Dumfries And Galloway

An event is being held next week giving residents the opportunity to see the ambitious regeneration plans for Lochside.

Construction is underway on the extensions to ScottishPower Renewables’ Arecleoch and Kilgallioch wind farms, enhancing the energy capacity and environmental enrichment of both sites. The approved extensions will add 13 additional turbines to South Ayrshire’s Arecleoch Windfarm, and Kilg

Dumfries and Galloway Council has marked the official start of construction of the Dumfries Zero Waste Park (Dumfries ZWP), marking a significant milestone towards the delivery of the region’s Waste, Recycling and Reuse Strategy 2023–2030. The project will deliver a brand-new, modern Hou

Two turf-cutting ceremonies marked the start of new investment and homes in the west of Dumfries and Galloway by Wheatley Group last week. 

A masterplan aimed at delivering Dumfries and Galloway’s largest ever regeneration project was approved last week by the local authority’s Economy and Infrastructure Committee.

Portakabin has officially opened the Dairy Nexus, a state-of-the-art research and innovation facility constructed at Scotland’s Rural University and College (SRUC) Barony Campus near Dumfries.

Story Homes has submitted a full planning application for a proposed new phase of development at its Summerpark site in Dumfries.

Work is set to start this month on a new £4.1 million housing and office development in Stranraer.

Principal contractor Procast Group has increased its presence across Scotland following the launch of a new base in Dumfries. The Hamilton-based firm has expanded its reach to include the South of Scotland as it sets up a new £30,000 warehouse and office.

Jones Bros Civil Engineering UK has started work on a multi-million-pound wind farm that will have the capacity to power more than 130,000 UK homes annually. The firm has been appointed as principal contractor for the 20-turbine Windy Standard III Wind Farm in Dumfries and Galloway.

An £11.3 million development at College Mains in Dumfries will bring 44 new homes to the region.

The regeneration of Summerhill has taken a step forward with a planning application lodged with Dumfries and Galloway Council.

Renewable energy company RES has submitted a Section 36 application to the Scottish Government’s Energy Consents Unit (ECU) for its 14-turbine Blair Hill Wind Farm proposal. If approved, the development, located 2.7km north of Newton Stewart in Dumfries and Galloway, would be capable of genera

Young people from Stranraer have marked construction beginning on a landmark £6.7 million Water Sports Hub overlooking Loch Ryan. The groundbreaking ceremony, led by members of Stranraer Water Sports Association's (SWSA) Kids Club and Young Instructor programme, signals the start of a project

Dumfries and Galloway Council is inviting submissions for its Call for Sites and Ideas as part of the development of the region’s third Local Development Plan (LDP3).