Nith Bore from the highest tide – video
Many thanks to Glencaple resident from Woodland View, who sent us this fabulous video to share of the Nith Bore - on the high tide today (it kept us in suspense as it was a wee bit [.....]
Wildfowling in Caerlaverock – an update from SACS
Here is an update from the Scottish Association for Country Sports (SACS) regarding wildfowling at Caerlaverock: CAERLAVEROCK WILDFOWLING UPDATE SACS is aware of proposed short-term restrictions on wildfowling at the SNH-operated Caerlaverock Nature Reserve and have discussed [.....]
Wildfowling in Caerlaverock in the News
With thanks to Tom Brown who managed to video the Wildfowling feature on Border News on Friday night. Here he, as Chair of the District Wildfowlers Association, and David Gilbert (Chair of CCA) are interviewed about their concerns [.....]
Evening Bore on the Nith
Without a doubt, one of the most beautiful bores we've ever seen... Taken on an evening walk between Kelton and Glencaple on one of those beautiful balmy summer nights when it doesn't quite get dark. 10th August 2018 [.....]
Nithraid – Watch the Race Tomorrow (Saturday)
Nithraid 2018 - starts at Carsthorn at 11.45 tomorrow morning - come and watch the boats race up to Dumfries! Then pop in for a coffee or a leisurely lunch at the Nith Hotel or The Boathouse in Glencaple! (You may wish [.....]
Border News 6pm Tonight – Wildfowling in Caerlaverock
Chair of Caerlaverock and District Wildfowlers Association, (CDWA) Tom Brown and Caerlaverock Community Association (CCA) Chair, David Gilbert were interviewed this morning for an ITV Border News article about the lack of consultation regarding recent changes to wildfowling [.....]
Glencaple road safety update! (30mph signs)
CCA Vice Chair Dougie Anderson went along to see Oliver and David Mundell at their summer surgery a couple of weeks back. Amongst other things, he told them about the 30mph signs that actually start well into the [.....]
Changes to Wildfowling in Caerlaverock
Thanks to Tom Brown who forwarded the following statement to us - it has been published on the British Association for Shooting and Conservation [BASC] website and social media accounts: "BASC statement on wildfowling at Caerlaverock On [.....]
An Interesting Portrait (artist unknown) *Updated
A random search of The National Galleries of Scotland Artworks section, looking for "Caerlaverock" brought up some lovely old artworks of Caerlaverock Castle, and one rather splendidly named portrait - The Honourable Marmaduke C. Maxwell of Caerlaverock [.....]
Boathouse Bank Holiday Openings
The Boathouse Glencaple will be open both Bank Holiday Mondays Monday 6th August 2018 and Monday 27th August 2018 Check out their menus here. You may wish to book a table at is can be busy around [.....]
Caerlaverock Catch Up – August 2018
Your Caerlaverock Catch-up for August is here! Your concise, condensed communication of current-occurrences and carry-ons in Caerlaverock! From here-on-in, the Catch-up won't be delivered to your door unless you request a copy - and it's no bother [.....]
Minutes of 20mph Meeting
Proposal for a 20mph speed limit in Glencaple Here are the minutes from the well-attended meeting with Joan McAlpine MSP and Councillor John Campbell following on from the support given to Jean O'Toole's petition proposing a 20mph [.....]
Caerlaverock Broadband – response from David Mundell MP
Following on from David Gilbert's (CCA Chair) letter, here is a response from David Mundell MP. ** Please note these scans are large and may take 4 days to download depending on your broadband connection. Click here [.....]
Kathryn’s Nature Photographs
With many thanks to Kathryn Luna Vogel for sharing her wonderful photographs from around Glencaple Farm today! A special mention for the small copper butterfly (above), as Kathryn informs us, it is in decline. If you have [.....]
New Signs for Motorhomers at Glencaple Quay
We met up with joiner Colin Maxwell as he put up the motorhome signs at Glencaple Quay this morning. We thought long and hard over the design and wording, with input from the community at the Caerlaverock [.....]
An ‘Unsavoury’ Subject
Thank you to Ashley Parke who wanted to alert people to an unpleasant issue at Phyllis' Corner,"Hello, not a very pleasant message but some lovely people have been abusing the facilities at Phylis's corner again - this time [.....]
Scotland’s Business Awards. ‘And the winner is…’
Scotland's Business Awards returned to the Cairndale Hotel in Dumfries where they featured the top retail businesses from across Dumfries and Galloway. Guests found out first hand who won in the regional categories. And we are absolutely delighted [.....]
*New Venue* for 20mph Meeting Today (Monday)
A reminder that we will be meeting MSP Joan McAlpine and Councillor John Campbell today (Monday 30th July 2018) to discuss speed of traffic and road safety issues in Glencaple. We are meeting at 4.30pm at The Barbour [.....]
Free Cycle Helmet for Children in D&G
Compass Child and Family Service aim to improve the quality of life of all children and young people under 18 years old with an acquired brain injury in Dumfries and Galloway. In a bid to reduce the number [.....]
Lone Haaf Netter
Many thanks to Charlie Currie for sharing his photo ' The Lonely Fisherman' (above) with us on our Facebook page, and for giving permission to share the photo below. He asks if anyone knows who it is... [.....]