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Local services
Information updated March 2025
Dumfries and Galloway Council
Kirkgunzeon is a village and parish in the Stewartry area of Dumfries and Galloway Council, part of Castle Douglas and Crocketford Ward.
The main contact number for the Council is 030 33 33 3000 or visit their website here.
There is a Council Customer Service Centre and library on the High Street in Dalbeattie. Tel: 01556 610898
The Ward Officer is Sean O'Toole - sean.o'toole@dumgal.gov.uk
There are 3 councillors for Castle Douglas and Crocketford:
- Councillor Iain Howie - iain.howie@dumgal.gov.uk
- Councillor Pauline Drysdale - pauline.drysdale@dumgal.gov.uk
- Councillor John Young - john.young@dumgal.gov.uk
Bin Collections
Bins are emptied on Tuesdays and there is a Council glass recycling bin in the Hall car park. Bin days for recycling and general waste can be found on the Dumfries and Galloway Council website.
Emergencies
In emergencies ring 999 for Police, Fire and Rescue or Ambulance Services
Police Scotland non-emergencies ring 101
DGVOST – Dumfries & Galloway Virtual Operations Support Team
Operates during a major incident or emergency such as severe adverse weather conditions. It uses Facebook and Twitter to gather and provide real time information to the public. See website.
Defibrillator
The village has two Public Access Defibrillators, one the wall of Kirkgunzeon Primary School and one on the wall of Maxwell Memorial Hall. Both are maintained by Dalbeattie Community First Responders.
Utilities
Electric 105 or 0800 092 9290 www.spenergynetworks.co.uk
Water 0800 077 8778
www.scottishwater.co.uk
Bus Service
The main bus service through the village is the 501 Dumfries to Castle Doulas Service via Dalbeattie. It is operated via Stagecoach and the timetable can be found on Stagecoach website here.
Postal Service
The Post Box is located near the main bus stop, next to the gate of the Manse. Collection times are Mon-Fri 9am and on Saturday 7am
Local shops and food deliveries
The nearest local shops, post office, petrol station and pharmacy can be found on the High Street in Dalbeattie. There is also a well stocked farm shop and café at Loch Arthur in Beeswing. More information on services in Dalbeattie is available from www.dalbeattiematters.net
Many local shops will arrange deliveries to Kirkgunzeon and Meric Fish Van visits on Thursday mornings weekly (Tel: 07377 125611 )
Solway Free Range Eggs available from the ‘egg shack’ located outside Congeith Farm
Maxwell Memorial Hall and village green is a community facility that offers community events and activities and is available to hire.
Food Bank
There is a Food Bank in Dalbeattie which is run by The Initiative Community Pantry tel: 01556 288030
This website was set up and is run by the Maxwell Memorial Hall Charity. We welcome your feedback and suggestions to help develop it. You can contact us at: info@kirkgunzeon.org.