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Welcome 2 Dumfries & Galloway! Community links for Dumfries and Galloway. Many local Scottish communities host events of their own throughout the year, and visitors are welcome to join in the fun. For those of you researching your family history, the local community is always a good source of local knowledge, from who-lived-there to where the old ruined kirk is to be found. So if you are up here, or down here (depends where you came from...) check out your local communities' activities, events and history. You'd be amazed at how much you can find out! Here's a few links for you to begin with: Dalry Town Hall. Events, news, information and more. Closeburn Village Community Website.: information about Closeburn and the surrounding area. Lots of historical information ranging from the Covenanters to the fanatical Buchanites also information about the Kirkpatrick's of Closeburn and their official residence. Drumlanrig Castle & Duke of Buccleuch's Homesite.: Gatehouse-Of-Fleet Community Website.: Gatehouse caters for a wide range of interests. The area is steeped in history and supports many interesting species of wildlife. There are opportunities for a variety of sporting activities, including golf, sailing, mountain biking and fishing. Above all, this is a peaceful beauty spot in which to relax and unwind. Enjoy your visit. Glenkens Community Arts: A quiet and picturesque place to live and work, the Glenkens appeals to visitors who enjoy outdoor pursuits such as fishing water sports, cycling, bird watching and walking. The Glenkens Community & Arts Trust (GCAT) site gives information on things to do in the area as well as community and Trust news. Moffat Community Website.: Information about Moffat, the Scottish village with the widest street in Scotland, Scotland's narrowest hotel, Scotland's first dispensing chemist, smallest bottle of Whisky...not to mention fine hotels and pubs, the Ram, the Well, the Beeftub...check it out. Tell 'em we sent you! Kirkudbright Swimming Pool Information: As well as the main pool, we have a spa pool, sauna and fitness suite. These facilities are available during pool opening hours. Great disabled facilities in-situ! Moniaive Community Website: Moniaive, Scotland, Dumfries & Galloway, Community Page, Music, Walking, Fishing, News, Events, Publications, Covenanters, Annie Laurie, Craigdarroch, Writers, Artists...
Newton Stewart Cinema & Community: Site dedicated to the Cinema in Newton Stewart, films, what's on, what's due for release etc. Actually a very good cinema with comfortable seats, good sounds and big screen. The Whithorn Trust - Latest News From the Dig! None of your 'Time Team' dig-it-by-tomorrow stuff here. Large on-going dig, lectures, festivals, and more, from one of the earliest Christian centres in Scotland. Wanlock Head Lead Mining Museum: Welcome to Scotland's Museum of Lead Mining. Situated in The Lowther Hills at Wanlockhead. Scotland's Highest Village. Disabled friendly visitor centre, lots to see and do. Newton Stewart Community Website: The aim of the web site is to provide information about the Newton Stewart Business Association, and its members, and to also act as a guide to the picturesque town of Newton Stewart in Dumfries and Galloway, South West Scotland. Kirkudbright Community Website: Set amidst beautiful coastal countryside there is a comprehensive selection of holiday accommodation both in Kirkudbright and in farms and villages around us, including self catering, bed & breakfast and hotels. Special interest groups such as cyclists, walkers and motor cyclists are catered for in several establishments.... Dumfries & Galloway Family History Society: Dumfries & Galloway Family History Society was founded in 1987 to encourage the study of family history, genealogy and the local history of the South West of Scotland. Fascinating website with a great deal of interest to everyone looking for their roots.... Stranraer & District Local History Trust: Since inception we have sold over 19,000 books covering the local history of Stranraer and surrounding district. Within the Stranraer and District Local History Trust website you will find a list of all our local history publications to date, membership information, a list of members, and some background sketches about our authors... Castle Douglas Food Town: With approximately fifty local businesses involved in either producing or selling food and drink, it is easy to see why Castle Douglas has been designated a Food Town. The vibrancy and appeal of the town lies largely in the draw of the shops and cafés, restaurants and hotels... Dalbeattie Community Website: Informative website about the town of Dalbeattie, attractions, accommodation, events and more... The Glenkens Online Gazette: Kind of community magazine-type-thang going on here. Worth a read though... Wigtown Book Town: If it's books you want, this is the place. Old books, new books, rare books, out of print books, good books, bad books, illustrated books...you get the idea! Ideal place for the bibliophile to visit and while-away a few weeks.... Stranraer Maritime Museum & Heritage Centre: Although this has not yet happened, the development of the Stranraer Harbour and Waterfront make this an ideal opportunity to celebrate the town's maritime past. Support this initiative! Dalbeattie and District Information Find Your Ancestral Tartan Here! Found your family tartan yet? It's probably in here! Wide range of tartans for clans, septs, vistitors, sports teams, wannabe highlanders, film crews and extras...Highly informative website, check it out... Want a link from this site to yours? Just add the logo below to your site and link to: http://www.welcome2dumfriesandgalloway.co.uk - let us know and we'll list you here, free!
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