News :: Mull of Galloway Trail

MacMillan Cancer Support Sponsored Walk

06/04/2013 10:18

A sponsored walk in aid of MacMillan Cancer Support took place on Saturday 6 April 2013. Walkers could either walk the complete length of the Mull of Galloway Trail starting at Stranraer or take part as one of a team of four each walking a different section of the route. Two Rotarians walked the...

Trail Wins Rotary Award

18/02/2013 21:16

The Mull of Galloway Trail has received further recognition being judged the winner of the Club Category in the RIBI Environmental Awards 2103. As well as the certificate the Club received a cheque for £125 to be spent on any environmental initiatives which the Club may undertake. In a...

Twenty Seven Circular Walks

18/02/2013 21:14

Robert Clark who acted as Project Coordinator for the Trail has compiled a book entitled Twenty Seven Circular Walks based on the Mull of Galloway Trail. In addition to describing each walk Robert has drawn up maps showing the routes. Funding to cover the cost of printing will come from an...

WARNING - Erosion at Cailiness

17/01/2013 14:33

Towards the end of 2012 it was reported that erosion had taken place at Cailiness south of Drummore. Following an inspection by two Rotarians arrangements were made for the fence to be moved further inland by James Smith Fencing with the work carried out in December 2012. Unfortunately...

Presentations at Christmas Lunch

07/01/2013 14:32

At the Annual Christmas Lunch in North West Castle Hotel on 17 December 2012 Club President, Henry McFadzean presented salvers to Robert Clark, Project Coordinator and to Tom Stevenson, Project Manager in recognition of their contribution towards the development of the Mull of Galloway...

MGT to be one of Scotland’s Great Trails

15/11/2012 05:34

We were delighted that the Long Distance Route Project Board accepted a recommendation from Scottish Natural Heritage that the Mull of Galloway Trail be included in Scotland’s Great Trails branded network for 2013. The promotional leaflet for Scotland’s Great Trails will be distributed in...

Power Point Presentations on new Trail

08/11/2012 07:20

Dave Kirkwood and Tom Stevenson, members of the Rotary Club of Stranraer have been busy giving Power Point presentations on the new trail to local schools and other local organisations. Already they have attended Stranraer Academy and five primary schools in the area. Presentations have also been...

Moderator visits new Trail

15/10/2012 20:33

During his visit to the Presbytery of Wigtown and Stranraer in October 2012, the Right Reverend Albert Bogle, Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland travelled to Mull of Galloway where the new trail starts. He was accompanied by his wife Mrs Martha Bogle and...

Opening of new Trail

06/10/2012 14:08

The Trail was officially opened on 11 August 2012 by Maggie Gordon, Chair, Dumfries & Galloway, LEADER, LAG at Sandhead Bowling and Community Club. The hall was almost filled to capacity when President Henry McFadzean welcomed invited guests, Rotarians and their wives....

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