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A rare visitor to our waters
24th September 2026 | Farming and EnvironmentA little egret was spotted on the Esk at Langholm at the weekend. Although these birds have been seen on the Solway for many years now this is the first-known sighting of one here. They are beautiful white birds and…
Japanese Summer Camp for Langholm Karate Trio
24th September 2026 | Karate News SportExperience of a lifetime for dedicated Shotokan Karate Club members This summer, karate students from Scotland had the opportunity to travel to Japan to participate in the World Traditional Karate Organization (WTKO) International Summer Camp, held in Nagano from 30…
First Responders celebrate 20 years of being brilliant
24th September 2026 | Newcastleton NewsOne of Copshaw’s most valued voluntary groups reaches a milestone in its history this year with its twentieth anniversary. The Newcastleton First Responders Group was first formed in 2006 after the Liddesdale Ladies Amenities Group (LLAGS) decided to raise funds…
A committed Councillor and a really nice man
24th September 2026 | Lifestyle NewsMany organisations mourn the passing of Councillor Archie Dryburgh Archie Dryburgh, Councillor for Annandale East and Eskdale ward died last week after a long illness. He was an active and popular councillor for the area and was Dumfries and Galloway…
Questions mount over Wyseby Hill Energy Farm proposal
17th September 2026 | Canonbie Community News“It is important that people understand what is being proposed in the area” A group of community members are continuing to work hard behind the scenes to raise concerns and gather information about the proposed Wyseby Hill solar development and…
As the days shorten, Autumn gardening has lots still to enjoy
17th September 2026 | Lifestyle NewsGardening columnist, Helen Knowles tells us there is so much see before the big tidy-up starts It’s that time of year when many are thinking about tidying up the garden and getting ready for the coming winter months but there…
Langholm Show - still time for entries
The Langholm Show this year is the 174th one ever…
Wild Goats at the Holm Show
Wild goats played a starring role at the Holm Show…
Cracking the stonewall on River Esk gravel issue
Threats of further extreme weather from El Niño compound the…
That Fringe Feeling…
Dumb Blond returns with a look at the festivities and…
Unfortunate start to new season for Milntown boys
Langholm’s first encounter of the new league season was against…
The show must go on...and it did!
Far from the pavilions of power…real life goes on By…
130 years of grand Holm Shows
It was – everybody agreed – a grand day for…
Jobs boost as Luna Textiles relocates to Buccleuch Mill
Major Relocation and Expansion to Historic Scottish Textile Mill It’s…
Foresight and funders create impressive new club extension
New Town Bowlers now have a useful bar and social…
Langholm Show, too, takes the responsible approach
With Langholm Show just three weeks away, the organisers have…
50 years on, Langholm cricketers top another league
Thirteen straight wins since Nunwick defeat By Graham Park In…
Great turnout for Canonbie Show
By Janice Sheppard The sun was shining for Canonbie’s annual…
Double disease blow for D&G farmers
27th August 2026 | Farming and Environment NewsTemporary control zone in place covering the region By Gilly Fraser Livestock farmers in the south of Scotland have been dealt a double blow with the confirmation of cases of both bluetongue and BSE.A temporary control zone has been set…
All roads lead to the Castleholm
6th August 2026 | NewsTwo days of fine racing By Langholm Horse Racing AssociationWe held our last race meeting of the season on the Castleholm on Saturday 1st August 2026.The weather was kind on the day with a lot of sunshine. After this warm,…
Unique and wonderful Langholm does it again!
6th August 2026 | Arts and Entertainment Horse Racing Hounds NewsA special place with special people, special traditions and a marvellous Cornet in Tommy Hope
Death of much-loved brother leads to huge fund-raising effort
6th August 2026 | Farming and Environment NewcastletonSister’s goal is to raise awareness of mental‐health issues The sister of a young Cumbrian farmer who took his own life says he would be amazed to discover how much he was loved and valued.Niamh Gorton is organising a special…
MSP calls for urgent review of its mortuary guidance
6th August 2026 | Community NewsProspect of loved ones being transported to facilities further away Craig Hoy has called on the Scottish Government to urgently review its new mortuary security guidance following the closure of the mortuary facility at Thomas Hope Hospital in Langholm. Writing…
Making of Cornet's outfit comes home to Langholm
6th August 2026 | Arts and Entertainment Common Riding NewsLeila Hallam who lives at Holmfoot, Langholm is a dressmaker with a passion for vintage style. This year she made Cornet Hope’s breeches and jacket. Her only prior experience of creating garment for a man was March 2020, just before…
Pre-Common Riding Edition
Full to the brim with Common Riding info, nostalgia, stories…
Common Riding exhibition is quite an ‘Experience’
Be sure to visit over the next week or so!…
Langholm’s treasured fortnight begins all over again for 2026
Perfect weather as Cornet Hope leads seventy-plus riders to The…
Langholm to Dumfries bus service a possibility
ACTS is looking for vital feedback from potential users Annandale…
TV celebrity pays a visit to The Olive Tree
Copshaw folk were given the chance to do a bit…
The Eskdale Experience Exhibition Preview
Langholm heritage enthusiasts have curated and excellent Common Riding showcase…
20 years of XCEL Summer Trips
The Xcel Project is celebrating twenty years of offering trips…
Canonbie Brig parapet crushed
A reader from Canonbie got in touch to tell us…
Broadband on Langholm High Street 'lacks fibre'
Businesses frustrated by the slow roll-out Businesses and residents on…
Pureous Bunkumus 2026 style!
Copshaw Correspondent Gilly Fraser reports from the heart of it…
Graduation season brings three more local luminaries
Katie Adamson from Newcastleton graduated from Glasgow Caledonian University with…
Moffat Mountain Rescue set to work on Warblaw
Local walker with nasty knee injury brought to safety By…
Tracking Tommy to the Cornet's Street Party
2nd July 2026 | Arts and Entertainment Community News…a sociable end to a busy weekend It has become tradition in recent years for the Cornet’s neighbours to throw a street party for their esteemed resident celebrity!Living in William Street in Langholm, the organisation of Tommy Hope’s shin-dig was…
“Stop talking and start delivering” for farmers
2nd July 2026 | Farming and EnvironmentNFU Scotland used the platform of the Royal Highland Show to call on the Scottish Government to stop talking and start delivering on its agricultural policies. The Union says expectations on the farming sector continue to rise, but farmers and…
Canonbie Community Enterprise has its eyes on further goals
2nd July 2026 | Community E&L Life NewsCanonbie Community Enterprise held its AGM on 23rd June. The organisation is now set up as a community benefit society which offers the opportunity to work towards other community goals. Some of these might be to add swings at the…
Double GOLD again for Aoiffion
2nd July 2026 | Athletics News SportAoiffion McVittie Brangan became another two times Scottish Champion on Sunday when she won two gold medals at the Scottish Athletics Relay Championships in Kilmarnock. Her first gold medal of the day came following heats and finals in the 4x100m…
IRVINE HOUSE DEVELOPMENT GETS FULL PLANNING CONSENT
25th June 2026 | Canonbie Community NewsThis is great news for Langholm and the surrounding area The E&L reported last September that Buccleuch was aiming to create a holiday village at Irvine House to the south of Langholm and can now confirm that planning permission has…
Public concern over Buccleuch’s Hall Burn solar farm plans
25th June 2026 | Canonbie Farming and Environment NewsImpact on property values, noise pollution and traffic are the main worries Buccleuch held exhibitions last week in Canonbie about a proposed solar farm and battery storage facility on two sites in the area. The Hall Burn renewable energy scheme…
Rev Morag is called to a new parish
A new chapter in Ministry – a letter from her…
LANGHOLM’S AOIFFION IS TO RUN FOR SCOTLAND
BRING ON BELFAST | Not only is she supporting Scotland…
Second round of Prostate testing brings total to 230
More public awareness and sessions like this help tackle the…
Primary School Awards with Cornet Tommy Hope
A great occasion with special awards from Hawick’s 1514 Club…
Langholm lads shine among the Souters o' Selkirk
Another successful outing, this time to Selkirk Common Riding, for…
Scottish Championships for Langholm girl stars
Aoiffion’s Under 16 times faster than the Under 20s Four…
If at first you don't succeed...
Resilient campaigners seek second petition The first bid to get…
Langholm cellist returns home for summer concerts
Langholm cellist Will Archibald will return to the region this…
D&G Council rejects tourist levy
Councillors voted last week to halt work on a visitor…
Langholm Cornet made very welcome at Hawick Common Riding
Once more, Langholm was well to the fore with the…
Second place in the league for Langholm
Calbeck bowled out for 35 as Steele takes six wickets…
