River Esk, Dumfries and Galloway River Esk, Dumfries and Galloway The River Esk (), also called the Border Esk, is a river in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, that flows into the Solway Firth. It also flows for a small way through the English county of Cumbria before entering the Solway. The river rises in the hills to the east of Moffat and its two main tributaries, the Black Esk and the White Esk, merge at the southern end of Castle O'er Forest. It flows south east through Eskdale past Langholm before merging with Liddel Water (which defines the border between Scotland and England. Before passing
Thornhill, Dumfries and Galloway Thornhill Music Festival is planning on bringing the music so enjoyed in the village venues, to those who are unable to attend. With the agreement of the local school, Wallace Hall Academy, they plan to provide the music to both the Dementia Group at the Friendship Club and also to Briary Park Old People's home. It's hoped to start this program in June. In 2018, the Festival launched their own website www.thornhillmusicfestival.com Thornhill, Dumfries and Galloway Thornhill () is a town in the Mid Nithsdale area of Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, south of Sanquhar and north of Dumfries on the