Posts Tagged ‘Galloway’
Dogs will be everywhere at country fair
Dog owners and lovers will be spoiled for choice with an array of events to enjoy at Galloway Country Fair this summer. Whether visitors are looking to gain dog discipline tips from renowned trainer John Halstead, kit out their furry friend in stylish handmade collars or simply enjoy the array of canine entertainment – Drumlanrig…
Read MoreFirefly Music Festival set to light up summer nights
One of the liveliest small music weekends in Scotland will soon be setting the summer nights aglow when the Firefly Festival returns. This year, the event in to Moniaive, Dumfries and Galloway, features a line-up including The Hoolits, Trongate Rum Riots, Greg Lawson and Pete Garnett and Emma Gillespie. Originally conceived as a stopgap in…
Read MoreAn attractive townhouse which will give you a lift
A wonderful detached townhouse property in the heart of Dumfries and Galloway is now available. Presented by Galbraith, 18 Castle Street in Kirkcudbright was constructed some 15 years ago in a vacant plot forming the end of the garden from Custom House on the High Street. The house is immaculately presented and the main rooms…
Read MoreNew solution launched to counter flooding danger
When glorious sunshine is covering Scotland on days like today, it’s easy to forget about the danger of flooding. Edinburgh-based inventor, Gary Martin, has pioneered a new high-tech solution to help people in flood risk areas developed through Scottish Government’s CivTech programme. Supported by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA), the Scottish Flood Forum has…
Read More£26.5million plan to put Stranraer back on the map
A plan to regenerate a Scottish town and make it a tourist destination has passed it first hurdle. Members of Dumfries and Galloway Council’s Stranraer Waterfront Development team met with the Wigtown Area Committee to discuss the development, work carried out and options for the future. The master plan for the area clearly set out…
Read MoreAttractive home and three cottages now available
A property that was once the home of the head forester for the Eskdale estates of the Duke of Buccleuch is now for sale. Galbraith present to the market Byreburnfoot House and Cottages, in Dumfries and Galloway. Byreburnfoot House is situated on the east bank of the Border Esk, one mile north of Canonbie. The…
Read MoreHunt for Victoria Cross recipient’s family
A search has been launched for the family of a Scottish war hero who is being honoured later this summer. Dumfries and Galloway Council are holding a commemorative ceremony in memory of Lieutenant James Edward Tait VC MC. Due to be held on 8 August, the ceremony will mark the centenary of him being awarded…
Read MoreArtistic tribute to the workforce of former creamery
Workers affected by the closure of a Victorian creamery in the south of Scotland are being honoured in a new art project. Generations had worked at the Bladnoch Creamery, but when it closed, it caused economic disaster the small town. The Bladnoch Altarpiece, which has been created for this weekend’s Spring Fling open studios event…
Read MoreA property offering some sensational scenic sights
A hugely impressive modern home built over four levels is now for sale in Dumfries and Galloway. Galbraith present for sale Braesyde, which is situated in the sought-after village of Kippford and offers spectacular panoramic views of the Urr Estuary, surrounding coast, and the farmland beyond. Built in 1998, the house features high-specification interiors, highly…
Read MoreArtists join forces for a Scottish and Icelandic show
Nearly 30 artists from southern Scotland and Iceland are joining forces for Coast to Coast– an exhibition of original prints taking place in Dumfries and Reykjavik. The Nordic island nation and Dumfries and Galloway both have vibrant visual arts scenes, with artists often being attracted by their dramatic land, sea and skyscapes and picturesque towns…
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