Dumfries & Galloway! What's Going On?

Dumfries Launches Bid To Become UK Town Of Culture 2028 Dumfries has entered the UK Government competition to become the first UK Town of Culture in 2028 and is poised to showcase its cultural heritage and vibrant arts and cultural scene. Bids were invited from communities keen to champion and develop their arts, cultural and creative profiles in an effort to both reimagine and regenerate their towns. dgwgo.com/dumfries-gallo…

Sweetheart Abbey in New Abbey 🏰 A striking reminder of the region’s history, founded in 1273 by Lady Dervorgilla in memory of her husband, John Balliol. Still standing strong, and still one of the most atmospheric spots to visit in Dumfries and Galloway. 📍 Sweetheart Abbey, New Abbey 📷 via @galloway_rambler #NewAbbey #SweetheartAbbey #DumfriesAndGalloway #HistoricScotland #LoveDumfriesAndGalloway

South Of Scotland Enterprise Seeks Three New Board Members dgwgo.com/business/south…

CEO Of Third Sector Dumfries And Galloway To Step Down Later This Year dgwgo.com/community-focu…

Calm reflections at Glen Trool 🌿 A peaceful moment in Galloway Forest Park, where the still water mirrors the landscape perfectly. 📍 Glen Trool 📷 via @s.tilburyphotography #GlenTrool #GallowayForestPark #DumfriesAndGalloway #ScotlandScenery #LoveDumfriesAndGalloway #ScottishLandscape

New Dumfries Battery Storage Facility Promises 700 Jobs dgwgo.com/business/new-d…

Spring colour returning to Kirkcudbright 🌸 A beautiful carpet of crocuses brightening the church grounds as the sun rises, a lovely reminder that the new season is well and truly on its way. 📍 Kirkcudbright 📷 via @stephaniedowephotography #Kirkcudbright #DumfriesAndGalloway #ScotlandInSpring #Crocuses #LoveDumfriesAndGalloway #ScottishSunrise

Community kindness in Dumfries ❤️ Members of the Solway Quilters have donated 32 handmade blankets to the Neonatal Unit at Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary. Each blanket has its own design, and babies cared for in the unit can take them home when they are discharged. A thoughtful gesture that means a great deal to families and staff alike. Credit: NHS Dumfries & Galloway

Hard to believe this pic is 11 years old. (Spring 2015) Dock Park, River Nith, spring daffodils in full bloom. Some views in Dumfries never really change. #Dumfries #DockPark #RiverNith #DumfriesAndGalloway

Taken last summer in Kirkcudbright. Sun on the water, boats sitting quietly in the marina, the town wrapped around the River Dee. Sometimes you forget how good this corner of the world looks. #Kirkcudbright #DGWGO #DumfriesAndGalloway #Scotland

Upcoming Changes to Burial Rights in Dumfries and Galloway Dumfries and Galloway Council is preparing for forthcoming national legislative changes to the way burial rights are granted and renewed in Scotland, following the implementation of Sections 14 and 16 of the Burial and Cremation (Scotland) Act 2016. These provisions come into force on 1 March 2026 and introduce a new framework affecting the duration and renewal of burial rights across the country. dgwgo.com/dumfries-gallo…

Scott Country International Sponsors Dumfries Athlete Andy McCulloch Dumfries based Business Scott Country International is proud to announce its sponsorship of Andy McCulloch, a Dumfries-based strongman athlete, who will be representing Scotland in the Masters category at the Arnold Classic in Ohio, USA, one of the most prestigious strength competitions in the world. dgwgo.com/sport-news/sco…

Business Gateway Helps Dumfries & Galloway Café Boosts Footfall A rural café and deli in Dumfries and Galloway has strengthened its offering to locals and tourists alike thanks to support from Business Gateway, enabling the business to invest in sustainable infrastructure and continue its growth. dgwgo.com/food-drink/bus…

Some views are worth slowing down for. This is Mabie Forest, where woodland trails lead past sculptures like the Ghost Stane and out to sweeping views across the Solway. One of many spots across Dumfries and Galloway that reminds you how lucky we are to have this on our doorstep. 📍 Mabie Forest 📷 Photo credit: @galloway_rambler #DumfriesAndGalloway #DGWGO #MabieForest #7Stanes #ScotlandWalks

111 artists. One extraordinary weekend. Spring Fling returns to Dumfries and Galloway from 23–25 May, with studios opening their doors across the region. From sculpture and ceramics to jewellery, photography and more, it’s a rare chance to meet the makers behind the work. Look out for the striking ceramic bird installations, outdoor artworks and creative surprises along the way. 📍 Find studios near you and start planning your route. #SpringFling #DumfriesAndGalloway #DGWGO #OpenStudios #ScottishArt dgwgo.com/arts-and-liter…

Regional Milestone: £180,000 Investment Secures Future of Specialised Oxygen Therapy in Dumfries dgwgo.com/business/regio…

Castle Loch, Lochmaben this afternoon 😍 sent in by Danielle Murray

New jobs added this week on DGWGO Jobs 👇 We post a round-up every Friday • Community Health and Wellbeing Development Officer – Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway (hybrid, Dumfries base) • Project Lead – Family Support – Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway (hybrid, Dumfries or Stranraer base) • Farm Shop Team Member – Loch Arthur Camphill Community, Beeswing • Assistant Environmental Consultant – Bell Compliance & Ecology Ltd, Castle Douglas • Experienced Tractor Driver – H. Smith & Sons, Castle Douglas • Accounts Assistant – Montpelier Chartered Accountants, Newton Stewart or Leswalt • Bar and Kitchen Staff – The Mariner Hotel, Kippford • Service Manager – Capability Scotland, Dumfries • Chef de Partie / Assistant Chef – Skipper’s Scran Van, Kirkcudbright • Sous Chef – Swally n’ Scran, Kirkcudbright • Customer & Business Support Assistant – Loreburn Housing Association, Dumfries • Office Administrator – Ryder Services Ltd, Moffat • Tour Guides (Seasonal) – Drumlanrig Castle, Thornhill Looking for work locally, or know someone who is? 👉 Browse all current roles at jobs.dgwgo.com Hiring locally? Job listings on DGWGO Jobs are free to upload and quick to approve.

🎶 A voice from the past, heard again. Ahead of Burns Night, the Burns Family Flute was played in public for the first time in over 150 years at Dumfries’ historic Theatre Royal. The early 19th-century flute once belonged to James Glencairn Burns, Robert Burns’ son. Silent and broken for decades, it has now been carefully restored and brought back to life, performing songs written by Burns at Ellisland itself, including Auld Lang Syne. Played in the very theatre Burns helped to create, this was history, heritage and living culture all in one unforgettable afternoon. Conservation through use. And it doesn’t get more poetic than that. 🎶 📍 Theatre Royal, Dumfries 📷 Burns Family Flute 🔗 Learn more or support the Ellisland campaign via the link in bio

Oilfast Opens Dumfries Depot to Support Faster Fuel Deliveries A new fuel depot has opened in Dumfries, with Oilfast announcing a Cargenbridge base aimed at improving delivery times across the area. The depot will be operated by local drivers and support staff and will serve domestic, agricultural and commercial customers. dgwgo.com/business/oilfa…