Following the success of the first Glenkens Skills and Jobs Fair in September 2025, we are delighted to announce that the event is to be held again on Thursday 24 September at Dalry Secondary School.

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.

RISE OPEN 2026 is now open for submissions from visual artists under 25 living in Dumfries & Galloway. This is a FREE opportunity for emerging artists working across 2D and 3D visual art.

Glenkens Arts and Community Trust (GCAT) have teamed up with The Crichton Trust on two new projects aimed at improving life in the Glenkens.

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