Whats on in DUMFRIES Local News
End Of An Era As Dumfries Tattoo Set To Wind Down Due To Lack Of Volunteers
Today, the 22nd of February 2023, the Trustees of The Royal Burgh of Dumfries Tattoo made a significant announcement on the future of the charity. In an announcement posted on social media, on behalf of the Board of Trustees, the charity confirmed its intention to wind up: and step back from producing the spectacle of […] Dumfries & Galloway News …
ANTI PYLON ORGANISATIONS NEEDS PUBLIC SUPPORT TO CONTINUE THE BATTLE
Galloway Without Pylons (GWP), a local action group, was set up to protect a beautiful area of Dumfries and Galloway from being blighted by 118 giant pylons over 32.5 km between Glenlee and Tongland. The project proposed by Scottish Power Energy Networks (SPEN) cuts through the Galloway Forest Park close to major tourist attractions such […] Dumfries & Galloway News …
Region Set To Remember 70th Anniversary of the Sinking of MV Princess Victoria
Tuesday 31 January 2023 marks the 70th anniversary of the loss of the MV Princess Victoria, the worst peacetime maritime disaster to occur in British coastal waters. The Royal Antediluvian Order of the Buffaloes have arranged a Memorial Service which will be held at 11am at the Princess Victoria Monument, Agnew Park, Stranraer. The service […] Dumfries & Galloway News …
Walker Rescued After Being Swept Over Waterfall the Grey Mares Tail
At 10:30 on 14th January 2023 Moffat MRT received a call from Police Scotland requesting the assistance of the team in the rescue of an injured person in Grey Mare’s Tail waterfall near Moffat. The original call was made to the Scottish Ambulance Service who mobilised HM Coastguard Rescue 199 and Helimed Trauma Team […] Dumfries & Galloway News …
Severe Flooding Hits Dumfries & Galloway
The MET Office issued an amber alert for Dumfries and Galloway and parts of the Borders, while a yellow warning was in effect for the majority of the south, resulting in severe flooding that impacted towns throughout Dumfries and Galloway. DGVOST is currently active and you can track live incidents here – https://dgvost.dumgal.gov.uk/Live-Incidents Dumfries & Galloway News …
Appointment of New Deputy Lieutenant for Wigtownshire
Well-known caterer and community stalwart, Sally Hair, has been appointed a Deputy Lieutenant for Wigtownshire. Sally has been part of the community all her life having been born and brought up in Auchenmalg, near Glenluce. For the past 40 years she has been running the successful family farm business in Ardwell with her husband, Lamont. […] Dumfries & Galloway News …
Christmas lights switch-on returns to DGRI after three years
A CHRISTMAS lights switch-on event has returned at Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary after a three year absence – bringing cheer to staff and visitors. Five-year-old Naomi True pushed the button to light up the giant tree in front of the hospital on Friday afternoon, having been invited due to regular visits to the […] Dumfries & Galloway News …
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