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Dumfries in General

Newest Review: ... the more 'local' pubs which are frequented by the same faces regularly such as the Five Arches and the Jolly Harvester. Unfortunately we are let down by our nightclubs, which means after a night in the pub, home is very often the next destination. There is a choice of three, Jumpin' Jaks (overpriced entrance, overpriced alcohol, same old, same old), The Venue (which seems to be dying a slow and painful death) and Chancers (for the older generation that like don't mind sticking to the floor). Things to do - Well for things to do outside, Dumfries is amazing. On a sunny day you can walk along the river, enjoy the numerous parks, take a d... more

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Dumfries in General: Home Is Where The Heart Is - Dumfries Is What You Make It! (1508 words)
by - written on 27/01/09 (Very useful, 45 readings)
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I felt that as a Doonhamer it was only right that I post a review of my hometown. (We are known as Doonhamers due to our references of 'doon hame' when we are away from our home town.) Dumfries is known as the Queen of the South, the same name that our local football team use. (You may have heard of our wee team after the magic of last years Scottish Cup Final). It is the biggest town in the region with a population of approximately 31,600. The town is steeped in history having been home to such famous names as Robert Burns and J M Barrie (author of Peter Pan), Bonnie Prince Charlie even stayed the night in a hotel which is now a Waterstones - ... Read the complete review

Dumfries - Dumfries and Galloway (370 words)
by - written on 16/01/09 (Very useful, 32 readings)
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Dumfries. Well where to begin. I'm from Glasgow originally and moved down here 22 years ago. I have watched Dumfries grow and grow the town is developing new sites and new housing schemes all the time unfortunately each day there are businesses closing in the main high street. I myself and my father both have businesses in Dumfries we have done for well over 10 years; We watch the development as consumers and as traders ourselves. The general opinion of Dumfries is that it's a run down town full of drug abusers, homeless and general scallies. Granted it does have its fair share of rubbish, but what town doesn't. I have lived here over ... Read the complete review

Dumfries in General: Dumpfries (1380 words)
by - written on 02/05/03 (Very useful, 846 readings)
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Introduction I've written snippets about Dumfries. One of my very first reviews at Dooyoo was one about umfries's shopping area and I recently mentioned it in my A-Z of myself. I thought I would write a longer more thorough review of Dumfries in general, so sit back and enjoy. I?m a Doonhmaer (a resident of Dumfries) born and bred but I have a love-hate relationship with it! I do not actually live there anymore as I escaped to Manchester. Dumfries is the biggest town in Dumfries and Galloway which is the southwest corner of Scotland and is situated in a loop of the river Nith. Its population is about 32000. History It is ... Read the complete review

Dumfries (143 words)
by - written on 22/12/00 (Useful, 62 readings)
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Dumfries, a very over estimated town in Scotland half an hour from the English border. It has a mix for everyone, it is full of history with Robert the Bruce and Rabby Burns having an influence on the town. It boasts a thriving town centre for shopping and a great night life. It has a variety of cafe's and restaraunts in and around the town and has many activities for children to keep them occupied. The town centre has been pedestrianised, parents enjoying the walk around town without the worry of kids and cars. The town also boast a very low crime rate The seaside is less than half an hour away. It also has many forest walks. The town ... Read the complete review