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  Thornhill, Dumfries and Galloway - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
It has a population of roughly 2,000 people and was formally founded in 1664 as a burgh of barony, although the town itself is considerably older.
Thornhill has a monument to Joseph Thomson, who lived in neighbouring Penpont and Gatelawbridge, and a column topped by a winged horse, the emblem of the Queensberry family, in the centre of the town.
Thornhill is renowned for the excellent fishing in the nearby rivers.
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 Encyclopedia: Thornhill, Dumfries and Galloway   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Sanquhar is a town in the south of Scotland in Dumfries and Galloway, on the River Nith.
Drumlanrig Castle is a large castle in the Southwest of Scotland, near to Thornhill, in Dumfries and Galloway.
Dumfries and Galloway (Dùn Phris agus Gall-Ghaidhealaibh in Gaelic) is one of 32 unitary council areas in Scotland.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Thornhill,-Dumfries-and-Galloway   (604 words)

  
 Info and facts on 'Dumfries and Galloway'   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Dumfries and Galloway is one of 32 unitary council areas in Scotland (One of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts).
Dumfries and Galloway covers the traditional counties of Wigtownshire (additional info and facts about Wigtownshire) (in the west), Kirkcudbrightshire (additional info and facts about Kirkcudbrightshire) (centre) and Dumfriesshire (additional info and facts about Dumfriesshire) (in the east).
These districts were abolished in 1996, and so Dumfries and Galloway became a unitary authority (additional info and facts about unitary authority).
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/d/du/dumfries_and_galloway.htm   (678 words)

  
 ipedia.com: Dumfries and Galloway Article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Dumfries and Galloway is one of 32 unitary council regions in Scotland.
Dumfries and Galloway covers the traditional counties of Wigtownshire (in the west), Kirkcudbrightshire (centre) and Dumfriesshire (in the east).
These districts were abolished in 1996, and so Dumfries and Galloway became a unitary authority.
www.ipedia.com /dumfries_and_galloway.html   (274 words)

  
 Thornhill, Dumfries and Galloway - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography
Thornhill, Dumfries and Galloway - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography
This encyclopedia, history, geography and biography article about Thornhill, Dumfries and Galloway contains research on
Thornhill, Dumfries and Galloway and Towns in Scotland.
www.arikah.net /encyclopedia/Thornhill,_Dumfries_and_Galloway   (183 words)

  
 Gillbank Guest House, Thornhill, Dumfries and Galloway
Situated on a quiet street in the centre of the picturesque town of Thornhill in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland's "best kept secret", this traditional late Victorian guesthouse offers a homely, welcoming atmosphere with excellent service.
Thornhill's shops, pubs and restaurants are only a 2 minute walk or cycle away.
The rural location is ideal for outdoor sports and activities, such as golf on Thornhill's 18-hole golf course, cycling, walking and fishing for salmon and sea tout on the river Nith, ½ mile away.
www.s-h-systems.co.uk /hotels/gillbankgh.html   (305 words)

  
 "Thornhill hotels", hotels and accommodation in Thornhill Dumfries and Galloway. Hotels in Thornhill, Scotland, UK   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
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www.hotels-scotland.co.uk /dum/thornhill.htm   (364 words)

  
 BBC NEWS | UK | Scotland | Car appeal over da Vinci theft
Dumfries and Galloway Constabulary said a full forensic examination had uncovered valuable information.
It was bought from a legitimate company in Cheshire in October 2002 and was used extensively by the thieves before the theft of the paining.
The painting was stolen from the castle at Thornhill, Dumfries and Galloway, on 27 August last year.
news.bbc.co.uk /2/low/uk_news/scotland/3532643.stm   (409 words)

  
 Thornhill Dumfries and Galloway Scotland UK   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Thornhill is a good base to explore Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland UK.
Thornhill Bed and Breakfast accommodation is an excellent option and offers a different experience to staying in a hotel.
Bed and Breakfasts in Dumfries and Galloway are usually friendly and are renowned for providing fantastic breakfasts.
www.bedsearcher.co.uk /habitation/thornhill_dg.shtm   (202 words)

  
 Thornhill - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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This is a disambiguation page—a list of articles associated with the same title.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Thornhill   (107 words)

  
 Discounted hotel reservations around Thornhill, Dumfries and Galloway and throughout the UK
Comprehensive listing of hotels and places to stay around Thornhill, Dumfries and Galloway and the rest of Great Britain, all of which can be reserved on-line.
Dumfries - a picturesque market town - the ideal base for exploring Dumfries and Galloway, the Solway Coast, or day trips to Glasgow, Edinburgh, Ayr or venture south to Carlisle and the Lake District.
Situated in beautiful Annandale,just a short distance from gretna green part of Dumfries and Galloway in South West Scotland, the hotel is set amid five acres of scenic, elevated parkland and approached through an avenue of Beech trees.
www.hotelhound.co.uk /uk/dumfries_and_galloway/thornhill   (1703 words)

  
 Thornhill Inn in Dumfries
Dumfries is known as "Queen of the South" and its inhabitants are called "Doonhamers".
Surrounding area: The Thornhill Inn is situated in the beautiful conservation village of Thornhill, formerly the George Hotel set in the varied landscape of Mid-Nithsdale area of Dumfries and Galloway.
Cycling is becoming an increasingly popular sport in this area due to KM Trail for road biking, Ae Forest and Drumlanrig Castle for mountain biking, championship courses at both locations fairly new to the area.
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 Somewherenear Categories in Dumfries & Galloway
Applegarth House, Lockerbie, Dumfries and Galloway, DG11 1SX
Cairndoon, 14 Newall Terrace, Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway, DG1 1LW
Riverside Inn, Canonbie, Dumfries and Galloway, DG14 0UX
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 DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY Golf courses and golfing holidays - Tourist Net UK Guide
Southerness, Kirkbean, Dumfries, Dumfries And Galloway, DG2 8AZ
One of the finest examples is Southerness, truly one of Scotland's hidden golf assets, with its spectacular views across the coast of Galloway and to the mountains of the Lake District.
The Clubhouse, Coatshill, Moffat, Dumfries And Galloway, DG10 9SB
www.touristnetuk.com /sc/dumfries/activities/golf/index.asp   (2577 words)

  
 Thornhill Information Online - guide and directory for Thornhill,Dumfries and Galloway,UK with tourist information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
If you live and work in Thornhill, Send your news items to us; whether it is entertainment, sports, business or community related.
If you are looking for accommodation we have UK hotels and UK bed and breakfasts plus Thornhill cottages and self catering holiday accomodation as well as directories for Camping and Caravan Parks.
Thornhill Information Online is an independent site and is not affiliated with, or officially sponsored by any local authority or tourist information centre based in Thornhill.
www.britinfo.net /index_Thornhill.htm   (587 words)

  
 Scotland self catering holidays: Templand Cottages in Dumfries & Galloway
The attractive village of Thornhill is only half a mile away and has an excellent selection of shops, restaurants and pubs.
Explore the natural beauty of Dumfries and Galloway and visit many castles and historic houses in the area including places associated with Scotland's National Bard, Robert Burns.
The ancient Burgh of Dumfries and the stunning Solway coast are within easy reach.
www.cottageguide.co.uk /templandcottages   (223 words)

  
 Auchenknight Cottage - Self Catering Cottage near Thornhill in Dumfries & Galloway   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Auchenknight self-catering cottage is ideally suited to the needs of visiting sportsmen and women and their companions or for a family holiday in Dumfries and Galloway.
As well as the exclusive fishing and fieldsports available to let on the Estate, golf is also on offer in both Thornhill and Sanquhar (12 miles).
The town of Dumfries is situated 18 miles south.
www.buccleuch.com /pages/content.asp?PageID=217   (302 words)

  
 Templand Cottages - Holiday Cottages in Scotland
Templand Cottages are near the River Nith with spectacular views down the Nith Valley and only half a mile from the village of Thornhill, with shops, hotels and restaurants.
The self-catering cottages have been tastefully converted from the original 18th century sandstone farm buildings of Templand where the great Scottish historian Thomas Carlyle married Jane Welsh in 1826.
Explore historic Galloway and visit several places closely associated with Scotland's National Bard, Robert Burns.
www.templandcottages.co.uk   (285 words)

  
 Old Tannery Holiday Cottage, self catering holiday accommodation, Thornhill, Dumfriesshire, Dumfries and Galloway, ...
Old Tannery Holiday Cottage, self catering holiday accommodation, Thornhill, Dumfriesshire, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland.
Thornhill is a very pleasant village situated about 14 miles north of Dumfries on the
Thornhill is well provided with a variety of eating places, with mini supermarkets,
www.oldtannery.co.uk   (238 words)

  
 Gillbank House, Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway
Gillbank House BandB is situated in the picturesque town of Thornhill in Dumfries and Galloway - 'Scotland's best kept secret'.
Easily accessable, on the main route from Dumfries to Strathclyde, Thornhill is a convenient stopover on the west coast tourist trail.
Thornhill is surrounded by the unique Scottish scenery.
www.smoothhound.co.uk /hotels/gillbank.html   (295 words)

  
 Accommodation in South Scotland - Rural-Sports.co.uk
Few hotels in Dumfries and Galloway are blessed with the dramatic coastal location of Barons Craig Hotel at Rockcliffe on the Colvend coast in south west Scotland.
Welcome to Thornhill Inn the place in town for good food and drink, we have 10 en-suite bedrooms all with Sky tv and hospitality trays.
Explore the rich heritage of this varied landscape with one of our sporting opportunities on offer fishing, shooting, walking, cycling and golfing we are in a prime location for all of the sports mentioned and will be more than happy to arrange your sporting activity for you.
www.rural-sports.co.uk /uk_accommodation_south_scotland.htm   (795 words)

  
 The Village of Thornhill in Dumfries and Galloway, country of Scotland UK - Local Information Events Bed & Breakfast ...
Old photographs of The Village of Thornhill in Dumfries and Galloway, country of Scotland UK, old maps of Thornhill-Dumfries and Galloway, local photos, genealogy, ancestors, ancestry, history
The Village of Thornhill in Dumfries and Galloway, country of Scotland UK News, Notices, Local Issues and Events
The Village of Thornhill in Dumfries and Galloway, country of Scotland UK Societies and Groups
www.stayinthearea.co.uk /ukvillages.nsf/villages/Scotland/Thornhill-Dumfries+and+Galloway   (233 words)

  
 Dumfries & Galloway
Dumfries and Galloway Fire Brigade was eventually formed, after a fight, from part of the Western Area Fire Brigade on the 16th May, 1975.
On 1st April 1996 after Local Government reform it was administered by the Dumfries and Galloway Police, Fire and Public Protection Committee.
The brigade is to change it's name to Dumfries and Galloway Fire and Rescue Service on the 1st April 2005.
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 Thornhill - Dumfries and Galloway: Hotels, B&B, Accommodation, Self Catering Holiday Cottages
For accommodation including hotels, bed and breakfasts and self catering holiday cottages plus information including places to eat, shops and services, nearby activities, things to see and do and places to visit.
Thornhill is the perfect base for walking, in addition to its close proximity to the wonderful Drumlanrig Castle.
The town is also becoming increasing popular for property due its location on the A76, just 20 minutes from Dumfries and an hour's drive from Ayr and Glasgow
www.visitsouthernscotland.com /area/town_detail.asp?TownID=94   (120 words)

  
 Dumfries and Galloway Self Catering Cottages Thornhill - Dumfries and Galloway Self Catering
Dumfries and Galloway Self Catering Cottages Thornhill - Dumfries and Galloway Self Catering
Here is a browseable listing of our holiday cottages in Thornhill, Dumfries, Galloway & SW.
Devon - Cornwall - Lake District - Dumfries and Galloway
www.britainexpress.com /cottages/Thornhill.php   (206 words)

  
 Accommodation Scotland, bed and breakfast, hotels, holiday cottages - Dumfries and Galloway and the Scottish Borders.
Accommodation Scotland, bed and breakfast, hotels, holiday cottages - Dumfries and Galloway and the Scottish Borders.
Steeped in history this unique and historic Scottish Castle, filled with treasures, its Estate and Gardens is one of the principal visitor attractions in South Scotland.
Accommodation Scotland - Dumfries and Galloway and the Scottish Borders
www.visitsouthernscotland.com /accommodation/accommodation.asp   (165 words)

  
 thornhill, dumfries and gallwoay, online guide to tourism websites
Thornhill is a quiet village located to the north of Dumfries.
The Trigony House Hotel nestles in the picturesque Nithsdale valley, surrounded by rolling hills in the heart of Robert Burns country.
Trigony West Wing cottage offers self catering holiday accommodation and fishing, for up to six people, in Dumfries and Galloway, SW Scotland.
www.dgvisitor.co.uk /thornhill.htm   (155 words)

  
 self catering holiday cottages in Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland
The Cottage, Kevans Farm, Whithorn, Newton Stewart, Dumfries & Galloway:
Hill of Burns, Creetown, Newton Stewart, Dumfries and Galloway:
Crumquhill Chalet and Bungalow, Ringford, Castle Douglas, Galloway:
www.cottageguide.co.uk /cgi-bin/search/countysearch2.pl?C=DumfriesGalloway&Z=&D=&S=20   (189 words)

  
 Homepage for Dumfries and Galloway Constabulary
Our latest news pages keep you up to date with news and events, current witness appeals, missing persons, local and national campaigns and initiatives within Dumfries and Galloway policing area.
We aim to deliver the highest possible standards of policing reflecting our commitment to work with, care for and protect the community.
Our scheme for 2005-2008 sets out how we plan to continue to develop good race relations within Dumfries and Galloway.
www.dumfriesandgalloway.police.uk   (196 words)

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