Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of Dolphinton within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
Dolphinton, par. and hamlet with ry. sta., SE. Lanarkshire, 11 miles NE. of Carstairs and 271/2 miles SW. of Edinburgh, 3574 ac., pop. 292; P.O.; a little W. of hamlet is Dolphinton House.