Lincluden Collegiate Church, DumfriesRuins of 14th century Lincluden Collegiate Church, Dumfries
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Dumfries is a market town within the Dumfries and Galloway council area, in southern Scotland. The town is located near the mouth of the River Nith, as it empties into the Solway Firth. Dumfries today has a population of 43,000.

It is generally accepted that the area around Dumfries has been inhabited by the Roman times, and much evidence of Roman presence have been recovered, from coins to weapons and more. When exactly Dumfries was founded is vague, but we do know that it has been around by the 11th century.

Visiting Dumfries

The fastest way to reach Dumfries is by road. The main highways leading towards the town include the A75, A76 and A701.

Dumfries Railway StationDumfries Railway Station
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Places of Interest in Dumfries


  1. Brow Well
    Well from which Robert Burns drank when he was ill.

  2. Camera Obscura Museum
    Museum explaining how the camera obscura works, as well as providing visitors an opportunity to make use of it.

  3. Ellisland Farm
    Farm where Robert Burns worked for some time.

  4. Robert Burns Museum
    Museum housed in the home of the Scottish national poet celebrating his life and works.

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