Carsphairn8 Jul 2026Art deco hydro power station 'good as new' after refurbishmentThe category A-listed building at Tongland has been generating electricity for more than 90 years.8 Jul 20262 Jul 2026The parents fighting the closure of the smallest secondary in ScotlandDalry Secondary in a rural corner of south-west Scotland is due to have just eight pupils by August.2 Jul 202630 Jun 2026Council moves to close Scotland's smallest secondary despite parents' pleasThe local authority starts the process to shut Dalry Secondary - due to have eight pupils by August.30 Jun 202624 Jun 2026Scotland's smallest secondary school recommended for closureThe school in Dalry in Dumfries and Galloway is projected to have just eight pupils by August.24 Jun 202622 May 2026Festival 'in the middle of nowhere' celebrates its colourful creatorThe Knockengorroch Festival near Carsphairn will this year include a celebration of Simon Holmes' life.22 May 202628 Apr 2026Solar panels fitted at historic hydro power stationIt will provide back-up supplies for the Lanark and Galloway hydro schemes which date back decades.28 Apr 202621 Apr 2026Who is the wooden woman at the Galloway picnic bench?The sculpture being taken across the Glenkens before taking pride of place on the Southern Upland Way.21 Apr 202622 Jan 2026Wind farm near coast-to-coast walking route approvedThe 10-turbines between Sanquhar and Carsphairn will be visible from the Southern Upland Way.22 Jan 202611 Nov 2025First steps in bid to close Scotland's smallest secondaryA council starts the preliminary process which could pave the way for Dalry Secondary to shut.11 Nov 2025...
