Eskdalmair
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Eskdalmair (English: Eskdalemuir) is a ceevil pairish an smaw veelage in the historical coonty o Dumfriesshire in Dumfries an Gallowa, Scotland. It haes a population o 265.[1] It is aboot 10 mile nor'wast o Langham an 10 mile nor'east o Lockerbie.
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Eskdalemuir | |
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The umwhile primary schuil, noo "The Hub". | |
Location within Dumfries an Gallowa | |
Population | 265 (2001) |
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Kintra | Scotland |
Sovereign state | Unitit Kinrick |
Post toun | Langholm |
Postcode destrict | DG13 |
Diallin code | 013873 |
Police | Scots |
Fire | Scots |
Ambulance | Scots |
EU Pairlament | Scotland |
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The aurie comprises heich wat muirlands, maistly uised for sheep feedin an forestry plantations. The main sattlement is near the River Esk.
Eskdalmair is likely best kent for the Eskdalemuir Observatory an for the Kagyu Samye Ling Monastery and Tibetan Centre.