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Medieval Annandale

Lochmaben Town Hall High Street, Lochmaben

Discover the fascinating stories of our area’s past in this special exhibition, from ruined castles and ancient monasteries to fierce battles and holy crosses. The displays explore the treasures of the area which have been too long overlooked. There’s a special focus on the Bruce family, the Lords of Annandale who had one of their […]

Free

Folklore Story Lanterns

Cruck Cottage Torthorwald, Dumfries and Galloway

Discover folklore around the building protecting the cottage, and listen to some traditional stories. Make your own lantern decorated with images from legend and folklore to take away. Part of our Everyday Folklore programme. Admission free, donations welcomed.

Free

Annandale Sailing Club Open Day

Annandale Sailing Club Castle Loch, Lochmaben

Come along and find out about dinghy sailing and what our club, on the shores of beautiful Castle Loch, Lochmaben, has to offer. Tour the clubhouse and grounds, get information on racing and training opportunities, enjoy hot and cold drinks and home baking. Those wanting to get out on the water must pre-book a free […]

Free

Medieval Annandale

Lochmaben Town Hall High Street, Lochmaben

Discover the fascinating stories of our area’s past in this special exhibition, from ruined castles and ancient monasteries to fierce battles and holy crosses. The displays explore the treasures of the area which have been too long overlooked. There’s a special focus on the Bruce family, the Lords of Annandale who had one of their […]

Free

Medieval Annandale

Lochmaben Town Hall High Street, Lochmaben

Discover the fascinating stories of our area’s past in this special exhibition, from ruined castles and ancient monasteries to fierce battles and holy crosses. The displays explore the treasures of […]

Free

Medieval Annandale

Lochmaben Town Hall High Street, Lochmaben

Discover the fascinating stories of our area’s past in this special exhibition, from ruined castles and ancient monasteries to fierce battles and holy crosses. The displays explore the treasures of […]

Free

The Folklore of Butter Making

Cruck Cottage Torthorwald, Dumfries and Galloway

Have a go at making your own butter and hear all about the legends associated with this dairy craft. Part of our Everyday Folklore programme. Admission free, donations welcomed.

Free

Walk the Walk 2025

Victory Park, Castle Loch, Lochmaben, Lochmaben, Scotland, United Kingdom

This is your chance to 'Walk the Walk' and raise sponsorship money for your own cause or charity. Lockerbie and District Rotary organise the event at no cost to you - so all you need to do is raise your money and join us for laps of the beautiful Castle Loch in Lochmaben. 1 lap […]

Free

Witches in Fact and Fiction

Cruck Cottage Torthorwald, Dumfries and Galloway

Discover the old traditions of protecting the home to stop witches entering; from plants to protective objects, listen to some stories and perhaps even make your own potion! Part of […]

Free

Fairies and Goblins Day

Cruck Cottage Torthorwald, Dumfries and Galloway

Come and find the fairies and goblins around the Cruck Cottage garden, listen to some stories about the fairy folk and make your own peg doll fairy to take away. part of our Everyday Folklore programme. Admission free, donations welcomed.

Free

The Folklore of Wool

Cruck Cottage Torthorwald, Dumfries and Galloway

Discover the folklore of wool, spinning and sheep! You'll be surprised at how many words, placenames and phrases that we still use today come from these woolly flocks. There will also be a display of felted pictures depicting local folklore and stories. Part of our Everyday Folklore programme. Admission free, donations welcomed.

Free

Doors Open Days

Cruck Cottage Torthorwald, Dumfries and Galloway

Cruck Cottage will be open as part of Scotland's https://www.doorsopendays.org.uk/ weekend. This year's theme is all about Architectural Heritage, so our knowledgeable volunteers will tell you all about the history and restoration of the cottage.

Free