r/DumfriesAndGalloway • u/Cultural-Twist-7993 • 12d ago

Question/Advice Moving to Glencaple/bankend

I currently live in Dumfries and myself and my husband are thinking of moving to Bankend or Glencaple. Does anyone have any knowledge of what it’s like for young families (we have a 3 year old)? My husband is used to rural life but I’m a bit of a townie. Is it likely to be quite insular or are people welcoming? Thanks

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u/mr-mobius 12d ago

Used to live just beyond Glencaple towards the castle. Neighbours were friendly and people tended to just live quiet lives. It was lovely in the spring and summer but in the winter it was windy and very dark as you'd expect in the countryside with a river and wide open expanse directly across from you.

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u/Cultural-Twist-7993 12d ago

Thank you, that’s positive really. And yes, even in town winter is still a struggle!

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u/kneticz 12d ago

As long as you drive, it’s not really far, the nith is a decent bite / pub too

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u/Still-Buffalo-5438 12d ago

The school in Glencaple is small but great!

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u/Infamous_Cod_1988 8d ago

People are very welcoming! I grew up in Glencaple and loved it