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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 defeated in table-top clash – Cricket News

  • Youth Beatz 2026 Packed with Exciting Daytime Activities

    Youth Beatz 2026 Packed with Exciting Daytime Activities

  • CAMPLE LINE announce Summer exhibition series:

  • Positive difference’ hailed in report on children, young people and families

  • Bairns’ Hoose launched in Dumfries and Galloway

  • https://www.ticketsource.com/mostly-ghostly-tours/broughton-house-ghost-hunt/e-yzgxzq

    Ghostly Goings-On Spark Return to Broughton House

  • Dumfries and Galloway Housing Investment Plans Approved

    Dumfries and Galloway Housing Investment Plans Approved

  • NFU SCOTLAND AND SCOTTISH WHOLESALE ASSOCIATION BRING SUPPLY CHAIN TOGETHER TO BOOST SCOTTISH SOURCING 


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  • Bairns’ Hoose launched in Dumfries and Galloway

    Bairns’ Hoose launched in Dumfries and Galloway

    Jun 11, 2026
  • Dumfries and Galloway Housing Investment Plans Approved

    Dumfries and Galloway Housing Investment Plans Approved

    Jun 11, 2026
  • Two Arrested After Newton Stewart Cannabis farm Raided

    Two Arrested After Newton Stewart Cannabis farm Raided

    Jun 10, 2026
  • Stranraer GP walk-in service expands to cover wider geography

    Stranraer GP walk-in service expands to cover wider geography

    Jun 10, 2026

Jean Maxwell – The Galloway Sorceress

Sun 28th June @ 6:30 pm – Broughton House, Kirkcudbright

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COMMUNITY FOCUS

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  • Positive difference’ hailed in report on children, young people and families

    Positive difference’ hailed in report on children, young people and families

    Jun 11, 2026
  • 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

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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  • Dumfries defeated in table-top clash – Cricket News

    Dumfries defeated in table-top clash – Cricket News

    Jun 11, 2026
  • Game On: Family-Friendly Live Site Coming To Kelvingrove Park.

    Game On: Family-Friendly Live Site Coming To Kelvingrove Park.

    Jun 11, 2026
  • 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

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

Quick, useful answers from 20k locals — roads, services, odd bangs in the night

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BUSINESS

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  • Dumfries and Galloway flies the flag for choosing local

    Dumfries and Galloway flies the flag for choosing local

    Jun 11, 2026
  • 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

MUSIC & FESTIVALS

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  • Youth Beatz 2026 Packed with Exciting Daytime Activities

    Youth Beatz 2026 Packed with Exciting Daytime Activities

    Jun 11, 2026
  • 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


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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  • CAMPLE LINE announce Summer exhibition series:

    CAMPLE LINE announce Summer exhibition series:

    Jun 11, 2026
  • 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

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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  • NFU SCOTLAND AND SCOTTISH WHOLESALE ASSOCIATION BRING SUPPLY CHAIN TOGETHER TO BOOST SCOTTISH SOURCING 

    NFU SCOTLAND AND SCOTTISH WHOLESALE ASSOCIATION BRING SUPPLY CHAIN TOGETHER TO BOOST SCOTTISH SOURCING 

    Jun 11, 2026
  • 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

OUT & ABOUT

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  • https://www.ticketsource.com/mostly-ghostly-tours/broughton-house-ghost-hunt/e-yzgxzq

    Ghostly Goings-On Spark Return to Broughton House

    Jun 11, 2026
  • 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

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