Gas in Hightae & the Royal Four Towns
There is no mains natural gas in Hightae, Heck, Greenhill or Smallholm. All homes and businesses use LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) delivered by tanker straight to an on-site storage tank.
How LPG works here
LPG is stored in a tank (either above ground or buried) on your property. A tanker truck tops it up every few weeks or months, depending on how much you use. You don’t need to be home – the driver just connects the hose and fills the tank automatically.
Important: Most suppliers own the tank and charge a yearly rental fee (typically £50–£120 per year depending on tank size). You only pay for the gas you actually use.
Main LPG suppliers serving the Royal Four Towns
Here are the companies that regularly deliver to DG11 postcodes (Hightae, Lockerbie area) in 2026:
| Supplier | Type | Contact | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Energy | Independent local | northernenergy.co.uk | Very popular locally. Competitive prices and reliable deliveries across Dumfries & Galloway. |
| Lakeland LPG | Regional | lakelandlpg.com | Covers Dumfries & Galloway + Cumbria. Known for good customer service and 24-hour emergency call-out. |
| Flogas | National | flogas.co.uk | Large national supplier with local stockists in Dumfries. Good for bulk contracts. |
| Calor Gas | National | calorgas.co.uk | Best known for bottled gas. Also does bulk tank deliveries. |
Prices change with the wholesale market – always get a few quotes. Most suppliers will beat your current price if you ask them to match or improve it.
Tanks – what most people have
- Above-ground tanks – most common in the village. Easier to install and maintain.
- Below-ground tanks – neater look but more expensive to install and service.
- Tanks usually hold 1,000–2,500 litres.
Safety & servicing
Your LPG tank and pipework must be serviced every year by a Gas Safe registered engineer. Most suppliers include this in their service or can arrange it for you.