Castles · Scottish Lowlands
Dumfries and Galloway
Also known as: Dumfries a Galloway, Comhairle Dhùn Phris is Ghall-Ghàidhealaibh, Dùn Phris as y Ghallioo
Dumfries and Galloway (Scots: Dumfries an Gallowa; Scottish Gaelic: Dùn Phrìs is Gall-Ghaidhealaibh) is one of the 32 unitary council areas of Scotland, situated in the western part of the Southern Up
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Dumfries and Galloway (Scots: Dumfries an Gallowa; Scottish Gaelic: Dùn Phrìs is Gall-Ghaidhealaibh) is one of the 32 unitary council areas of Scotland, situated in the western part of the Southern Uplands. It is bordered by East Ayrshire, South Ayrshire, and South Lanarkshire to the north; the Scottish Borders to the northeast; and the English county of Cumbria, the Solway Firth, and the Irish Sea to the south. To the west, it faces the North Channel. The administrative centre and largest settlement is the town of Dumfries. The second-largest town, Stranraer, lies approximately 76 miles (122 km) west of Dumfries on the North Channel coast. Dumfries and Galloway corresponds to the historic shire counties of Dumfriesshire, Kirkcudbrightshire, and Wigtownshire, the latter two collectively known as Galloway. These three counties were merged in 1975 to form the Dumfries and Galloway Region, which consisted of four districts. The district system was abolished in 1996, when the area became a single unitary authority under the same name. For lieutenancy purposes, Dumfries and Galloway is divided into three ceremonial areas: Dumfries, Wigtown, and the Stewartry of Kirkcudbright, each corresponding broadly to the former historic counties.
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Dumfries and Galloway (Scots: Dumfries an Gallowa; Scottish Gaelic: Dùn Phrìs is Gall-Ghaidhealaibh) is one of the 32 unitary council areas of Scotland, situated in the western part of the Southern Uplands. It is bordered by East Ayrshire, South Ayrshire, and South Lanarkshire to the north; the Scottish Borders to the northeast; and the English county of Cumbria, the Solway Firth, and the Irish Sea to the south. To the west, it faces the North Channel. The administrative centre and largest settlement is the town of Dumfries. The second-largest town, Stranraer, lies approximately 76 miles (122 km) west of Dumfries on the North Channel coast. Dumfries and Galloway corresponds to the historic shire counties of Dumfriesshire, Kirkcudbrightshire, and Wigtownshire, the latter two collectively known as Galloway. These three counties were merged in 1975 to form the Dumfries and Galloway Region, which consisted of four districts. The district system was abolished in 1996, when the area became a single unitary authority under the same name. For lieutenancy purposes, Dumfries and Galloway is divided into three ceremonial areas: Dumfries, Wigtown, and the Stewartry of Kirkcudbright, each corresponding broadly to the former historic counties.
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Background
History
The term Dumfries and Galloway has been used since at least the 19th century – by 1911 the three counties had a united sheriffdom under that name. Dumfries and Galloway covers the majority of the western area of the Southern Uplands, it also hosts Scotland's most Southerly point, at the Mull of Galloway in the west of the region.
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- Coordinates
- 55.1000, -3.9000
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG2 9UD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfries and Galloway
Sources
- wikipedia: Dumfries and Galloway (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Darngarroch Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
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Muil Hill
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settlement 1000m S of Auchenhay
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Glaisters Bridge
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Castramon Hill
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Where to eat & stay near Dumfries and Galloway
Places to stay
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📷 5Campsites · Scottish Lowlands
Loch Ken Holiday Park
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Friars Carse Country House Hotel
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Camping Beeswing
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Places to eat & drink
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📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
75 Friars Vennel, Dumfries
75 Friars Vennel, Dumfries in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
Rob Roy Public House, 63-65 Queensberry Street, Dumfries
Rob Roy Public House, 63-65 Queensberry Street, Dumfries in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
The Globe Inn, 56 High Street, Dumfries
The Globe Inn, 56 High Street, Dumfries in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
Queen O' The South Public House, 8-10 Nith Place, Dumfries
Queen O' The South Public House, 8-10 Nith Place, Dumfries in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
73-77 English Street, Dumfries
73-77 English Street, Dumfries in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
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📷 4Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dumfries and Galloway?
- Dumfries and Galloway is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG2 9UD).
- What is Dumfries and Galloway?
- Dumfries and Galloway (Scots: Dumfries an Gallowa; Scottish Gaelic: Dùn Phrìs is Gall-Ghaidhealaibh) is one of the 32 unitary council areas of Scotland, situated in the western part of the Southern Up
- How do I get to Dumfries and Galloway?
- Drivers can use postcode DG2 9UD.
- Who owns Dumfries and Galloway?
- Dumfries and Galloway is owned by Dumfries and Galloway Council.
- Does Dumfries and Galloway charge admission?
- Dumfries and Galloway typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Dumfries and Galloway?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DG2 9UD. It sits within the Dumfries and Galloway parliamentary constituency.