a village of Scotland, in Annandale, in the county of Dumfries, 50 miles south-west of Edinburgh; famous for its sulphurous well, which has been in just estimation for near 150 years as a remedy in all cutaneous and scrofulous complaints; and for its chalybeate spring, called Hartfell Spaw, which was discovered above 50 years ago, and is of a very bracing quality.—The place is chiefly supported by the company who resort thither for the benefit of its waters and air; but it has also a manufacture of coarse woollen stuffs. It is a well-built clean village; and contains many good and even elegant lodgings, a tolerable assembly room, a bowling green and walks, and a good inn. The population in 1801 amounted to 1619.