Stewartry Show Results: Sheep Aug 14 2008
THE 2008 annual Stewartry Show saw a healthy sheep entry - in both quality and quantity - with a Bluefaced Leicester ewe taking the inter-breed championship. more
Kirkcudbright couple tie knot at Buittle Church Aug 14 2008
Rev Alistair MacKichan was the minister at the wedding of Tanya and Steven, who are from Kirkcudbright, and a reception was held in the Urr Valley. more
All in bloom at New Abbey Flower Show Aug 14 2008
THE New Abbey Flower Show was held on Saturday, August 9. Although there was heavy rain in the morning the afternoon cleared up and a good number of locals and visitors were able to enjoy looking at the exhibits. Jim Murray, Gelston, won the Barbeth Cup for the most points in the open horticultural classes. Mr Cravens, Cargenbridge won the cup for the confined classes. Mrs Sarah Nugent, New Abbey won the cup for the baking. more
Auchencairn celebrates the life of Joseph Heughan Aug 14 2008
THE Auchencairn Initiative building has been named 'Heughan House' in commemoration of the blacksmith, Joseph Heughan, and his son Robert, both well known in their time for their contributions to local life. more
Book to commemorate the life of Lord Renton Aug 14 2008
A BEAUTIFUL bound special edition book has been published to commemorate the life of Lord Renton, who lived locally and was the country’s longest serving parliamentarian. more
The Jones' come to GaelForce Aug 14 2008
RICHARD and Vivien Jones bring a lightning tour of the music and instruments of the Renaissance to GaelForce this month in a programme developed for the educational wing of Historic Scotland and performed at Edinburgh Castle. more
