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BBC’s Paris 2024 Olympics hosts on what to look forward to
Rachael Davis takes a look at the BBC’s Paris 2024 Olympics coverage as Clare Balding, Gabby Logan, Jessica Ennis-Hill and more share their thoughts.
Inside the gardens at Drumlanrig Castle and Estate near Thornhill
Photographer Allan Wright’s exhibition at Castle Douglas
A look ahead to the 2024 BBC Proms season
Fulmars in flight over a shimmering Solway
What butterflies will you be spotting during Big Butterfly Count?
Can you tell the difference between a carrion crow and a raven?
Why you should celebrate National Picnic month at a RSPB nature reserve
The Guild of Players presents Sheila’s Island, Theatre Royal Dumfries
£1.8 million Mary Queen of Scots casket coming to Dumfries and Galloway
Europe’s biggest moon meeting comes to Dumfries
Seasoned walkers share their top tips for newbies
Beacons to be lit on UK’s highest peaks to mark 80th anniversary of D-Day
Theatre review: A Trio of Tennessee Williams, Theatre Royal, Dumfries
World class theatre, music, dance and comedy is coming to a venue near you
Celebrating 20 years of the Newton Stewart Walking Festival
What is rucking and should you add it to your fitness regime this summer?
A look ahead to Spring Fling 2024
Crawick Multiverse: a four-star visitor attraction and a stunning outdoor venue
Photographing the elusive the pine marten
How to spot the wheatear bird in spring
This activity lowers your risk of early death if you do it daily, study finds
Torvill and Dean announce final UK tour before retirement from skating
The best spring gardens to visit across the UK
I tried some walking workouts and now I have no excuse to be lazy
Researchers call upon public to help with project to boost UK bumblebee numbers
Is Downton Abbey coming back? 'Secret' series 7 begins filming per reports