Solway Coastwise is a project that is discovering coastal place names and the stories behind them. Locals are encouraged to share the inspirational Dumfries and Galloway coastline through activities, events, electronic and printed media.
This innovative three year project, run by Solway Firth Partnership, is facilitating the sharing of names for local places, both traditional and more modern and the oral history behind them.
The Dumfries and Galloway coast has a wonderful variety of features, both natural and man-made. Cliffs, creeks, lighthouses and beaches contribute towards a fascinating array of names, all affording the prospect of finding out more about local traditions, environment, histories and relationships between communities and the sea
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Discovering an inter-tidal millstone quarry on the Solway coast
The Solway Coastwise Project aims to give everyone in these coastal communities the opportunity to communicate their passion for their coast, bringing the cultural heritage of this fantastic landscape alive.
The project has produced a variety of informative guides about the coast. For details
https://www.solwayfirthpartnership.co.uk/community/solway-coastwise/
Funding for this project is provided by the Heritage Lottery Fund, the Scottish Government and the European Union – LEADER 2014-2020 programme and Dumfries & Galloway Council.
For more information about the project contact solwaycoastwise@solwayfirthpartnership.co.uk