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Kirkcudbrightshire
Historic county
Flag of Kirkcudbrightshire
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Country Scotland
County town Kirkcudbright
Area
 • Total 899 sq mi (2,328 km2)
  Ranked 10th of 34
Chapman code
KKD

Kirkcudbrightshire, also known as the County of Kirkcudbright or the Stewartry of Kirkcudbright, is a historic area in south-western Scotland. It's part of a larger region called Galloway. Today, it is part of the Dumfries and Galloway council area.

This county is sometimes called East Galloway. It shares the Galloway region with Wigtownshire. Kirkcudbrightshire has clear borders. To the north and north-west, it meets Ayrshire. To the west and south-west, it borders Wigtownshire. The Irish Sea and the Solway Firth are to its south and south-east. Finally, Dumfriesshire is to its east and north-east.

Understanding Kirkcudbrightshire's Identity

Kirkcudbrightshire has a strong and unique local identity. It used to be a special district within the Dumfries and Galloway region. This was from 1975 to 1996.

How Kirkcudbrightshire is Governed Today

Today, the area known as the Stewartry is an important local committee area. It is represented by eight local councillors. These councillors help make decisions for the area. The daily running of the area is managed by a Stewartry Area Manager. This manager works from Kirkcudbright, which is the main town of the county.

Images for kids

  • NW Britain 11th cent

    Kirkcudbrightshire in the 11th century

  • High Street, Kirkcudbright (geograph 3686669)

    The former headquarters of Kirkcudbright County Council

  • Rhinns of Kells ridge towards Millfire - geograph.org.uk - 207497

    Rhinns of Kells ridge towards Millfire

  • Loch Trool 31May2008

    Loch Trool in north-western Kirkcudbrightshire

  • Loch Ken Viaduct

    Railway viaduct at Loch Ken, now disused

  • "aa Kirkcudbrightshire, Civil Parish map"

    Kirkcudbrightshire, Civil Parish map

  • River Dee at Kirkcudbright - geograph.org.uk - 338484

    Kirkcudbright

  • The Square, Auchencairn

    Auchencairn

  • King Street, Castle Douglas - geograph.org.uk - 1538897

    Castle Douglas

  • Town Hall, Dalbeattie

    Dalbeattie

  • Garlies Castle - geograph.org.uk - 503764

    Garlies Castle.

  • Wreaths Tower, Kirkbean

    Wreaths Tower, Kirkbean.

  • Orchardton Tower - geograph.org.uk - 1301333

    Orchardtown Tower, Buittle.

  • Kenmure Castle - geograph.org.uk - 690489

    Kenmure Castle, Kells parish.

  • MacLellan's Castle geograph

    McLellan's Castle, Kirkcudbright.

  • Lochinvar - geograph.org.uk - 376122

    Lochinvar Castle site.

  • Hestan Island - geograph.org.uk - 423549

    Hestan Island

  • Gypsy point - geograph.org.uk - 343748

    Gypsy Point looking over to Little Ross

  • Motte of Urr - G108237

    The Motte of Urr

  • Sweetheart Abbey entrance

    Remains of Sweetheart Abbey

  • Tongland Bridge August 2013

    Bridge over the Dee at Tongland

  • The Doon and old fort West of Twynholm

    Hillfort near Twynham

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