The ChristMas Card: History, Images & Symbols Easterbrook Hall, Crichton, Dumfries DG1 4TL Tuesday 12 December 10:30 for 11:am Guest Tickets £10 First appearing in the 1840s, Christmas cards quickly became a central element of the Christmas season. Their images demonstrate a complex mix of religious history and secular tradition – many early cards have […]
Professor James Miller FRSE Tuesday 12th December 2023, 7:30 pm (doors open 6:30 pm with tea and coffee available) Six lessons from Leadership It is with great pleasure that we welcome back Professor James Miller FRSE to deliver the next Crichton Conversation. Professor Miller was appointed as Principal and Vice-Chancellor of University of the West […]
The tours will reveal some of the fascinating characters and events associated with The Crichton from its earliest beginnings, including an insight into the life of Elizabeth Crichton and the history of Easterbrook Hall. From there, guests will have a unique opportunity to explore The Crichton Memorial Church, Crypt and Undercroft, where they will discover […]
Phil Cunningham’s beloved Christmas Songbook show is set to return to Easterbrook Hall, Dumfries on Thursday 14th December, ready to get people of all ages into the Christmas spirit. Phil will be joined on stage by some of the finest musicians on the Scottish folk scene including Eddi Reader, Karen Matheson, John McCusker, Kris Drever, […]
The Red Hot Chilli Pipers are back in Dumfries as part of the 21 again tour. Following their chart success with Tom Walker and their track ‘Leave The Light On’ which reached number 4 in the UK singles charts, the band have also written a brand new album. For those of you not familiar with […]
Rhythms of Eastern Europe with Jonian Ilias-Kadesha LIGETI Concert Românesc BARTÓK Divertimento SKALKOTTAS Five Greek Dances MOZART Violin Concerto No 5 ‘Turkish’ RAVEL Tzigane Jonian Ilias-Kadesha Director/Violin Fiery rhythms, blazing colours, pungent flavours: if you think European music is all about France, Germany and Italy, travel further east to sample some of the continent’s most […]
The smash hit show A Vision Of Elvis starring Rob Kingsley winner of The National Tribute Music Awards " Official Elvis Show " and " No.1 Male Tribute Artist " is internationally renowned as the best Elvis Presley tribute concert, touring the World today. Long time Elvis friend, photographer and tour manager, Ed Bonja, was […]
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