Dumfries and Galloway

A street party brings together people who otherwise just walk past each other. Check early with the council whether you need permission, share out tasks like tables, music and activities for kids, and everyone brings so…

A wobbly chair, a toaster that's given up, trousers with a hole: plenty can be saved with a little skill. At a repair meetup people bring their broken things and work out a fix together with handy neighbours. Can you re…

Strong, unique passwords and two-factor login protect your accounts better than anything else. Before you post, ask yourself if you'd still be fine with it in five years, and never share addresses or locations with stra…

Helping out, for example coaching kids' sports, at an animal shelter or at local events, brings new friendships and looks great on your CV. Often just a few hours a month are enough. Simply ask clubs and organisations i…

Festivals, customs and small rituals connect people across decades. Which tradition in Dumfries and Galloway means the most to you, and do you take part yourself? Tell us about it in the comments!

So many nice things happen that never make the papers: a lost wallet returned, a new shop opening, a lovely celebration. What good news from Dumfries and Galloway would you like to share this week? We look forward to yo…

A sunrise over the rooftops, a front garden in bloom or a funny sign: home is full of great pictures. Show us your best photo of the week from Dumfries and Galloway and tell us briefly where you took it!

Robert Burns sites are mostly in or near Dumfries, but see Annan for the curious pool where he bathed in forlorn hope of a cure. Old churches and abbeys: best is Sweetheart south of Dumfries. Scotland's first church was…

The term Dumfries and Galloway has been used since at least the 19th century – by 1911 the three counties had a united sheriffdom under that name. Dumfries and Galloway covers the majority of the western area of the Sou…

Dumfries and Galloway (Scots: Dumfries an Gallowa; Scottish Gaelic: Dùn Phris is Gall-Ghàidhealaibh) is one of the 32 unitary council areas of Scotland, situated in the western part of the Southern Uplands. It is border…

Almost every region has a dish you won't find anywhere else, or a recipe handed down through the generations. What food simply belongs to Harbour Island, Bahamas? Tell us your favourites and where to try them!

Not every day is sunny, and with kids you need good ideas when it pours. Where do you go in Harbour Island, Bahamas when it's wet outside: the library, the swimming pool, a board-game café, or puddle jumping after all? …

Every place can become a little nicer to live in, and locals often have the best ideas. What would you improve in Harbour Island, Bahamas: more benches, better cycle paths, a meeting place for young and old? Share your …

Your first own money disappears fast if you're not careful. A simple trick: write down everything you spend for one month, and you'll see where it goes. Put a small amount aside at the start of each month before buying …

Where do you actually meet up when you don't want to stay at home all the time? Youth centre, skate park, library or the meadow by the river: every place has its spots. Which hangouts in Harbour Island, Bahamas can you …

Almost every neighbourhood is home to people with many different first languages. In a language exchange two people learn from each other: half an hour in one language, half an hour in the other. Real friendships often …

Not every kind of help needs tools or a car. Sometimes a walk, a phone call or a coffee together is exactly what someone is missing, especially people who live alone. Would you like to give some time for a chat in Harbo…

Moving somewhere new often means not knowing anyone yet, and that's exactly when a neighbourhood can show how welcoming it is. Just arrived in Spanish Wells? Tell us where you're from and what you're looking for. Everyo…

Some words only make sense if you grew up here. Which local expression from Spanish Wells do you love, and what does it mean? Post it in the comments, ideally with a short explanation for everyone who moved here!

Spring brings blossom everywhere, summer calls you to the water, autumn leaves glow and winter gets cosy. Which season do you love most in Spanish Wells, and what do you like to do then? Let us know!