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Musings of a pig lady: Linda McDonald-Brown

Thu, 16 May 2013 13:12:58 GMT

When I was a little girl, I would constantly be asked, as children usually are by grown-ups: “And what do you want to be when you’re older?”

Planning applications for week ending 17/10/13

Thu, 16 May 2013 12:34:03 GMT

GLENLUCE, Whitecairn Holiday Park, erection of 1 wind turbine (24.6m high to hub, 34.2, high to blade tip) and associated infrastructure including underground cabling. Applicant Whitecairn Holiday Parkl; agen Meg Nelson (13/P/1/0179).

Top acts lined up for The Mill

Tue, 14 May 2013 10:08:57 GMT

Mike Hastings and Murray, Stewart & Burns are set to visit Gatehouse of Fleet as part of this season’s Mill on the Fleet Mill Sessions on Thursday, May 23.

New exhibition set to open

Mon, 13 May 2013 15:36:10 GMT

An exhibition of paintings by Suzanne Stuart Davies and Malcolm Davies is being staged at Designs Gallery in Castle Douglas from May 18 to July 13.

Camera club awards prizes

Mon, 13 May 2013 13:12:41 GMT

At the end of a season which started on September 12, 2012, the Stewartry Camera Club held its annual dinner and presentations in the Murray Arms Hotel, Gatehouse, on March 27.

Quilters raise charity cash

Mon, 13 May 2013 13:11:12 GMT

Ann Hill, quilter in residence at Alzheimer Scotland, teacher and quilt-maker extraordinaire, came to Gatehouse of Fleet last week for a coffee morning and quilt show to raise awareness and money for Alzheimer Scotland.

Homeowners warned over DIY danger

Wed, 08 May 2013 11:04:45 GMT

Homeowners attempting to have a go at DIY are being urged to think again after an over-enthusiastic householder botched a job which knocked £20,000 off the value of his neighbours’ homes and left his own property derelict.

Garden party will be blooming wonderful

Wed, 08 May 2013 08:34:03 GMT

The coming of spring is always glorious, but this year is special. We have shivered in electricity cuts, dug ourselves out of snow, been blown about and rained on for as long as we can remember.

Knockengorroch World Ceilidh - A Festival under the Stars!

Tue, 07 May 2013 14:07:58 GMT

The Knockengorroch World Ceilidh will soon take place for the 16th year near Carsphairn from Thursday 23–Sunday 26 May.

Stamp duty offer

Mon, 06 May 2013 14:23:53 GMT

First-time buyers applying for a mortgage with Bank of Scotland can benefit from up to £2500 cash back, with the lender covering the cost of stamp duty.

Musings of a pig lady: Linda McDonald-Brown

Thu, 02 May 2013 14:56:32 GMT

For weeks I have been living with pain in my neck, ever since I rode a particularly bouncy horse out from Calgow stables. Wear and tear, the doctor told me, when I paid her a visit a couple of weeks ago. “Age related, nothing you can do except try some exercises and take anti-inflammatory tablets.”

Big acts for Kirkcudbright

Thu, 02 May 2013 14:40:26 GMT

Kirkcudbright is renowned for its full programme of summer fun aimed at locals and visitors, and now the town adds to its reputation by bringing Kirkcudbright On Song.

Become a Hollywood star here in Galloway

Thu, 02 May 2013 11:17:56 GMT

Casablanca, The Big Sleep, The Maltese Falcon – Spring Fling visitors all have the chance to become screen legend Humphrey Bogart.

Wigtown lands two of country’s best performers

Thu, 02 May 2013 10:00:39 GMT

Two of Scotland’s best known folk musicians will be appearing as part of Wigtown’s Spring Weekend this Sunday (5 May).

Distilling great sounds from across the region

Wed, 01 May 2013 15:33:16 GMT

Bladnoch-based music label Distilled Records have recently welcomed Dumfries band, Sticks and Stones, to their label. A young trio of teenagers who describe their music as ‘delicate but dirty folk’, Sticks and Stones can already hold an audience for a full set of original, intelligent and sparky songs.

Musical links to continue

Wed, 01 May 2013 10:34:20 GMT

It had been thought that a strong musical link between Kirkcudbright and Newton Stewart might be broken when, on Sunday, May 12, at Kirkmabreck Church, Creetown, the Newton Stewart Singers give their final concert under the baton of Carl Wiltse.

Free tickets at arts fest

Wed, 01 May 2013 07:58:46 GMT

Dumfries and Galloway Arts Festival is encouraging a new generation of culture lovers with a range of innovative programming and offers at this year’s festival.

Planning changes praised

Wed, 01 May 2013 07:34:23 GMT

The Scottish Property Federation (SPF) has welcomed proposed changes to Scotland’s planning system, which places greater importance on supporting sustainable economic growth.

Artists put work on show

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 09:49:56 GMT

Three Kirkcudbright artists are exhibiting in the Studio at the Tolbooth from May 1 to 17.

Property sales increase

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 09:01:37 GMT

The number of homes changing hands in Scotland has increased by 5% compared to the same period a year ago. From January to March 2013, 14,567 residential properties were sold, according to the latest official statistics from the Registers of Scotland.