Notable People
- Margaret Wilson (Scottish martyr), a 17th-century Covenanter and martyr for the Free Church in Scotland.
- Dave Kevan, professional footballer for Notts County and Stoke City between 1985-1994. Current caretaker-manager at Notts County.
- Louis McGuffie, Victoria Cross holder. He was aged 24 and the son of Mrs Catherine McGuffie of 1 North Main Street, Wigtown. He is buried at the Zandvoorde British Cemetery, Zonnebeke, Belgium.
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