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Dumfries

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Known, like its football club, as "Queen of the South", Dumfries is an ancient town with a long and turbulent history. Today it is by far the biggest town in south west Scotland; the administrative centre for Dumfries and Galloway; and the focus of a large rural hinterland.

Dumfries was founded as a Royal Burgh in 1186 on the east side of the lowest crossing point of the River Nith. The land beyond the Nith, known as Galloway, only securely became part of Scotland during Alexander II's reign in 1234. As a result Dumfries was very much a frontier town during its early years as a Royal Burgh. Partly as a result of this it grew rapidly both as a market town and as a port.

Moffat

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Moffat in the heart of Southern Scotland, 3 minutes from the M74, is a great place to visit. From first glance Moffat is an attractive town, a coaching stop and 19th century spa town. Moffat is an outstanding conservation town with modern amenities. Offering free parking, a "double" High Street, lots of specialist shops, cafes and hotels, beautiful Station Park and many super walks.