Dumfries and Galloway College Heritage Trail • Stop 2
Supporting Business & the Community
Working with employers to shape skills, careers and the regional economy.
Watch and Listen
This stop explores the College’s relationship with local businesses.
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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.
Working with industry
For more than six decades, Dumfries and Galloway College has supported the region’s economy by developing the skilled workforce local employers need.
From its early focus on engineering and commercial training, the College has always worked closely with businesses and continues to adapt as industries evolve.
Learning beyond the classroom
By combining education with real-world experience, students gain the skills and confidence needed for employment.
Employers help shape courses, offer placements and provide insight into industry needs.
Take a moment to reflect
How has education influenced the services and businesses you rely on every day?
Continue the trail
As you continue to the next marker, discover how Dumfries and Galloway College has partnered with universities to create pathways for learners.