Sanquhar3 days ago'Absolute chaos': Town centre road shuts with 50-mile diversionBusinesses in Sanquhar say the closure of the A76 through the heart of their town is a "shambles".3 days ago22 May 2026A hut or not a hut? Council seeks independent cabin size checkCouncillors are told a cabin near Sanquhar exceeds Scottish planning regulations by one square metre.22 May 202621 Apr 2026'It will kill this town': High street to close for six weeks with 50-mile diversionTraders in Sanquhar say a six-week closure of the A76 in the summer could be "catastrophic".21 Apr 202631 Mar 2026First step in restoring old Robert Burns inn approvedClean-up work to the facade is part of wider plans to bring the old Whigham's Inn back into use.31 Mar 202625 Mar 2026Plans to introduce more 20mph zones in Dumfries and GallowayWhat do residents of south-west Scotland think of the expanding 20mph zones across the area?25 Mar 202627 Feb 2026New 20mph speed limits for towns and villages on A76Carronbridge, Thornhill, Sanquhar and Kirkconnel will get the new speed limit during March. 27 Feb 202626 Jan 2026Football league with 134-year history in hunt for new teamsThe South of Scotland League - dating back to 1892 - wants to avoid numbers falling to single figures.26 Jan 202622 Jan 2026Wind farm near coast-to-coast walking route approvedThe 10-turbines between Sanquhar and Carsphairn will be visible from the Southern Upland Way.22 Jan 202621 Jan 2026New owners to turn luxury hotel into family homeThe Blackaddie House Hotel in Sanquhar dates back to the 16th Century and ran as a hotel for decades.21 Jan 2026...
