Members of the public are being invited to share their views on early-stage proposals for a new onshore wind farm planned for a site located approximately four kilometres to the south of the village of Moniaive and just under 20 kilometres north west of Dumfries.

We're delighted to be able to say that the Glenkens Archive in now live, just in time for the Gazette's 150th edition and 25th Anniversary!

Do you want to play a part in helping nature in the Glenkens? Dalry Community Council (DCC) has received Inspiring Scotland money to explore the possibility of establishing Nature Networks in the Glenkens.

Propagate is leading on an exciting project for Dalry Community Council that will see around 130 fruit and nut trees planted in people’s gardens and community spaces all across the Glenkens.

Local composer Geoff Davidson and writer Larry Winger have teamed up to present a story for today that has resonated down the ages, from the Torah to the Old Testament.

Carsphairn Community Council and local children’s group Bairn Banter jointly hosted an excellent bake sale fundraising event on Saturday 20th September to help support the annual children’s Halloween Party taking place next month.

President, Melissa Ade welcomed everyone to the first meeting back after the summer break.

The Galloway & Southern Ayrshire Biosphere Partnership is encouraging businesses located within southwest Scotland’s UNESCO-designated region to apply for its award-winning Biosphere Certification Mark scheme, which recognises outstanding work towards sustainability goals.

The Galloway Glens Scheme is re-opening its scheme of small maintenance grants to ensure that legacy Galloway Glens-funded projects can continue to deliver great outcomes for the communities they serve.

Young people, career changers, entrepreneurs and anyone interested are invited to meet employers and find out about the wealth of careers available in and around the Glenkens at the event, which takes place from 4-6pm at Dalry Secondary School on 30th September.

CatStrand Young Creatives are on the lookout for enthusiastic chorus members - speaking and non-speaking roles available - to join this year’s magical pantomime, Babes in the Woods!

Carsphairn's Local Place Plan was one of three adpoted by Dumfries and Galloway Council's Stewarty Area Committee meeting on 17th September 2025.

All are invited to join musicians, sound artists, and storytellers between 1.30am and 3.30pm on the banks of the River Urr to celebrate World Rivers Day and to look back at 12 months of community activity in the Glaisters Bridge Community Woodland.

Glenkens & District Trust, alongside Glenkens Community & Arts Trust and Glenkens & District Community Action Plan Steering Group, has joined organisations across Scotland in submitting an open letter in support of Scotland's good practice on community benefits.

As wind farms, pylons and battery sites multiply across Scotland, rural communities say the green energy rush is leaving them sidelined. Scottish Beacon readers tell us about the impact on landscapes, livelihoods and trust – and what they think needs to change.

Crossmichael Community Council will have the latest draft of the Local Place Plan available to view at Crossmichael Gala 2025 on Saturday 30th August!

Following a drop-in session in February and the circulation of a questionnaire, the Community Council has considered all the responses submitted, and now wants to hear the community's views on the draft Action Plan and Community Objectives.

Saturday 23rd August was a big day in Corsock, with the 2025 Great Corsock Show!

Lightsource bp will be outlining their proposal to fund and develop a 100MW/400MWh (4-hour duration) energy storage project connected into the local electricity network on 21 acres of land to the east of the A762. The project will facilitate the integration of renewable energy into the grid, helping to support low-cost electricity and the enhanced reliability of the electricity grid.

Through the school summer holidays a programme of ‘Coastal Woodland Adventures’ events have been delivered along the Solway Firth. Aimed at a wide range of ages, these were based in five of our most special woodlands. Topics covered varied from tree ID and bug hunts through to bushcraft and survival skills.