DGRU Event Support

23/05/2026

So what do I do just before the season of events kicks off, and the wife is at work??

Ah yes, get everything charged and hope it’s all done before she gets home and I’m in trouble…. 😆😆😆

Oh and not, that’s not all of them!

17/05/2026

fans Dumfries Cornets Club have a fun day next Sunday. Please get along to support them and for a chance at winning some great looking prizes!

16/05/2026

Had a fantastic day with the kids at Dumfries and Galloway Horse Show. Also a massive well done to our Connor Donowho for an excellent day on the mic keeping everyone informed of what was on, who the sponsors were and most importantly where the toilets were (just behind the Tarff Town and Country tent!)

Was also great to catch up with our friends within the horse world and see what everyone has been up to the last 12 months or so.

Although not an event we steward at, we did have a very small part to play. Connor borrowed our gazebo to keep him dry from the forecast (thankfully didn’t materialize until the very end) rain, and also they borrowed some of our radio gear as their own radios were playing up.

A thoroughly great day was had by all, and it’s safe to say the kids are both totally knackered now.

From me to all who were involved with today, a huge congratulations on the excellent event you put on.

04/05/2026

Please take note of the rideouts dates. There will be minor traffic delays so please take this in to account for these days.

Whether you’re taking part or spectating, have you got the Ride Out dates marked in your diary?👀📆

RIDING OF THE MARCHES 2026

Woodlands – Friday 22nd May LEAVE – HUNTINGDON MARKET – 6.30 PM
Huntingdon Market, Huntingdon Road, St. Mary’s Street, Shakespeare Street, Nith Place, Dockhead, St. Michael’s Bridge, Troqueer Road, Moat Road, Stark Crescent, Holm Avenue, Rosefield Road, Ryedale Road, Solway Drive, Pleasance Avenue, Church Street, Howgate Street, Terregles Road, Hardthorn Road, Woodlands,
Stop at Mr. Clark’s field, Irongray Road, Newton Road, Glasgow Road, Jocks Loaning, College Road, Priory Road, Priory Avenue, Glasgow Road, Glasgow Street, Buccleuch Street, Lovers’ Walk, St. Mary’s Street, Huntingdon Road, Huntingdon Market.

Netherwood Farm – Tuesday 26th May LEAVE – HUNTINGDON MARKET – 7 PM
Huntingdon Market, Huntingdon Road, Lockerbie Road, Greenbrae Loaning, Georgetown Road, Craigs Road, Hightown of Craig’s Farm, (up the gallop), Bankend Road, Stanehouse Loaning, Glencaple Road, Stop at Netherwood Farm, Glencaple Road, St. Michael’s Street, Brooms Road, Leafield Road, Annan Road, Cornwall Mount, St. Mary’s Street, Huntingdon Road, Huntingdon Market.

Tinwald Shaws – Sunday 31st May LEAVE – HUNTINGDON MARKET – 2 PM
Huntingdon Market, Huntingdon Road, Moffat Road, Edinburgh Road, Auchencrieff Road, Knowehead Road, Quarry Road, Edinburgh Road, Jericho Bridge, Tinwald,
Stop at Tinwald Shaws Farm, Shieldhill Road, Torthorwald, Lockerbie Road, Huntingdon Road, Huntingdon Market.

Overbanks – Tuesday 2nd June LEAVE – HUNTINGDON MARKET – 7 PM
Huntingdon Market, Huntingdon Road, St. Mary’s Street, Shakespeare Street, High Street, Buccleuch Street, Laurieknowe, Dalbeattie Road, Goldielea Nursing Home,
Stop at Overbanks, West Hills Farm, Garroch Loaning, Dalbeattie Road, Park Road, Pleasance Avenue, St. Michael’s Bridge, Brooms Road, Leafield Road, Annan Road, Cornwall Mount, St. Mary’s Street, Huntingdon Road, Huntingdon Market.

Douivale – Friday 5th June LEAVE – HUNTINGDON MARKET – 7 PM
Huntingdon Market, Huntingdon Road, Lockerbie Road, Forest Road, Catherinefield Road, Barton House, Annan Road, Stop at field at Brasswell Park Brasswell, (up the gallop), Georgetown Road, Greenbrae Loaning, Lockerbie Road, Huntingdon Road, Huntingdon Market.

Belton Hill - Sunday 7th June LEAVE - PARK FARM – 2 PM
Park Farm Showfield, New Abbey Road, Park Road, Dalbeattie Road, Old Military Road, Overbanks, (over the gallop), Kirkbrae, Lochfoot Road, Nunland, Stop at Belton Hill Collochan (through field – weather and farmer permitting), Braecroft, Terregles, Terregles Road, Laurieknowe, New Abbey Road, Park Farm Showfield.

Dumfries Town Rideout ( Incorporating Summer Park and Dock Park ) Tuesday 9th June 6.30pm start
Huntingdon Market via Huntingdon Road, Lockerbie Road, Gullane Way, Birchwood Way, Summerpark Road, Marchfield Road, A701, Edinburgh Road, Academy Street, Church Cresent, Buccleuch Street, Whitesands, Dock Park STOP AT BANDSTAND AREA IN DOCK PARK PLEASE KEEP HORSES OFF THE GRASS, St Michaels Bridge Road, Brooms Road, Leafield Road, Annan Road, Cornwall Mount, St Mary's Street, Huntingdon Road, Huntingdon Market.

Mabie – Sunday 14th June LEAVE – PARK FARM – 2 PM
Park Farm Showfield, New Abbey Road, Park Road, Dalbeattie Road, Old Military Road, Lochfoot Road, Overbanks (over gallop), Lochanhead, Mabie Forest, Stop at Mr Shennan’s Field near Mabie House New Abbey Road, Park Farm Showfield.

Kingholm – Thursday 18th June LEAVE – HUNTINGDON MARKET – 7 PM
Huntingdon Market, Huntingdon Road, Lockerbie Road, Balmoral Road, Brooms Road, St. Michael’s Street, Craig’s Road, Maidenbower, Bankend Road, Crichton Grounds, Glencaple Road, Kingholm Quay, Dock Park, Dockhead, St Michael’s Bridge Road, Brooms Road, Leafield Road,
Annan Road, St. Mary’s Street, Huntingdon Road, Huntingdon Market. – No Stop in this rideout

Guid Nychburris Day – Saturday 20th June - HIGH STREET – 7.40 A.M

03/05/2026

A bit of a different post for us today.

Congratulations firstly to our own Connor Donowho who is this years Dalbeattie Riding Of The Marches cornets lad! Also a congratulations to all principals taking part in this and all other riding of the marches events!

Obviously we will be there on the main Dalbeattie Civic Daze day with the parade and fun packed afternoon of entertainment ending with the fireworks display.

03/05/2026

Avoid this stretch of the A75 and allow a lot of extra time to get to your destination today!

TRAFFIC NEWS - A75 Dumfries Bypass Closed

Incident type
Closure

Location
A75 Dumfries A709 - A701

Direction
Eastbound & Westbound

Description
The A75 is closed in both directions at Dumfries due to a road traffic incident.

04/04/2026

DGVOST now up and running. Follow their page for updates across the region and also message the if you see anything.

Also keep an eye on Dumfries & Galloway Weather and Travel Updates for updates. I will try and let that page know of anything I hear of.

Nith high tide is somewhere around 23:30 so potential for flooding around that time.

Take care all. Time to hunker down and let this storm pass over.

Due to the Amber Warning that's in place from the Met Office, DG VOST is now active and will remain so until at least 3am tomorrow (5 April). We will do our very best to keep you informed of road disruptions and other hazards on our live incident tracker - https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/e8c3c835c1964a68a08dd21156c898bd. If you're out and about, please take care.