The Latest Breaking News from South of Scotland

Wind farms could 'bring millions to communities and help tackle societal challenges’

WIND farms could bring a boost of nearly £900million to communities in the South of Scotland over the next few decades, a new report has found.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 1, 2023

SNP members told 'don’t wait for permission' to organise regional assemblies

SNP MEMBERS have been told not to "wait for permission” to organise their own regional assemblies – with planning already underway in the…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 24, 2023

Grants on offer to help plant trees across Dumfries and Galloway

The South of Scotland Tree Planting project has just announced a new round of funding, with £120,000 available over the next 12 months

Daily Record · Jun 22, 2023

New 250 mile Coast to Coast cycle route gets green light in south of Scotland

The Coast to Coast route will run from Stranraer in the west to Eyemouth in the east.

Daily Record · Oct 19, 2022

Threave Rovers boss looking forward to life in the West of Scotland League

The Castle Douglas side will start in the fourth division after quitting the South of Scotland League

Daily Record · Jun 30, 2022

Roving robot traverses South of Scotland in drive to boost tourism

A ROVING miniature robot named TA-M hopes to encourage more people to visit the South of Scotland by documenting his travels throughout the region.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 14, 2022

The south of Scotland is the hidden gem destination that could be ‘the new Cornwall'

The often-overlooked region could soon rival other popular destinations like the Highlands and the central belt.

Daily Record · Feb 24, 2022