Out and About in Dumfries & Galloway

Dabton House Announces First-Ever Wedding Open Day

Dabton House Announces First-Ever Wedding Open Day

Dabton House, Thornhill, one of Dumfriesshire’s most elegant new private venues, is delighted to announce its first-ever Wedding Open Day, taking place on Saturday...

New Research Reveals It’s Prime Time for Group Travel Ahead of May Bank Holiday

New research commissioned by ScotRail reveals that Scots are embracing their inner organisers, deal-hunters, and adventure-seekers - making this May bank holiday the perfect...
Dabton House Announces an Exciting Lineup of Events for Summer 2025

Dabton House Announces an Exciting Lineup of Events for Summer 2025

Dabton House, the elegant Georgian retreat nestled within the Queensberry Estate,near Thornhill, Dumfries and Galloway, is delighted to unveil its vibrant summer programme for...
Crossmichael Gala Day returns this August with Fun for the Whole Family.

Crossmichael Gala Day Returns This August With Fun For The Whole Family

Get ready for a fantastic day out as the Crossmichael Gala Day makes its much-anticipated return since 2019 on Saturday, August 30th 2025, from 12:30 PM to 9:00 PM.     Set in...
Orchardton Tower Reopens its Doors

Orchardton Tower Reopens Its Doors

Orchardton Tower, a 15th century structure in Dumfries and Galloway, has reopened its doors following a series of high-level masonry inspections. Dating to the mid...

Newton Stewart Walking Festival Brings Visitors & Vibrancy to the Region

Newton Stewart Walking Festival showcases Galloway Walkers from around the country have descended on Newton Stewart over the past week for the annual Newton Stewart...
Cycling review marks year a success in South of Scotland

Cycling Review Marks Year A Success In South Of Scotland

Significant progress was made in 2024 to ensure the South of Scotland achieves its aim of becoming one of the world’s leading cycling destinations. The...
Have you heard this toad in Dumfries and Galloway?

Have You Heard This Toad In Dumfries & Galloway?

Wildlife charity Amphibian & Reptile Conservation (ARC) and conservation programme Species on the Edge are asking residents of the Scottish Solway coast if they...

Newton Stewart Walking Festival Launches This Week

This week sees the start of the annual Newton Stewart Walking festival. The festival is now one of the longest running such festivals in Scotland,...

Step Back in Time for Free at New Abbey Corn Mill This Weekend

This weekend on Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 May, visitors can visit New Abbey Corn Mill in Dumfries and Stanley Mills in Perthshire for...