Eskdalemuir6 Feb 2026Government rejects plans for huge wind turbines in Southern UplandsDevelopers wanted to build 60 turbines up to 250m (820ft) tall near Moffat, which drew objections from the local community.6 Feb 202622 Dec 2025'We won't be able to use our phones if we have a power cut'Eskdalemuir villagers fear a downgrade of service despite an upgrade to digital phone technology.22 Dec 202520 Dec 2023Thieves take off with timber lorry from forestThe vehicle was stolen from an area near to the Samye Ling Tibetan centre in Eskdalemuir.20 Dec 202312 Jul 2023Duck shooting pond plans taken to appealThe Scottish government is asked to intervene over the development at Clerkhill in southern Scotland.12 Jul 202313 Jun 2023Scotland records hottest day as heatwave hitsThreave in Dumfries and Galloway reached 30.7C as the Met Office confirms that Scotland is experiencing a heatwave.13 Jun 202312 Jun 2023Motorcyclist killed in rural road crashThe 41-year-old man was in a group travelling together in the south of Scotland.12 Jun 202314 Jan 2022Monastery shooting range appeal ruled invalidA Scottish government reporter says a council was right to treat the scheme as a "major development".14 Jan 20223 Nov 2021Appeal will consider shooting range near monasteryThe abbot at the nearby Samye Ling Tibetan Centre says it threatens their "peace and harmony".3 Nov 20216 May 2021May snowfall brings disruption to HighlandsThe Met Office issued a yellow 'be aware' warning as the unseasonal weather affected travel on key routes.6 May 2021...
