Kirkcudbright7 Feb 2026The Scottish rugby player so good a match was named after himArthur Smith from Castle Douglas combined his rugby exploits with academic and business success.7 Feb 202626 Jan 2026Football league with 134-year history in hunt for new teamsThe South of Scotland League - dating back to 1892 - wants to avoid numbers falling to single figures.26 Jan 202620 Jan 2026Could visiting book lovers boost our towns' high streets? BBC Scotland speaks to people involved in the book community in south west Scotland.20 Jan 202620 Jan 2026'Just bad luck': The teenage cousins living with inoperable brain tumoursLachlan Lindsay and Hazel Dempster were both diagnosed with brain tumours as children. 20 Jan 202617 Nov 2025Artist burns down landmark Wicker Man sculptureThe artwork was a reminder of the festival of the same name which ran for nearly 15 years.17 Nov 202510 Nov 2025Gold jar from Galloway Hoard on display for first timeIt resembles a perfume bottle and a Latin inscription on it suggests it had a religious function. 10 Nov 202526 Aug 2025Bridge staff get body-worn cameras after abuseWorkers at the site in Kirkcudbright have been verbally abused after new restrictions were introduced.26 Aug 202525 Jul 2025New bus timetable provides 'best possible service'Dumfries and Galloway Council's leader says new contracts will ensure sustainability of services.25 Jul 20254 Jul 2025Bridge reopens in town split in two by closureThe crossing in Kirkcudbright was shut suddenly on safety grounds more than 100 days ago.4 Jul 2025...
