From the Glenkens to the edge of Dumfries, pupils from Dalry, Kells, Hardgate, Springholm, Colvend and Kirkgunzeon are coming together for Dumfries and Galloway Carnival.

The Glenkens Skills and Jobs Fair is on Thursday 24th September 2026 in Dalry School Hall.

Saturday 15th August 2026 saw Glenkens Agricultural Society hold their annual show at Newfield Farm in Dalry, by kind permission of the Wilson family. This good old fashioned livestock show continues to go from strength to strength and this year was no exception.

Dumfries and Galloway Council have begun the Statutory Consultation process necessary to close Dalry Secondary School and are holding a meeting on Monday 7th September at 6pm in Dalry School to explain their closure proposal.

The decision by Dumfries and Galloway Council to proceed with a formal consultation on the proposed closure of Dalry Secondary School has prompted renewed discussion about the future of rural education across the Glenkens.

This summer, a new international exchange will link the Glenkens with Sülz in Cologne, Germany, exploring what keeps volunteers showing up and how shared spaces shape community life.

Did you know Glenkens residents have the ability to access to some fantastic fishing for amazingly reasonable prices?

The survey outlines a number of options for the school and incorporates ideas received during the two consultation days.

The Pollinators Project continues into 2026 with a celebration of orchards! Come and join in the Wassail at Dalry Library Micro-Orchard, on 1st February - also traditionally Imbolc marking the end of the winter.

Dumfries and Galloway Council have notified residents of two road closures in coming weeks.

The Galloway & Southern Ayrshire Biosphere Partnership has announced that it will be running its popular Biosphere Guide Training Course again in 2025, following previous years’ success.

Dalry's Local Place Plan, developed in conjunction with residents, local businesses and stakeholders, was today formally adopted by Dumfries and Galloway Council at a meeting of the Economy and Infrastructure Committee in November 2024.

The Dalry Local Place Plan has been drawn up on behalf of Dalry Community Council, and aims to articulate the community's wishes for future development of the settlement and wider area, including the retention and improvement of existing facilities, housing and services, and views on land use. Closing date: 30th September 2024.

Dalry Community Council are very pleased to announce the news of an additional defibrillator to the village.

Dumfries & Galloway hosts a significant proportion of the United Kingdom’s commercial woodland creation schemes. With discussion ongoing on the national stage regarding land use change, the ‘Woodlands Plus’ project aims to add local value - employment, biodiversity or public access - to three forestry sites in the region.

Built in the late 19th century as a school, the Glenkens Community Centre in St John’s Town of Dalry has weathered challenges, closures, and transformations. Discover its rich history, dedicated volunteers, and pivotal role in the heart of Dumfries and Galloway.

From the 4th of June the Glenkens Community Shop in Dalry will be opening on Tuesday evenings from 6-8pm during the summer.

In light of the recent press coverage of cost per pupil for Dalry Secondary, the school’s Parent Council felt it was important to give some balance to the figure; a figure which it is felt is not entirely accurate, and which has been taken out of context.

The Galloway Food Hub welcomed the BBC Scotland's Farming and Nature programme Landward behind the scenes for their packing day in early April.

Grant Application Forms will be available to collect from the Shop from this week (Monday 15th April 2024).