# The Scottish town that started supporting Norway 86 years ago

- Published: 2026-07-11T08:19:45Z
- Updated: 2026-07-12T16:42:12Z
- Section: UK
- Language: English (en)
- Source: BBC News — https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cp8r7m1zn46o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
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How the south of Scotland town of Dumfries became the "unofficial capital" of Norway during WW2.

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