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Galloway Hoard Jar To Go On Display In Kirkcudbright

Kirkcudbright · Kirkcudbright

Galloway Hoard Jar To Go On Display In Kirkcudbright

A unique rock crystal jar found as part of the Galloway Hoard will go on public display for the first time later this year. The Galloway Hoard: Rock Crystal Jar will open on 8 November 2025, at Kirkcudbright Galleries, near where the Hoard was first discovered. The jar, which is around 5cm high and resembles an ornate perfume bottle decorated in gold filigree, is thought to have had an ecclesiastical function, and bears a Latin inscription also…Read Article

Stena Line appoints new Loch Ryan Port Manager

Cairnryan · Cairnryan

Stena Line appoints new Loch Ryan Port Manager

Stranraer Woman, Lesley Fletcher has taken the helm of the busy Cairnryan terminal after 32 years with the Irish Sea ferry operator. She has worked in roles throughout the port, including in finance, check-in and as a duty manager. The mum-of-two, from Stranraer, has now taken day-to-day charge, reporting to Stena Line’s regional port operations manager Andy Kane. Lesley said: “I’m delighted to become port manager at Cairnryan. The port has…Read Article

New trustees for the PI? - DNG Online Limited

Moffat · Moffat

New trustees for the PI? - DNG Online Limited

NEW trustees could be appointed to Moffat’s Proudfoot Institute (PI) at a full council meeting on Thursday. A report has been submitted ahead of Thursday’s meeting proposing that the all four Annandale North councillors: Lynne Davis, Gail Macgregor, Stephen Thompson and Carolyne Wilson be appointed at the trustees of the Proudfoot Endowment, the report states: “The council as a corporate body is the present trustee of the Trust with trustee deci…Read Article

Garden group hope to weed out public concerns - DNG Online Limited

AN OPEN meeting will be arranged after Lochmaben residents shared their frustrations about a garden group in the town. The topic of Lochmaben Community Gardens was brought up by members of the public at the burgh community council on Monday. Former member of both groups Jane Purdie aired views from residents who have concerns about mess and unwanted wild flowers. Mrs Purdie said: “I’ve said my concerns about the Lochmaben Community Gardens. I’ve…Lochmaben · Lochmaben Read Article

Back in action! - DNG Online Limited

QUEEN of the South and Annan Athletic will get their pre-season schedule up and running tomorrow (Tuesday). The Doonhamers travel to New Cumnock to take on Glenafton Athletic with a 7.45 pm. Peter Murphy’s men will then welcome Workington Reds to Palmerston on Saturday with a 2 pm kick off. And then Championship outfit Greenock Morton will play at Palmy next Tuesday night. Meanwhile, Wullie Gibson’s men head up to Lesser Hampden tomorrow to face…Annan · Annan Read Article

45 New Bus Contracts Awarded to Safeguard Services Across Dumfries and Galloway

Business as usual, as vast majority of subsidised bus routes in Dumfries and Galloway will continue as normal, with routes allocated to local bus operators Bus services across Dumfries and Galloway are set for a more stable and sustainable future, thanks to a major milestone achieved by SWestrans and Dumfries and Galloway Council. Following a rigorous procurement process, SWestrans is awarding 45 long-term contracts – lasting up to seven years …Business · Dumfries Read Article

Alice comes second in national competition with The Ballad of Janitor Mackay

Congratulations to Alice W. from P5C at Annanhill Primary who won second place at the Primary Schools’ Festival in Dumfries recently for her recital of the poem – The Ballad of Janitor Mackay.Alice was crowned Annanhill Burns Champion 2025 earlier this year for her performance of the poem before claiming the title of Ayrshire champion. She then performed exceptionally well at the Primary Schools’ Festival, securing second place.Councillor Elaine…Dumfries, Scotland · Dumfries Read Article

Adam looking forward to Skiffie Worlds - DNG Online Limited

ROWERS across the globe are counting down to the SkiffieWorlds 2025 in Stranraer next month, with one competitor hoping his family connection to Victorian heroine, Grace Darling, will see his team win gold. The World Championship of St Ayles class of coastal rowing, takes place every three years, and this year’s championship is being hosted by Stranraer Water Sports Association, on Loch Ryan. With record entry numbers, this will be the biggest e…Stranraer · Stranraer Read Article

Meadow to the rescue! - DNG Online Limited

A RESCUE dog has been dubbed ‘a hero’ after saving its kennel mate. Shepherd cross Meadow currently lives at the Dumfries and Galloway Canine Rescue Centre near Glencaple, after being found with five other dogs wandering the B719 between Moffat and Greenhillstairs in July 2023. Now Meadow is being hailed as a hero after saving fellow rescue dog and kennel mate Cookie. Cookie, a small cross breed, recently became critically ill and urgently requi…Dumfries, Scotland · Dumfries Read Article

State of hospital lawns criticised - DNG Online Limited

FRUSTRATIONS about the state of the lawns outside Annan Hospital have been circulating this week. Patients and visitors to the hospital say they have noticed a steady decline of the grass areas within the grounds of the Stapleton Road facility, with some going so far to describe its current state as ‘unsightly’ and a ‘disgrace’. One visitor to the hospital, who wished to remain anonymous, told the Annandale Observer: “The state of the land has g…Annan · Annan Read Article

Moffat homes scheme set to be approved - DNG Online Limited

UP to 68 new houses could be built near Well Road in Moffat, if councillors approve the plans next week. The proposal for the new homes alongside 15 detached garages and 176 parking spaces is being put forward by Hartfell Developments on a 6.8 hectare site on the north-east edge of Moffat. It forms part of the larger Selkirk Road Moffat Housing Masterplan and will feature a mix of two, three and four bedroom homes and bungalows – with some of th…Moffat · Moffat Read Article