KIRKCUDBRIGHT, the chief town of the shire of that name, a royal and parliamentary burgh of Scotland, on the left bank of the Dee, about 5 miles from its embouchure in the Solway Frith. It is finely situated and well built; and the harbour is excellent, with depth for the largest vessels. Steamers ply regularly to Liverpool, but the trade of the town is small. Kirkcudbright unites with Dumfries, &c., in returning one M.P. Pop. 2778.