Garlieston

Garlieston
Garlieston is located in Dumfries and Galloway
Garlieston
Garlieston
Location within Dumfries and Galloway
Populationunknown (2001 Census)
OS grid referenceNX485465
Council area
Lieutenancy area
CountryScotland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townNEWTON STEWART
Postcode districtDG8
Dialling code01988
PoliceScotland
FireScottish
AmbulanceScottish
UK Parliament
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54°47′26″N 4°21′28″W / 54.79045°N 4.35776°W / 54.79045; -4.35776

Garlieston (Scottish Gaelic: Baile Gheàrr Lios, IPA:[ˈpaləʝeaːᵲʎis̪]) is a small planned coastal village in the historical county of Wigtownshire in Dumfries and Galloway, south west Scotland. It was founded in the mid 18th century by Lord Garlies, later 6th Earl of Galloway.