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Swan Feed

WWT Caerlaverock Caerlaverock, Dumfries and Galloway

Experience the sights and sounds of swans, ducks and geese at the daily swan feed! Watch the antics of our wonderful whooper swans and listen to a talk by the warden. Learn about their individual characters and incredible annual migration from Iceland. Enjoy from the comfort of our accessible observatory with chances to ask questions. […]

included in admission

Dawn Flight

WWT Caerlaverock Caerlaverock, Dumfries and Galloway

Greet the dawn with the spectacular flight of the barnacle geese departing the reserve as the sun comes up. These beautiful birds have spent the night out on the Solway mudflats and fly in to feed on the fields during the day. Join the wardens out on the merse, as we open early to watch […]

£10

Coventina Piano Trio

The Fratry Hall, Carlisle Cathedral Abbey Street, Carlisle, England, United Kingdom

We look forward to Welcoming the Coventina Piano Trio to the Fratry Hall on Wednesday 22nd January, organised as part of the Free Live Music Series at Carlisle Cathedral. While entry to our concerts is complimentary, we encourage contributions during the collection at the end of each performance to support both the talented artists and […]

Free

Nith Life

The Stove Network 100 High Street, Dumfries

Nith Life wants to question and explore what exactly a Conservation Trust for the River Nith might look like. This is the ideal opportunity for those passionate about protecting one of our most extraordinary natural assets to get together and look for solutions faced by our River Nith. Ran by a community steering group supported […]

Free

A Taste of Burns: A Burns’ Supper for the Whole Family

Robert Burns Ellisland Farm & Museum Newington Cottages, Holywood, Dumfries and Galloway

Experience a fresh take on a classic! Join us for a daytime Burns Supper at Ellisland Farm, the very farm that Robert Burns built. Enjoy live music from talented young traditional musicians, whilst enjoying a mini Burns Supper Menu. This family-friendly event offers a chance to celebrate the Bard's legacy in a vibrant and modern […]

£10.00

World Wetlands Day

WWT Caerlaverock Caerlaverock, Dumfries and Galloway

Join us for an afternoon of birding to celebrate World Wetlands Day! Meet a warden and go for a guided walk discovering the birds of Caerlaverock. At the Saltcot Merse Observatory, enjoy the sights of a high spring tide bringing hundreds of ducks and waders in to view. Date: Sunday 2nd February Time: 1.30pm - […]

£10

Dawn Flight

WWT Caerlaverock Caerlaverock, Dumfries and Galloway

Greet the dawn with the spectacular flight of the barnacle geese departing the reserve as the sun comes up. These beautiful birds have spent the night out on the Solway mudflats and fly in to feed on the fields during the day. Join the wardens out on the merse, as we open early to watch […]

£10

Meet a Warden

WWT Caerlaverock Caerlaverock, Dumfries and Galloway

Discover our wonderful wetlands and learn about what goes on behind the scenes at WWT Caerlaverock. Meet a warden to learn about barnacle and their migration, this important wetland habitat and how we manage the reserve for all the amazing species that live here. Date: Sunday 23rd February Time: 11am - 3pm Price: included in […]

included in admission

Mostly Ghostly Walk Tour

Cairndale Hotel & Spa English Street, Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway

Join the intrepid guides of Mostly Ghostly for a spooky adventure through ancient Dumfries! Explore locations steeped in the lore of Scotland’s National Bard, Robert Burns, where ghostly cries and nocturnal owls fill the air. Uncover the histories and mysteries entwined with our town’s most iconic landmarks on this ghostly gallivant. A Walk on The […]

£15.00

Mostly Ghostly Walk Tour

Cairndale Hotel & Spa English Street, Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway

Join the intrepid guides of Mostly Ghostly for a spooky adventure through ancient Dumfries! Explore locations steeped in the lore of Scotland’s National Bard, Robert Burns, where ghostly cries and nocturnal owls fill the air. Uncover the histories and mysteries entwined with our town’s most iconic landmarks on this ghostly gallivant. A Walk on The […]

£15.00

Goodbye to the Geese

WWT Caerlaverock Caerlaverock, Dumfries and Galloway

A weekend of celebrating our wonderful geese before they begin their spring migration. Three days of all things geese and Caerlaverock! Date: Friday 28th - Sunday 30th March Friday 28th March - Join us for a day of talks from WWT Caerlaverock staff and local experts everything from work happening on the reserve to natterjack […]

Mostly Ghostly Walk Tour

Cairndale Hotel & Spa English Street, Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway

Join the intrepid guides of Mostly Ghostly for a spooky adventure through ancient Dumfries! Explore locations steeped in the lore of Scotland’s National Bard, Robert Burns, where ghostly cries and nocturnal owls fill the air. Uncover the histories and mysteries entwined with our town’s most iconic landmarks on this ghostly gallivant. A Walk on The […]

£15.00