Wigtownshire
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| Area - Total - % Water | Ranked 17th 311,984 acres (1263 km²) ? % |
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| County town | Wigtown |
| Chapman code | WIG |
Wigtownshire is a small traditional county in the south west of Scotland. It borders Ayrshire to the north, and the Stewartry of Kirkcudbright to the east. It is currently administered by Dumfries and Galloway Council.
The county includes the southernmost point in Scotland, the Mull of Galloway, and the Rhinns of Galloway peninsula. The unofficial capital of the area is Wigtown, although the largest town is Stranraer. Major road links to the area comprise of the A77 to the north, and the A75 to the east.
Major towns in Wigtownshire
Other significant towns and villages
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