DGC Heritage Trail
Footsteps of Learning
Follow the trail
Discover the story of Dumfries and Galloway College as you explore the Crichton Campus. This walking trail highlights key moments, places and people that have shaped its impact on the region.
From its early beginnings to the vibrant learning community it is today, each stop reveals how DGC has supported students, developed skills, and contributed to life across Dumfries and Galloway. Whether you’re a current student, former learner, or visiting for the first time, the trail offers a chance to connect with the college’s rich heritage.
Use the interactive map to guide your walk, or download the leaflet to follow along at your own pace.
Read the video transcript
Welcome to the Dumfries and Galloway College Heritage Trail.
This project was created as part of the College’s 65th anniversary celebrations.
For more than six decades, Dumfries and Galloway College has played a central role in education, skills development and community life across the region. From its early beginnings delivering evening classes in Dumfries, the institution has grown into a modern regional college supporting thousands of learners each year.
Today, as part of the Crichton Learning Campus, the College sits within a unique community of education, research and culture. This trail tells the story of that journey through the voices and experiences of the people who shaped it.
Footsteps of Learning
Explore the stops…
Discover the college’s story through key moments, places and people.
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Trail Start: 65 Years of Learning: From George Street to the Crichton
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Supporting Business & the Local Economy
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Partnerships with Universities: Expanding Opportunity
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Supporting Student Mental Health & Wellbeing
You are here: Stop 6 – Supporting Student Wellbeing Approx. time: 2–4 minutes Next stop: Graduation Celebrations Watch and Listen This stop explores the…
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Graduation Celebrations: Then & Now
You are here: Stop 7 – Graduation Celebrations Approx. time: 2–4 minutes Next stop: From One Vision to the Next Watch and Listen This…
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From one vision to the next
You are here: Stop 8 – From One Vision to the Next Approx. time: 3–5 minutes Next stop: The Path to Learning: Journeys into…
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The Path to Learning
You are here: Stop 9 – The Path to Learning Approx. time: 2–4 minutes Next stop: A Campus for the Future Watch and Listen…
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A Campus for the Future – Dumfries & Galloway College & UWS
You are here: Stop 10 – Final Stop Approx. time: 2–4 minutes Next step: Return to the College Campus and trail start Watch and…
Nature Rubbing Trail
Keep your eyes open for special markers where you can make your own nature rubbings!
As you explore the trail, you’ll find raised pictures of birds and animals along the way. Grab a piece of paper to place over them and rub with a pencil or crayon to make the picture appear. It’s a fun way to collect the animals you find and enjoy the wildlife around the Crichton Campus as you go.
