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Abbey of Sweetheart
Page from the Catholic Encyclopaedia, maintained by New Advent.
Burns Howff Club
Robert Burns lived, worked and died locally. Celebrates his life and works through a series of events, some developed especially for children.
Canine Rescue Centre
Rescue, cares for, and re-homes stray, maltreated, and unwanted dogs. includes pictures and contact details.
Cardoness Castle
Six-storey tower house dating back to the 15th century. Includes location, accessibility issues, online admission purchase, and details provided by the Historic Environment Scotland.
CatStrand
Bringing together the communities of Balmaclellan, Carsphairn, Mossdale and St John's Town of Dalry, with minibus hire, workshops at the old school.
Churches and Graveyards in Dumfries and Galloway
Annotated pages providing photographic views in localities throughout the region.
Clan Moffat
Gathering to celebrate genealogy and history with diary of events.
Crocketford Community Initiative
Promoting the village to help raise funds for the renovation of the Village Hall. Features Millenium Book, covering local history.
Diocese of Galloway
Founded by St Ninian. Historical information, the bishop and his engagements, diocesan directory.
Dumfries and Galloway Hard of Hearing Group
Resource for people throughout the region with hearing difficulties. Includes details of drop-in centres.
Dumfries Baptist Church
Includes service times, leadership team and information about community involvement.
Dumfries Free Church of Scotland
Includes information about services, communion, prayer meetings and bible study.
Dumfries Get Together
Organizes a variety of social activities for ladies over 35. Includes membership information and calendar of events.
Dumfries Portal
General information about the town and its people, with local messageboard.
Dumfriesshire and Galloway Natural History and Antiquarian Society
Details of aims, events, castle excavation, transactions, the Ann Hill Research Committee and contacts.
Dunscore Parish Church
Details of administration, services, Sunday school, youth club and other groups. Includes history, times, and directions.
GenUKI: Balmaclellan
History if the parish, with links to the surrounding locality.
GenUKI: Borgue
Historical information about the parish, church and population to the mid nineteenth century.
GenUKI: Girthon
The old parish for the current market town, with historical, religious and genealogical links to neighbouring parishes.
GenUKI: Old Luce
History of the old Wigtownshire parish, and it relationship with New Luce. Includes local records of the Church of Scotland, and links to maps.
GenUKI: Urr
History of the parish surrounding the town and the neighbouring region.
Glenlair
Trust for the original home of the scientist James Clerk Maxwell. Includes history of the estate, its inhabitants, restoration projects, information for anglers on the River Urr, photo gallery and contacts south of Corsock.
Glenluce Abbey
Cistercian site founded around 1192. Includes location, online admission purchase and details provided by Historic Environment Scotland.
History of Buittle Parish
Listing the background and genealogy of the parishes of Buittle and Palnackie. Provides census information, valuation rolls and other records.
Imchad Ancestry
Heritage of Killumpha, with photographs of historical buildings in towns, villages and medieval settlements throughout the region.
Jewels Mission of Light Ministries
Christian charity and voluntary organisation working with other groups to support communities. Includes information about projects and activities.
Kagyu Samye Ling Tibetan Centre
Buddhist establishment running retreats and preserving Tibetan culture. Includes background information.
Macsiccar's Scottish World
A personal view of all things Scottish, together with general interest items such as amateur radio, holidays, gardening, territorial army and rugby union football.
Moniaive
Village history, community groups, diary of events, details of the primary school, parish council and resources for the Glencairn area.
Mossburn Animal Centre
Shelter for pigs, goats, rabbits and guinea pigs, iguanas, sheep, cows, raccoons, horses and ponies. Fostering programme, visitors opening times and direction between Dalton and Lochmaben.
New Abbey
Page on Undiscovered Scotland, with photographs and brief description of attractions, featuring Sweetheart Abbey and the cornmill.
Old Kirkcudbright
A collection of items descriptive of past life in the ancient Parish and Burgh of Kirkcudbright.
Penpont Heritage
History project on this village's most famous son, explorer Joseph Thomson. Includes an illustrated biography, and historic photographs of the area of mid-Nithsdale.
Rotary Club of Langholm
History, calendar, related links and contacts for officers.
Saint Teresa's
Catholic church. Contact details, Mass times, history, tour, parish groups are included.
Scottish Episcopal Church: St Mary's and Greyfriars
Services, activities, including children's Sunday school, and history of two churches, respectively at Gatehouse of Fleet and Kirkcudbright.
St John's Church
Information on the beliefs and mission work of the church, clergy, service times, notices, church magazine, Photos, history, groups and contact details.
The Steamboat Inn
History of the emigrant port of Carsethorn, featuring bar and function room. bed and breakfast or self catering accommodation. Includes an overview of the facilities and directions.
Stewartry Kirks Project
List of ecclesiastical sites within the old county of Kikcubrightshire, from the late 19th to early 20th centuries. Includes literature references, links to photographic galleries and contact for coordinator.
Stranraer and District Local History Trust
Local and family history relevant to Wigtownshire. Lists all publications to date plus membership and contact information,
Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway
Collection of blogs for local support, eith offices in Dumfries and Stranraer.
Thistle Lodge No. 62
Masonic Lodge; includes office bearers, history, meetings, pictures and contacts.
Thomas Bagnall Centre
Christian retreat offering self catering for individuals and groups in an integral building combining the church and house of Saint Mary’s. Includes history, photographs, visitors' comments and administrative contacts.
Village of Dunscore
Information for all the local facilities available to residents and visitors. Marquee hire available throughout the year, and featuring the annual gala.
The Whithorn Trust
Established to explore the archaeology and history of the area, and to examine its role in the evolution of Christianity in Scotland. Includes educational resources, lecture series, opening times and information for visitors.
Wigtonshire Pages: Penninghame Parish
Offers statistical accounts, census information, and parish records.
Wigtownshire Families
History of the Stewart, McKie and Barr families from Wigtownshire. Also contains information about other families connected by marriage.
Wigtownshire Pages
Maps, databases, articles, photos and other records of interest to genealogists researching in the region.
Wikipedia: Beattock
Article on the village, with reference to the railway and links including Beattock Summit.
Wikipedia: Ecclefechan
Article with location and links regarding notable residents and the butter tart.
Wikipedia: Eskdalemuir
Article updated by the public describing the village.
Wikipedia: Moniaive
Article with photographs related links, including the old railway station.
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