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A crannog is a type of ancient loch dwelling bult as a partial or artificial island. They were...
Welcome to the website of Colvend and Southwick Community Council
Rough Island with Hestan in the distance
This is the website of the Colvend and Southwick Community Council. On this page you will normally find upcoming events within the community. Though there are few events to currently feature due covid-19, elsewhere on the site there is a wealth of local information. If you wish an event included on this page just send the details to enquiry@colvendcommunity.co.uk
The minutes of the February of the Community Council are now available. They contain the information that Police Scotland have created a website where information and guidance about the latest cyber scams can be found. To download the minutes go to the Community Council page on this website by following the links from Local Information above, or click here.
The Community Council operates two WhatsApp groups
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Colvend Connect for residents in the area from Colvend to Southwick
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Rockcliffe Connect for residents of Rockcliffe
If you wish to join these groups, require assistance or want to volunteer please email colvendconnect@gmail.com
We try and feature items relevant to the local area. Any feedback on the site is welcome. Email enquiry@colvendcommunity.co.uk
Our communities
Where the road from Kippford joins the A710 lies the hamlet of Barnbarroch. Barnbarroch just consists of a few houses but here you will find...
Southwick is the name of the parish and where the B793 from Dalbeattie meets the A710 is the hamlet of Caulkerbush thus the road sign states "...
Arguably Colvend is the centre of the Community area. It has a Church, a shop, a cafe, a school and a Public Hall.
Colvend Church is about half a...
Kippford is attractively positioned on the eastern bank of the River Urr, near where it runs into the Solway Firth, and has extensive views across...
Mainsriddle is five and a half miles east of Colvend on the main road to Dumfries. It is little more than an attractive row of houses but once had...
The hamlet of Portling overlooks the Solway and incorporates a stony beach at Port O' Warren. The local coastguard base is in Portling.
If you are...
The village is at the head of a sheltered bay on the shores of The Solway Firth. The village has an attractive sandy beach, interspersed by rocky...
Sandyhills has a large sandy beach which gently slopes so the water is always shallow. It is a great favourite with families.
The...
Local Events
Saturday, 24 April, 2021 - 10:00 to 12:00
The market may only be open for people to collect orders placed in advance but an outdoor market is proposed. Check the market's Facebook page (the link is below) for the latest information.
There is also more information on the market page of this website.
Producers may be limited due to the circumstances
Full social distancing will apply and numbers in the Hall will be limited.
The market showcases producers and makers from in and around Dumfries & Galloway.
Thursday, 6 May, 2021 - 19:00
All members of the community are welcome to join our Zoom sessions. Contact colvendandsouthwick@gmail.com for log in details.
There is more information on the Colvend and Southwick Community Council, including minutes of recent meetings, links to planning decisions etc. in the Local Information section of this website, or follow the shortcut below.