Finance and Operations Manager - The Holywood Trust - Dumfries An opportunity has arisen within the Trust for the post of Finance and Operations Manager (permanent) to work as part of the Trust’s Executive Team. Working for the Trust means joining a small team of staff and Trustees who work together to deliver effective and meaningful grant funding programmes to the benefit of local young people across Dumfries and Galloway. Further details and how to apply can be found on our website. For an informal chat about the post, please just get in touch.

March 5 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Dumfries Business Connect – FREE event 16 Whitesands, Dumfries, DG1 2RR 16 Whitesands, Dumfries 📢 Dumfries Business Connect – Second Meeting Announced! 📢 After a fantastic first meetup, we’re excited to host our second networking event on: 📅 Wednesday, 5th March 2025 ⏰ 1:00 PM 📍 Richard Jennings Mortgage Services, 16 Whitesands, Dumfries, DG1 2RR (Depending on RSVPs, we may move to a local pub – so let us […] Free

Local Mental Health Charity Wins £159k Lottery Funding to Support Young People Independent Living Support (ILS), is today celebrating after being awarded £159k by the National Lottery Community Fund to continue its work with young people.

Pioneering New Sustainable Luxury Fashion Range From Galloway & Southern Ayrshire Given Starring Role On BBC’s The One Show & Global Tourism Drive

📢 Dumfries and Galloway Council Faces £34M Funding Gap 📢 Dumfries and Galloway Council’s three-year funding gap has risen to £34.32M. Budget decisions are set to be made later this month.

Houston’s Coaches Welcomes New Talent to Join their Growing Family with Dumfries Expansion The organisation's new sister site in Dumfries will host the same capacity as their Lockerbie operations and create more opportunities for local drivers and a sustainable future for the organisation. Their new prime location, near Nithcree Training, also expands their training opportunities for new drivers looking to start their careers in the industry.

Dabton House Proudly Hosts Tribe Fortune’s Spring Awakening Retreat, Showcasing Dumfries & Galloway as a Prime Wellness Destination

The Glenkens Community and Arts Trust (GCAT) is delighted to confirm that Creative Scotland has awarded them full funding for their CatStrand Arts programme in the national announcements. The settlement is for three years and is part of a nationwide scheme designed to give the arts sector some certainty—unprecedented support in CatStrand Art’s 17-year history.

388k Funding Secures Wigtown Book Festival for the Next 3 Years

Bennel Wood, a 13-hectare site near #Dalbeattie, is being established as a ‘Woodland Laboratory’ to explore different natural regeneration treatments and approaches. The project will work with natural processes to explore how they can deliver wider financial, community wealth building and biodiversity benefits.

Independent Living Support (ILS), a local D&G grassroots charity, is celebrating after being awarded £159k by the National Lottery Community Fund to continue its work with young people.

60 Trees Damaged by Storm at Threave Gardens #CastleDouglas The National Trust for Scotland has launched an appeal to support emergency work needed to deal with the devastating destruction caused by Storm Éowyn at dozens of the special places it cares for across the country including Threave Gardens, near Castle Douglas.

The Solway Coast and Marine Project (SCAMP) has unveiled a programme of free events and training opportunities to connect local people with the unique coastal environments of Dumfries and Galloway.

SP Energy Networks engineers have restored electricity supplies to more than 206,000 customers across Southern Scotland after six days of round-the-clock working to tackle the worst damage the network has ever seen.

Mrs Ruth Emmerson of Locharbriggs was presented with flowers on behalf of the Community for her dedicated and selfless service to Locharbriggs during the afternoon of music, song and dance for Burns weekend at Locharbriggs Community Centre on Sunday, 26th January.

Castle Kennedy Included In Map Of Scotland’s Most Enchanted Locations The Enchanted Map of Scotland, a unique collaboration between The Scottish Caravan, Motorhome & Holiday Home show and lead Scottish tourism guide and influencer, Andy The Highlander, unveils a treasure trove of must-visit destinations, each beholding its own legends, myths and dark secrets waiting to be discovered.

Yesterday, whilst attending to some chores in #Dumfries, we popped into @Kilnford_ Farm Shop & Farmhouse Kitchen Cafe, for a wee bite of lunch and a wander around their fantastic shop. It's always a lovely place to eat, and there are so many tempting things to buy.

Galloway Action Team Presented The King’s Award for Voluntary Service Regarded as the MBE of the voluntary sector, the highly coveted award recognises the outstanding work carried out by the Stranraer-based volunteers throughout the community.

Artists and Makers Unveiled for Spring Fling Open Studios 2025 Among the more than 80 participants are internationally renowned names such as the slipware potters Fitch and McAndrew – who recently had two pieces purchased and placed on immediate public display by the V&A.

Further Improvements Made On Coastal Paths In Dumfries & Galloway The Southern Uplands Partnership is delighted to announce the completion of access improvements on coastal core paths in Annan, Dumfries, New Abbey & part of the Borgue coastline.