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Solway Photographs --- Kippford and the River Urr

The village of Kettleby in Ghost Dog of the Solway is based on the real village of Kippford.

Kippford is a small village near the mouth of the River Urr. Early in the nineteenth century there was boat building but now Kippford is a sailing and yachting centre.

Below is a general view of Kippford looking up the Urr valley towards the town of Dalbeattie -- four miles away.

Here is a view from the opposite direction. Looking down the River Urr towards Rough Firth and Rough Island.

Yachts at anchor on the River Urr at Kippford.

Looking across the River Urr at Kippford.

The River Urr when the tide is beginning to go out.

To see photos of the street and the buildings of Kippford click on Kippford -- Buildings

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