Dumfries’ official bid to become the UK’s newest city is on its way to the Queen.
Georgetown Nursery pupils joined the town’s Provost Tracey Little in sending a striking gold envelope containing details of the bid to Her Majesty.
The posting of the envelope – marked ‘Queen of the South’ – marks the official submission of the bid as part of the Queen’s 2022 Civic Honours competition.
If the Dumfries bid is successful, it would see the town become the first city in the south of Scotland – and the first rural city in the country.
Campaigners now have to wait and see if Dumfries receives the Royal seal of approval when the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Civic Awards announce the successful cities next year.
Provost Little is leading the committee making the Dumfries bid which is supported by local charities, businesses, schools, community groups and organisations across the area, including DGHP.
She said: “This is such an exciting moment, not just for Dumfries but for the whole region.
“I’m absolutely delighted so many school children from Georgetown Nursery were able to join me and play their part in this historical moment for Dumfries.
“This bid is about creating a bright and successful future for generations to come – and the kids loved being at the very heart of it.
“City status would bring new investment, new jobs and new infrastructure to the area – and be a fantastic boost to civic pride.
“We have our fingers crossed Her Majesty loves our ‘Queen Of The South’ bid.
“Wouldn’t it be amazing if the Queen came to see us when we win?”
