Out and About in Dumfries & Galloway

Spectacular Jousting returns to Caerlaverock Castle

Spectacular Jousting Returns To Caerlaverock Castle

The sounds of thundering hooves and clashing lances will fill the air around Caerlaverock Castle this weekend, as Historic Environment Scotland (HES)’s jousting weekend...
Galloway & Southern Ayrshire Biosphere

Galloway & Southern Ayrshire Biosphere Partnership To Host Pop Up Community Events Across the...

The Galloway & Southern Ayrshire Biosphere Partnership, the non-profit organisation working across southwest Scotland’s UNESCO-designated region, has announced a series of pop-up events in...

Fairies Gather in the Cruck Cottage Garden

An historic Dumfries and Galloway home’s garden is playing host to hundreds of wee folk, including fairies, gnomes, and goblins ready to be explored...

Help Uncover The Story Behind Burns Mausoleum – Dumfries

Public invited to share their memories of one of Dumfries’ most iconic landmarks in a public workshop taking place on Wednesday 21st   ...
The Great Corsock Show Approaches!

The Great Corsock Show Approaches!

Saturday 23rd of August is a date for the calendar, with the return of the Great Corsock Show. This Galloway institution is now approaching...

Free Activities Upcoming To Engage With Dumfries’ Heritage

Sessions take place weekly during summer holidays and are free to attend A series of activities will take place in Dumfries over the summer holidays...

The Hairy Haggis Hunt! Free Summer Fun at Gretna Green

Free Family-friendly summer trail until 5th September 2025 at the Famous Blacksmiths Shop Stories written by local school pupils bring each Haggis to...

Discover Burns’ Dumfries with Free Guided Tours

12 July – 30 August 2025 | Saturdays at 6:00pm A series of free walking tours will run in Dumfries every Saturday from 12 July...

Kirkcudbright Country Fair Returns this July with Spectacular Family Entertainment

Kirkcudbright Country Fair is back on the 19th & 20th of July, promising a fun-packed family weekend at The Carse, just outside Kirkcudbright. This...
New research takes a deep dive into wild swimming

New Research Takes A Deep Dive Into Wild Swimming

New research from scientists at SRUC and The University of Sheffield has revealed how our relationships with nature, in particular the widespread women’s wild...