Wigtownshire

Mavis Paterson, known as Granny Mave, poses with her bike in the countryside of Dumfries and Galloway. Picture: Paul Hackett

Woman, 87, takes on bike ride with a twist in memory of her children

Elvis Presley achieved global fame like almost no other performer (Picture: Ronald C Modra)

From Thailand to US and Scotland, poet shows globalisation's good side Scotsman comment

Craigmount, a B&B with a literary theme in Wigtown, Dumfries and Galloway

What was hiding in a trunk in a bedroom in this Galloway B&B?

Dale Farm and Rowan Glen yoghurt, milk, butter and other produce can be found on store shelves across the UK

Workforce facing a bleak future at Wigtownshire yoghurt producer

Mountain biker Rab Wardell has died just days after winning the Scottish Championship.

Katie Archibald tried in vain to resuscitate partner Rab Wardell before he died

The faded black and white photograph of Susan Dalgety playing football as a toddler which makes her look to the past - but also the future. PIC: Contributed.

This photo reminds me how far I've come - and how far I must go - Susan Dalgety

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency says water scarcity continues to affect areas in Scotland despite flooding (Photo: Jeff J Mitchell).

'Significant water scarcity’ continues to affect areas in Scotland

People in Dumfries and Galloway have been issued with a start warning by a public health official, after cases of coronavirus in the region doubled over 48 hours. (Photo by Ewan Bootman/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Health Chief issues stark plea amid coronavirus outbreak in Wigtownshire

Charles and Camilla are set to visit a Scottish port which played an important role in preparations for D-Day. Picture: Getty Images

Charles and Camilla set to visit Scottish D-Day planning port

Mavis Paterson. Picture: PA

81-year-old sets off on 960-mile charity cycle in memory of her three children

The authority claims people's bins are getting too heavy.

Scots council ridiculed after refusing to collect bins for being ‘too heavy’

80-YEAR-OLD SCOTTISH GRAN AIMS TO BREAK WORLD RECORD WITH 1000-MILE CHARITY CYCLE IN MEMORY OF HER CHILDREN

Grandmother sets sights on ‘oldest woman’ cycle record

Tory MSP for Galloway and West Dumfries, Finlay Carson said the move shows the chaos at the heart of SNP policy on the environment.

Scrapping waste scheme flies in face of climate emergency

John Ross, head of Wigtown social care March 2019

Taking careof the publicin rural areas

The former Cross Keys Hotel in High Street, Dalkeith, before the regeneration

Ad Feature Historic Scottish towns get new lease on life with Â£43m regeneration

Sorbie Tower in Wigtownshire. PIC: Creative Commons.

The Â£2m global appeal to save an ancient clan seat

Craig Hamilton gets after New Zealand scrum-half Piri Weepu at Murrayfield in 2005. Picture: Ian Rutherford

Craig Hamilton eager to prove his worth at Hawick

Penguins like this adelie in the Ross Sea in Antarctica are among the species to have greater protection with the international agreement to declare the area a Maritime Protected Area. Picture AFP

Leader comment: Speedo diplomacy victory shows hope for Russia

NHS Dumfries and Galloway have postponed their plans to close the Dartaigh unit in Stranraer

NHS rethink on Darataigh

The caravan park where Skye the collie went missing. Picture: Google Maps

Family still searching for dog after 18 months

A driver was caught doing 103mph down the M8 motorwayin the rain. Pic: Phil Wilkinson

Driver caught doing 103mph on motorway in rain

A neolithic arrowhead found during the construction of Dunragit bypass. Picture: Transport Scotland

Dunragit road works unearth ancient treasure trove

Archaeologists at the remains of an extensive iron age 'loch village' in Wigtownshire. Picture: PA

Iron Age village remains found near Wigtownshire

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Big-freeze Wigtownshire cat gives birth to kittens

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Body of 60ft whale found washed up on Solway coast

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Isle of Whithorn in Wigtownshire mourns ‘a great friend’ after Nepal air tragedy

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From the archives: Battle of Britain week, 15 August, 1950

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Keith Knox aiming to sound the last post for Albion Rovers

Wildfire sparked by flare from Joint Warrior military exercise

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Farmer sets the heather on fire as blaze burns for 22 hours

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Road worker killed in digger accident named

Obituary: Dame Lesley Strathie, former head of HM Revenue & Customs

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Changing Room Chat: Last post for Stranraer’s Keith Knox

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Less farmers but more cows to milk

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Veteran doctor’s name lives on after widow leaves £2.6m for RNLI boat

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Man, 56, charged with murder

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What did you want to be at five years of age?

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Letter: Nuclear issues

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Care home inquiry over OAP 'dead since February'

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Village wind farm gets go-ahead

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Top heavy battles dominate weekend

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Angus retain top spot with win over Perth
BOWLS: North Section leaders Angus were the only team to retain top spot after the second week of action in the Scottish Cities & Counties championship, with th...

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Bowls on Spec

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North Berwick win earns clash with Strathmore

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North Berwick win earns clash with Strathmore

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Mine's a Scotch

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Point of view: Organic

Keeping quiet on climate

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Scotland has failed to meet its latest target for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, the latest official figures show. Picture: John Giles/PA Wire

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Pro-independence protesters with Scottish Saltire flags (top) march for Scottish independence. Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images

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Nadine Dorries. Picture: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images

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