. With Sproats all over the world claiming to be related, John Sproat decided to try and find the connections between them all. As can be imagined he has found this fascinating and has collated his research into his presentation for the Society meeting, on February 8th at 7.30. This meeting will be streamed. Visitors […]
Commemoration of historical event
Experience the original kitchen of Robert Burns' home brought to life in this atmospheric and hands-on event. The kitchen was the heart of the home, not just a place for cooking and eating, but a place where gossip was shared, and poems and songs thought out. Discover favourite foods of the poet and the things […]
Welcome to Closeburn Castle – a ghost hunter’s dream location! Dating back to the 14th century, the castle is one of the oldest continuously inhabited buildings in Scotland. Join Haunted Rooms at this magnificent castle for a night of ghost hunting you’ll not soon forget! This magnificent castle, dating back to the mid-13th century – […]
Explore signs in Dumfries old and new with photos from the museum collection and from about town. This evening will include a look at ‘ghost signs’ (signs which are only visible when a shop sign is removed). There will be lots of opportunities for discussion and interaction. You can even have a go at signwriting […]
We are celebrating the 300th year since Wallace Hall Academy was endowed to the Parish of Closeburn, although now at Thornhill it is still a huge achievement for any school to reach this anniversary, there will be other events connected to this celebration. This one takes place at Closeburn School Playing Fields hopefully from 4pm […]
Surrounded by the stunning countryside of South West Scotland, A’ the Airts Community Art Centre warmly welcome you to the Royal Burgh of Sanquhar, the home of the original Sanquhar patterns. Learn about the history and heritage of this traditional way of knitting, still practiced today. A community project known as Sanquhar Pattern Designs will […]
Surrounded by the stunning countryside of South West Scotland, A’ the Airts Community Art Centre warmly welcome you to the Royal Burgh of Sanquhar, the home of the original Sanquhar patterns. Learn about the history and heritage of this traditional way of knitting, still practiced today. A community project known as Sanquhar Pattern Designs will […]