Ecclefechan residents say they are concerned about the traffic, smell and visual impact of the factory promising 90 jobs.
The company behind the plans near Ecclefechan says the quality of Scottish meat is "second to none".
Timothy Shaw, of Motherwell, was stopped in June last year on the A74(M) near Ecclefechan.
BBC Scotland News takes a look at which traditions could be included in the inventory.
Shropshire-based Pickstock is cleared to build an abattoir close to the A74(M) near Ecclefechan.
Villagers had raised concerns about the environmental effects of abattoir plans in southern Scotland.
Shropshire-based Pickstock hopes to open the new facility near Ecclefechan in Dumfries and Galloway.
Dean Watson remains in a critical condition after the accident on a rural road in southern Scotland.
Brian Capstick pressed a revolver against William Hodgson's face over a £200 debt in December 2019.
