Dumfriesshire - Wikipedia
Dumfriesshire or the County of Dumfries or Shire of Dumfries (Scottish Gaelic: Siorrachd Dhùn Phris) is a historic county and registration county in southern Scotland. The Dumfries lieutenancy area covers a similar area to the historic county.
Dumfries - Wikipedia
Dumfries (/ dʌmˈfriːs / ⓘ dum-FREESS; Scots: Dumfries; from Scottish Gaelic: Dùn Phris [ˌt̪un ˈfɾʲiʃ]) is a market town and former royal burgh in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, near the mouth of the River Nith on the Solway Firth, 25 miles (40 km) from the Anglo-Scottish border.
Dumfriesshire | Former County, Solway Firth, History | Britannica
Dumfriesshire, historic county, southwestern Scotland. Along the Solway Firth in the south, Dumfriesshire incorporates a coastal plain stretching from the mouth of the River Nith in the west to the English border in the east.
27 Things to do in Dumfries, Scotland | My Voyage Scotland
Dumfries is a brilliant place to visit. From museums to castles, parks to walking tours – there’s plenty to fill your day if you’re looking for things to do. Visitors of all ages have some many things to look forward to, with ample attractions like Castle Douglas, Threave Castle, and Gretna Green.
Dumfries & Galloway - VisitScotland
Dumfries & Galloway is a beautiful part of Scotland, with an undulating coastline of rocky shoreline and sandy beaches, and acres of forest and green spaces inland. Your break here can include outdoor activities, history and cultural attractions, delicious food and much more.
Dumfries and Galloway Guide - Hidden Scotland
From its border with Ayrshire, Dumfries and Galloway climbs over the Lowther and Moffat hills and summits southern Scotland’s highest peak, Merrick, before tumbling into the Nith Estuary with its woodland and merse.
Scotfax: Dumfriesshire Information on Undiscovered Scotland
Dumfriesshire, also known as the County of Dumfries, was one of the 34 traditional counties into which Scotland was divided for administrative purposes. It lay at the heart of southern Scotland and shared a length of border with England as well as having a coastline along the north shore of the Solway Firth.
Dumfries, Scotland | History, Photos & Historic Attractions
The historic town of Dumfries is the largest settlement in south-western Scotland and the county town of Dumfries-shire. This attractive town grew up around an important crossing on the River Nith.
Dumfries and Galloway | Scotland, Map, Population, & Facts
Dumfries and Galloway, council area of southwestern Scotland whose coast borders the Solway Firth, the Irish Sea, and the North Channel. It encompasses the historic counties of Dumfriesshire, Kirkcudbrightshire, and Wigtownshire and a small section of Ayrshire in the west.
Dumfriesshire | Association of British Counties
Dumfriesshire is a hilly county between Kirkcudbrightshire and Cumberland, with Lanarkshire in the north. It lies along the shore of the Solway Firth. Dumfriesshire’s town and villages lie mainly in the great valleys running south into the Solway Firth; Liddlesdale easternmost, then Eskdale, Annandale, Annandale and Nithsdale, which marks the ...