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Interviewees Needed for Ellisland History Project

Interviewees Needed for Ellisland History Project

People with a strong connection to Robert Burns’ farm near Dumfries are wanted for an exciting new oral history project.   Ellisland Farm and Museum want...
Scotland's charity calls on Dumfries and Galloway to step up for spring

Walking Charity calls on Dumfries and Galloway to step up for spring

PEOPLE across Dumfries and Galloway are being called on by Scotland’s walking charity to get their steps in as part of its biggest workplace...

From New Abbey to Madrid and Japan – Shambellie House Goes from Strength to...

New Abbey, Scotland - Easter weekend at Shambellie House marked the first open day of the year, and the response was overwhelming. Visitors poured...
CYCLE4DAVID TEAM RAISE £25,350

Cycle4David Team Raise £25,350

To mark the second anniversary of David Hill’s tragic death, members of David’s family and friends cycled the match ball from Edinburgh to Dublin,...

Mouswald’s Ann Hill Showcases “Changing Minds around the World” Quilt Collection in Czech Republic

International and local quilter from Mouswald Ann Hill, BEM is in Brno in the Czech Republic this week taking her Alzheimer quilt collection “Changing...
Epic 356-mile run to save the world’s habitats arrives at Logan Botanic Garden

Epic 356-mile Run To Save The World’s Habitats Arrives At Logan Botanic Garden

Amidst the backdrop of giant gunnera, palms and tender plant treasures from the southern hemisphere, visitors to Logan Botanic Garden will shortly witness another...
Become an Ellisland volunteer and champion local history

Become An Ellisland Volunteer & Champion Local History

The Robert Burns Ellisland Trust are looking for volunteers to welcome visitors, support education work or help with gardening and maintenance.   The heritage centre will...
New faces at Robert Burns Ellisland Trust

New Faces at Robert Burns Ellisland Trust

The farm built by Robert Burns has secured more than £39,000 to employ new staff, run events and safeguard the museum collection in 2024 The...

Old School Thornhill (OST) Opens Its Doors

After several years of community engagement, fund-raising, design and quality building restoration by Lockerbie based contractors Broatch Construction Old School Thornhill (OST) is ready...
£80,000 Of Funding Made Available For Summer Fun

£80,000 Of Funding Made Available For Summer Fun

Dumfries and Galloway Council is delighted to announce that £80,000 of funding will be available for local third sector organisations in Dumfries and Galloway...