Dumfries is a market town and former royal burgh located in the region of Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. It is situated near the mouth of the River Nith on the Solway Firth, approximately 25 miles (40 km) from the Anglo-Scottish border.
The town serves as the county town of the historic county of Dumfriesshire. It maintains its historical status as a market town within the Scottish landscape.