Portpatrick3 hrs agoMystery find on Galloway beach aids Spanish shark studyA GPS tracking device found during a litter pick on a remote beach is part of a European shark study.3 hrs ago21 May 2026Secluded bay in the south of Scotland goes up for saleMorroch Bay, near Portpatrick, includes two cottages and sits on the edge of the Rhins of Galloway.21 May 202618 May 2026Wind farm bid next to Galloway reservoir submittedThe Mark Hill project would be next to the Penwhirn site which serves many nearby towns and villages.18 May 20268 Jan 2026Citizen scientists help stave off invasive seaweedWakame - used in the food industry in Asia - was recorded on the Galloway coast for the first time.8 Jan 202610 Sep 2025Woman, 94, in hospital after car ends up on rocksCoastguard teams from Portpatrick, Drummore, Isle of Whithorn and Stranraer are called to the crash.10 Sep 202524 Feb 2025Small school closures among potential council cutsMothballing schools with 25 pupils or less is one option being considered in Dumfries and Galloway.24 Feb 202524 Jun 2024New lifeboat helps rescue two kayakers and dogThe Portpatrick boat was called out after they got into difficulties near the Mull of Galloway.24 Jun 202427 Apr 2024Coast-to-coast path reaches 40-year landmarkThe Southern Upland Way covers more than 200 miles from Galloway to the Scottish Borders.27 Apr 202427 Sep 2023Olympians claim Irish Sea sailing recordTokyo silver medallists John Gimson and Anna Burnet sail from Belfast to Portpatrick and back.27 Sep 2023...
