The Scotsman recognises D&G towns

How do you bring people back to town centres? is the question posed by this article in The Scotsman. It points to the success of some of the small towns in D+G in creating 'themed' high streets:  

'But in a quiet corner of Scotland, a high street resurgence is under way. Specialised high streets have emerged in Dumfries and Galloway, where towns have adopted a theme which is reflected in dozens of specialist shops – Wigtown is Scotland’s book town, Castle Douglas is a foodie destination and Kirkcudbright is an artists’ haven. All three traditional market towns feature a host of quirky shops and businesses that cater to interested locals and attract visitors. These are the new faces of the high street. Family-run grocers and butchers might be losing out to Tesco Express in many areas, but second-hand book shops in Wigtown and art supply shops in Kirkcudbright are thriving, thanks to a fresh approach to retailing.' 

read the article in full here 

Wigtown High Street