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Sheep fleece market is showing signs of growth
21st May 2026 | Farming and EnvironmentAfter years of sheep fleece prices hitting rock bottom, the market is showing significant signs of improvement.The National Sheep Association says farmers who in recent years haven’t even bothered attempting to sell their fleeces should definitely send their clip in…
Mountain biking tracks would attract visitors
21st May 2026 | Cycling SportExcellent video shows how it is a ‘no-brainer’ We recently reported in the E&L in relation to the transport hub being created in Langholm that The Stove has been working with the Xcel Project. The aim of the work was…
Newcastleton mourns the loss of true Liddesdale lady
21st May 2026 | Community NewcastletonSandy Richardson played a huge part in the life of Copshaw Holm Tributes have been paid to a much-loved Copshaw resident who has died following a short illness.Sandy Richardson played a huge role in village life, starting with a twelve-year…
Dedicated volunteer Avril leaves a rainbow of memories
21st May 2026 | Community Lifestyle NewsOBITUARY: Avril Leonilda Olivia Bannatyne née Baird Avril was born on Saturday 20th April 1946 to Robert Baird and his wife Olivia – née Capaldi – in Lambhill, north Glasgow. Avril was always proud of both her Scottish and Italian roots.…
Castle Craigs Club welcomes new Cornet
21st May 2026 | Arts and Entertainment Community E&L Life NewsThe Castle Craigs club held its annual general meeting in the Crown Hotel last Friday evening with thirty-five members in attendance. President Graeme Murray welcomed Cornet Hope to the meeting along with Right-Hand Man Patterson and Left-Hand Man Donaldson. Graeme…
Tradition continues with Hope at Helm
14th May 2026 | Common Riding Community E&L Life NewsThomas Hope is elected to carry Langholm’s Burgh Standard for 2026 It is truly the start of Langholm’s favourite season when the town’s young women are dressed up and the young men are suited and booted, ready to enjoy a…
Legends of Langholm Cricket Club
Cricket Memories Throughout the summer Langholm Cricket Club is celebrating…
D&G Farm worker takes on Doddie challenge
A Dumfriesshire farm worker and his partner are to embark…
Post Office celebrates a successful first year's trading
Community really happy about the return of an essential service…
Newcastleton photographer captures the light fantastic
By Gilly Fraser Colin Hamilton first saw what he describes…
Promise of Heritage Centre that never materialised
End of the road as Langholm’s Waverley Mill and area…
Rusty start to the season at Nunwick
5-wicket defeat prompts Langholm to up their game By Graham…
Lydiafield residents make a return visit to the Muckle Toon
Day Centre welcomes homecoming for residents of Annan Care Home…
Langholm Sevens 2026
Marvellous weather fetches a huge crowd of rugby enthusiasts to…
Plainly pathetic parking poses potential problems
Alliteration aside, it’s plain dangerous There was a bit of…
A gem in Langholm's retail crown
G. J. Latimer & Co celebrates 144 years on Langholm…
Sheep-worrying figures down but still too high
New figures on incidents of livestock worrying in Scotland are…
Community Council reviews finances, prioroties and safety
A continued spat with a member of the public has…
All systems go for Langholm Sevens
23rd April 2026 | Rugby SportMilntown is prepared and ready for a great day Rugby Sevens Twelve teams will compete for the Scott Cup at the Langholm Sevens on 25th April at Milntown. First played for in 1930, the cup, presented by the Scott family…
Altitude Drivers versus the potholes
23rd April 2026 | Arts and Entertainment Community Newcastleton NewsHugh Ferguson captured photos of the Altitude Driver Club members navigating the Tarras road at the weekend. Altitude Drivers Club Events offers luxury driving tours to supercar obsessives. Catering to high-net-worth individuals, the organisation combines a love of cars with exclusive…
Eskdale Hotel makes it to final in Scottish Hotel Awards
16th April 2026 | Community NewsLangholm’s prime hostelry nominated in three categories in prestigious industry competition The Eskdale Hotel is delighted to announce that they have been shortlisted as a finalist in the 9th annual Scottish Hotel Awards prestige 2026 in three categories. The Prestige…
Last home game of season and a farewell to Colin after 20 years
16th April 2026 | Rugby SportRUGBY | Langholm 64 – North Berwick 5 Having had a reasonably dry week with two sunny warm days it was an unpleasant surprise first thing Saturday morning to find both pitches at Milntown badly waterlogged. The heavy rain early…
Castleholm Community Trust holds its third AGM
16th April 2026 | Community Lifestyle NewsTrustees inform public about progress and development of aims Castleholm Community Trust Chairman, Roger Maxwell, opened the Annual General Meeting by confirming that a quorum was present and that apologies had been received and minuted. The minutes of the previous…
Our Common Riding remains self-sufficient
16th April 2026 | Common Riding E&L Life NewsFollowing an article on the BBC website last week about common ridings being at risk the E&L contacted Langholm’s Common Riding committee.The article had said that ‘in the Scottish Borders a working group had been established to safeguard the future…
Full turnout of candidates for Parliamentary debate
Community Council event gives locals the chance to quiz the…
Townhall toilet vandals will be flushed out!
Latest acts could jeopardise the future of public loos in…
Donaldson bros spread their skill
RUGBY Hughie and Bailey Donaldson both played big games at…
Canonbie Hall closure fears
Low turnout at AGM prompts concerns for the future of…
First hurdle crossed but many more still to jump!
Langholm Alliance is delighted with progress on school takeover but…
Langholm lose out to Broughton double header
With the previous weeks match against Broughton RFC being postponed,…
Musical Society's 2026 production was indeed spectacular
Mairi Telford Jammeh reviews show by organisation with a fresh…
ScotSheep: Next Generation Shepherds
Cash prizes are up for grabs for Scotland’s superstar shepherds…
Joint flood-related walkround with Council and residents
BEAR Scotland absent from golf course drain inspections By Mark…
Langholm Alliance one step closer to owning old school
Strengths and weaknesses of the transfer are set out in…
Mollie’s new business off to a very tasty start
There’s a new name on Newcastleton’s main street and it’s…
Green bowlers go green in the Old Town
The Langholm Old Town Bowling Club has for several years…
Papering over the cracks of the Erskine Church!
26th March 2026 | Community E&L Life NewsNo satisfactory answers for campaigner, Denise Denise Irving Lang has shared with the E&L the response she received from Dumfries and Galloway Council regarding the formal stage 1 complaint she made to them about what she believes was a failure…
Signs of movement for the ‘hole in the ground’
22nd March 2026 | Community NewsStevenson Trust progresses discussions with retail company on use of the land Langholm, Ewes and Westerkirk Community Council recently posted an update on social media about the ‘hole in the ground’ vacant site at Townfoot. The E&L put some questions…
Langholm well represented in Regional Schools Under 15s
22nd March 2026 | Football Girls Football SportOn Thursday 12th March, the Dumfries and Galloway School’s Regional Under 15 Football Team entertained Ayrshire in the new Girls Under 15 National Trophy Competition. The game was played at Galabank, home of Annan Athletic Football Club, on a wet…
Kilngreen transport hub making progress on joined-up travel
22nd March 2026 | Lifestyle Lifestyle NewsDumfries and Galloway Council says that work is progressing well on the new active and sustainable transport hubs being delivered across Dumfries and Galloway including in Langholm at the Kilngreen. The hubs are intended to support more joined-up and accessible…
Conservation work completed on listed Riddings viaduct
22nd March 2026 | Canonbie E&L Life Newcastleton NewsDistinctive Victorian cross-border edifice is repaired National Highways has completed a major programme of repairs to secure the long‑term future of one of the most distinctive structures spanning the England–Scotland border. The Grade II listed Riddings viaduct, which sits on…
Town Band takes third place at Scottish Championships
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 Scottish Brass Band Championships last weekend when 59 bands from across Scotland including from Langholm, taking to the stage over the two…
Muckle Bridges Challenge a huge success for Playcare
Big and wee enjoy the fun runs Langholm Playcare held…
International Women's Day 2026
Langholm Probus Club is entertained by Leila Hallam with tales…
Warblaw and the Natural Environment March 2026
Save Warblaw Action Group updates us on the current situation…
Weekend Bowling Round Up: Castle Douglas and Canonbie
By Luke Tolson The SCBA February Junior singles and pairs…
Was Johnny Rotten right or wrong?
Anthony Lane reviews John Lydon’s sell-out stage show “We were…
Wool, Woven and Wild-ly successful
Masterful event from Langholm’s Creation Mill leads to organisers already…
"It was like living in hell"
Mairi Telford Jammeh revisits dark times of the Foot &…
Happy 100th dear Marion
Long-time Copshaw resident joins the Centenarian Club A very happy…
19-12 win for Langholm against Wanderers
Langholm welcomed Murrayfield Wanderers to Milntown on Saturday for another…
8.5% Council Tax hike needed to protect essential services
D&G and Borders both introduce revenue-saving measures Council tax in…
'Langholm Eyesore' is not an Environmental Health issue
Erskine Church unsafe but not regarded as a ‘nuisance’ Councillor…
