The Kirkcudbright Newsletter
Welcome to our News page. Here we gather together all the bits and pieces of news we can find, or that's sent to us. We try to keep this page up-to-date and interesting but we really rely on you, the people in the community, helping us with it.
Do you have a piece of news, an opinion about current affairs, or anything you would like to raise with the hope of getting a community response? Then this is the page to get it listed in. Get in touch with us via the email link on the Contact page and we will be only too pleased to see how we can help.
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THE BIG SWAP : Fairtrade Fortnight, 22nd February -7th March
In Kirkcudbright on Saturday morning 27th February, passers-by were offered free cups of tea and asked to swap their usual cuppa for a Fairtrade Cuppa. more>>
Kirkcudbright's Public Toilets
The failure of Dumfries and Galloway Council to identify funding to repair Kirkcudbight’s ailing public toilets has recently caused considerable dismay among local elected representatives. more>>
Cash Boost for Local Group
St Cuthbert Wanderers Football Club youth section handed cheque for £2000 from DGHP more>>
Garage Closure
Peter Hutcheson, the owner of McMurray's Garage, has announced that the garage will cease to fully trade on Friday 26th February. more>>
Ross Island Murder
Exactly fifty years ago this year the infamous Lighthouse murder took place on Ross Island. more>>