Dumfries

[duhm-frees]

noun

1. Also called Dumfriesshire. a historic county in S Scotland.

2. a burgh of Dumfries and Galloway in S Scotland: burial place of Robert Burns.

Dumfries

/ dʌmˈfriːs /

noun

1. a town in S Scotland on the River Nith, administrative centre of Dumfries and Galloway. Pop: 31 146 (2001)

Example Sentences

A number of ferry crossings between Cairnryan, in Dumfries and Galloway, and Northern Ireland were cancelled.

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In Dumfries and Galloway, one hotelier has raised concerns that it would make the region "needlessly more expensive".

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Dumfries and Galloway Council said it recognised the issues in the area and has launched a campaign to look at ways of improving services.

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The problems surfaced after the end of a contract wrangle with Stagecoach which saw it end almost all its services in Dumfries and Galloway.

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A statement from Dumfries and Galloway Council and transport agency SWestrans said it recognised the concerns in Glentrool - particularly outside of school term times and on Saturdays.

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