LOCHMABEN, a royal and parliamentary burgh of Scotland, Dumfriesshire, nearly surrounded by a number of small lakes, 8 miles N.E. of Dumfries. It has an Estab-
lished, a Free, and a United Presbyterian church, a Lochwin- town-house, and a young men's literary institute. The noch inhabitants are chiefly employed in the making of hosiery for the Dumfries manufacturers. Near the town are the scanty remains of an old castle, said to be the birthplace of Robert I. of Scotland. Lochmaben was made a royal burgh by that sovereign, and is governed by a provost, 3 bailies, and 9 councillors. It also returns one member to parliament in conjunction with the burghs of Dumfries, Annan, Kirkcudbright, and Sanquhar. Pop. (1851) 1092.