Feb 12, 2021
The Galloway National Park Association has expressed disappointment at the outcome of yesterday’s debate in the Scottish Parliament and pledged to redouble its campaign. Emma Harper MSP put forward a motion setting out the many benefits that a National Park would...
Feb 11, 2021
World-class sculptures will be donated to a Scottish primary school and a housing association as part of a drive to broaden access to art. Glasgow-based Sculpture Placement Group (SPG) is gifting the works as part of what’s believed to be the first ever subscription...
Feb 9, 2021
The rich red earth of the Marchmont Estate is being turned into paint for dramatic artworks exploring fertility and the female spirit. The pieces are being created by Annabel Wightman (pictured above by Jennifer Charlton) one of the artists who have residencies in the...
Feb 8, 2021
Galloway National Park Association has welcomed the news that the Scottish Parliament is to debate a motion by Emma Harper MSP on 11 February in support of a National Park for Galloway. We need to work together to undo the damage Covid has done to rural economies and...
Jan 26, 2021
Scotland’s National Book Town – famed for its annual festivals – is relaunching its Big Bang celebration of astronomy, science and the dark skies of Galloway. Cancelled in 2020 due to Covid-19 it will take place in digital form this year, with more than 10 events...
Jan 25, 2021
Dumfries & Galloway is looking to build on its links with Robert Burns to hugely expand cultural tourism in the post-Covid world. Burns-related tourism currently generates £21m a year for the region – a fraction of the estimated £121m it earns for neighbouring...
