005/-3.5851047
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
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Power: generator
Lat/Long: 55.075295/-3.5895398
Bus Stop
Bus: yes
Public Transport: platform
Lat/Long: 55.0758398/-3.588209
Generator Method: photovoltaic
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Lat/Long: 55.0746283/-3.5898415
Bus Stop
Bus: yes
Public Transport: platform
Lat/Long: 55.0759369/-3.5913672
Matalan
Brand: Matalan
Brand Wikidata: Q12061509
Brand Wikipedia: en:Matalan
Shop: clothes
Lat/Long: 55.0735882/-3.585599
Poundworld
Addr Housename: Peel Centre
Addr Street: Lockerbie Road
Addr Unit: 2
Brand: Poundworld
Brand Wikidata: Q16967516
Brand Wikipedia: en:Poundworld
Fhrs Id: 1025987
Shop: variety_store
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Generator Method: photovoltaic
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Lat/Long: 55.0747672/-3.5964824
Crossing
Crossing: traffic_signals
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 55.0731779/-3.5940091
Crossing
Crossing: marked
Lat/Long: 55.0758665/-3.5984915
Waste Basket
Lat/Long: 55.0761629/-3.5941879
Defibrillator
Defibrillator Location: On lamppost 12, Birchwood Drive
Emergency: defibrillator
Indoor: no
Lat/Long: 55.0758713/-3.5879271
Playground: slide
Lat/Long: 55.0756726/-3.5977312
Baby: no
Capacity: 1
Playground: swing
Lat/Long: 55.0757648/-3.5977564
Baby: yes
Capacity: 2
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Lat/Long: 55.0757693/-3.5976817
Bench
Backrest: yes
Lat/Long: 55.0758012/-3.5975729
Waste Basket
Lat/Long: 55.0758184/-3.597799
Defibrillator
Defibrillator Location: Dumfries High School, Sports Education Centre, external wall facing pitches
Emergency: defibrillator
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Baby: no
Capacity: 2
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Lat/Long: 55.0719646/-3.5867735
Baby: yes
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Crossing
Crossing: marked
Lat/Long: 55.0738326/-3.5858881
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
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Power: generator
Lat/Long: 55.074143/-3.5870883
Hamilton House
Addr City: Dumfries
Addr Housename: Struanlea
Addr Housenumber: 12
Addr Street: Moffat Road
Fhrs Id: 955008
Tourism: guest_house
Lat/Long: 55.07366/-3.5987901
John Pagan & Son
Brand: Dignity
Brand Wikidata: Q5276343
Shop: funeral_directors
Lat/Long: 55.0702328/-3.59369
Ssang Yong
Shop: car
Lat/Long: 55.0701226/-3.5945141
Shop: yes
Lat/Long: 55.0702731/-3.594828
Fast Food
Phoenix
Cuisine: chinese
Takeaway: yes
Lat/Long: 55.0702715/-3.5949822
Fast Food
Lat/Long: 55.0702723/-3.5950734
Tantrum Events
Shop: party
Lat/Long: 55.0702462/-3.5954328
Fast Food
Rico's
Cuisine: italian
Takeaway: yes
Lat/Long: 55.0702531/-3.5956447
Pub
Hazeldean House
Lat/Long: 55.0728976/-3.5993636
Summerpark
Place: suburb
Lat/Long: 55.07683/-3.5908866
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