Collin

Settlement in Dumfriesshire

Scotland

Collin

Entrance to Craigs Moss The entrance to Craigs Moss an area of native woodlan on the outskirts of Dumfries managed by Scottish Woodlands Ltd. — Entrance to Craigs Moss Credit: Colin Kinnear

Collin is a small village located in Dumfriesshire, a historic county in the southwest of Scotland. Situated approximately 9 miles southwest of the town of Dumfries, Collin is nestled amidst picturesque countryside, offering tranquil surroundings and a peaceful atmosphere.

The village is home to a close-knit community, with a population of around 300 residents. The architecture of Collin reflects its rural character, with many traditional stone houses and cottages dotting the landscape. The village boasts a charming primary school, the Collin Primary School, which serves the educational needs of the local children.

Collin is surrounded by stunning natural beauty, with rolling hills, lush green fields, and expansive woodlands. The area is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, offering ample opportunities for walking, hiking, and cycling. The nearby Dalbeattie Forest and Mabie Forest are popular destinations for nature lovers, providing an abundance of trails and wildlife-spotting opportunities.

Although Collin is a small village, it benefits from its proximity to Dumfries, where residents can access a wider range of amenities and services. Dumfries offers shopping centers, supermarkets, restaurants, and cultural attractions, such as the Dumfries Museum and Camera Obscura.

Overall, Collin offers a peaceful and idyllic lifestyle, making it an ideal place for those seeking a quiet retreat in the charming Scottish countryside. Its natural beauty and close-knit community make it a desirable location for residents and visitors alike.

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Collin Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.068824/-3.524012 or Grid Reference NY0275. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Entrance to Craigs Moss The entrance to Craigs Moss an area of native woodlan on the outskirts of Dumfries managed by Scottish Woodlands Ltd.

Entrance to Craigs Moss

The entrance to Craigs Moss an area of native woodlan on the outskirts of Dumfries managed by Scottish Woodlands Ltd.

Filling station on approach to Dumfries With adjacent Starbucks!

Filling station on approach to Dumfries

With adjacent Starbucks!

Houses north of the A75 On the outskirts of Dumfries.

Houses north of the A75

On the outskirts of Dumfries.

Old milestone Another milestone, once well painted, on the tourist route from Dumfries to Gretna. This is the last/first one on the B724 before its junction with the A75 near Collin. Once painted, now mud splattered, this stone is at the southern end of Greenlea.
The plates that are/were on the four stones nearest Dumfries have DUMFRIES at the top of the plate with ANNAN below. The arrows are also smaller than on the milestones between Annan 1 and Annan 9.

Old milestone

Another milestone, once well painted, on the tourist route from Dumfries to Gretna. This is the last/first one on the B724 before its junction with the A75 near Collin. Once painted, now mud splattered, this stone is at the southern end of Greenlea. The plates that are/were on the four stones nearest Dumfries have DUMFRIES at the top of the plate with ANNAN below. The arrows are also smaller than on the milestones between Annan 1 and Annan 9.

Old milestone This milestone is easily found between the metal field gate and a lamppost at the southern end of Greenlea.

Old milestone

This milestone is easily found between the metal field gate and a lamppost at the southern end of Greenlea.

Automatic lawn mower in operation At Broomhill near Elizafield.

Automatic lawn mower in operation

At Broomhill near Elizafield.

Minor road at Elizafield With communication masts on Hazelshaw Hill in the distance.

Minor road at Elizafield

With communication masts on Hazelshaw Hill in the distance.

Woodside Looking along the A75 towards Dumfries.

Woodside

Looking along the A75 towards Dumfries.

Andy Farrington

Millholm Shaw Looking towards this wood off the A75 and West Mains Farm.

Millholm Shaw

Looking towards this wood off the A75 and West Mains Farm.

Andy Farrington

View to the Criffel Taken from the A75 by Woodside.

View to the Criffel

Taken from the A75 by Woodside.

Andy Farrington

B724 into Elizafield At Racks Road crossroads

B724 into Elizafield

At Racks Road crossroads

B724 approaching A75 junction at Collin

B724 approaching A75 junction at Collin

B724 passing Greenlea Greenlea on the left. Looking towards Collin

B724 passing Greenlea

Greenlea on the left. Looking towards Collin

End of A75 dual carriageway at Collin Looking towards Dumfries

End of A75 dual carriageway at Collin

Looking towards Dumfries

A75 approaching Dumfries from the east Taken from close to Douievale. The first roundabout signs can be seen in the distance

A75 approaching Dumfries from the east

Taken from close to Douievale. The first roundabout signs can be seen in the distance

Approaching the start of a dual carriageway

Approaching the start of a dual carriageway

The start of a dual carriageway It&#039;s not a mark on the camera - - it&#039;s a kestrel hovering over the road.

The start of a dual carriageway

It's not a mark on the camera - - it's a kestrel hovering over the road.

Approaching the B724 on the A75 dual carriageway

Approaching the B724 on the A75 dual carriageway

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Collin is located at Grid Ref: NY0275 (Lat: 55.068824, Lng: -3.524012)

Unitary Authority: Dumfries and Galloway

Police Authority: Dumfries and Galloway

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Located within 500m of 55.068824,-3.524012

Bus Stop

Bypass

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Naptan Verified: no

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Bus Stop

Bypass

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Bus Stop

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Village

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Naptan Verified: no

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Bus Stop

Village

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Naptan Verified: no

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Lat/Long: 55.0685087/-3.5260039

Bus Stop

Village

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Naptan CommonName: Village

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Naptan Landmark: Low Road

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Naptan Notes: none

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Naptan Verified: no

Source: naptan_import

Lat/Long: 55.0681431/-3.5221844

Bus Stop

Village

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Naptan Indicator: Main Road

Naptan Landmark: Low Road

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Naptan Notes: none

Naptan Street: Main Road

Naptan Verified: no

Source: naptan_import

Lat/Long: 55.0681129/-3.521729

Collin

Place: village

Wikidata: Q15813254

Wikipedia: en:Collin, Dumfries and Galloway

Lat/Long: 55.0690144/-3.5234303

Noexit: yes

Lat/Long: 55.0716364/-3.523558

Turning Circle

Noexit: yes

Lat/Long: 55.071804/-3.5248119

Turning Circle

Noexit: yes

Lat/Long: 55.0713445/-3.5248481

Tourism: caravan_site

Lat/Long: 55.0696011/-3.5259436

Post Box

Ref: DG1 52

Lat/Long: 55.0701292/-3.5238117

Post Office

Collin Post Office

Addr City: Dumfries

Addr Country: GB

Addr Housename: Collin Village Hall

Addr Postcode: DG1 4JF

Addr Street: Low Road

Addr Village: Collin

Brand: Post Office

Brand Wikidata: Q1783168

Check Date: 2022-05-27

Check Date Opening Hours: 2022-05-27

Opening Hours: Tu,Th 11:45-13:45

Ref Pol Id: 97655

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Power: pole

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Power: pole

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Power: pole

Lat/Long: 55.0704823/-3.5197468

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 55.0701387/-3.5207875

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 55.0698083/-3.5218334

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 55.0692272/-3.5220858

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 55.0683658/-3.5215565

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Power: pole

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Power: pole

Lat/Long: 55.0696918/-3.5269866

Noexit: yes

Lat/Long: 55.0715689/-3.5253849

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