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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 (/ d ʌ m ˈ f r iː s / ⓘ 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.
- Mostly Ghostly Tours Dumfries. Dumfries House. If you’re looking for an unusual and slightly spooky way of exploring Dumfries’ history, you’re in luck! Mostly Ghostly Tours is the regions’ first paranormal investigation team who hosts a selection of researched ghost and local history tours.
- The Globe Inn Dumfries. The Globe Inn, Dumfries. © Together Agency/The Globe Inn, Dumfries. Looking to get in touch with the history and soul of Rabbie Burns?
- Caerlaverock Castle Glencaple. Caerlaverock Castle. This intriguing looking castle is a popular spot for tourists and locals alike. With a unique triangular shape and surrounded by a moat, complete with a twin towered gatehouse and imposing battlements, the castle is a true sight to see.
- Moat Brae Dumfries. Moat Brae House and Garden. © VisitScotland / PRImaging. This National Centre for Children’s Storytelling and Literature uncovers the world of stories and tales and is the birthplace of Peter Pan!
- Dumfries Museum and Camera Obscura. In the truly storybook setting of an 18th century windmill lies a treasure trove of history. Take a walk back in time as you browse fossilised footprints from the Solway marshes.
- Robert Burns House. People come from far and wide to visit the home of Scotland’s national poet. The legendary wordsmith once lay his head here. Now you can explore the house where he lived and wrote some of his most beloved poems.
- Mabie Farm Park. For a fantastic family day out, visit Mabie Farm Park! It sits nestled close by the magnificent Mabie Forest. The surrounding scenery is utterly gorgeous and would make a great background for a family photo.
- Gracefield Arts Centre. Lovers of art will enjoy this impressive collection of Scottish art and exhibitions. The centre features over 400 paintings dating from the 1880s to present day.
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.
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. A series of river valleys—Nithsdale, Annandale, and Eskdale—extend.
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