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Thornhill, Dumfriesshire

Thornhill is a small town in Dumfriesshire, lying in the middle stretch of Nithsdale. Near the town stands Drumlanrig Castle, a 17th-century turreted mansion once the ancient Douglas stronghold. Thornhill is within the council area of Dumfries and Galloway.

Place Type: Town
Historic County: Dumfriesshire
Lat, Long: 55.241386,-3.7657613
Grid Reference: NX 8782 9555
Civil Parish: Morton CP
Council Area: Dumfries and Galloway CA
Police Area: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway) PA
Devolved Legislature:  Scottish Parliament

GBPN ID: 44562
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Thornhill,_Dumfriesshire_44562

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