In 1905, there were nineteen shoe shops in Dumfries; six bookshops in Annan; nine drapers within walking distance of Ecclefechan. Lockerbie had three Game Dealers, but only four plumbers. Five Carriage hirers in Thornhill, perhaps to and from the eight hotels.Castle Douglas merited seven solicitors but only six Spirit Dealers, compared to twenty-one in Kirkcudbright.This comprehensives Trades listing is supplemented by lists of the County Councillors, Nobility, Landoweners, Professional Gentlemen, Private Residents and Farmers.