Kirkcudbright29 Nov 2024Historic lifeboat station passes funding targetThe RNLI boathouse at Kirkcudbright - one of Scotland's oldest - is in line for a £1.2m upgrade.29 Nov 2024South Scotland30 Oct 2024In-patient return ruled out at cottage hospitalsThe Dumfries and Galloway sites will be developed as "community hubs" offering a range of services.30 Oct 2024South Scotland22 Oct 2024Future of four cottage hospitals to be decided next weekOptions for the Dumfries and Galloway sites range from reopening to in-patients to complete closure.22 Oct 2024South Scotland15 Oct 2024Care home inspection highlights 'serious and significant' safety concernsInspectors issue and improvement notice and say they will not hesitate to take further action at Merse House in Kirkcudbright.15 Oct 2024South Scotland9 Sep 2024My skipper husband thought he was indestructibleWhy working in the fishing industry can be bad for workers' health.9 Sep 2024Scotland1 Sep 2024Viking-age treasure came to Scotland from West AsiaThe hoard has been described as one of the most important UK archaeological finds of the century. 1 Sep 2024South Scotland3 Aug 2024How Scotland helped build a million dollar New York staircaseAs sets of steps go, they don't come much grander than those in the New York State Capitol in Albany.3 Aug 2024South Scotland7 Jun 2024'Our lifeboat station has hardly changed since 1892'One of Scotland's oldest RNLI boathouses seeks an upgrade after being largely unchanged in 132 years.7 Jun 2024South Scotland20 May 2024What should we do with our cottage hospitals?The four sites in southern Scotland have not accepted in-patients since the Covid pandemic.20 May 2024South Scotland