Dumfries

American

[duhm-frees] / dʌmˈfris /

noun

Also called Dumfriesshire. a historic county in S Scotland.
a burgh of Dumfries and Galloway in S Scotland: burial place of Robert Burns.

Dumfries British

/ dʌmˈfriːs /

noun

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

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Her death was initially ruled as accidental but her family, from Dumfries, have campaigned for the case to be reopened.

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026

Wales saw a peak of 35.1C in the village in Flintshire, and Scotland's highest temperature of 29.2C was recroded in Dumfries and Galloway.

From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026

Meanwhile, Dumfries and Galloway Council has asked residents to "spare a thought for our frontline staff" wearing personal protective equipment in the heat.

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026

Liam Logue, who runs the Dumfries pub with wife Cas, said the World Cup had been a welcome boost for business.

From BBC • Jun. 14, 2026

He was brought from Ireland to Dumfries, landed in Calton gaol, Edinburgh, and was tried and executed.

From The Life of George Borrow by Shorter, Clement K.

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