Galloway proposed as the preferred site for a new Scottish national park New space will join Cairngorms and Loch Lomond and The Trossachs The Independent UK · Jul 23, 2024
Scottish government selects Galloway as preferred site for new national park If approved, the region would become Scotland’s third national park and first to be made official in UK since South Downs in 2010 The Guardian - UK · Jul 22, 2024
Dumfries and Galloway Council chiefs hoping it's "third time lucky" with national park bid Councillors have signed off on another consultation response with Galloway being put forward as an ideal location to become the country’s third national park Daily Record · Jul 12, 2023
How to explore the world’s first Unesco trail responsibly and sustainably Scotland’s new route pulls together its 13 Unesco-listed sites, from Orkney geopark to the Southern Ayrshire Biosphere. Richard Franks shares how to get stuck in without taking away The Independent UK · Mar 3, 2023
Country diary: Raising my flask to the pine martens Galloway Forest, Dumfries and Galloway: They’re my favourite British mammal, and a local group is hoping to help numbers by installing dens and trail cameras The Guardian - UK · Feb 13, 2023
Dumfries and Galloway national park would provide a 'long-term boost to the area' THE chairman of a campaign based in Dumfries & Galloway aiming to make the region home to Scotland’s next national park has said a successful… The National (Scotland) · Dec 19, 2022
Waterfalls, stargazing and buzzards: the Moffat walking festival in Scotland’s southern uplands The elegant town of Moffat in Dumfries and Galloway proves a great base for exploring nearby rewilded landscapes, beautiful gardens and wildlife – with astronomy a bonus The Guardian - UK · Sep 14, 2022
Dumfries and Galloway Arts Festival announces exciting line up for autumn/winter programme There will be incredible productions and outdoor performances in communities across the region including theatre, music, dance, comedy and spoken word Daily Record · Jul 29, 2022
Most popular holiday region in Scotland announced as 'record number' of people book staycations Dumfries and Galloway has overtaken the Highlands as the most in-demand holiday region in Scotland this year. Daily Record · Jun 20, 2022
Dumfries and Galloway's Ukrainian community calls for show of solidarity across the region Raising the flag, public meetings and lighting up landmarks in blue and yellow are ways people can show their support Daily Record · Mar 1, 2022