Discover events in Dumfries & Galloway – South West Scotland
Horseshoes, hawthorn, hagstones, houseleeks – they have all been used through history to protect a home from evil spirits, witches and even being struck by lightning. In 2025 the theme running through our displays and events is folklore. We’ll continue to explore the history of the cottage and rural life, but will also look at […]
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.
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.
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 our Everyday Folklore programme. Admission free, donations welcomed.
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.
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.
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