The youth, who cannot be named for legal reasons, appeared in private before Sheriff George Jamieson on Tuesday.
He was on a petition which involved charges under the sexual offences Scotland Act.
No plea or declaration was made and he was committed for further examination and allowed bail.
Teen on rape charge
A 16-year-old youth has made a brief appearance in court at Dumfries on charges including rape.
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“MIDS were advertising the role, so I got in touch with the club, had a discussion with them and we took it from there,” said new Mid Annandale manager Craig Simpson as he spoke to the Annandale Herald this week.
