Kirkcudbright
Town · 3,116 residents
54Fair
Fair · better than 2 in 10 towns
Check Local Score out of 100 · 60 is typical for the country
Each arc is a topic, coloured by its score
What’s good
- 1 GP practice within a short walk
- Environment scores 79, well above the typical 60
- 15 places to eat and drink
Check before you view
- Radon: part of the area is in an affected zone, and a home test is cheap
- Transport scores 31, below the typical 60
- Property market scores 39, below the typical 60
The essentials
Everyday life
The area
Map outline: Official settlement boundary (National Records of Scotland)
Is Kirkcudbright a good place to live?
Kirkcudbright scores 54/100 overall, which the scorecard rates as fair — 60 is typical for the country.
It stands out for health (80) and environment (79).
It scores lowest on transport (31) and property market (39).
Scores come from official data on safety, schools, transport, prices, health, food & drink and the local environment, for Kirkcudbright in Scotland, each measured against the national average.
Summary of Kirkcudbright
The summary for Kirkcudbright is written when the report is first opened.
Data last updated: 19 October 2026