Carson Warns Skyrocket Rail Fares Shocker Wednesday, 28 August, 2024 Rail passengers are facing huge price hikes after the removal of the peak fares pilot scheme, Finlay Carson MSP has warned. The Galloway and West Dumfries MSP says commuters travelling between Dumfries and Glasgow will be hammered with an 80 per cent increase. The cost of a return ticket will now rise from the current price of £24 to £43.20 during peak time. Passengers travelling from Dumfries to... Local News
Finlay Carson at Kirkcudbright Country Fair 22nd July 2024 Galloway and West Dumfries always has plenty going on, and the Kirkcudbright Country Fair is one example! Hosted by Kirkcudbright Summer Festivities, rain didn... Local News
Free training courses at Dumfries and Galloway College 17th July 2024 Dumfries and Galloway College have announced that they are offering free training courses to businesses based in the region, giving them the opportunity to... Local News
E-racing showcases D&G renewables 16th July 2024 It was a pleasure watching the extreme e-racing this weekend, particularly knowing more exciting developments are to come. A fantastic electric racing series... Local News
Finlay Carson meets Loch Ken Foundation 12th July 2024 Today I met with a representative from the Loch Ken Foundation where we discussed the important role that countryside rangers play to the public, their long... Local News
Cottage hospital consultation dates for Dumfries and Galloway 11th July 2024 Cottage hospital consultation for Dumfries and Galloway will be resuming, with in-person events scheduled to take place after the school holidays. This is a... Local News
Temporary train timetable 10th July 2024 Scotrail have introduced a temporary timetable to accommodate the impact of fewer train drivers, details of how Stranraer will be impacted are highlighted below... Local News
Congratulations to John Cooper, the new MP for Dumfries and Galloway 5th July 2024 Congratulation to John Cooper for Dumfries & Galloway elected to be Dumfries and Galloway’s next MP. You have worked so hard and I know you will be a... Local News
Improving connectivity with BT 28th June 2024 Your home phone line from BTGroup is changing. They are at events across Scotland this summer, including in our area, where you can see a demonstration of the... Local News
Finlay Carson - Scottish Salmon industry at Royal Highland Show 27th June 2024 Was delighted to speak to key representatives from the Scottish Salmon industry at the Bakkafrost reception in the Royal Highland Show last week. We discussed... Local News
