Dumfries and Galloway College • 65th Anniversary Trail
Explore the Heritage Trail
Follow the story of Dumfries and Galloway College through ten waymarkers across the Crichton Campus.
About the Trail
Created as part of Dumfries and Galloway College’s 65th anniversary celebrations, this trail shares the story of the College’s journey from its early beginnings in Dumfries to the modern learning community you see today.
Each stop highlights a different part of that story — education, creativity, wellbeing, partnership, community, leadership and opportunity. You can follow the waymarkers in order, or choose the points that interest you most.
Waymarkers
The Beginning: From George Street to the Crichton
Discover the early story of Dumfries Technical College and how the College’s journey began.
Supporting Business and the Community
Explore how the College has supported skills, employment and local communities across the region.
Stop 3
Partnerships with Universities
Learn how college and university partnerships have helped widen access to higher education.
Stop 4
Life at Stranraer Campus
Find out how the College brought learning and opportunity to communities in the west of the region.
Stop 5
A Creative Campus
Celebrate the College’s creative courses, from George Street School of Art to today’s design and media programmes.
Stop 6
Supporting Student Wellbeing
Reflect on the Crichton’s wellbeing legacy and how student support remains central today.
Stop 7
Graduation Celebrations
Discover the role of the Crichton Memorial Church as a place of celebration, reflection and community.
Stop 8
From One Vision to the Next
Explore how vision and leadership have shaped both the Crichton and the College over time.
Stop 9
The Path to Learning
Look at how college creates flexible routes into education for learners of all ages and stages.
Stop 10
A Campus for the Future
Finish the trail by looking ahead to the future of learning, innovation and opportunity.
Before You Begin
- The trail can be followed in order from Stop 1 to Stop 10.
- You can also visit individual waymarkers using the map above.
- Some stops include video, audio, archive images or reflection prompts.
- Please take care when moving around campus paths, roads and shared spaces.