South Scotland MSP Colin Smyth recently met Historic Environment Scotland (HES) to discuss the future of the many closed historic sites in Dumfries and Galloway. In the Dumfries and Galloway area, access has been restricted at a number of historic properties due to safety concerns. Colin Smyth raised concerns in…

The Scottish Government’s failure to back Dumfries and Galloway with real investment and ambition is holding the economy of the region back, South Scotland MSP Colin Smyth has warned. Speaking in a Scottish Parliament debate on Supporting Scottish Industry following the recent closure of Grangemouth Refinery, Colin Smyth accused ministers…

Figures released by Public Health Scotland last Tuesday show delayed discharge figures have deteriorated when compared to the same month in 2024. The figures for March 2025 show 3,305 bed days occupied in Dumfries and Galloway, compared to 3,154 in March 2024. The figures are also up from February 2025…