Community group buys historic Wamphray Church to keep it in public hands
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Community group buys historic Wamphray Church to keep it in public hands

1 hour ago · Originally published 4 Nov 2026 9/10 Original headline: Community celebrates purchase of beloved Wamphray Church
The Friends of Wamphray Church have raised £45,000 to purchase their local 19th-century church from the Church of Scotland, preventing it from being sold to a private buyer. The building, which houses an 8th-century stone cross, will now remain open for services and community use for years to come.
Source: BBC Scotland Dumfries And Galloway
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