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Dumfries and Galloway Council’s Active Schools and Community Sport team, working in partnership with Sportscotland, has secured £344,000 from the Scottish Government’s Summer of Sport initiative to deliver an ambitious programme of activity across the region.

A statement by Dumfries and Galloway Council regarding DJR Sport Ltd, operator of the Solway Sharks senior ice hockey team.

Dumfries and Galloway curlers secure silver at the Winter Olympics.

Dumfries and Galloway has deep Gaelic connections, reflected in its place-names, culture and local history. Gaelic is written into the landscape of the region, from Kirkcudbright (Cille Chuithbeirt) to many names across Galloway (Gall-Ghàidhealaibh), showing the language’s lasting presence in the area.

Dumfries and Galloway is set to host the men’s Tour De France in 2027 as part of the opening stage of the race from Edinburgh to Carlisle, it was announced this evening (Thursday 15 January).