Nithsdale
Scottish local government district (1975–1996), part of Dumfries and Galloway region / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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55.133°N 3.733°W / 55.133; -3.733
Nithsdale | |
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History | |
• Created | 16 May 1975 |
• Abolished | 31 March 1996 |
• Succeeded by | Dumfries and Galloway |
• HQ | Dumfries |
Contained within | |
• Region | Dumfries and Galloway |
Nithsdale (Srath Nid in Scottish Gaelic), also known as Strathnith, Stranith or Stranit, is the strath or dale of the River Nith in southern Scotland. Nithsdale was one of the medieval provinces of Scotland. The provinces gradually lost their administrative importance to the shires created from the twelfth century, with Nithsdale forming part of Dumfriesshire. A Nithsdale district covering a similar area to the medieval province was created in 1975, based in the area's main town of Dumfries. The district was abolished in 1996, since when the area has been directly administered by Dumfries and Galloway Council.