Creetown6 hrs ago'I feel guilty' - the farmer whose lamb had Scotland's first case of bluetongue Fiona Johnson moved her family to Creetown just months ago hoping to start afresh with animals bought from the local area - but "bad luck" intervened.6 hrs ago3 days agoVets see surge in calls about vaccines as third bluetongue case confirmedScotland's first ever case of the virus was detected in a lamb in Dumfries and Galloway on Saturday. 3 days ago5 days agoTwo more cases of potentially deadly bluetongue virus detected in ScotlandIt comes after Scotland's first ever case was confirmed in Dumfries and Galloway earlier this week.5 days ago7 days agoPotentially deadly bluetongue livestock virus found in Scotland for first timeA single case of bluetongue is found in a sheep on a farm in Dumfries and Galloway. 7 days ago29 Jun 2026Fisherman cut off by night-time tide rescued by helicopterThe man became stranded at the foot of cliffs between Gatehouse of Fleet and Creetown on Friday.29 Jun 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 202610 Apr 2026Farewell to a 'real gem' of a museum after 45 yearsA small south of Scotland museum - part of the visitor landscape for decades - is set to close.10 Apr 202628 Mar 2026Alan Carr bought a Scottish castle. Could you? The comedian has bought Ayton Castle in the Borders - how much might it cost to follow in his footsteps?28 Mar 202617 Mar 2026Council apologises over nursery closure announcementThe local authority in Dumfries and Galloway says it caused "confusion and upset" for parents.17 Mar 2026...
