Request for help
Mike Vogel at Glencaple Farm has sent us a request: "Do you know of anyone on the estate who has a quad bike with a trailer that could help move two pigs please? They aren't going far, just [.....]
Caerlaverock apples – help yourself!
Get yourself along to the shop at Glencaple Quay and help yourself to some local Bramleys (free of change!). Two local gardeners have handed some in for us all to enjoy - thanks to Davie Watson and Margaret [.....]
Ferry Fish Update – meet Marie
Marie took over from David a wee while back, bringing Ferry Fish to Caerlaverock. She was on holiday last week, but is back now, and every Thursday morning in her wee van with its amazing selection of quality [.....]
Local Police Update
PC Stuart Burns, who leads our community Policing Team with Sergeant Graeme Stitt, covering Nithsdale came to the recent CCA meeting and relayed some important information to pass onto the community. He warned that this time of year [.....]
Minutes of meeting 30/8/17
CAERLAVEROCK COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Minutes of meeting held at Nith Hotel, Glencaple on Wednesday 30th August, 2017 Present Douglas Anderson, Ian Brown, Malcolm Laurie, Helen and Ronnie Clark. Councillors John Campbell, Michael Johnstone, John Martin and Elaine Murray. PC [.....]
Super-fast Broadband?
Along with other items on the agenda, we will be raising the issue of Super-fast Broadband at the meeting tomorrow night (Wednesday, 7.30pm, upstairs at the Nith Hotel) as it seems that some folk have had more luck [.....]
Caerlaverock Carnival!
Hutton Hall Community Centre are raising funds for the hall with a brand new, family friendly event! Come along and show your support at the Caerlaverock Carnival next Sunday 3rd of September at 1pm. Tickets for the raffle [.....]
Glencaple – in song!
Ian and Brenda Craik attended the recent fundraising concert at the Barbour Hall in Glencaple, and it reminded them that they have a song on CD written by family member Hamish Guerrini about the history of Glencaple! Hamish [.....]
Charity Fundraising Concert – A great success!
CHARITY FUNDRAISING CONCERT HITS THE RIGHT NOTES IN GLENCAPLE On Friday 18th August a fundraising concert was held in the Barbour Memorial Hall in Glencaple, for the benefit of Leonard Cheshire Disability’s Dumfries and Galloway Services in the village. [.....]
*Friday Night* Concert in Glencaple!
Tomorrow night (Friday 18th August) *for one night only* all the way from the USA - coming to play at Glencaple's Barbour Hall (before heading on to the Edinburgh Festival!)... ... ... ... the amazing Pam Taylor!!! www.pamtaylormusic.com [.....]
Bonfire for Lady Mary
Thanks to Tony Graham of Skyworks Aerial Media for this brilliant drone shot of the bonfire and barbecue held last week at Wardlaw.
*UPDATED* – Road Closure – Bankend
*WE WILL UPDATE THIS PAGE AS WE FIND OUT MORE INFORMATION - KEEP CHECKING FOR UP TO DATE INFO* Monday 14th August 2017 It does indeed look as though the bridge has reopened! We cycled over it yesterday, [.....]
“A lovely night in memory of a great lady”
A wee message from Doug: Many thanks to all the locals who came to the Wardlaw last night to enjoy the bonfire in memory of Lady Mary. Also a big thanks to the crew of Nith Rescue for [.....]
Surfing the Nith – photos!
Last month we welcomed Antony "YEP" Colas to Glencaple, who visited our little corner of the world especially to investigate the bore phenomenon on the Nith. Antony is a world renowned Tidal Bore Expert, and has a book coming [.....]
Video – Seaplane landing at Glencaple
Many thanks to Doug Anderson for sending us this fab video of the G-CCCW Pereira Osprey II seaplane landing off the Quay End at Glencaple, Caerlaverock this afternoon! Have a wee look at Chris Jackson's photographs here - [.....]
Amphibious aircraft over the Nith
Chris Jackson saw this fly past the Big Rock twice today around lunchtime! It approached from Glencaple just feet above the surface of the water, rose into the air, disappeared then made another pass, again just a couple [.....]
Bonfire for Lady Mary
We will be having a Bonfire & Barbecue up the Wardlaw hill to celebrate the life of Lady Mary on Wednesday, 9th of August. Everyone welcome from 8 - 8:30pm. Bonfire lit at 9:30pm. Park up the Wardlaw [.....]
Glencaple Gallery
We popped in to meet new Gallery proprietors Malcolm Dunn and Jackie Clark this morning - the opening day of their brand new gallery in Glencaple! Malcolm has had his house in Glencaple for around 28 years - [.....]
Mysterious Mists
Thank you to Rob Wells for sending us these fantastic photos of the astonishing view across the Nith last night... It looks lke the mist is rolling over the hills and hanging over merse - quite remarkable! Please [.....]