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Sam Heughan blasts plans for 'world's biggest AI data centre' in Scotland

OUTLANDER star Sam Heughan has hit out at plans to build the world’s biggest AI data center campus in Dumfries and Galloway, saying the Scottish Government “shouldn't blindly” back the proposal ...

The National (Scotland) · Oct 15

Scottish council 'hides' public objections to plans for giant AI data centre

OBJECTIONS against plans to build the world's biggest AI data centre campus in Dumfries and Galloway will be hidden by the local authority, The National can reveal ...

The National (Scotland) · Oct 11

Plans for 'world's largest data centre campus' condemned as 'reckless'

Plans for an immense data centre campus in Scotland, which would be the largest in the world if approved, have been condemned as 'reckless'

The National (Scotland) · Sep 30

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Plans submitted for 'largest data centre campus in the world' in Scotland

Plans have been submitted for an immense data centre campus in Dumfries and Galloway which, if built, would be the largest in the world

The National (Scotland) · Sep 29

Plans lodged to transform former gin distillery into 'exotic animal sanctuary'

Plans have been lodged to transform the site of a former gin distillery in Dumfries and Galloway into an animal sanctuary

The National (Scotland) · Sep 25

Plans for rifle range near small Scottish village spark fury from locals

Plans for a rifle range near a village in Dumfries and Galloway have sparked controversy and split opinion in the local community

The National (Scotland) · Sep 23

International Scottish music festival to be scrapped after 14 years

THE Big Burns Supper festival will be scrapped after 14 years and replaced by a new three-day carnival in Dumfries, it has been revealed

The National (Scotland) · Sep 1

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Family 'devastated' after body of teenage boy pulled from Scottish river

A 16-YEAR-OLD boy has died after collapsing in a river in Dumfries with his family left “devastated” ...

The National (Scotland) · Aug 28

Busy Glasgow train line to close for 16 days this weekend for £16.5m upgrades

A KEY train line is set to close for 16 days while £16.5 million worth of upgrades are carried out at a train station in a bid to reduce delays for…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 28

Thousands to be affected as several busy Scottish train lines axed for two weeks

Rail replacement buses will operate on Glasgow, Kilmarnock and Ayrshire routes during major engineering works.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 27

Award-winning sculpture park transforms vacant shop into gallery for young people

An award-winning sculpture park has transformed a vacant high street shop into an art gallery for young people

The National (Scotland) · Aug 26

Van driver arrested following death of 85-year-old pedestrian

A VAN driver has been arrested following the death of an 85-year-old pedestrian in Dumfries and Galloway at the start of this year ...

The National (Scotland) · Aug 25

Scottish activists hold vigil for 20,000 Palestinian children killed by Israel

Activists have gathered in a Scottish town to remember the 20,000 Palestinian children killed in Israel's brutal onslaught of Gaza

The National (Scotland) · Aug 25

Quarantine zone for livestock set up after bluetongue disease detected in Scotland

A QUARANTINE zone for livestock has been put in place in Dumfries and Galloway as a precautionary measure after a case of bluetongue disease was…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 20

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The Economic Times · Aug 11

In 1839, a Scottish blacksmith invented the first rear-wheel-driven vehicle which set the world in motion and laid the foundation of modern transport

In 1839, a Scottish blacksmith invented the first rear-wheel-driven vehicle which set the world in motion and laid the foundation of modern transport. Kirkpatrick Macmillan built a pedal-operated bicycle using wooden wheels, iron rims, treadles and connecting rods. His machine allowed a rider to move without pushing against the ground.…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 3

Could Scotland's lost railway lines be the key to a better future?

IF you could take a direct train through the Borders to Carlisle, through the Great Glen from Inverness to Fort William, or from Dumfries to the…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 10

Dumfries locals urged to drop 'destructive negativity' about their home town

DUMFRIES residents have been urged to drop their “destructive negativity” about the town by the local provost.

Evening Standard · Jul 7

Robert Burns cup returns to Scotland after more than 100 years in Australia

The cup will go on display at the home the poet built in Dumfries and Galloway.

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The National (Scotland) · Jun 28

Man airlifted to hospital with serious injuries following crash

A MAN has been airlifted to hospital after suffering serious injuries following a crash in Dumfries and Galloway ...

The National (Scotland) · Jun 7

Man dies and others seriously injured after car crash in Dumfries and Galloway

ONE person has died, and two others are in a serious condition in hospital after a road crash in Dumfries and Galloway

The National (Scotland) · May 30

Two men charged after firearm and ammunition found in car near Scottish town

TWO men have been charged after a firearm and ammunition were discovered in a car in Dumfries and Galloway ...

Evening Standard · May 28

Man who hit police officer with car jailed for more than four years

The incident happened in Dumfries in July 2025.

The National (Scotland) · May 26

Peatland restoration partnership helps Scottish wildlife thrive

A PEATLAND restoration project in Dumfries and Galloway is improving water quality and wildlife habitats around the River Cree and Loch Moan ...

The National (Scotland) · May 21

Who is on the BBC Question Time panel in Scotland tonight?

THE BBC is due to broadcast its flagship politics debate show Question Time from Dumfries this evening

Evening Standard · Apr 29

Man admits severely injuring police officer by hitting him with car

The incident happened in Dumfries in July 2025.

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