Dallas, Moray facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Dallas
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Dallas Village looking South West along the central road, with the hill of Mill Buie in the background |
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Population | 138 (1971 census) |
OS grid reference | NJ124523 |
Council area | |
Country | Scotland |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | Forres |
Postcode district | IV36 |
Dialling code | 01343 |
Police | Grampian |
Fire | Grampian |
Ambulance | Scottish |
EU Parliament | Scotland |
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Dallas (Scottish Gaelic: Dalais) is a small rural village in Moray, Scotland. It is located 12 miles (19 km) south west of Elgin just off the B9010 road. It has a population of between 150 and 200.
Dallas Castle
Dallas Castle is barely standing, with only one small wall remaining. Tradition says it was used by the Wolf of Badenoch as a storehouse.
Education
Secondary students are in the catchment zone of Forres Academy in Forres.
Notable person
William Anderson VC (November 1885 – 13 March 1915), a World War I recipient of the Victoria Cross, was born in Dallas.
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