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Galloway Hills

A range of hills in southwest Scotland, the Galloway Hills extend southwards into Dumfries and Galloway from Carrick in South Ayrshire. Rising to 843m (2766 feet) at Merrick in the heart of Galloway Forest Park, the Galloway Hills include the Rhinns of Kells and Cairnsmore of Fleet ranges and are the sources of rivers including the Dee and the Cree and a major source of water power.


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