Sanquhar2 days agoFirst step in restoring old Robert Burns inn approvedClean-up work to the facade is part of wider plans to bring the old Whigham's Inn back into use.2 days ago25 Mar 2026Plans to introduce more 20mph zones in Dumfries and GallowayWhat do residents of south-west Scotland think of the expanding 20mph zones across the area?25 Mar 202627 Feb 2026New 20mph speed limits for towns and villages on A76Carronbridge, Thornhill, Sanquhar and Kirkconnel will get the new speed limit during March. 27 Feb 202626 Jan 2026Football league with 134-year history in hunt for new teamsThe South of Scotland League - dating back to 1892 - wants to avoid numbers falling to single figures.26 Jan 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 202621 Jan 2026New owners to turn luxury hotel into family homeThe Blackaddie House Hotel in Sanquhar dates back to the 16th Century and ran as a hotel for decades.21 Jan 202630 Dec 2025Tolbooth work to tackle damage from previous repairsSome of the stonework of the 290-year-old Sanquhar Tolbooth is currently in a state of disrepair.30 Dec 202518 Dec 2025Archaeologists uncover 3,000-year-old mysterious mass burial siteArchaeologists find evidence of some kind of "horrible event" in the hills of southern Scotland.18 Dec 202516 Dec 2025Wind farm approved despite grouse impact fearsThe plans near Sanquhar have been given the green light despite an RSPB Scotland objection.16 Dec 2025...
