Twynholm | |
A hill fort west of Twynholm |
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Twynholm
Twynholm shown within Dumfries and Galloway |
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Population | 119 (2001 Census) |
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OS grid reference | NX6654 |
Council area | Dumfries and Galloway |
Lieutenancy area | Kirkcudbrightshire |
Country | Scotland |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | Kirkcudbright |
Postcode district | DG6 |
Dialling code | 01557 |
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 |
List of places: UK • Scotland • |
Twynholm is a small village in Kirkcudbrightshire, Dumfries and Galloway. It is located 3km (1.8 miles) north-north west of Kirkcudbright.
Twynholm is the home town of Formula One racing driver David Coulthard. A museum to his career was established in the village and is a popular tourist attraction.
The village also has a primary school, shop and tea room, and a garage.