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Fears continued closure of historic Stewartry properties may put off visitors

Properties including Threave Castle and MacLellan's Castle have already been shut for lengthy periods due to concerns over masonry

Daily Record · Nov 9, 2022

Fears closure of historic Dumfries and Galloway buildings is driving away tourists

A number of Historic Environment Properties have been shut for several months due to concerns over the condition of masonry

Daily Record · Oct 28, 2022

Real-life mermaid swims in freezing sea all year round and can hold breath for 4 MINUTES

Emma Harper, who can dive to depths of 65ft, spends most of her days filling the Cornish waters with "mermagic" by teaching others how to safely be a mermaid

Daily Mirror · Oct 26, 2022

The family of William Wallace protecting Scotland's only native oyster fishery

A NEW Scottish champion was crowned over the weekend. Two, in fact.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 5, 2022

Windfarm fears raised over national park plan

Stuart Littlewood spoke out after what South Scotland MSP Emma Harper described as a “very productive meeting” with the Galloway National Park Association.

Daily Record · Aug 19, 2022

Former nurse turned politician calls for more efforts to prevent needless drug deaths in Dumfries and Galloway

South of Scotland MSP Emma Harper, who worked as a nurse for 30 years, is investigating other ways to tackle the major issue

Daily Record · Aug 5, 2022

'Interim' council deal shows Labour fear SNP, says MSP's letter

THE SNP have urged Anas Sarwar not to wreck a council agreement that is protecting households from "devastating Tory cuts".

The National (Scotland) · Jul 17, 2022

South of Scotland Enterprise chairman "deeply disappointed" at termination of Dumfries to Edinburgh bus service

Russel Griggs believes there should have been more public consultation ahead of the move to cut the 101/102 service

Daily Record · Jul 15, 2022

Anas Sarwar accused of 'sabotage' over SNP/Labour council deal that shut out the Tories

EXCLUSIVE: Labour's party leader in Scotland has claimed the deal in Dumfries and Galloway is only an "interim" measure.

Daily Record · Jul 12, 2022

Sea of saltires as 'more than 1000 people' hit Dumfries for independence rally

A SEA of Saltires flooded the streets of Dumfries on Saturday as thousands of people gathered to press the case for Scottish independence.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 12, 2022