KIRKCUDBRIGHT HISTORY SOCIETY ‘Dinna Forget – Memoirs of the Kirkcudbright District and Beyond by John McKie RN (1821-1915)’ A fascinating, personal account of life in the Kirkcudbright District in the 19th century has recently been published by Kirkcudbright History Society. The author, John McKie, was born in 1821 and grew up on High Nunton Farm … Read more
Amey, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is undertaking essential resurfacing on the A75 at Castle Douglas, between Allanton Roundabout and the A713 junction, from Sunday 2nd November until Saturday 15th November 2025 between the hours of 8pm and 6am each night. No works will take place on Saturday 8th November or Sunday 9th November. This … Read more
Dear Parent/Carer, You are receiving this email because you or your family may be directly affected by proposals included in Dumfries and Galloway Council’s 2026/27 budget consultation relating to the delivery of education services. Like many councils, we are facing significant financial pressures. Rising costs and increasing demand for services mean we must identify around … Read more
Pop-up events make it easy to speak up on GP services. Our local event is on 18th November Views on GP practices are being sought, and a series of pop-up events across Dumfries and Galloway are giving people the chance to have their say People across the region are being invited to drop in to … Read more
Recently, staff from a range of roles within GP practices across Dumfries and Galloway kindly took part in a new public campaign. This initiative aims to raise awareness of the work carried out in local practices and the growing role of the wider multi-disciplinary team (MDT). In many practices, patients are supported not only by … Read more
Dumfries and Galloway Health and Social Care Partnership briefing: People urged to act on calls to receive flu and COVID vaccinations HEALTH officials are urging eligible people across the region to get vaccinated against flu and COVID-19 this autumn – as vaccinations remain one of the most effective ways to protect yourself and those around … Read more
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Have your say on the council’s budget priorities Like councils nationwide, Dumfries and Galloway Council faces difficult financial choices in the years ahead. Rising costs and growing demand for services mean every pound must stretch further, while funding isn’t keeping pace. To help explain the challenge – and gather views on what matters most to … Read more
Dumfries and Galloway Council, along with The Poverty and Inequalities Partnership, is supporting Challenge Poverty Week 2025. Beginning today, Monday 6 October 2025, there will be a week-long programme of videos, downloadable information and events around 5 key themes: Each day we will be sending an email containing advice and where to go to get … Read more
