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Musical Society's 2026 production was indeed spectacular
Week: 14 | 2nd April 2026 | Arts and Entertainment Community NewsMairi Telford Jammeh reviews show by organisation with a fresh name and a fresh approach Oh, what a…
Town Band takes third place at Scottish Championships
Week: 11 | 12th March 2026 | Arts and Entertainment Community NewsMore proof of our wee toon punching above its weight! Perth Concert Hall was the venue for the…
Was Johnny Rotten right or wrong?
Week: 10 | 6th March 2026 | Arts and Entertainment ReviewAnthony Lane reviews John Lydon’s sell-out stage show “We were banned by the BBC”, said John Lydon in…
Wool, Woven and Wild-ly successful
Week: 10 | 5th March 2026 | Arts and Entertainment Community NewsMasterful event from Langholm’s Creation Mill leads to organisers already planning next year’s festival What started as an…
100 years of Burns celebrations in the Tin Tabernacle
Week: 06 | 5th February 2026 | Arts and Entertainment Community NewsGilnockie Burns Supper celebrates its centenary in style with Grandfather and Grandson involved a century apart A fantastic…
Glenfirra to close after 27 years trading
Week: 04 | 22nd January 2026 | Arts and Entertainment NewsLangholm firm Glenfirra of Langholm closed for business at the end of December. The business was started at…
Ewes SWI gets Burns off to a great start
President Tessa Lumley welcomed a good turnout of members and…
Sherwood Shenanigans hit the Langholm stage!
Yet another sell-out for Muckle Toon Panto…oh yes it is!…
Muckle Toon Christmas Cheer
Langholm group excel once more in creating an event to…
Pudsey's Primary Pals
Langholm Primary School supported children in need last week and…
Muckle Bang brings Muckle Folk
Over 3,500 people attend Langholm’s Big Bang to see a…
Astonishing Alphorn music comes to the Buccleuch
Mark Hallam presents Mountain Adventures 2: The music As described…
200 walkers hit the trail for the Umbrella Walk
Storm Amy behaved to allow the Rotary Club of Langholm’s…
Much-loved music festival has new team at the helm
Fresh committee have lots of ideas to carry the event…
Umbrella Walkers to step out for big Rotary event
Since its inception, the sponsored walk has raised of £390,000Rotary…
David Corrie Calvert MBE 1940 - 2025 : Obituary
Popular bandsman and Langholmite leaves behind a huge musical legacy…
Westerkirk Horticultural Society: A fine affair!
In this chaotic world, full of nonsense, a day at…
Neil Armstrong and the Langholmites
Moonman and locals feature in screening at the Edinburgh Festival…
Readers' suggestions for the beleaguered bandstand
Week: 31 | 31st July 2025 | Arts Arts and Entertainment NewsD&G’s design has long been a controversial Muckle Toon topic After asking about the Kilngreen bandstand a couple…
New Lidd owners have many plans for old Holm hostlery
Week: 30 | 24th July 2025 | Arts and Entertainment NewcastletonLiddesdale’s fresh mine hosts have worldwide experience The first weekend in July is always special for Copshaw, holding…
...Pureous Bunkumus...
Week: 28 | 10th July 2025 | Arts and Entertainment Gilly Fraser LifestyleIt’s that time of year again! It may have been a very mixed bag weather wise, but Tub…
Engaging with Ewan
Week: 28 | 10th July 2025 | Arts and Entertainment Common Riding NewsSpur Do 2025 Cornet Patterson being presented with his spurs by his brother Liam. The spur do was…
Fleetwood Macnificent!
Week: 27 | 3rd July 2025 | Arts & Entertainment Arts and EntertainmentMark Hallam reviews Buccleuch Centre success The visible five of the Go Your Own Way (GYOW), Fleetwood Mac tribute…
‘Forgotten Fleece Tales’ is a masterpiece in wool
Week: 25 | 19th June 2025 | Arts and EntertainmentHigh-quality exhibition curated by Ardbeag Crafts and Creation Mill showcases local and wider Scottish spinning, weaving and knitting…
Paul Young to ‘lay his hat’ at The Buccleuch
Paul Young will go back on the road with a…
Scottish Opera's 'LAUDER' on tour
Revival of show to mark 155th birthday of Harry To…
Tam o' Shanter and the Education Angels
Local schools perform with Scottish Opera Pupils from Newcastleton, Langholm…
High-powered visitors
Va-va-vroom! Langholm’s Kilngreen had some very special visitors last weekend…
Country Music Magic of Mizzell
American/Irish singer makes a return visit to the Buccleuch Centre…
Victory in Europe (VE) Day commemoration events
Langholm, Ewes and Westerkirk community council is working with Langholm…
A healing moorland…
Sphagnum moss wound dressings during the Second World War By…
Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves - 1949 style
Audrey Maxwell and friends reminisce about their first exposure to…
Some beautiful moments in LAODS’ latest show
Annie Get Your Gun is chock-full of love, laughter and…
Langholm Town Band do well in regionals
By Christine Calvert This weekend saw the latest contest outing…
Daniel Lacey: A Guilded Craftsman
Prestigious recognition for Langholm artisan from City of London livery…
For age there’s no limit in the world of Burns
Young and old gather in Langholm and Gilnockie to celebrate…
Langholm’s ‘model’ citizen hits the highlights in Milan
Week: 04 | 23rd January 2025 | Arts and Entertainment Community E&L Life NewsProud Langholm Mum, Deborah Laidlaw, set off on a four-flight journey last weekend to visit her fashion model…
Ewes SWI start the Burns ball rolling with a highly entertaining celebration
Week: 03 | 16th January 2025 | Arts Arts and Entertainment LifestyleThe annual celebration of the Bard went ahead with a good attendance despite plumbing problems at the hall…
Muckle Toon serves up a treat with Pinocchio... Panto Italiano!
Week: 51 | 19th December 2024 | Arts and Entertainment LifestyleCapacity audiences at each performance as 1,250 people attend Centre Stage’s latest blockbuster showcasing a wee toon with…
Heritage Centre Questionnaire
Week: 50 | 12th December 2024 | Arts and Entertainment LifestyleA local group, under the auspices of The Langholm Alliance, is currently exploring the possibility of opening a…
King Charles honours dedicated Langholm bandsman with MBE
Week: 48 | 28th November 2024 | Arts and Entertainment Community NewsDavid Calvert is presented with his medal by Lord Lieutenant It was wonderful to see octogenarian David Corrie…
Aoiffion & Lara are Dumfries & Galloway Life award winners
Week: 46 | 14th November 2024 | Arts and Entertainment Eskdalemuir NewsLocals are well represented in glamorous, district-wide event Two Dumfries and Galloway Life Awards 2024 came to Eskdale…
Stars in Their Eyes and performing in their hearts!
Local entertainers take to the stage to strut their stuff…
Punk Icon to visit Buccleuch
Johnny Rotten will sell-out soon even though it’s a year…
Bob's 70 years
Bandsman man and boy! Langholm Town Band took a small…
Fingers crossed for a fine day for the 127th Holm Show
Marquees are up, entries are made and there’s no rain…
Borders author captivates Benty
Alistair Moffat speaks of Lowland life Westerkirk Parish Church was…
Future-proofing the Common Riding
No less than 63 ponies and their riders sallied forth…
Copshaw artist Paula to display her “Wild Side”
Newcastleton Nurse is to retire to follow her passion ~…
Pureous Bunkumos
Saturday dawned bright and beautiful for the Copshaw Common Riding,…
Mighty Hikers Mel and Karl raise over £4k for Cancer Care
Local couple walk in Wales to support charity dear to…
Langholm's Front Three all smiles at Hawick's Big Day
Once more, a large number of Langholm Common Riding enthusiasts…
Prepare to Shine with Centre Stage
Hannah Cumming returns to her stage roots in a professional…