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Dumfries and Galloway geography / climate

The Dumfries and Galloway Council region is composed of counties and their sub-areas. Dumfriesshire County is the sub-area of Dumfrieesshire – Annandale. Kirkcudbrightshire County is a sub of Wigtownshire – Machars (archaically, Farines)–divided into census areas (civil parish areas) The term ‘Dumfries’ has been used since at latest the 19th century.

Water systems and transport routes through the Southern Uplands

The region has a number of south running water systems which break through the Southern Uplands creating the main road, and rail, arteries north–south through the region . River Nith rises between Dalmellington and New Cumnock in Ayrshire and runs east then south down Nithsdale to Dumfries . River Annan combines with Evan Water and the River Clyde to form one of the principal routes into central Scotland from England – through Annandale and Clydesdale . River Esk enters the Solway Firth just south of Gretna having travelled south from Langholm and Eskdalemuir .

National scenic areas

Dumfries has a rich history going back over 800 years as a Royal Burgh (1186) It is particularly remembered as the place where Robert the Bruce murdered the Red Comyn in 1306 before being crowned King of Scotland – and where Robert Burns spent his last years . There are three National scenic areas within the Nith Estuary .

Governance and place names

The region was created in 1975, by merging the counties of Wigtownshire, Kirkcudbrightshire and Dumfriesshire . The present-day “Dumfries and Galloway Council Area” exists for administrative purposes .

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Best Dumfries and Galloway places to visit

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Dumfries and Galloway has many places to explore by foot, bike or bus. Below are a selection of the varied Dumfries and Galloway’s destinations you can visit with additional content available at the Walkfo Dumfries and Galloway’s information audio spots:

Blatobulgium Blatobulgium was a Roman fort, located at the modern-day site known as Birrens, in Dumfriesshire, Scotland.

Crawfordton House Crawfordton House is a category B listed 19th-century country house in Dumfriesshire. It was operated as Crawfordton School in the second half of the 20th century.

Threave Castle Threave Castle is situated on an island in the River Dee, 2.5km west of Castle Douglas in Kirkcudbrightshire. Built in the 1370s by Archibald the Grim, it was a stronghold of the “Black Douglases”, Earls of Douglas and Lords of Galloway. The excessive power of the Black Douglas lords led to their overthrow by King James II in 1455. For part of this time the castle was controlled by Princess Margaret, daughter of King Robert III.

Galloway Galloway (Scottish Gaelic: Gall-Ghàidhealaibh; Scots: Gallowa; Latin: Gallovidia) is a region in southwestern Scotland. It is administered as part of the council area of Dumfries and Galloway. A hardy breed of black, hornless cattle named Galloway cattle is native to the region. A native or inhabitant of Galloway is called a Gallovidian.

Eaglesfield, Dumfries and Galloway Eaglesfield is a village in south east Dumfriesshire in the local authority area of Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland.

Kirriereoch Loch Kirriereoch Loch is a small, shallow, square shaped, freshwater loch in Dumfries and Galloway. It lies approximately 12 mi (19 km) north of the town of Newton Stewart. It is stocked with brown trout with wild brown trout also being present.

Theatre Royal, Dumfries The Theatre Royal in Dumfries, Scotland is the oldest working theatre in Scotland. The Theatre is owned by the Guild of Players who bought it in 1959. The Guild’s aim is to promote the tradition of live theatre.

Queensberry Hotel, Dumfries The Queensberry Hotel is a Category B listed building in Dumfries, Scotland. It is notable for the ornate carved sandstone facade and for its connection to the development of musical culture in the local area.

Greyfriars Church, Dumfries Greyfriars Church, Dumfries is a Category A listed building in south west Scotland. The current building was built from 1866 to 1868 in the Victorian Gothic style. It is situated in a prominent position at the top of the High Street.

Dumfries Museum Dumfries Museum and Camera Obscura is the largest museum in the region. The museum has extensive collections relating to local and history from the pre-historic era. Admission to the museum is free, however a small fee applies for the Camera Oscura.

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