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Event Series Legends of Old Annandale

Legends of Old Annandale

Annan Museum Bank Street, Annan

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

Crazy Crocodiles

Annan Museum Bank Street, Annan

See if you can find the Ancient Egyptian mummified crocodile in the museum, then make your own mini-croc to take away. This is a free family activity. No need to book, just drop in any time from 11am to 3pm.

Free

Toys Through Time

Annan Museum Bank Street, Annan

Discover some games from the past in the museum, play with some of our old-fashioned toys and make your own marble game to take away. Not suitable for children under […]

Free

Knights, Monks, and Maidens – card characters

Annan Museum Bank Street, Annan

Discover the people of Annandale's medieval past in our special exhibition, then create your own poseable card character to take away. This is a free family activity. No need to book, just drop in any time between 11am and 3pm.

Free

Solway Scenes Artwork

Annan Museum Bank Street, Annan

Explore some of the images of the Solway in the museum, then create your own artworks inspired by this landscape. This is a free family activity. No need to book, just drop in between 11am and 3pm.

Free

Medieval Tile Making

Annan Museum Bank Street, Annan

Discover some medieval tiles in our exhibition and then make your own decorated tile to take away. This is a free family craft activity. No need to book, just drop […]

Free

Medieval Crown Making

Annan Museum Bank Street, Annan

In time for Robert the Bruce's 750th birthday, make your own medieval crown to take away. This is a free family craft activity. No need to book, just drop in […]

Free

Mythical Beast Badges

Annan Museum Bank Street, Annan

Design your own badge inspired by a mythical creature. Free family craft activity. Drop in any time from 11am to 3pm.

Free

Story Collecting Afternoon

Annan Museum Bank Street, Annan

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

Wellbeing Walk with a touch of history

Annan Museum Bank Street, Annan

Join us for a gentle wander around the local area and discover a few bits of hidden history. We're taking up Mental Health Awareness Week's theme of movement to get […]

Free

Transylvanian Ceilidh at Annan Museum Victoria Halls

Annan Museum Bank Street, Annan

Experience the soulful melodies and lively rhythms of authentic Gypsy music performed by Taraf de Marius. This talented group of musicians hails from the Bihor region of Romania and has […]

Free

Phantastic Phantoms

Annan Museum Bank Street, Annan

Design your own ghostly image printing block and use ink rollers to create printed cards with the spooky scene. You can also follow a special spectre trail around the museum. […]

Free

Spooky Stories and Peculiar Potions

Annan Museum Bank Street, Annan

Join us for some creepy stories of weird happenings from the Mostly Ghostly team then head to the potion kitchen to mix up own witch's brew. Choose from eye of […]

Free

Memento Mori: A Gravestones Talk

Annan Museum Bank Street, Annan

Gerry Robertson, photographer and researcher, will share his insights into the gravestones of Dumfries and Galloway. Gerry has spent years visiting the graveyards of our region capturing beautiful and evocative […]

Free