Sanquhar2 days agoCouncillors approve six-turbine wind farm near Kirkconnel Rowancraig wind farm will see six turbines built on the Barr Moor near Kirkconnel in Dumfries and Galloway.2 days ago9 Jul 2026Our town centre road is reopening - I hope my customers returnThe main road through Sanquhar has been shut for six weeks with a 50-mile diversion route for HGVs.9 Jul 202612 Jun 2026Giant turbine convoy makes its way to wind farmTwo of the 75m (250ft) blades were taken through Ayrshire and Dumfries and Galloway to the site.12 Jun 20263 Jun 2026'Absolute chaos': Town centre road shuts with 50-mile diversionBusinesses in Sanquhar say the closure of the A76 through the heart of their town is a "shambles".3 Jun 202622 May 2026A hut or not a hut? Council seeks independent cabin size checkCouncillors are told a cabin near Sanquhar exceeds Scottish planning regulations by one square metre.22 May 202621 Apr 2026'It will kill this town': High street to close for six weeks with 50-mile diversionTraders in Sanquhar say a six-week closure of the A76 in the summer could be "catastrophic".21 Apr 202631 Mar 2026First step in restoring old Robert Burns inn approvedClean-up work to the facade is part of wider plans to bring the old Whigham's Inn back into use.31 Mar 202625 Mar 2026Plans to introduce more 20mph zones in Dumfries and GallowayWhat do residents of south-west Scotland think of the expanding 20mph zones across the area?25 Mar 202627 Feb 2026New 20mph speed limits for towns and villages on A76Carronbridge, Thornhill, Sanquhar and Kirkconnel will get the new speed limit during March. 27 Feb 2026...
