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Dingwall, Ross-shire

Dingwall is the county town of Ross-shire. Dingwall, a royal burgh, stands near the coast of Easter Ross, by the head of the Cromarty Firth where the valley of the River Peffery unites with the alluvial lands at the mouth of the Conon. It was once an east-coast port, before the sea receded and left it inland. It is within the council area of Highland.

Place Type: Town
Alternative name(s): Inbhir Pheofharain
Historic County: Ross-shire
Lat, Long: 57.595361,-4.425364
Grid Reference: NH 5513 5874
Civil Parish: Dingwall CP
Council Area: Highland CA
Police Area: Scotland (Highlands and Islands) PA
Devolved Legislature:  Scottish Parliament

GBPN ID: 13121
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Dingwall,_Ross-shire_13121

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