Dumfries and Galloway, Parliamentary constituency in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK, 2005 onwards
Dumfries and Galloway is a House of Commons constituency covering a rural region in southwest Scotland. It spans several towns and villages spread across rolling countryside and farmland that forms the area's main character.
The constituency was created in its current form in 1983, combining several earlier electoral divisions. The region itself has a long history as a border area between Scotland and England, with its economy traditionally based on farming and fishing.
This region is best explored by car, as towns are spread across open countryside. Dumfries, the main town, offers the best facilities and serves as a natural base for visiting surrounding communities.
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