Chef Tony Budde

28/05/2026

Nominate your hospitality hero

*** CALLING ALL THE HEROES ***
Whether you want to highlight an unsung hero, a rising star, a major accomplishment or an outstanding experience, the Dumfries & Galloway Life Awards are a great way for you to recognise, and say thank you to, all those people who make Dumfries & Galloway so special.
As well as categories for volunteers and community champions, business leaders and young entrepreneurs, heroes of the food, drink, tourism and hospitality industries, education and environmental champions, we have awards for visual artists / makers, for performing artists, and sporting heroes.
Our 2026 Awards will be extra special as this is the 20th anniversary of Dumfries & Galloway Life, and we want to give everyone as much time as possible to enter.
THE CLOSING DATE IS JULY 23, 2026 - so don't delay, enter today [see link in comments]
The winners will be announced at glittering ceremony at Easterbrook Hall on November 6, 2026.

22/05/2026

🍽️ Our talented Level 5 & 6 Professional Cookery students are ready to welcome you for this week’s restaurant service!

This will be the final week of service before the students begin their holidays, so don’t miss the opportunity to enjoy a delicious menu cooked and served by our future culinary professionals. 👩‍🍳👨‍🍳

To book your table, please call Stranraer Campus Reception on 📞 01776 706633.

We look forward to welcoming you!

22/05/2026

Fully funded courses!

In partnership with The Holywood Trust, DGC are delighed to offer fully funded training allowing those aged 15-25 to develop within the hospitality industry.

18/05/2026

Learn how to make traditional macarons. Developed by Ruth Hinks, Make Your Own Macarons Class teaches how to make French macarons, butter cream, fresh cream fillings and whipped ganache. You’ll also learn how to colour macarons. At the end of your class, you take away your recipes and macarons to ...

15/05/2026

Well done Amelia great article In D&G Life

15/05/2026

✨ New issue alert! ✨
The June issue of Dumfries & Galloway Life is out now — full of seasonal inspiration, including stunning gardens, stylish homes, and inspiring art

🌸 111 Reasons to Explore D&G – Spring Fling artists and makers gear up to welcome you to their studios across the region.
🌊 Making the most of the coast - how one family created the seaside home of their dreams
🏘️ Sanquhar Uncovered– explore the Upper Nithsdale town and its global claims to fame
🏡 Homes Special – take a look inside the gorgeous, intriguing, and stylish Dumfries & Galloway contenders for Scotland’s Home of the Year.
🧳 Food love stories - the best gourmet getaways in Dumfries & Galloway plus your chance to win a luxury stay at the UK's best country house hotel.
🎨 Work of a master – Learn why Scottish colourist SJ Peploe is so important in a major new exhibition at Kirkcudbright Galleries.
🌿 Gardens Special – Celebrating the D&G stars of Scotland’s Gardens Scheme.
🍰 Food & drink – Meet young Chef Amelia Lockhart and make her a Paris‑Brest dessert at home.
🏭 Business & innovation – A world‑first for Annandale Distillery.
👨‍👩‍👦 Adventures & Staycations – special section packed with ideas for family days out, great escapes, and summer adventures.
🦅 Wildlife & nature – Keith Kirk’s wildlife watch, special focus on terns and Guardians of the Great Outdoors new series.
🎭 My D&G Life – Meet Chay Woodman of the Eden Festival, plus your chance to win a family pass to the event, worth £390
And so much more!

On sale now – buy your June copy of Dumfries & Galloway Life, or subscribe via the link in our bio so you never miss an issue.

15/05/2026

Fantastic article on Amelia get your copy and read all about it!