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Dumfries & Galloway! What's Going On?
Dumfries & Galloway! What's Going On?
For All Who Love & Live in South West Scotland

Local news, events and updates from across Dumfries and Galloway


LATEST ACROSS DGWGO

  • DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY TOURIST TAX CANCELLED

  • A75 Springholm and Crocketford Improvements, Local residents get chance to see plans

    A75 Springholm and Crocketford Improvements, Local residents get chance to see plans

  • Crichton Royal Institution Archive Joins UNESCO Memory of the World Register

  • Scottish energy companies power the nation to watch historic World Cup return

  • Burgh Kirk set to host Kirkin’ of the Dumfries Cornet service

    Burgh Kirk set to host Kirkin’ of the Dumfries Cornet service

  • Citizens Advice urge access to basic banking.

    Citizens Advice urge access to basic banking.

  • New Sports Zone announced for Youth Beatz 2026

  • Dumfries and Galloway NHS hitting savings targets


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  • DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY TOURIST TAX CANCELLED

    DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY TOURIST TAX CANCELLED

    Jun 9, 2026Jun 9, 2026
  • Crichton Royal Institution Archive Joins UNESCO Memory of the World Register

    Crichton Royal Institution Archive Joins UNESCO Memory of the World Register

    Jun 9, 2026
  • Dumfries and Galloway NHS hitting savings targets

    Dumfries and Galloway NHS hitting savings targets

    Jun 9, 2026
  • Castle Douglas RBS Closure Causes Anger

    Castle Douglas RBS Closure Causes Anger

    Jun 9, 2026

Jean Maxwell – The Galloway Sorceress

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COMMUNITY FOCUS

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  • Citizens Advice urge access to basic banking.

    Citizens Advice urge access to basic banking.

    Jun 9, 2026
  • Stranraer Activity and Resource Centre

    Stranraer Activity and Resource Centre Helps Set Guinness World Record in Nationwide Music Quiz Fundraiser

    Jun 6, 2026
  • Glenkens Community Fund awards over £109,000

    Glenkens Community Fund awards over £109,000

    Jun 6, 2026
  • The University of Glasgow

    Dumfries Civic Grant Fund – Open for Applications

    Jun 6, 2026

TRAFFIC & WEATHER

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  • A75 Springholm and Crocketford Improvements, Local residents get chance to see plans

    A75 Springholm and Crocketford Improvements, Local residents get chance to see plans

    Jun 9, 2026
  • Unsettled Weather To Make Way For Warmth Ahead Of Bank Holiday Weekend

    Unsettled Weather To Make Way For Warmth Ahead Of Bank Holiday Weekend

    May 19, 2026May 22, 2026
  • Governments agree framework for Scotland’s rail network ahead of the creation of Great British Railways

    Governments Agree Framework For Scotland’s Rail Network Ahead Of The Creation Of Great British Railways

    Mar 26, 2026Mar 27, 2026
  • Dumfries & Galloway Council Invests in New Specialist Fleet to Boost Roads Maintenance Capacity

    Dumfries & Galloway Council Invests in New Specialist Fleet to Boost Roads Maintenance Capacity

    Mar 11, 2026Mar 12, 2026

Events! – Never Miss a Great Day Out

From ceilidhs to local markets – over 1,000 local events updated daily so your diary’s never empty.

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SPORTS

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  • SCOTLAND’S SPORTING ICON SIR CHRIS HOY AND TOUR DE 4 JOIN THE GLASGOW 2026 TEAM

    Scotland’s Sporting Icon Sir Chris Hoy And Tour De 4 Join The Glasgow 2026 Team

    Jun 6, 2026Jun 6, 2026
  • Laser Focus at Annandale Sailing Club

    Laser Focus at Annandale Sailing Club

    Jun 2, 2026
  • Cory Dawson was Player of the Match for Nunholm on Saturday

    Nunholm Win To Go Top – Cricket News

    Jun 1, 2026Jun 5, 2026
  • It’s Game On as the 2026 Summer of Sport launches across Dumfries and Galloway

    It’s Game On as the 2026 Summer of Sport launches across Dumfries and Galloway

    May 29, 2026

RURAL & FARMING

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  • Views Sought On Plans For Dalbeattie Forest

    Views Sought On Plans For Dalbeattie Forest

    May 25, 2026May 29, 2026
  • Cattle Prices Risk Undermining Fragile Recovery In Scottish Beef Sector

    Cattle Prices Risk Undermining Fragile Recovery In Scottish Beef Sector

    May 16, 2026May 16, 2026
  • H Smith & Sons Know 'The Drill'

    H Smith & Sons Know ‘The Drill’

    May 14, 2026May 14, 2026
  • SCOTT COUNTRY INTERNATIONAL DEMO DAY AT DRUMLANRIG CASTLE SIMULATED STALKING OPEN DAY

    Scott Country International Demo Day At Drumlanrig Castle Simulated Stalking Open Day

    May 8, 2026May 8, 2026

Facebook Group: Need to Know D&G

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BUSINESS

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  • Scottish energy companies power the nation to watch historic World Cup return

    Scottish energy companies power the nation to watch historic World Cup return

    Jun 9, 2026
  • Market Trader Applications Now Open For The Dumfries & Galloway Carnival

    Market Trader Applications Now Open For The Dumfries & Galloway Carnival

    Jun 6, 2026Jun 6, 2026
  • Top Marks As SP Energy Networks Engineers Go Back To School To Deliver Substation For New Dumfries High

    Top Marks As SP Energy Networks Engineers Go Back To School To Deliver Substation For New Dumfries High

    Jun 6, 2026Jun 6, 2026
  • Dabton House Unveils Newly Completed Renovation – ‘Dabton Lodge

    Dabton House Unveils Newly Completed Renovation – ‘Dabton Lodge

    Jun 2, 2026

MUSIC & FESTIVALS

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  • New Sports Zone announced for Youth Beatz 2026

    New Sports Zone announced for Youth Beatz 2026

    Jun 9, 2026
  • Ultimate Tributes Festival Set To Debut In Dumfries This August

    Ultimate Tributes Festival Set To Debut In Dumfries This August

    Jun 5, 2026Jun 8, 2026
  • Newton Stewart Bluegrass Festival Returns This Weekend

    Newton Stewart Bluegrass Festival Returns This Weekend

    May 13, 2026May 16, 2026
  • Dumfries Community Choir Celebrates 15 Years

    Dumfries Community Choir Celebrates 15 Years

    May 5, 2026


ENTERTAINMENT

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  • GORDON BUCHANAN BRINGS MORE TALES OF LIONS AND TIGERS AND BEARS TO DUMFRIES

    Gordon Buchanan Brings More Tales Of Lions And Tigers And Bears To Dumfries

    Jun 3, 2026Jun 5, 2026
  • Dumfries Academy is proud to present Matilda The Musical JNR!

    Dumfries Academy is proud to present Matilda The Musical JNR!

    May 29, 2026
  • Annan Academy Students Summer Show 'Me and My Girl' Tickets On Sale

    Annan Academy Students Summer Show ‘Me and My Girl’ Tickets On Sale

    May 28, 2026
  • Ellisland Farm to feature on BBC Scotland’s Landward

    Ellisland Farm to feature on BBC Scotland’s Landward

    May 28, 2026May 29, 2026

ARTS & LITERATURE

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  • New Discoveries At Robert Burns’s Ellisland Farm

    New Discoveries At Robert Burns’s Ellisland Farm

    Jun 6, 2026Jun 6, 2026
  • New sculpture of St Michael unveiled namesake church in Dumfries

    New Sculpture Of St Michael Unveiled Namesake Church In Dumfries

    Jun 3, 2026Jun 5, 2026
  • Super Spring Fling Weekend Was ‘Full of Energy and Discovery’

    Super Spring Fling Weekend Was ‘Full of Energy and Discovery’

    May 29, 2026
  • Viking Age Jewellery and a Ghost Ship – It’s Spring Fling Weekend

    Viking Age Jewellery and a Ghost Ship – It’s Spring Fling Weekend

    May 18, 2026May 22, 2026

Don’t Get Caught Out by the Tide

From beach walks to paddleboarding – check D&G tide times before your wellies (or your dog) get soaked

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FOOD & DRINK

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  • CHEAP FOOD COMES AT A COST: NFU SCOTLAND WARNS OF GROWING RISKS TO FOOD SECURITY AND RURAL RESILIENCE

    Cheap Food Comes At A Cost: NFU Scotland Warns Of Growing Risks To Food Security And Rural Resilience

    May 28, 2026May 29, 2026
  • Meaty award for Dalbeattie butchers

    Meaty Award for Dalbeattie Butchers

    May 18, 2026May 22, 2026
  • 31 Years In, Scotland’s Bar And Pub Awards Seek Entries For 2026 

    31 Years In, Scotland’s Bar And Pub Awards Seek Entries For 2026 

    May 13, 2026May 16, 2026
  • Outlander star headlines Stranraer Oyster Festival 2026

    Outlander Star Headlines Stranraer Oyster Festival 2026

    May 11, 2026May 16, 2026

OUT & ABOUT

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  • Burgh Kirk set to host Kirkin’ of the Dumfries Cornet service

    Burgh Kirk set to host Kirkin’ of the Dumfries Cornet service

    Jun 9, 2026
  • Stranraer Pride is back for 2026

    Stranraer Pride is back for 2026

    Jun 6, 2026
  • Dumfries and District Ramblers

    Dumfries and District Ramblers Tackle Burnswark and Ettrick

    Jun 3, 2026
  • Celebrate World Ocean Day 2026 At Port William

    Celebrate World Ocean Day 2026 At Port William

    Jun 2, 2026Jun 5, 2026

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