Discover events in Dumfries & Galloway – South West Scotland
Bring the bairns awa' to Ellisland Museum & Farm to enjoy a Burns supper full o' storytelling and games fit for the wee ones. Join us at Ellisland for a Bairns Burns Supper. Amongst games and blether and rhyme and tales led by a Scottish fairy storyteller, bairns will hear the sounds of the bagpipes […]
Sarah Shackleton, an inspirational and trained Margaret Morris dancer, will take you on a journey of movement for wellbeing created and inspired by Margaret Morris.
The origins of the Bruce / Balliol conflict may have origins in the family feuds of the Lords of Galloway and it reached its apogee in the periods now known as the Scottish War of Independence between 1286 and 1356. As our locality was firmly in the Balliol camp and was central to many of […]
Get ready to immerse yourself in the magic of Christmas through the art of dessert-making! Over two indulgent evenings, we’ll explore a selection of elegant, seasonal treats that are perfect […]
Ashley Campbell, daughter of country legend Glen Campbell began her career playing banjo and keyboard in her father’s band on several world tours and has found success as a solo artist in the country/Americana music scene; most notably with her debut single “Remembering” which she wrote for her father and is featured on the Grammy […]
Come and join the friendly toddlers group, every Tuesday morning here at the centre. Time to play and chat, all parents and toddlers welcome.
This group is for beginners and experienced sewers – everyone welcome! Come along to learn new skills or bring your own project to work on. Experienced tutor to offer support […]
You'll be made most welcome at our Knit, Natter & Crochet Group every Monday afternoon at Newton Stewart Library, a friendly relaxed group to come together and share your ideas […]
Mountains today, to many, are spaces of amateur adventure and challenge. Yet what came before? For many years historians have described the premodern era as one in which mountains were […]
Do you enjoy playing the fiddle but need a little guidance, or would like to play in a group? Our fiddle group is for all levels and meets once a […]
Our friendly craft group meets every Tuesday at 2pm until 4pm in our cosy Living Room. Everyone is welcome, bring along whatever project you’re working on, have a cuppa and […]
The Machars Arts and Craft Group meet every Wednesday at 12.30pm until 3.30pm and is for people of all ages and abilities. Bring along whatever project you’re working on, everyone […]
Looking for an opportunity to meet new people and have a chat over a cuppa? Come and join our ladies Friendship Group, every Wednesday from 1-3pm. All welcome. £1 per […]
2021 JUNO Award Nominees, Rum Ragged, take a bold approach to the distinct folk music of their home, the Eastern Canadian island of Newfoundland. With a reverence for their roots and a creative, contemporary edge, this young band has quickly become known as the finest performers of their great, living, musical tradition. Boasting bouzouki, fiddle, […]
Learn how to run your business like a boss – strategy, systems & sustainability to boost your profit and performance.
“My mission is to get people outside and experience the wonder of the natural world. Immersing yourself in nature is an effective antidote to the anxieties of modern life” – […]
Join us to experience a combination of a food demonstration and storytelling when Diline Abushaban will be sharing how to make a Gazan recipe and tell stories about Palestine, its culture, and cuisine and their role in dealing with the grief and in keeping a deep connection with Palestine. The stories, smells, sounds, and finally, […]
For half a decade, Basel Adra, a Palestinian activist, films his community of Masafer Yatta being destroyed by Israel's occupation, as he builds an unlikely alliance with an Israeli journalist who wants to join his fight. No Other Land is an unflinching account of a community's mass expulsion and acts as a creative resistance to […]
See the beautiful swathes of these delicate flowers as we leave winter behind. Garden open weekends in February 2026 10am-4pm. Entry by donation. Cafe open to all. 10.30am-3.30pm
Come and join the friendly toddlers group, every Tuesday morning here at the centre. Time to play and chat, all parents and toddlers welcome.
This group is for beginners and experienced sewers – everyone welcome! Come along to learn new skills or bring your own project to work on. Experienced tutor to offer support […]
You'll be made most welcome at our Knit, Natter & Crochet Group every Monday afternoon at Newton Stewart Library, a friendly relaxed group to come together and share your ideas […]
Do you enjoy playing the fiddle but need a little guidance, or would like to play in a group? Our fiddle group is for all levels and meets once a […]
Our friendly craft group meets every Tuesday at 2pm until 4pm in our cosy Living Room. Everyone is welcome, bring along whatever project you’re working on, have a cuppa and […]
First Tuesday of each Month Dumfries Accordion and Fiddle Club meet in The Crichton Golf Club 7.30pm Guest Artistes from all over Scotland and the North of England entertain along with local, visiting and supporting players. Admission £5 with players being admitted FREE Tuesday 2nd December Gary Blair Tuesday 6th January John Waugh SDB Tuesday […]
Equality & Diversity are about treating people fairly, no matter what their differences are. It is making everyone feel included, that no one experiences discrimination or prejudice. We all have […]
