Sharon Liptrott

Enthusiastic Burnsians have taken the plunge and helped make a world's first for the Big Burns Supper festival in Dumfries a sell out.

The Scottish Curling Championships are to be held in Dumfries and Galloway for the next three seasons – with opportunity for individuals and organisations to get involved.

Ministers in London discussed Dumfries and Galloway 2001 outbreak after new scare in Germany

The first of three Big Burns Supper weekends gets underway tomorrow (Friday, January 17) with a focus on family fun and the return of the Dumfries Carnival after an eight year absence.

Eco-minded pupils from a Dumfries and Galloway school are set to fashion a re-think in their community on the benefits of sustainable clothing.

Hands-on experience at Queen of the South Football Club aided nomination

Donations needed for St Michael's and South Church and grounds where Robert Burns is laid to rest

Upland CIC 's Decade exhibition opens at the Kirkcudbright Galleries

Big Burns Supper launch was innovative and illuminating with thousands enjoying the lights trail around town

The historic Dumfries church where Robert Burns and his family worshipped – and has his final resting place – has launched a £25,000 fundraising appeal.