Nithsdale

(rivals at that game, in Nithsdale, before now); this also was a pleasant little expedition for both of us, tho 'in the chess part of it,

New Letters and Memorials of Jane Welsh Carlyle 1893

But the fleeces of this country, called Nithsdale, are not comparable to the wool of Galloway, which is said to equal that of Salisbury plain.

The Expedition of Humphry Clinker 2004

Tweedale, through part of which we passed, and Nithsdale, which is generally rough, wild, and mountainous — These hills are covered with sheep; and this is the small delicious mutton, so much preferable to that of the London-market.

The Expedition of Humphry Clinker 2004

Or wander to the Southside for Italian slow food at Cookie (72 Nithsdale Rd, 0141-423 1411, cookiescotland.com, two courses from £10), followed by the latest show at nearby theatre Tramway (25 Albert Drive, 0141-276 0950, tramway.org).

Five great British city breaks 2011

Galloway & Upper Nithsdale - This seat is currently held by Alex Ferguson.

Prediction - South Scotland Jeff 2007

It seems like a bad Benny Hill sketch to me, but this is how Nithsdale actually broke out of the tower 300 years ago.

Escape Old London's Most Feared Prison — Guided by GPS 2007

I notice that the SNP are not as strong in the Borders and South of Scotland though second in Galloway, whereas the Conservatives are still a force winning the Galloway & Nithsdale and Roxburgh & Berwickshire constituencies.

So Why Did the BBC Allow Andrew Neil to go on Sky? 2007

For centuries, the Maxwells had been earls of Nithsdale, living in a castle some thirty-five miles from Kirkcudbright.

John Paul Jones 9781451603996 2003

For centuries, the Maxwells had been earls of Nithsdale, living in a castle some thirty-five miles from Kirkcudbright.

John Paul Jones 9781451603996 2003

I should suppose, friend Allan, that "The Ettrick Shepherd," "The Nithsdale Mason," and "The Northamptonshire Peasant," are looked upon as intruders and stray cattle in the fields of the Muses ... and I have no doubt but our reception in that Pinfold of his lordship's "English bards" would have been as far short of a compliment as Bloomfield's.

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