 However, two days before the club were due to receive the trophy Higgins was told that he would not be retained for the following season.On 4 July 2011, manager Gus MacPherson announced on the website of Dumfries club, Queen of the South that Higgins had agreed terms to join the Palmerston Park club.MacPherson commented, "He`s experienced, versatile and can play on three different areas on the left flank.