Parish of Balmaghie

Balmaghie is a parish, which lies in Dumfries and Galloway Council Area, some 6 miles (10 km) northwest of Castle Douglas and 9 miles (15 km) north of Kirkcudbright in Dumfries and Galloway.

It is located in the old county of Kirkcudbrightshire, which disappeared following the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1974.

The parish has an area of 88.1 sq. km (34 sq. miles). Balmaghie has 7 neighbouring parishes; namely Crossmichael, Girthon, Kells, Kelton, Parton, Tongland and Twynholm.


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