Whithorn1 day agoThe 'wee boy from Whithorn' among the world's most eminent scientistsAlex McBratney has come a long way from southern Scotland to become a fellow of the Royal Society.1 day ago23 Jan 2026How nine towns hope to spend their slice of £20mVolunteer-led teams from Stranraer to Eyemouth draw up ideas to help create new jobs in their area.23 Jan 202625 Jul 2025Reviving a town with traditional building skillsYoung people learning traditional craft skills are rebuilding centuries-old sites in southern Scotland.25 Jul 20257 Jun 2025New mum credits boxing for knocking out depressionNatasha McCallum says training at a boxing gym saved her life as she struggled with postnatal depression.7 Jun 202516 May 2025Body found in search for man, 72, missing from dinghyA major search operation along the Solway Coast involved police, coastguard and mountain rescue teams.16 May 202511 Jan 2025Solway Harvester tragedy 'still felt' 25 years onSeven Scottish fishermen died when the scallop dredger sank off the Manx coast on 11 January 2000.11 Jan 202512 May 2024Man dies after collision between two jet skisThe 42-year-old died in hospital the day after the incident in Wigtown Bay, Dumfries and Galloway.12 May 202411 Nov 2022New festival showcases creative talentThe two-week event in Whithorn hopes to "inspire, educate and entertain" according to organisers.11 Nov 202227 Sep 2022Medieval woman's 3D animation tells priory's storyFacial reconstruction brings people face to face with someone buried at Whithorn in the Middle Ages.27 Sep 2022...
