Discover events in Dumfries & Galloway – South West Scotland

Event Series Legends of Old Annandale

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

Exhibition Tour – Legends of Old Annandale

Annan Museum Bank Street, Annan, Dumfries and Galloway

A special chance to see the ‘Legends of Old Annandale’ exhibition in its final week on show. Museums Access Officer, Tom Hughes, who curated the exhibition, will lead a tour […]

Free

Weaving Legends and Braiding Bracelets

Annan Museum Bank Street, Annan, Dumfries and Galloway

Join our medieval storyteller to enjoy their curious tales and amazing legends. Enjoy strange stories from Annandale, Viking adventures, and much more. You can also learn Viking braiding techniques to make a bracelet or two to take away. This is a free family event, no need to book, just drop in any time between 11am […]

Free

Creepy Crafts and Spooky Stories

Annan Museum Bank Street, Annan, Dumfries and Galloway

Join us for some phantomtastic fun this spooky season. Create artwork using Halloween printing blocks, enjoy spine-tingling tales with our storyteller, and brew up some witch’s potions with colour changes, […]

Free

Crazy Crocodiles

Annan Museum Bank Street, Annan, Dumfries and Galloway

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 […]

Free

Toys Through Time

Annan Museum Bank Street, Annan, Dumfries and Galloway

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 36 months due to small pieces in some of the toys. This is a free family activity. No need to book, just drop in any […]

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Knights, Monks, and Maidens – card characters

Annan Museum Bank Street, Annan, Dumfries and Galloway

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, Dumfries and Galloway

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, Dumfries and Galloway

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, Dumfries and Galloway

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 anytime between 11am and 3pm.

Free

Mythical Beast Badges

Annan Museum Bank Street, Annan, Dumfries and Galloway

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, Dumfries and Galloway

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, Dumfries and Galloway

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 out exploring. There will be chance to chat, or just to enjoy a walk in company. Meet at Annan Museum at 6.30pm. The walk will […]

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