Discover events in Dumfries & Galloway – South West Scotland
The acclaimed Mostly Ghostly company offer an atmospheric and chilling new ghost tour into the shadows and dark of the town. Immerse yourself in hidden histories; hear about the strange […]
Everything you should need to know about telescopes before spending any money! With the huge range of telescopes available it can be difficult to know which one to buy. A wrong choice can lead to frustration or wasting of hundreds of pounds. This workshop, led by Mike Alexander, is designed to help you understand all […]
Community Land Scotland is hitting the road – and bringing the cake! Join us in Wigtown as part of our community ownership roadshow, where we’ll be sharing inspiring stories, practical advice, and plenty of coffee with communities across Scotland. On Thursday 18 September, we’ll be at The Merse in Wigtown to explore how community ownership […]
The fact that Isaac Newton saw further than most people is because he stood on the shoulders of the intellectual giant Johannes Kepler. Described by Einstein as a genius, Kepler spent years searching for the laws that drive the universe. In this talk, amateur astronomer Andy Sawers talks about the life and work of the […]
Have you ever wondered what that really bright star is, or would you like to know which planets and other celestial objects can be seen in the sky? Join Mike Alexander from the Galloway Astronomy Centre who will be telling us which celestial events can be viewed in the month ahead.
Come along to our first Galloway Conversations. Monthly talks at the CatStrand on a variety of engaging Heritage and Culture Topics. Our first guest speaker is a published egologist and lover of the natural world. Paul Clarke is a local author living in Mossdale and will talk about his book Breathe: Seasonal Reflections, which contemplates […]
Join us for An Evening with Paul Merson, as the football star discusses his illustrious career with Arsenal, Aston Villa, Middlesbrough, Portsmouth and England. He’ll talk about games, dressing room/training ground stories, managers, fall outs and everything you wanted to know about playing for a successful football club. Merson will open up about his experiences […]
Join us for an afternoon of short talks and group discussions about the Early Prehistoric archaeology of South West Scotland, and the ongoing project to create a regional research framework for the region. The South West Scotland Archaeological Research Framework (SWSARF) is a three-year project to develop a regional research framework for North, East and […]
Everything you should need to know about setting up and using a telescope! This workshop, led by Mike Alexander, is designed to help you set up your telescope correctly and get the best use from it. Please note this is a 2-hour event.
Once again, the hugely popular Auld Langholm presentation will take you on a memorable journey through the people, happenings and places in, and around, Auld Langholm. A night of laughter and tears which is sure to tug at the heart strings, as we look back and bask in the comforting glow of the past. All […]
"On 24th February 1716, William Gordon 6th Viscount Kenmure was executed on Tower Hill London, for his role in the 1715 Jacobite Rising. It was the end of a journey that had begun the previous autumn when he had left Kenmure Castle to lead the Lowland Jacobite Forces." Join Glenkens Story, Ron Dutton and David […]
"On 24th February 1716, William Gordon 6th Viscount Kenmure was executed on Tower Hill London, for his role in the 1715 Jacobite Rising. It was the end of a journey that had begun the previous autumn when he had left Kenmure Castle to lead the Lowland Jacobite Forces. Viscount Kenmure recruited Lords, Lairds and men […]
Did you know that pre-Iron Age people such as the ancient Greeks and Egyptians venerated and even used meteorite metal? Our understanding of meteorites has developed over the centuries and is still as important today. Join Mike Alexander as he discusses the origin of meteorites and what they can tell us about the early Solar […]
Have you ever wondered what that really bright star is, or would you like to know which planets and other celestial objects can be seen in the sky? Join Mike Alexander from the Galloway Astronomy Centre who will be telling us which celestial events can be viewed in the month ahead.
What would the night sky be like if we could actually see galaxies? Is a cheap watch a better timekeeper than the Sun? What’s the extraordinary coincidence that gives us solar eclipses? And how did the discovery of Uranus lead directly to the discovery of Neptune? This lively talk highlights twenty things about astronomy and […]
Struggling to get crisp views of the night sky? Bring your own telescope and join our practical workshop designed to help you fix common issues and get your gear working like a dream. Learn how to align mirrors, balance mounts, and diagnose tracking problems with expert guidance and friendly support. Whether you’re a beginner or […]
Alan McLellan walked the Port Road line Dumfries to Stranraer to raise funds for Prostate Scotland. As he walked he took photos and filmed, gathering stories, old photos and film, along the way. The meet many people who had tales and memories to tell; his is both his and their engaging story. This event is […]
Have you ever wondered what that really bright star is, or would you like to know which planets and other celestial objects can be seen in the sky? Join Mike Alexander from the Galloway Astronomy Centre who will be telling us which celestial events can be viewed in the month ahead.
Have you ever wondered what that really bright star is, or would you like to know which planets and other celestial objects can be seen in the sky? Join Mike Alexander from the Galloway Astronomy Centre who will be telling us which celestial events can be viewed in the month ahead.