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Medieval Murder Mystery

Dumfries Museum Rotchell Road, Dumfries, Scotland, United Kingdom

Join us for a free, fun family activity combining science and history. In 1306, Robert the Bruce and the Red Comyn walked into Greyfriars Monastery but only one of them […]

Free

Legends of Old Annandale

Annan Museum Bank Street, Annan, Dumfries and Galloway

This land is alive with folk tales and curiosities.  Annandale has a rich tradition of stories and folklore which form an important part of the area’s character.  Explore tales of ghosts, shape-shifting witches, malevolent fairies, dragons, doomed lovers and many more strange happenings. You might think this intangible heritage is difficult to present in the […]

Free

Beyond Burns: Ellisland’s People

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

Ellisland's first temporary exhibition is here! Beyond Burns: Ellisland's People tells tales of soldiers and thieves who lived in poet’s house. Come and learn about the exciting and rich history of Ellisland after the Poet left in 1791. New discoveries include material about a teenage servant who was jailed for theft and a ploughman who […]

£6

Baby & Toddler group

Johnstonebridge Centre Kirkbank Road, Johnstonebridge, Dumfries and Galloway

Come along to the Johnstonebridge centre and enjoy a few hours of play. We have a great selection of toys and soft play matts. Tea , coffee and juice supplied. Kitchen facility available.

Autumnal Bookmark

Logan Botanic Garden Port Logan, Dumfries and Galloway

Enjoy the October holidays with this exciting activity. Use autumnal leaves and flowers to create your own unique bookmark

Sea Creatures Drawing

Creative Stranraer Hub King Street, Stranraer, Scotland, United Kingdom

Meeting at Stranraer’s Creative Hub join environmental artist, Jan Hogarth to take a journey into the deep where you will be invited to a showing of eco filmmaker, John Wallace’s film from edited underwater footage shot by Newton Stewart Sub Aqua Club and SCAMP research trips. After the film, Jan will show you how to […]

Free

Urr Valley Garden Club: Thinking outside of the Sink! – Sempervivums and other succulents

Haugh of Urr Village Hall Main Street, Haugh of Urr, Scotland, United Kingdom

The club is delighted to welcome Jaine Kirby of "Floral Synergy", who will be demonstrating the art of working with succulents. Jaine taught floral design for many years and has won numerous awards for her work including an RHS Gold Medal. Sempervivums, commonly known as 'House Leeks' are versatile plants. They can be kept in […]

Badger Banquet at Mersehead

RSPB Mersehead Southwick, Scotland, United Kingdom

Feast your eyes on badgers, as they snuffle around for a snack in our garden. These creatures are living on the reserve and often leave tracks and signs along our trails but close views can be a challenge. Watch them close up from the comfort of our Sulwath Centre. Who knows what else might turn […]

£6.00 – £13.50
Event Series Write On with Penny McPherson

Write On with Penny McPherson

The Creative Stranraer Hub King Street, Stranraer, Scotland, United Kingdom

Write On! Have you previously enjoyed creative writing? Do you find words and how they can be knit together interesting and intriguing? Would you like to ‘have a go’ and get those creative ideas down on paper? Writing can be so expressive, freeing the mind, or a fun, heartfelt and even therapeutic experience… Get those […]

Free

Postponed Musical Treasures from the Archives

Ewart Library Catherine Street, Dumfries, Scotland, United Kingdom

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the traditional music event at the Ewart Library, tomorrow (17 Oct) evening is postponed until the new year.   Have you ever heard the song which inspired ‘The Gallowa’ Hills’? Or a tune about a ghost, or songs about the work of shepherds? Come and hear these and other musical gems […]

£10

Ladies Clothing Sale

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

Join us for an evening of fun and laughter as well as the opportunity to make some early Christmas purchases or a wee treat for yourself. Brian Taylor will be returning to Moffat with his selection of ladies clothing at fantastic prices. Event starts at 7pm and refreshments are included in the entry fee. Pay […]

£5

Piano Concert

Kirkcudbright Parish Church Saint Mary Street, Kirkcudbright, Dumfries and Galloway

Alexander Chapman-Campbell, 36, professional musician, pianist and composer who lives with his family in the Scottish Highlands is coming to Kirkcudbright in October to give a piano recital in the Parish Church on Thursday, 17th October, at 7.30pm. Tickets, £15, available from Thompsons Kirkcudbright and at the door.  Alexander is supremely talented having produced seven […]

£15

Old Tyme Dance Group

Kirkton Village Hall Dumfries Auchencrieff Road North, Locharbriggs, Scotland, United Kingdom

Kirkton Old Tyme Dance Group Kirkton Village Hall Dumfries Thursday Nights 7.30pm-10pm Live music, tuition, half time refreshments. All welcome John M Caskie 07711573071

£4.00