Picking up the Thread – The Past, Present and Future of Tapestry
Gracefield Arts Centre Edinburgh Road, Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway, United KingdomOn until October 4 - Open 10am - 5pm Tuesday - Saturday We are delighted to welcome an incredible variety of artists to show their work in The British Tapestry Group’s celebration of its 20th anniversary. Sixty-eight artists from nine different countries have worked over the last two years to create more than 90 works […]
Tai Chi Taster Session
Ecclefechan village hallAn introduction to the world of Tai Chi. Designed especially for beginners, our group offers a serene space to explore mindful movement, improve balance, and cultivate inner calm. Join us on a journey of graceful flow, where every step helps you flutter towards better health and well-being. No experience needed—just an open heart and a […]
How to write a successful funding application
OnlineWriting a funding application can be time consuming; this session will focus on knowing how to prepare effectively for writing a proposal, being confident deciding whether or not to bid, be aware of writing in an appropriate and effective style and understand what makes a successful application. Feedback from previous sessions: “It has given me […]
You’ve Been Trumped Again: Trump & Scotland
Kirkcudbright Galleries 3B St Mary St, KirkcudbrightDonald Trump may be causing waves in the US and globally but before that, his disruptive and domineering ways were evident in Scotland with the building of his golf course in Menie, Aberdeenshire. Award-winning film-maker Anthony Baxter takes us through the story of Trump in conversation with US academic Stephen Duncombe. Anthony Baxter has made […]
Cycling And Painting Around The UK
Kirkcudbright Parish Hall Saint Mary Street, Kirkcudbright, Scotland, United Kingdom80’s TV and Radio celebrity Timmy Mallet has over the years circumnavigated every mile of the British Isle and Ireland's coastline on his bike. A keen artist and cyclist he talks about his travels, art and life in an uplifting and informative talk. Timmy Mallett introduced by Naomi Johnson
Stars Of Classic: Full Dome Experience
Dark Space Planetarium Saint Mary Street, Kirkcudbright, Dumfries and GallowayEmbark on a musical journey through cosmic events, from the Big Bang to humanity’s future. Accompanied by Beethoven, Vivaldi, Tchaikovsky, and other masters, we witness galaxy births, supernovae, black holes, and the miracle of life. Explore distant planets, cosmic dangers like asteroid impacts and colliding galaxies, and dream of humanity’s future in space. Stars of […]
The Joys Of Climbing In Dumfries & Galloway
Dark Art Distillery Saint Mary Street, Kirkcudbright, Dumfries and GallowayThis year sees the publication of the first ever guide exclusively devoted to the rock and ice climbing in Dumfries and Galloway by the Scottish Mountaineering Club. Andrew Fraser, one of the co-authors, with over 50 years of experience of climbing in the area takes us into the wilder parts of the region, reflects on […]
Harvest Home Traditions in the Cruck Cottage
Cruck Cottage Torthorwald, Dumfries and GallowayJoin us for a kirn nicht and fireside clatter as we celebrate the Scottish customs of the harvest season. Discover the clyack and how to respect this spirit of the corn. Enjoy farming folk tales, poetry, and traditional music, along with Scottish themed nibbles. Tickets £6.
Film Screening: The Royal Tenenbaums
Old School Thornhill Station Road, ThornhillA film by Wes Anderson | 2001 | 1hr 49mins | Rated 15 Join us for a screening of Wes Anderson’s cult classic — a quirky, bittersweet comedy about genius, failure and family dysfunction. Narrated with dry wit and bursting with unforgettable characters, The Royal Tenenbaums follows the eccentric Tenenbaum family as they reunite under […]
Jake Leg Bug Band
Kirkcudbright Parish Church St Mary Street, KirkcudbrightThe Jake Leg Jug Band put their own twist on the authentic mystique of 1920s and 1930s American Jazz, Blues, Gospel and Ragtime. A class act live, with four acclaimed albums in five years, they are recognised as the best in their field. The band's good-time music has been praised for its entertaining lyrics, bluesy […]
Picking up the Thread – The Past, Present and Future of Tapestry
Gracefield Arts Centre Edinburgh Road, Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway, United KingdomOn until October 4 - Open 10am - 5pm Tuesday - Saturday We are delighted to welcome an incredible variety of artists to show their work in The British Tapestry Group’s celebration of its 20th anniversary. Sixty-eight artists from nine different countries have worked over the last two years to create more than 90 works […]
Wild Food, Whisky And A Passion For Spice
Millar's Wine Bar 9 - 11 Castle Street, KirkcudbrightStep into the wild world of award-winning writer and broadcaster Ghillie Başan as she shares rich stories of her remote Highland life, pairing wild food and spices with whisky, from her new book Food Whisky Life. Ghillie will be in conversation with Nick Morris, owner of the Station House Cookery School in Kirkcudbright. Ghillie is […]
Real Ale Festival Day 1
Kirkcudbright Scout Hall Soaperie Gardens, Kirkcudbright, Dumfries and GallowayWe are delighted to bring to the Fringe our very own REAL ALE FESTIVAL In conjunction with Sandy from Beer Haul we are delighted to bring our very own real ale festival to the Fringe. Featuring some local ales and quite a few from further afield the Bar will be open for tasting and sampling […]
From Scotland To The West Bank: Cycling For Palestine
The Masonic Arms, Kirkcudbright 19 Castle Street, KirkcudbrightIn September 2024 local residents Anne and Graham Bryce set out from Glasgow to cycle 2,400 miles to Bethlehem - via Kirkcudbright. What began as an idea to mark years of association with Palestine (and Anne turning 70) became a plan to raise awareness of the Palestinian cause and funds for Medical Aid for Palestinians. […]
Dorothee Pullinger: Local Pioneer And Car Designer
Station House Cookery School Saint Mary Street, KIrkcudbright, Dumfries and GallowayDorothee Pullinger was a local and national pioneer. A woman designer of cars for women and built by women in a factory specifically designed for this purpose in Tongland. Her innovative designs and ideas caused a sensation and were light years ahead of their time in the 1920s. Nina Baker has researched the life and […]
Football’s Coming Home To Kirkcudbrightshire
The Garret Hotel High Street, Kirkcudbright, Dumfries and GallowayThe official story of how association football came to be invented emphasises the role of private English schools like Harrow and Eton. But now that has been displaced by research showing it was much nearer to home, in Kirkcudbrightshire, and in the town of Anwoth in the 16th century. Detailed research by the National Museum […]
Rock Fit: Live Workout Experience
Cochran Hall, Kirkcudbright Castledykes Road, Kirkcudbright, Dumfries and GallowayJoin us for a live workout experience with one of the latest additions to the Kirkcudbright scene - TRIBE: the new fitness and well-being centre. Join their expert instructors and local band Josephine & the Shades for an inclusive, all-abilities session blending movement and music. Come ready to sweat, dance, and have fun! Wear suitable […]
An Evening Of Comedy And Magic With Pete Heat
Kirkcudbright & District Pipe Band Hall KirkcudbrightPete is a unique, fresh voice in the UK magic scene, blending mind-blowing modern magic with sharp, intelligent and slightly surreal comedy. As well as a world-class close-up magician, he is also among the world’s top stage magicians, with a signature blend of stand up comedy magic and mind reading, backed by a smart, modern […]
Man’s Best Friend
Theatre Royal Dumfries Shakespeare Street, Dumfries, Dumfries and GallowayA Tron Theatre Company production Man’s Best Friend By Douglas Maxwell Directed by Jemima Levick Walking his neighbours’ dogs kept Ronnie together after a very difficult lockdown. But when a series of mishaps result in the dogs slipping their leads and disappearing off into the woods, Ronnie is forced to take chase and confront some hard truths. […]
Keep it Country Show
The Buccleuch Centre Buccleuch Place, Langholm, Dumfries and GallowayGet the Stetsons ready for the “Keep it Country Show” that features 4 of Irelands top country stars all on one super show that even Nashville would be proud off! The stellar line-up will include the Queen of Country Music Philomena Begley who is celebrating 62 years on the road and will lay her blanket […]
“Look Who It Isnae!” An Audience with Still Game’s Gavin Mitchell
Old School Thornhill Station Road, ThornhillUp Close and Personal with Still Game’s Gavin Mitchell Gavin Mitchell, who played Boabby the Barman in BBC and Netflix’s Still Game, is heading to the Old School Thornhill on Friday 5th September with his latest production, Look Who It Isnae – An Audience with Gavin Mitchell. Gavin, an acclaimed actor and comedian, became a […]
Classical Music At The Parish Church With Jill Crossland
Kirkcudbright Parish Church St Mary Street, KirkcudbrightEnglish and International pianist Jill Crossland, known for her authoritative but imaginative performances, makes a first visit to Kirkcudbright. Jill has appeared many times at major venues such as Wigmore Hall, South Bank in London, Sage Gateshead, Vienna Musikverain, Vienna Konzerthaus, Leipzig Gewandhaus. Jill's recording of the complete Bach 48 preludes and Fugues was described […]
Comedy Showcase With Aaron Twitchen & Guests
The Selkirk Arms High Street, Kirkcudbright, Dumfries and GallowayStand-up comedian Aaron Twitchen hosts a comedy showcase of side-splitting hilarity with two special guests. Aaron has been acclaimed as ‘seriously talented, hilarious, warm and energetic’ (The Skinny) and ‘an assured stand-up and improviser’ (Broadway Baby). 18+ years only (adult themes).
Sixth Sense Ghost Hunting & Medium With Ian And Maria Wood
The Tolbooth, Kirkcudbright High Street, Kirkcudbright, Scotland, United KingdomCome and enjoy a talk with Ian and Maria Wood on 40 plus years of Ghosthunting, the paranormal and being a medium. Ian has appeared on several TV shows including Channel 4's Sixth Sense Ghosthunters. Are you a sceptic on Ghosts, Spirits and the Paranormal ? Let Ian convince you otherwise and there'll be a […]
Late Night At The Fringe – Friday
The Masonic Arms, Kirkcudbright 19 Castle Street, KirkcudbrightWelcome back to our Fringe Club at the Masonic for a late-night, informal session of music, performance and chat. You never know who you might meet or have a drink with! With music from Moray Collier, renowned Dumfries-based folk musician who weaves together a vibrant tapestry of sounds in a spellbinding and unique way.
Galloway Hillbillies 10 @ Kirroughtree
Kirroughtree Visitor Centre Newton Stewart, Scotland, United Kingdom10 Hour XC mountain bike race 8 mile laps - mix of trail/fire road Solo/pairs/trios £10 entry up until 19th July! (£39 thereafter- small booking fee of £1.20 applies) Last ever 10 @ Kirroughtree ! Join the Galloway Hillbillies for 10 hours of Cross Country MTB racing at Kirroughtree Forest 😎 E-bike category! Camping/ Showers/ […]
Home Is Where The Heart Is? The Story Of Modern Housing In Scotland
Kirkcudbright Galleries 3B St Mary St, KirkcudbrightDuring the 20th century, Scotland witnessed an unprecedented revolution in housing, with the dramatic rise and fall of the ‘council sector’ framed by private-market domination on either side. Today, Scotland’s public housing revolution is now fading into history, with its built legacy increasingly privatised, demolished or otherwise slipping from view – and it’s correspondingly difficult […]
Introduction to Gelli Printing with Julie Stephen
Shambellie House New AbbeyGelli Printing is a fun and exciting introduction to printmaking. Artist tutor Julie Stephen will share her extensive Gelli Printing knowledge with you throughout the workshop. There will be plenty of opportunities for you to experiment with the materials and produce prints that you will want to share when you head home. With reference to […]
Picking up the Thread – The Past, Present and Future of Tapestry
Gracefield Arts Centre Edinburgh Road, Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway, United KingdomOn until October 4 - Open 10am - 5pm Tuesday - Saturday We are delighted to welcome an incredible variety of artists to show their work in The British Tapestry […]
Doors Open Day 2025
Theatre Royal Dumfries Shakespeare Street, Dumfries, Dumfries and GallowayScotland’s oldest working theatre, the Theatre Royal Dumfries, opened in 1792. It has a long and rich history, undergoing several changes in its design and purpose, including a roller rink […]