Located in Sanquhar, Dalbeattie, Whithorn, Stranraer, Gatehouse of Fleet, Castle Douglas, Newton Stewart, Annan and Langholm, each hub will offer practical, low-carbon alternatives to private car travel such as e-bike hire, electric car club vehicles, secure cycle storage, public EV charging points and cycle repair stations.

They will also connect with local bus and rail services to support more joined-up journeys, with features including bus waiting areas and real time passenger information screens. 

The hubs are being delivered by Dumfries and Galloway Council as part of a programme of transport improvements supported by £13.8 million from UK Government funding and a further £1.8m from Transport Scotland. They are scheduled to open in late spring 2026. 

The start of construction by contractor Galliford Try was marked by a launch event yesterday in Newton Stewart attended by Councillor Stephen Thompson, leader of Dumfries and Galloway Council, alongside local elected members, including Councillor Tony Berretti, vice-chair of the Economy and Infrastructure Committee. 

To coincide with the launch, residents are invited to take part in the Moving Stories campaign delivered by the Stove Network. Moving Stories celebrates how everyday journeys involving walking, wheeling, cycling or taking the bus can connect communities and deliver economic benefits by helping people access employment opportunities and local services, while also improving health and wellbeing. As well as a programme of creative engagement events, an online survey is available to collect personal experiences, to enable people to share their stories. 

The multi-modal hubs are one of three major transport improvement projects being delivered by Dumfries and Galloway Council through the Levelling Up Fund.

Other projects are: 

• Improvements to bus infrastructure including the purchase of electric buses, installation of charging infrastructure, bus stop upgrades and the introduction of a real-time passenger information system. 
• Cycle infrastructure upgrades, including enhancements to the Kirkpatrick Coast to Coast long distance cycle route and the final phase of an active travel path linking Keir, Penpont and Thornhill. 

Councillor Stephen Thompson, leader of Dumfries and Galloway Council, said:  “It is good to see construction now underway on these transformative transport hubs. They will make it easier for people to choose more active ways to travel - whether that’s walking, wheeling, cycling or using public transport - and will help reduce our reliance on high-emission vehicles. 

“This is a significant step forward in our ambition to create a more connected, sustainable region, and for Dumfries and Galloway to deliver practical solutions that benefit both people and the planet.”