Dumfries and Galloway

noun

1. a region in S Scotland. 2,460 sq. mi. (6,371 sq. km).

Dumfries and Galloway

noun

1. a council area in SW Scotland: created in 1975 from the counties of Dumfries, Kirkcudbright, and Wigtown; became a unitary authority in 1996; chiefly agricultural. Administrative centre: Dumfries. Pop: 147 210 (2003 est). Area: 6439 sq km (2486 sq miles)

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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