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New Photograph of Yair Nets

14th December 202313th August 2023

This photograph of the Yair net at the Stell was posted on Facebook by Maggi Kaye.

More information on Yairs in an article by David R Collin on Fishing can be found on this link

https://www.kirkcudbrighthistorysociety.org.uk/…/Histor…
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22nd october 2026 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

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Archive Display in the Murray Hall Anteroom All Welcome The archive will be open on Thursday 22 October 11.00 – 1.00 Come along to see the new displays of material from the archive: Auchencairn Garage

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Archive Display in the Murray Hall Anteroom

All Welcome
The archive will be open on
Thursday 22 October 11.00 – 1.00

Come along to see the new displays of material from the archive:
Auchencairn Garage from the days of horse drawn buses to the present
Auchencairn Community Council
Extracts from the minutes showing how the village coped during World War 11

Donations welcome for Hall funds

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22nd october 2026 11:00 pm - 1:00 pm

fri30oct7:30 pmfri9:00 pmForestry and Land Scotland- Lochar Mosses Peatland Restoration Presentation7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

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30th october 2026 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

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wed11nov7:30 pmwed9:30 pmKirkcudbright History Society7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

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The Development of the Galloway Hydro Scheme Martin McGhie (Drax) Parish Church Hall 7.30 All welcome Visitors £5 members free. For Zoom arrangements contact secretary@kirkcudbrighthistorysociety.org.uk

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The Development of the Galloway Hydro Scheme

Martin McGhie (Drax)

Parish Church Hall

7.30

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For Zoom arrangements contact secretary@kirkcudbrighthistorysociety.org.uk

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