Elrig, Dumfries & Galloway

Elrig, Dumfries & Galloway Please note this is a personal page made available for public viewing. The views posted herein do not represent the views of the community of Elrig.

Elrig (sometimes spelled Eldrig) is a tiny hamlet or, more aptly, a small 'clachan', situated near Port William, within the old parish of Mochrum in southwest Scotland. It is located in the Machars area of Dumfries and Galloway, approximately 1 mile from Luce Bay - our nearest beach is about a mile and a quarter. The climate is probably one of the best in Scotland. The street, for that's all that

there is to Elrig, has a telephone box (non-cash type), a post box and a community message board. The mobile library visits every three weeks, while the coalman and fishman visit weekly. Birthplace and one time home to Gavin Maxwell, author of books such as 'The House of Elrig' and 'Ring of Bright Water', Elrig was once a thriving community, complete with mill, smithy, school, shops and pub. Now, it doesn't even register on Facebook's locations, so I'm starting this page in the hope that, one day, it will.

Thank you to everyone who voted at last week's Chelsea In Bloom. Here is a follow-up article from Chelsea Heritage Quart...
25/05/2026

Thank you to everyone who voted at last week's Chelsea In Bloom. Here is a follow-up article from Chelsea Heritage Quarter 🙂

I am delighted to say that artwork created in Elrig with driftwood from Port William beach is a prize winner at Chelsea ...
20/05/2026

I am delighted to say that artwork created in Elrig with driftwood from Port William beach is a prize winner at Chelsea In Bloom this week! The installation features my Ecoarts sculpture of Poseidon and two horses commissioned by Chelsea Heritage Quarter and is on display until May 24th outside the National Army Museum. The design was by Capel Manor College student Daniela Lane with a floral display by students supported by Head of Floristry Louise Quigley. The display has been awarded the Highly Commended Prize by the Chelsea In Bloom judges from a high quality entry of 145. You can still vote for the People's Champion until midnight on Thursday 21st May here: https://www.chelseainbloom.co.uk/participants-voting/chelsea-heritage-quarters/

Has anyone lost this cat or kitten seen wandering along the roadside for the past couple of days close to Wigwam Holiday...
27/11/2025

Has anyone lost this cat or kitten seen wandering along the roadside for the past couple of days close to Wigwam Holidays Wigtown, Airriequhillart Farm?

Number 12 Main St, Port William.
25/09/2025

Number 12 Main St, Port William.

Exciting week next week! Not only Wigtown's Book Festival but we're celebrating Scotland's Climate Week at Number 12 too. We have limited numbers for some events so please book asap.

We are open on Friday, Saturday and Sunday afternoon this weekend for anyone who would like to see the sculptures, meet ...
23/06/2025

We are open on Friday, Saturday and Sunday afternoon this weekend for anyone who would like to see the sculptures, meet the animals and find out more about the project.

West Barr Holiday Park beach clean
18/02/2025

West Barr Holiday Park beach clean

26/01/2025

Meals and accommodation for those in need, although I'm not sure where anyone would find such within this area or if anyone can see these updates.

NOW FOUND HELP FIND BALOO - missing - Elrig, Dumfries & Galloway
08/01/2025

NOW FOUND

HELP FIND BALOO - missing - Elrig, Dumfries & Galloway

I was the sent the following and we are wondering if this relates to the same Elrig:"This is an old football jersey from...
07/07/2024

I was the sent the following and we are wondering if this relates to the same Elrig:
"This is an old football jersey from around 1994. A few Scottish guys started this team, I assume they were from Elrig. The team was located in Guelph, Ontario, Canada. And we were champions. :-) "

DOG HAS BEEN FOUND AND IS HOME SAFEMISSING DOGHe has gone missing in Elrig tonight, please keep an eye out for Henry. De...
21/01/2024

DOG HAS BEEN FOUND AND IS HOME SAFE

MISSING DOG
He has gone missing in Elrig tonight, please keep an eye out for Henry. Details of who to contact will be added in comments but in the meantime, please post here if you spot this dog. Thank you.

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Newton Stewart
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