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Castle Douglas Community Centre Cotton Street, Castle Douglas, Dumfries and GallowayNew season begins
- September 10, 2025
Discover events in Dumfries & Galloway – South West Scotland
Discover events in Dumfries & Galloway – South West Scotland
New season begins
On 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 […]
An 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 […]
Writing 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 […]
Donald 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 […]
80’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
Embark 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 […]
This 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 […]
Join 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.
A 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 […]
The 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 […]
On 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 […]
Step 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 […]
We 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 […]
In 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 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 […]
The 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 […]
Join 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 […]
Pete 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 […]
A 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. […]
Get 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 […]
Up 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 […]
English 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 […]
Stand-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).
Come 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 […]
Welcome 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.
10 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/ […]
During 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 […]
