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About Burnhead, Dumfries and Galloway

Burnhead lies in the Nith Valley between Thornhill and Penpont, reached via the A76 from Dumfries or Glasgow. This main route connects the southwest with central Scotland, whilst local roads serve nearby villages. Electric vehicle charging is available at roughly ten fast charging points in the area. The village's name derives from the historical practice of burning heather on surrounding hills to improve grazing.

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Burnhead, Dumfries and Galloway is in Scotland, at 55.241, -3.791 - about 27 km south-east of Kirkconnel.

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