Gretna Green2 days agoBlacksmithing returns to Gretna Green after 150 yearsResident blacksmith Joe Shevelan described his role at Gretna Green as an 'honour'.2 days ago3 days agoBlacksmithing returns to Gretna Green after 150 yearsThousands of couples marry at an anvil in Scotland's wedding capital every year - but the traditional craft had disappeared.3 days ago26 Aug 2026Police name man killed in two-car crash on country roadJohn Alexander Carruthers, 51, from the Annan area, died at the scene of the accident on the B721.26 Aug 202620 Aug 2026Man dies after crash between two cars near Dornock Police have appealed for witnesses to the crash which happened on the B721 between Annan and Gretna at about 09:45.20 Aug 202628 Jul 2026Building once known as 'first hotel in Scotland' to become business hubThe former Greens Hotel in Gretna near the Scotland-England border is to become a business centre.28 Jul 20261 May 2026'First hotel in Scotland' could reopen as business hubThe former Greens Hotel in Gretna near the Scotland-England border could become a business centre.1 May 202627 Mar 2026'Burst of starlight': Artist explains design of controversial border landmark planConstruction will start soon on the artwork Cecil Balmond won a competition to design in 2011.27 Mar 20263 Nov 2025Work to begin on Scotland-England border sculpture in MarchIt is hoped the Star of Caledonia will attract more than 200,000 visitors a year once it opens in 2027.3 Nov 202530 Oct 2025Visitor levy 'makes no sense' warn businessesA range of prominent business leaders across Dumfries and Galloway oppose the so-called tourist-tax.30 Oct 2025...
