A Stewartry woman has been appointed to the board of South of Scotland Enterprise.
Kirsten Hannay, who is the managing partner of Kirkdale Estate near Carsluith, is one of four new board members.
Her varied role at Kirkdale includes responsibilities for farming, forestry, rural diversification, native woodland creation and long-term property management. She has also set up and runs a holiday let business and has created a holiday lodge park on the estate.