Glencaple
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Glencaple is a small settlement in the Dumfries and Galloway area of Scotland. Situated on the banks of the River Nith, it once served as a port for nearby Dumfries. Glencaple is a Gaelic name meaning 'horse valley' from the words gleann 'narrow valley' and capall 'horse, mare'.[1][2]
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Glencaple | |
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Stone cairn in Glencaple, installed in celebration of the year 2000 | |
Location within Dumfries and Galloway | |
OS grid reference | NX996687 |
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Lieutenancy area | |
Country | Scotland |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | DUMFRIES |
Postcode district | DG1 |
Police | Scotland |
Fire | Scottish |
Ambulance | Scottish |
UK Parliament | |
Scottish Parliament | |
55°00′11″N 3°34′22″W |
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