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...
Welcome to the website of Colvend and Southwick Community Council
Southwick Church in May
This is the website of the Colvend and Southwick Community Council. On this page you will find normally find upcoming events within the community. There are no events to currently feature due to the outbreak of Covid-19. Elsewhere on the site there is a wealth of local information. The Solway Firth Partnership has managed to produce its latest Tide Lines magazine. Go to our Solway Firth Partnership page and follow the link.
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. Just email enquiry@colvendcommunity.co.uk
Our communities
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...
This is where you will normally find forthcoming events. These will be featured as and when the situation allows.
Sunday, 14 June, 2020 - 00:00
Fees - non member entry £18.00
To enter go to the Club website competitions page.
Friday, 26 June, 2020 - 17:00 to 20:00
Freshly wood fired pop-up-pizza for all.
Every fourth Friday of the month at Colvend
Advance ordering may be required. Please contact for details
For more information telephone 07704 479902 or email: thepizzawagon@hotmail.com