a borough of barony in Scotland, county of Kirkcudbright, is situated on the Nith, opposite Dumfries, with which it is connected by two bridges, and of which it was formerly a suburb, known by the name of Bridgend. It contains a church, several schools, a town-house, and several iron-works, rope-works, mills, &c. The borough is governed by a provost and two bailies. Pop. (1831) 3820.