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Open Hoose: Climate Kitchen

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

The Climate Kitchen, run by local community members, is a space for learning, sharing, contributing and working together to do something positive for the climate! This month’s meet-up theme is […]

Free

Second 50th Anniversary talk – ‘Dead interesting: a whistlestop tour of Scottish graveyards’

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

Part of the celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Museum of Lead Mining. Talk - Historic graveyards are full of life: stone libraries brimming with stories and experiences that connect us people, places and times past. Join me for a whistle-stop tour of some of the Scottish graveyards I’ve investigated alongside local volunteers. My […]

Free

Thinking Space with Dr Kevin Wilson

Dark Space Planetarium Saint Mary Street, Kirkcudbright, Scotland, United Kingdom

Join chartered consultant psychologist and consultant on infectious diseases Dr Kevin Wilson to discuss the affects of space exploration on psychology and human health. Embark on a cosmic journey into the psyche as we explore the fascinating intersection of space travel and psychiatric conditions. We’ll be discussing the unique challenges astronauts face as they navigate […]

The Glenkens Story: The last Global Warming in the Glenkens

Catstrand High Street, New Galloway, Dumfries and Galloway

Geologist Alan Gibbs describes the impact of the melting glaciers in Galloway and the landscapes they have left us. For a pre-talk lunch, please advance book by calling 01644 420 374.

£4.00 – £15.00

Open Hoose – Nith Life

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

Part of our Open Hoose Programme and inspired by conservation initiatives across the country, a new group 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 […]

Free

Vision and Action Meeting – Creative Stranraer

Wigtownshire Rugby Club Ladies Walk, Stranraer, Scotland, United Kingdom

At this Vision and Action meeting, there will be an update on the current projects that are in progress around Stranraer. The Vision and Action meetings are becoming the place to be informed about the major projects that are being developed to shape the future of Stranraer. In June, the community spotlight goes to Joshua […]

Free

The Spread of Trades Unionism in Dumfries and Maxwelltown

Dumfries Museum Rotchell Road, Dumfries, Scotland, United Kingdom

Talk: The Spread of Trade Unionism in Dumfries and Maxwelltown, 1831-1914 Local historian Ian Gasse will examine trade union campaigns to obtain a ‘fair wage’ and an eight-hour day. Free to attend, no need to book. Organised as part of the latest exhibition in Dumfries Museum ‘Fighting for Justice: Strikes and Protests in Dumfries 1770-1920’.

Free

Medieval Death and What Followed

Dumfries Museum Rotchell Road, Dumfries, Scotland, United Kingdom

Discover stories of the death of Robert the Bruce, and some of his companions. Find out how people were buried in medieval times, what they believed happened after death, with folklore and ghost stories from that era. You’ll also be able to see medieval gravestones and some bones including bones from the Bruce’s skeleton. A […]

Free

Story Collecting Afternoon

Annan Museum Bank Street, Annan, Scotland, United Kingdom

Our next exhibition at Annan Museum will be 'Legends of Old Annandale', exploring Border ballads, folklore, curiosities, and strange tales. You can expect stories of ghosts, border reivers, tricksters, lovers parted, witches, and much more. But we don't want to miss out on your favourite tale from Annandale so we'd love to hear from you […]

Free

Tales from Medieval Times

Dumfries Museum Rotchell Road, Dumfries, Scotland, United Kingdom

Join our storyteller for tales of foolish kings, saints, travellers, tricksters and pilgrims. All the stories were enjoyed in medieval times, and are suitable for adults and older children.

Free

Ordinary Folk, Extraordinary Stories: David Quinn

Quarrymen's Arts Centre, Creetown Hill Street, Creetown, Dumfries and Galloway

A series featuring local people who've done amazing things. Join us for an evening with David Quinn. An internationally-touring alternative rock musician in the 1980s who is now a renowned […]

£6

The Battle of Bannockburn – Online Talk

Virtual Event Virtual Event

'To Rescue Stirling With Battle: The Battle of Bannockburn 1314' On the anniversary of the famous battle, join us for a fascinating talk by Dr Callum Watson, from the The […]

Free

A Life in Motorsport with Carolynn Hoy

Upper Annandale Parish Church Church Place, Moffat, Dumfries and Galloway

Love motorsports come along and hear Carolynn talk about life in the fast lane. From Formula 1 to driving from the Antarctic to the Arctic and much much more. Entry […]

Free

Scots Scriever at Burns House

Burns House Burns Street, Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway

Robert Burns House is thrilled to be welcoming Susi Briggs, Scots Scriever with the National Library of Scotland, for an afternoon of performances. Susi is an author, poet, storyteller and singer and a passionate champion of Scots language. Susi will share a variety of her work in our new performance space in the Burns Backyard, […]

Free