Inside the May Issue

Welcome to the June 2013 issue of Dumfries & Galloway Life

Make sure you get your copy of the June issue of Dumfries & Galloway Life and read all about: 

● SHEER ELEGANCE – meet the women taking part in the all-female, eight-hour sponsored sheep shear, Lady Sheer, in Newton Stewart on May 31

● AT PEACE WITH THE WORLD – find out how the universal prayer for peace on earth inspired Caroline Uchima to establish Allanton World Peace Sanctuary near Auldgirth

● A WORD WITH… Mark Turner – meet the new head of Dumfries High School

● ON THE TRAIL – did you know that you can walk part of the International Appalachian Trail (which starts in Georgia, USA) in Dumfries & Galloway? Find out more with Allan Devlin as he follows the Mull of Galloway Trail from Stranraer to Sandhead

● DISCOVER CASTLE DOUGLAS – we launch our new Discover series with a focus on the Food Town, as it prepares for Food Town Day on June 8

● FOOD & DRINK - in this month’s issue we take a look at Balcary Bay Country House Hotel, the new farm shop and café at Loch Arthur, and share a tasty recipe from Moffat Academy’s professional chefs day…

● WEARABLE ART - meet the self-styled ‘craft brewers of the fashion market’ – Emma Kerr and Michael Harbison, the team behind D&G’s new fashion label, Elkbi

● HEROES ONE AND ALL - picture special from the Big Burns Supper opening show, We Can Be Heroes

 PLUS

Designs On Style – our fantastic Laura Ashley competition. Win a visit from a Laura Ashley interior designer to help transform the rooms in your home, plus £100 of vouchers to spend at the Laura Ashley store at Cuckoo Bridge Retail Park

 AND DON’T MISS – DISCOVER DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY

Our new special publication for the summer, for visitors and locals alike. Your essential guide to making the most of the region whether it’s your home, your ‘home from home’ or you’re a first-timer. On sale now and available at all VisitScotland information centres

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