Palnackie

Palnackie
Palnackie

 Palnackie shown within Dumfries and Galloway
Population 148 (2001 Census)
OS grid reference NX8188857193
Council area Dumfries and Galloway
Lieutenancy area Kirkcudbrightshire
Country Scotland
Sovereign state United Kingdom
Post town Castle Douglas
Postcode district DG7
Dialling code 01556
Police Dumfries and Galloway
Fire Dumfries and Galloway
Ambulance Scottish
EU Parliament Scotland
UK Parliament Dumfries and Galloway
Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
Scottish Parliament Galloway and Upper Nithsdale
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Palnackie is a village in the Parish of Buittle, in the Stewartry of Kirkcudbright in Scotland. Since 1995 it has been in Dumfries and Galloway Council Administrative Region.

It has a population of around 150.

There is one school, one shop, including a post office. There is one public house and a restaurant.

There are several other businesses based here including two building contractors, decorator, and road haulage firm. There was once a busy port here on the River Urr, but this is largely silted up and not much used.

Palnackie used to host the Grande Internationale World Flounder Tramping Championships in late July or early August every year. Nearby is Orchardton Tower, the only round tower house in Scotland.