Sanquhar Riding of the Marches - Temporarily Close Various Roads
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(SANQUHAR RIDING OF THE MARCHES) (TEMPORARY TRAFFIC REGUALTION ORDER) ORDER 2025
The Council has made Orders under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 to temporarily close various roads in Sanquhar between 8/8/25 and 17/8/25. The closures are necessary to facilitate activities associated with the Riding of the Marches. Pedestrian and emergency access will be maintained.
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8/8/25 |
Route – Installation: Town Hall, Church Rd, High St to Tolbooth and return by same route. |
18:25 to 19:10 |
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9/8/25 |
Route – BBQ: Church Road adjacent to Town Hall |
17:30 to 20:30 |
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10/8/25 |
Route – Church: Tolbooth, South Lochan, McKendrick Rd, War Memorial, Glasgow Rd, Church Rd, St Brides Church. |
09:30 to 10:00 |
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15/8/25 |
Route – Proclamation: Tolbooth, South Lochans, Queens Rd, McKendrick Rd, Glasgow Rd, Church Rd, Queensberry Sq, Church Rd, High St, Renwick Pl, Glendyne Pl, Howies Rd, Castle St, Deerpark Ave, Castle St, High St, Tolbooth (Proclamation will be read at various points along the route). |
19:00 to 20:00 |
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16/8/25 |
Route – Burgh Piper: St Brides Church, Church Rd, High St, Castle St, Greenhead Farm (A76(T)) and return by same route. |
06:00 to 07:00 |
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Route – Parade: Queensberry Sq, Church Rd, High St, Castle St, Deerpark Ave, Waugh Dr, Lovedale, Deerpark Ave, Castle St, High St, Church Rd, Queensberry Sq. |
13:15 to 14:15 |
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Route – Massed Bands: Town Hall, Church Rd, High St, The Leven and return by the same route. |
17:15 to 18:15 |
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17/8/25 |
Route – Torchlight Procession: Primary School, Lovedale, Deerpark Ave, Castle St, High St, South Lochans, Queens Rd, Washing Green. |
21:30 to 22:00 |
Note in addition to these events Sanquhar ride out events between 10/8/25 and 16/8/25. Drivers should expect minor delays for the duration of these events. Pedestrian access will be maintained at all times.
(DUNSCORE GALA) (TEMPORARY TRAFFIC REGUALTION ORDER) ORDER 2025
The Council has made an Order under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 to temporarily close various roads in Dunscore 9/8/25, 12:30 to 13:00. Parade route: U376n Holm Road, B729, C37n Kirkgate, C111n. The closure is necessary to facilitate the Dunscore Gala Parade. No alternative route is available. Minor delays should be expected for the duration of parade. Pedestrian access will be maintained.
(U723N FRIARS VENNEL) (TEMPORARY TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER) ORDER 2025
The Council has made an Order under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 to temporarily close the U723n Friars Vennel, Dumfries, Outside No.54, New Oriental Restaurant from 08:00 on 11/08/25 – 23:59 on 15/08/25.
The closure is necessary to facilitate sewer repair works. Alternative route available via Irish Street, Bank Street and Whitesands. Emergency access will be available. Pedestrian access will be maintained.
PLANNING
The applications, associated plans and documents can be viewed online by following the ePlanning link on the Council’s website at www. dumgal.gov.uk/planning. Written comments may be made to Head of Economy and Development by email to Planning@dumgal.gov.uk or via the Council’s website, as noted above, by 15/08/2025 (Type A).
Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 as amended Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (Scotland) Regulations 2013, Reg 20(1) (A)
Ref No/Type Address/Proposal
25/1322/FUL (A) Former Anglian Building Supplies, Newton Road, Dumfries - Formation of 4 fire exit door openings and 2 roller shutter door openings in existing building, hardstanding area, siting of storage container and erection of 1.8 metre high fence - Retrospective
25/1312/FUL (A) Oakbank, Thornhill - Erection of dwellinghouse with roof mounted solar panels and installation of septic tank and soakaway
25/1324/FUL (A) Thwaite Farm, Ruthwell, Dumfries - Formation of earth banked slurry lagoon and erection of 2.1 metre high fence
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