Langholm in Dumfriesshire (The Muckle Toon) Is a town of some 2502 inhabitants, situated some 19 miles north of Carlisle on the main A7 between Carlisle and Edinburgh. Nestling amidst some of the finest scenery in South Scotland, Langholm and the surrounding communities of Canonbie and Eskdalemuir provide a Natural Base to live, work and visit  In "Places to Stay", visitors will find a range of great accommodation in the Langholm area  to suit all budgets. There are plenty of  "Places to Visit" and "Things to Do", including our Prehistoric and Moorland trails and the waymarked Langholm Walks, so why not make the Langholm area your base and take in the Dumfriesshire sights? You will find maps and transport options together with details of local jobs in the "Community Section"  and much much more on Langholm-online. This community website has been designed to provide both visitors to Langholm and Dumfriesshire and residents with information and online resources.  The Langholm website provides details of manufacturing, retail and service businesses in this area of Dumfriesshire. Galaside Wood Langholm Community Woodland Project Background Information The Galaside woodland is owned by Buccleuch Estates and has been leased to Dumfries and Galloway Council since the mid 90's. It was always the council's intention to manage the area making it more of a community asset. The Langholm Initiative was approached by a local councillor who explained that the woodland is currently being under managed. Situated on a hill between two areas of housing the woods are used by local people to get from one area to the other. However, access is now becoming difficult due to the footpaths falling into disrepair and becoming overgrown. The Next Step With the agreement and support of Buccleuch Woodlands, it was decided to form a Community Woodland sub group to the Langholm Initiative. A chance for local interested parties to take an active role in the improvement and management of the woodland. The woodland group decided to: Carry out a consultation with the community of Langholm, in particular the areas of housing surrounding the woodland. Gauge public opinion and steer future plans to meet wherever possible the needs and desires of the majority. Evaluate the feedback and devise a management and action plan for the future of the woodland. Based on the findings, apply for funding for work on the Langholm Community Woodland Project. What's been done so far Work on informing and consulting the local people has begun. There have been articles explaining the aims of the Langholm Community Woodland Project in local papers. Questionnaires have been completed and opinions have been sought and expressed. The project has been discussed at both Langholm Primary school and Langholm Academy. In fact a total of 294 pupils have had the opportunity to voice their opinions on what they would like to see done to improve the woodland. All of this information will be now evaluated and will become the woodland management plan for the future. Leader+ Stakeholders in Rural Europe Reiver Centre Project Report As part of the project a team of volunteers from across Europe considered the Impact of the proposed centre and have prepared in their own words, a comprehesive report of their findings. Find out more about the project and read the students' report Thomas Telford - Eskdale's Famous Son August 2007 saw the 250th anniversary of the birth of Thomas Telford, the famous civil engineer, born in Glendinning a few miles to the north of Langholm. A group from Langholm and Westerkirk planned suitable celebrations to mark the occasion. For more details visit our Thomas Telford page. New September 2007 Full details of the events and celebrations together with downloadable information detailing the Thomas Telford Trail is now online. Find out more in pages detailing the 250th anniverary birthday celebrations. South of Scotland's Premier New Theatre For 50 years, the Buccleuch Hall had been the centre of the artistic and community activity in Langholm.  The new Buccleuch Centre has been fully refurbished and re-opened in February 2007 as the premier multi-purpose theatre for music, arts, social events and training in the south of Scotland The Buccleuch Centre features •  Tiered theatre seating and a year-round programme of music and arts •  A cafe/bar in the theatre foyer •  An exhibition area adjacent to the theatre •  New catering and function facilities for