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What We Do Now Lab: Community Wealth Building

Old School Thornhill Drumlanrig Street, Thornhill, Scotland, United Kingdom

What We Do Now is a growing network of hubs, practitioners, and partners passionate about the power of creativity in supporting our communities in Dumfries and Galloway to shape their own futures. Labs are national events for people, groups, and organisations to come together and discuss agendas across creative placemaking and support collaboration across what […]

£15

Queer Science Talk

Dumfries Museum Rotchell Road, Dumfries, Scotland, United Kingdom

A special talk to celebrate Dumfries Pride. Come along to hear about the amazing queer scientists that have had incredible impacts on many fields of knowledge. Hear about favourites chosen by LGBTQ+ young people in the town, local legends, and even big names you may not have even known were queer! This is a free […]

Free

Kirkcudbright Fringe

The Kirkcudbright Fringe is back for its second year, promising a weekend filled with entertainment, culture, theatre, art and fun for all. In its second year: it has already expanded from three to four days; from Thursday 5 to Sunday 8 September, the town will come alive with over 50 acts performing in 19 venues […]

Reel to Real X The Stove Cafe: To See Ourselves

The Stove Network 100 High Street, Nith, Dumfries & Galloway, United Kingdom

To See Ourselves | Jane McAllister | 2023 In September, Reel to Real Cinema shares To See Ourselves, a personal documentary about hope and fear during the Scottish Independence Referendum by filmmaker Jane McAllister. We will be joined after the screening by the filmmaker to discuss the making of the film, and reflect on the […]

Free

Glentrool Forest Festival

Glentrool Hive Glentrool, Dumfries and Galloway

A WEEKEND LONG EVENT REDISCOVERING AND CELEBRATING OUR CONNECTION WITH THE GALLOWAY FOREST Bicycle Hire & Repair Services Available Linda Irving Wet Felting Workshop Dragonfly Willow Weaving Guided Forest Walk Bike Agility Course & Coaching Five Kingdoms Real Ale Mental Health Wild Swim Hot Food & Snacks Forest Bathing & Tea Ceremony Dragons and Damsels […]

Galloway Forest Dark Skies Tour

Glentrool Hive Glentrool, Dumfries and Galloway

As part of the Glentrool Forest Festival with Elizabeth Tindal, Biosphere Certified Dark Sky Ranger. We can start looking for stars in the only village in the Dark Sky park, Glentrool. Then we will go out and experience the dark of the Galloway Forest looking for more stars. Bring warm clothes and wear something that […]

£10

Exploring Local Habitats

Glentrool Hive Glentrool, Dumfries and Galloway

As part of the Glentrool Forest Festival. With GSA UNESCO Biosphere Nature Recovery Officer Antoine Lemaire. Meet at the Glentrool Hive and follow Antoine on a guided walk, exploring the species and habitats which are specific to the Glentrool area. Please bring weather appropriate clothing and footwear. Duration approx. 1.5 hours.

Dragons and Damsels

Glentrool Hive Glentrool, Dumfries and Galloway

As part of the Glentrool Forest Festival With GSA UNESCO Biosphere Community Officer, Faith Hillier Learn about the differences between dragonflies and damselflies, their fascinating lifecycles and some common local species. Workshop held indoors. Duration approx. 1.5 hours.

Classical Stories Growing in Your Garden (The Art of the Garden – Event 1/3)

Easterbrook Hall, Dumfries Easterbrook Hall, Bankend Road, Dumfries

Gillian Hovell ("the Muddy Archaeologist") explores the Greek and Latin traditions that lie behind modern garden design. Join us for coffee and chat at 10:30; the lecture starts at 11:00. Also look out for our other events the same day—a gardeners' lunch and then a tour of the Crichton and Castledykes gardens. More details here—https://tasdag.org.uk/Special/FutureSpecial.aspx […]

£10

Crafting Connections – DUMFRIES – Easterbrook Bistro

Easterbrook Bistro Bankend Road, Dumfries, Scotland, United Kingdom

🎨🏞️ Calling all Creatives in Dumfries & Galloway! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🎨 🌟 Exciting News 🌟 I'm thrilled to invite you to the Crafting Connections Workshop Series at Easterbrook Bistro in The Crichton, Dumfries! 🎉 Join me for 5 weeks of artistic fun, starting February 21st, 2024! 🎉 💡 Unleash your creativity with diverse art forms, build new […]

£15

The Fourth 50th Anniversary Talk – ‘Lowland Highlanders’

Wanlockhead Community Centre Goldscaur Row, Wanlockhead, Scotland, United Kingdom

Part of the celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Museum of Lead Mining. Talk - '"John has published two collections of his photographs, capturing images of local landscape of the Peace Lines of Belfast and the social, natural and manmade landscape of the Firth of Forth. His latest publication focuses on Scotland's highest communities […]

Free

Teviotdale Steel Bonnets – Medical Week

Gilnockie Tower Hollows Bridge, Canonbie, Scotland, United Kingdom

Embark on a fascinating exploration of medical practices during the Border Reiver era as we uncover the role of the “Barber” with the Teviotdale Steel Bonnets. Step into the intriguing world of Border Reivers and witness firsthand the evolution of healthcare through a captivating display of historical artefacts and equipment. Discover the essential tools and […]

£7.00