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Dumfries Local News

Our What’s On Dumfries guide has the latest events not to miss while you visit Dumfries – there’s always something going on, so don’t miss out on the latest exhibitions, shows and more on your trip to Dumfries by checking out our Dumfries new page.

Whats on in Dumfries Local News

SANQUHAR COMMUNITY TAKE OWNERSHIP OF HISTORIC INN

Sanquhar Enterprise Company is delighted to announce that they have acquired ownership of Whigham’s Inn situated on the High Street of Sanquhar. Whigham’s Inn has historic links to Robert Burns as he stayed in the hostelry and famously etched a poem into one of the windows. Whigham’s Inn has been a derelict property for many […] Dumfries & Galloway News | News…


Work Begins on Dumfries Zero Waste Park

Dumfries and Galloway Council is delighted to announce that construction has officially commenced on the Dumfries Zero Waste Park (Dumfries ZWP), marking a significant milestone towards the delivery of the region’s Waste, Recycling and Reuse Strategy 2023–2030. This development of the Dumfries ZWP will deliver a brand-new, modern Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) at Locharmoss […] Dumfries & Galloway News …


Single Use Vapes Ban Finally Arrives After Years Of Campaigning

The sale of single-use vapes will be banned in Scotland from, 1st June, after years of campaigning by environmental and health organisations and campaigners.  Environmental charity Keep Scotland Beautiful, the Marine Conservation Society and ASH Scotland, alongside environmental scientist and campaigner Laura Young, first liaised with Scottish Ministers to call for a ban on the […] Dumfries & Galloway News | News…


Hundreds In Dumfries & Galloway Seek Energy Help Amid Cost of Living Crisis

Hundreds of struggling households across Dumfries and Galloway have sought help with energy problems in the past year, according to new figures. Advice Direct Scotland, which runs the national service energyadvice.scot, recorded more than 700 gas and electricity-related complaints in the 12 months to April. Dumfries and Galloway ranked joint ninth in Scotland for the […] Dumfries & Galloway News | News…


Man Convicted Of Sexual Offences Carried Out In Dumfries

A man convicted of serious sexual crimes has been jailed for seven years and nine months.At the High Court in Glasgow on Wednesday, 23 April, 2025, 37-year-old Ricki Anderson was sentenced to prison, placed on the sex offenders register and given a 15-year non-harassment order.He was found guilty at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court on Friday, 21 […] Dumfries & Galloway News | News…


Forestry and Land Scotland Urges Public To Exercise Extreme Caution

Forestry and Land Scotland is urging anyone who is planning to visit the countryside to help save lives, wildlife and property by exercising extreme caution. The call to ‘Respect, Protect and Enjoy’ comes less than a week after fire crews have contended with several wildfires across the country, including one in Galloway Forest Park, and […] Dumfries & Galloway News | News…


‘Catastrophic Betrayal of Rural Education’ Sparks Outrage Over Drummore Nursery Closure

Parents Challenge Drummore Nursery Closure Decision The Rural and Small Schools Parent Councils Alliance has raised serious concerns about the planned closure of Drummore Early Learning Centre in August 2025. The group claims the decision was made without consultation and argues that the process used to close the nursery may not comply with legal requirements. […] Dumfries & Galloway News | News…


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