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Rough Firth
Fjord in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Rough Firth is an inlet on the northern coast of the Solway Firth in the Stewartry area of Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. The firth lies between Almorness Point and Castlehill Point, and contains Rough Island. The village of Kippford stands near the head of the firth where the Urr Water reaches the sea; the only other coastal settlement of any size is Rockcliffe. The area is designated as the East Stewartry Coast National Scenic Area, one of the forty national scenic areas (NSAs) in Scotland.[3]
East Stewartry Coast National Scenic Area | |
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![]() Looking across the Rough Firth to Rockcliffe | |
Location | Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland |
Coordinates | 54°52′N 03°49′W |
Area | 96 km2 (37 sq mi)[1][2] |
Established | 1981 |
Governing body | NatureScot |
44 ha on the eastern side of the firth is owned by the National Trust for Scotland, forming the Rockcliffe property, which covers a stretch of coastline and several small islands (including Rough Island).[4]