Details : Keith Fergus is a freelance writer and photographer who lives in Neilston Renfrewshire. Amongst his main areas of interest is Galloway – his latest book entitled “25 Walks along the Galloway Coast” was published in May 2012.

Venue : Netherlee Church, Ormonde Avenue, Glasgow G44 3SL

Details : Our 222nd Annual Dinner will be held in the Murray Arms Hotel, Gatehouse of Fleet on Saturday 5th October 2013.  Our three guest speakers are now in place – The Very Reverend William Hewitt – Captain Val Plant and Mrs Sheelagh Afia.  Reverend Hewitt was Minister at Westburn Church Greenock for many years and also a former Moderator of The Church of Scotland having served in that position from 2009-2010.  He is at present Clerk to the Presbytery of Glasgow.  He and his wife Moira have a caravan at Cardoness near Gatehouse of Fleet hence his Galloway connection.  Val Plant is a Captain with P & O Ferries operating between  Cairnryan – Larne and Troon and last but not least Mrs Sheelagh Afia who is chairperson of Women’s Rural for Wigtownshire.  All three are very accomplished and often humorous speakers and I am sure we can look forward to a most enjoyable evening. Further details of the dinner will follow when they become available.

Venue : Murray Arms Hotel, Gatehouse of Fleet DG7 2HY

Details : The venue for this years Spring Outing is Glenwhan Gardens on Sunday 19th May. The Gardens are situated near Dunragit a few miles east of Stranraer.  Afternoon tea has been organised at the tearoom within the grounds.

Please meet at 1pm in the car park which is situated near the entrance.  After visiting the gardens, please meet at the tearoom at 3pm for the Special General Meeting of the Association, followed by afternoon tea at 3.15pm.

Venue : Glenwhan Gardens, near Dunragit, Stranraer.

Details : The pre-AGM speaker is Sandy Rankin, Vice-President of the Association.   Sandy will recount the tragic story of Paisley mill girl Rachel Douglas who was killed in an accident at Portpatrick Station in 1909.   She had been on a rail excursion to the seaside village.

Speaker : Sandy Rankin was born in Portpatrick.   At the age of 12 he moved with his parents to Stirlingshire, but still considers himself a Gallovidian.   In 1959 Sandy joined the British South Africa Police in what was then Southern Rhodesia, where he served for the next three years.   He returned home in 1962, when he joined The City of Glasgow Police, retiring in April 1993.

Venue : Netherlee Church, Ormonde Avenue, Glasgow G44 3SL

Details : Dane Love will present a talk entitled "Covenanters in Galloway". Dane is the author of numerous magazine articles and books including "Scottish Covenanter Stories" and "The Covenanter Encyclopaedia". From 1638 to 1688 the Covenanters fought for religious freedom, to keep Kirk and State separate from each other. During that time many suffered persecution, banishment and death for their religious beliefs, and throughout Galloway there are places associated with the Covenanters.  This meeting was postponed from Saturday 4th February 2012.

Venue : Netherlee Church, Ormonde Avenue, Glasgow G44 3SL

Details : Our 221st Annual Dinner will be held in the Murray Arms Hotel, Gatehouse of Fleet on Saturday 6th October 2012 at 6pm for 6.30pm.  The Principal Speaker will be Mr Allan Smith from Stranraer. Mr Smith studied Law at Edinburgh University eventually returning to Stranraer where he served as a Procurator Fiscal, Defence Lawyer and also an Honorary Sheriff.  In his leisure time he is the Match Announcer for Stranraer Football Club at Stair Park.  Mr Smith will propose the toast to Glasgow and The Galloway Association of Glasgow.

The address to A’ th’ Wives an’ Weans will be given by Mr Fraser Simpson, Head Teacher Dalry Secondary School.  Mr Simpson taught in various schools in Stirlingshire before moving to Douglas Ewart High School Newton Stewart, Stranraer Academy and eventually Dalry Secondary.

The response on behalf of A’ th’ Wives an’ Weans will be given by Miss Kate Higgins, who resides in Edinburgh and is a Policy Officer with CHILDREN1st formerly the SSPCC.  She gained an MA Degree in History at St Andrews University and has also appeared on television and radio introducing programmes on political issues.

The cost of the meal is £27.50 per person.  Please make your cheque made payable to "The Galloway Association of Glasgow", and send to the Honorary Secretary, Mrs. Anne Rankin. A limited number of hotel rooms are available at a cost of £40 pp/pn.

Venue : Murray Arms Hotel, Gatehouse of Fleet DG7 2HY

Details : The Association is hosting a unique event in the North West Castle in Stranraer commencing at 5pm on Saturday 2nd June 2012.  Well known local historian Jack Hunter will help Allan Little recount fascinating tales from his experience as a journalist across the globe. Followed by complimentary light refreshments and an opportunity to network.  This event is fully subscribed, and no more Complimentary Tickets are available. 

Venue : North West Castle in Stranraer.

Details : our summer outing is a visit to Portpatrick in Wigtownshire on Saturday 26th May, to coincide with the naming ceremony of the new Portpatrick lifeboat at 2pm at the Harbour.  We plan to meet at 1pm at the Lighthouse, after which you are welcome to watch the naming ceremony, enjoy Portpatrick's delights or visit Dunskey Gardens (pay your own entrance fee).  We will all meet at Dunskey Tearoom at 3.30pm for afternoon tea at £8.75 per person - please send your cheque payable to "The Galloway Association of Glasgow" to Mr. A. B. Edgar, 162 Netherlee Road, Glasgow G44 3QB.

Venue : Dunskey Estate, near Portpatrick, Stranraer.

Details : The pre-AGM speaker is Ian Ruthven whose talk will centre round "Louis McGuffie" from Wigtown, who was awarded the Victoria Cross during World War 1.  Louie was an acting Sergeant in the KOSB, and was killed in action at Wytschaete, Belgium in 1918.

Venue : Netherlee Church, Ormonde Avenue, Glasgow G44 3SL

Details : Dane Love will present a talk entitled "Covenanters in Galloway".  Dane is the author of numerous magazine articles and books including "Scottish Covenanter Stories" and "The Covenanter Encyclopaedia".  From 1638 to 1688 the Covenanters fought for religious freedom, to keep Kirk and State separate from each other. During that time many suffered persecution, banishment and death for their religious beliefs, and throughout Galloway there are places associated with the Covenanters.

Venue : Netherlee Church, Ormonde Avenue, Glasgow G44 3SL

Details : David Kirkwood will give an illustrated talk entitled "Policing the Irish in Galloway".  He will describe early policing in Wigtownshire, when sizeable numbers of Irish immigrants resided throughout the county, through its evolution into today's professional police force. David was born in Garlieston and is a former local Police Superintendent and author.

Venue : Netherlee Church, Ormonde Avenue, Glasgow G44 3SL

Details : Our 220th Annual Dinner will be held in the Murray Arms Hotel, Gatehouse of Fleet on Saturday 8th October 2011 at 6.00 for 6.30pm. This year our Annual Dinner will be chaired by Gordon Henderson MBE. The speakers include Mr John Ross CBE, Rev George Lind and Mrs Christine Wilson. Please advise the Honorary Secretary, Anne Rankin, of the names of those attending, as well as making payment - Dinner is £25, and overnight accommodation tariff is £80 per room based on two sharing including breakfast

Details : Our Summer Outing is a visit to Logan Botanic Gardens in Wigtownshire.  We plan to meet as a group at 1pm in the car park - thereafter you will have time to wander through the gardens before enjoying afternoon tea in the Potting Shed Bistro at 3.30pm.  The combined cost of admission to the gardens and afternoon tea is £12.95 per person, and those wishing to attend should notify the Secretary or the Treasurer.

Venue : Logan Botanic Gardens, near Port Logan, Stranraer.

Details : The Association is holding a Complementary Cheese and Wine Evening at Broughton House, Kirkcudbright on the evening of Monday 21^st March 2011, when there will be a presentation by Roger Billcliffe, author of “The Glasgow Boys”.

Tickets : for two free admission tickets to this Broughton House Event, please contact the Association President, Gordon Henderson, on 01560 485888.

Venue : Broughton House, High Street, Kirkcudbright DG6 4JX

Details : Prior to the AGM, there will be a presentation on the history of the Association.  The presentation recounts the story of the association from its creation over two hundred years ago, and its evolution into today’s Independent Scottish Charitable Trust.  The talk includes recent Galloway projects supported by the Association.  Members are invited to share their reminiscences of the Association and its benevolence.

Venue : Netherlee Church, Ormonde Avenue, Glasgow G44 3SL

Details : Author Julia C MacDonald will be talking about her fascinating new work "U Boat! Shipping Losses Along the Wigtownshire Coast in the First World War."  Julia's book details how the reality of war was brought home to the people of Wigtownshire when the deadly U Boats brought death and destruction to the area's coast. The busy off shore shipping lanes proved to be a tempting target for this weapon of stealth.

Venue : Netherlee Church, Ormonde Avenue, Glasgow G44 3SL

Details : Janet Butterworth of The Whithorn Trust will give an illustrated presentation on the history of the Trust and the results of the excavations, based on the exhibition in Whithorn.

Venue : Netherlee Church, Ormonde Avenue, Glasgow G44 3SL

Details : Our 219th Annual Dinner will be held in the Murray Arms Hotel, Gatehouse of Fleet on Saturday 9th October 2010 at 6.00 for 6.30pm.  This year our Annual Dinner will be chaired by Gordon Henderson MBE.  The speakers include Dr George B Horspool, Mr John Watson and Kate Kaye.  Please advise the Honorary Secretary, Hugh Harper, of the names of those attending, as well as making payment - Dinner is £25, and Hotel Rooms are £45.

Venue : Murray Arms Hotel, Gatehouse of Fleet DG7 2HY

Details : Our Summer Outing will be a visit to Traquair House in Innerleithen, Peeblesshire.  In addition to the house, there is a Maze; 1745 cottage restaurant; gift shop; brewery shop and museum; independent craft workshops; woodland walks and extensive grounds; and children's adventure playground.  Please advise the Secretary of the Association if you plan to attend; and whether you require transport.

Venue : Traquair House, near Innerleithen.

Details : Prior to the AGM, there will be a short presentation entitled "Burns Tale", which will illustrate the assistance provided by the Association.

Venue : Netherlee Church, Ormonde Avenue, Glasgow G44 3SL

Details : The first Winter Meeting of the new year is on Saturday 6th February 2010 at 7.30pm when one of our Members, Sandy Rankin, will give an illustrated presentation about Dr. Leandar Starr Jameson, who lived in Stranraer where his father was the Editor of the Wigtownshire Free Press.    Despite his involvement with the infamous "Jameson Raid" in the Transvaal, Jameson had a successful political life following the invasion, receiving many honours in later life.

Venue : Netherlee Church, Ormonde Avenue, Glasgow G44 3SL

Details : Roberta Young will give a talk on the work of the RNLI, where dedicated people risk their lives to save others, at the drop of a hat.  She has titled her talk "The RNLI boats an' crews frae the tip o' Lands End tae the tap o' Orkney".

Venue : Netherlee Church, Ormonde Avenue, Glasgow G44 3SL

Details : Our 218th Annual Dinner will be held in the Murray Arms Hotel, Gatehouse of Fleet on Saturday 3rd October 2009 at 6pm for 6.30pm.  Please advise the Honorary Secretary, Hugh Harper, of the names of those attending, as well as making payment - Dinner is £25, and Hotel Rooms are £40.

Venue : Murray Arms Hotel, Gatehouse of Fleet DG7 2HY

Details : Our Summer Outing will be a visit to Dumfries House, near Cumnock. Dumfries House was opened in 2008 by Prince Charles, and was described as "one of Britain's most beautiful stately homes and best kept secrets". The rendezvous time for the guided tour will be approximately 2pm. Please advise the Secretary of the Association if you plan to attend; and whether you require transport.

Venue : Dumfries House, near Cumnock

Details : Joe Campbell will give a presentation on the subject of the Kirkcudbright Art Gallery Project, following the acquisition of the Johnston School in Kirkcudbright for their permanent exhibition.  AGM thereafter.

Venue : Netherlee Church, Ormonde Avenue, Glasgow G44 3SL

Details : Sandy Rankin will present details of the loss of the Clyde-built SS Rowan off Corsewall Point on 9th October 1921.  The fatalities included members of the Southern Syncopated Orchestra, who were booked to play at the Scala in Dublin after a successful run at the Lyric Theatre in Glasgow.  Sandy’s family were closely involved in the tragedy – his grandfather was a crew member of the Portpatrick Lifeboat which launched to assist, and his wife’s great grandfather was Captain Brown of the Rowan.

Venue : Netherlee Church, Ormonde Avenue, Glasgow G44 3SL

Details : Our speaker is Brian Hall of the Stranraer campus of Dumfries and Galloway College. He will describe the recent visit by a group of Stranraer College students to the mystical mountain country of Nepal. The Association provided a generous donation towards this Nepal expedition for the students, to learn about Nepal and its people.

Venue : Netherlee Church, Ormonde Avenue, Glasgow G44 3SL

Details : Our 217th Annual Dinner will be held in the Murray Arms Hotel, Gatehouse of Fleet on Saturday 4th October 2008 at 6pm for 6.30pm. Please confirm your attendance with the Secretary as soon as possible, especially if you require accomodation in the Hotel.

The speakers include Alex Fergusson, the Presiding Officer of the Scottish Parliament; Professor Ted Cowan, Director of Dumfries Campus;and Dame Barbara Kelly, chairwoman of the Dumfries and Galloway Arts Festival.

Alex Fergusson wrote in his article in the Free Press newspaper : "The whole evening was a delight; and I felt honoured to be asked to speak to this most worthy of organisations".

Venue : Murray Arms Hotel, Gatehouse of Fleet DG7 2HY

Details : Our Summer Outing will be a visit to Drumlanrig Castle, the ancient Douglas stronghold and Dumfriesshire home of the Duke of Buccleuch and Queensberry. We plan to meet at Drumlanrig at 2pm for a conducted tour, with high tea at 5pm. Please advise the Secretary of the Association if you plan to attend; and whether you require transport.

Venue : Drumlanrig Castle, near Thornhill.

Details : Tommy Henderson will give us a talk about the establishment of the local museum in the town of Dalbeattie. The Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held after this presentation - please send nominations for the committee to the Secretary by 1st February 2008.

Venue : Netherlee Church, Ormonde Avenue, Glasgow G44 3SL

Details : Our speaker at our February meeting on Saturday 2nd will be Angus Rex, a Member of the Association and previous speaker on railway subjects. This illustrated presentation describes the births, marriages and deaths of the Forgotten Railways of Galloway.

Venue : Netherlee Church, Ormonde Avenue, Glasgow G44 3SL

Details : The first meeting of the 2007/2008 winter session will feature a talk on "The Planned Villages of Dumfries and Galloway", by Dr. Lorna Philip of Aberdeen University. Further details can be found in the following publications:-

Venue : Netherlee Church, Ormonde Avenue, Glasgow G44 3SL

Details : Our Annual Dinner will be held in the Murray Arms Hotel, Gatehouse of Fleet on Saturday 6th October 2007 at 6pm for 6.30pm.  On the following day, ie Sunday 7th October at 2pm, we have been invited to visit the newly refurbished school in New Galloway, which has received funds from the Association. 

Please confirm your attendance with the Secretary as soon as possible, especially if you require accomodation in the Hotel.

Venue : Murray Arms Hotel, Gatehouse of Fleet DG7 2HY

Details : Our Spring Meeting will be a visit to Threave Gardens, the famous National Trust for Scotland garden near Castle Douglas, to view the gardens, the house and surrounding countryside. We plan to meet at Threave at 2.30pm. Please advise the Secretary of the Association if you plan to attend; and whether you require transport.

Details : Speaker from the Wigtown Book Town, which the Association has supported since its inception, and has grown from strength to strength over the years. The Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held after this presentation - please send nominations for the committee to the Secretary by 10th February 2007.

Venue : Netherlee Church, Ormonde Avenue, Glasgow G44 3SL

Details : Our re-scheduled meeting will take place on Saturday 3rd February, when our speaker will be Douglas Miller, who will be speaking on the making of and showing films of the local areas around Galloway. RoseBank Productions has produced two Galloway Videos/DVDs, "The Stewartry" and "The Cree Valley and Wigtownshire", that can be obtained from Douglas or Galloway bookshops.

Venue : Netherlee Church, Ormonde Avenue, Glasgow G44 3SL

Cancelled - Details : Our first speaker at our November meeting on Saturday 4th will be our own Douglas Miller, who will be speaking on the making of and showing films of the local areas around Galloway.

Details : Our Annual Dinner will be held in the Murray Arms Hotel, Gatehouse of Fleet on Saturday 7th October 2006 at 6.00pm for 6.30pm. Please send details of your party/reservation to the Secretary of the Association before 30th September 2006.

Venue : Murray Arms Hotel, Gatehouse of Fleet DG7 2HY

Details : the annual Summer Outing will be a sail on Loch Katrine on board the SS Sir Walter Scott. Details are available from the Secretary of the Association.

Venue : Trossachs Pier. Access is by road via the A821 from Aberfoyle for Trossachs Pier.

Details : Sandy Rankin, author of the book The Rhinns' Forgotten Aircraft Disaster, will present his research into the story of the disaster and the people involved. Sandy was brought up in Portpatrick before moving to Central Scotland as a youth.

The Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held after this presentation. The Agenda will be mailed separately to each Member.

Venue : Netherlee Church, Ormonde Avenue, Glasgow G44 3SL

Details : Our speaker at our February meeting on Saturday 4th will be Angus Rex. This illustrated presentation, entitled “Old Scene, New Scene”, is based on the theme of change on the Scottish railway network over the last 40 years, based on his archive of railway slides and photographs. The talk consists of three main railway topics viz Galloway, Scotland and railway preservation in Scotland.

Venue : Netherlee Church, Ormonde Avenue, Glasgow G44 3SL

Details : Our first speaker will be Ian Quinn who will speak to us of "Ships of the Clyde".

Venue : RAFA club, 27 Ashley Street, Charing Cross, Glasgow G3 6DR

Details : Our Annual Dinner will be held in the Murray Arms Hotel, Gatehouse of Fleet on Saturday 8th October 2005 at 6.00pm for 6.30pm. Please send details of your party/reservation to the Secretary of the Association before 30th September 2005.

Venue : Murray Arms Hotel , Gatehouse of Fleet DG7 2HY

Details : Our Spring Meeting this year will be a visit to the home of Cathie Agnew, at Glenlee Park, New Galloway on Saturday 21st May 2005 at 1.00pm. This estate is situated on the road between Earlston Power Station and New Galloway. Cathie has kindly invited us for a light lunch. Please send party/reservation details to the Secretary of the Association. Photographs!

Venue : the home of Cathie Agnew at Glenlee Park, New Galloway.

Details : Mrs. Cathie Agnew of Glenkens will address the Association on the development of the Glenkens area and refurbishment of the school in New Galloway as a cultural centre.

Venue : RAFA club, 27 Ashley Street, Charing Cross, Glasgow G3 6DR

Details : The speaker will be Angus Rex who will present an illustrated talk on the "Forgotten Railways of Galloway", including visits to Castle Douglas, Kirkcudbright, Newton Stewart, Stranraer, Portpatrick and Cairnryan.

Venue : RAFA club, 27 Ashley Street, Charing Cross, Glasgow, Strathclyde, G3 6DR