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Doonhamer 10KM

🏃‍♂️ Ready, Set, Doonhamer!🏃‍♀️ 🌟 Sign up for the Dumfries Harriers Doonhamer 10km today & experience Dumfries' most scenic road race along the stunning River Nith! 🎉 Last year’s event SOLD OUT—don’t miss your chance! 📆 Date: 24 Aug 25 10:30am 📍 Location: Dock Park, Dumfries DG1 2RY ⏳ Online entries NOW OPEN! Secure your […]

£18 – £20

Machars Makers Annual Exhibition

Whithorn Community Centre Castlehill, Whithorn, Dumfries and Galloway

Annual Exhibition - showcasing the skills of the Machars Arts & Craft Group *Original art & craft work *Items for sale *Demonstrations *Tea, coffee & home baking (Café closes at 2pm) Open Saturday 10am-3pm and Sunday 11am-3pm

Summer Arts and Crafts Fair

St Johns Town Of Dalry Town Hall Saint John's Town of Dalry, Dumfries and Galloway

A fantastic opportunity to showcase Artisan Crafts and Artworks under one roof . A diverse range of products from the talented designers in Dumfries and Galloway and the South of Scotland

Free

Moth Trapping @ Mossburn

Mossburn Community Farm Hightae, Dumfries and Galloway

Join us for another exciting Moth trapping event at Mossburn Community Farm. Explore the fascinating world of moths while helping with local conservation efforts. All ages are welcome to participate and learn more about these important creatures in our ecosystem while collecting valuable data. Local ecologist, Malcolm Haddow, will lead this event and would appreciate […]

Free
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Harbour Cottage Gallery, Kirkcudbright Castle Bank, Kirkcudbright, Dumfries and Galloway

Nature-inspired artwork by Ruth Clayton ( watercolourist), Sue Bibby ( embroiderer) and Stuart Gray ( painter). 25th August - September 6th

Free

Summer Return

Old School Thornhill Station Road, Thornhill

There's nothing like a good sing! Monday evening, and from The Old School Thornhill comes the uplifting sound of a wee group of folk enjoying a good sing! 

Yes, there is nothing like a good sing to keep the blues away. So, why not give it a go. You will be welcome indeed into the […]

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Harbour Cottage Gallery, Kirkcudbright Castle Bank, Kirkcudbright, Dumfries and Galloway

Nature-inspired artwork by Ruth Clayton ( watercolourist), Sue Bibby ( embroiderer) and Stuart Gray ( painter). 25th August - September 6th

Free

Picking up the Thread – The Past, Present and Future of Tapestry

Gracefield Arts Centre Edinburgh Road, Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway, United Kingdom

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 […]

Free

Guided Walk: Never ending summer

Logan Botanic Garden Port Logan, Stranraer, Dumfries and Galloway

Discover the spectacular delights of never-ending summer in this exciting walk with a member of the Logan team. Members free. Non members £3.

The Cabinet of Curiosities: An Evening of Words and Wonders

Dumfries Museum Rotchell Road, Dumfries, Scotland, United Kingdom

Join Dumfries Writers for a promenade performance of writing inspired by historical artefacts currently on display in the museum. From Victorian curatrices to current conservators, you’ll hear stories of distressed dolls, unusual discoveries on the streets of Dumfries and just who maintains the collections when the lights are switched off at night – and so […]

Free

Empowering Pathways: Third Sector Employability Forum

Stranraer Millennium Centre George Street, Stranraer, Scotland, United Kingdom

The Third Sector Employability Forum is a platform for all third sector partners to share their experiences, make connections and share their vision for Dumfries and Galloway’s employability landscape. Bringing together third sector organisations, Scottish Government, DG Council, DWP and community-led employability initiatives. The forum: - Provides a safe space for information sharing and discussion. […]

Free
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Harbour Cottage Gallery, Kirkcudbright Castle Bank, Kirkcudbright, Dumfries and Galloway

Nature-inspired artwork by Ruth Clayton ( watercolourist), Sue Bibby ( embroiderer) and Stuart Gray ( painter). 25th August - September 6th

Free

Picking up the Thread – The Past, Present and Future of Tapestry

Gracefield Arts Centre Edinburgh Road, Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway, United Kingdom

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 […]

Free

Free Afternoon Recital: Ciara Preston Myakicheff (soprano) and Pascal Pascaleff (piano)

The Fratry Hall, Carlisle Cathedral Abbey Street, Carlisle, Cumberland

Our series of free Afternoon Recitals continues, and we are delighted to welcome Ciara and Pascal to the Fratry Hall. While entry to our concerts is complimentary, we encourage contributions during the collection at the end of each performance to support both the talented artists and the Cathedral. Your generosity will help us continue to […]

Free

Meet the Buchanans film screening and Q&A

Robert Burns Centre Film Theatre Mill Road, Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway

A clash of tartans in this offbeat documentary charting the run up to and coming inauguration of the newly-confirmed Chief of Clan Buchanan: millionaire Scottish landowner Mike Buchanan. With no chief for 300 years and few historical records to go on, ritual and ceremony are being freely invented - even as hundreds of kilt-wearing enthusiasts […]

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Harbour Cottage Gallery, Kirkcudbright Castle Bank, Kirkcudbright, Dumfries and Galloway

Nature-inspired artwork by Ruth Clayton ( watercolourist), Sue Bibby ( embroiderer) and Stuart Gray ( painter). 25th August - September 6th

Free

Picking up the Thread – The Past, Present and Future of Tapestry

Gracefield Arts Centre Edinburgh Road, Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway, United Kingdom

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 […]

Free

Governance in practice

St George's Church Hall George Street, Dumfries, Scotland, United Kingdom

Governance in practice is a brand-new in-person session delivered by Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway (TSDG) responding to sector needs. These events aim to complement TSDGs core training programme by offering practical guidance and information on a range of good governance topics and updates the sector should be aware of. TSDG staff will share information […]

Free

What’s in the Night Sky in the Month Ahead

Dark Space Planetarium Saint Mary Street, Kirkcudbright, Dumfries and Galloway

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.

£4 – £8
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Harbour Cottage Gallery, Kirkcudbright Castle Bank, Kirkcudbright, Dumfries and Galloway

Nature-inspired artwork by Ruth Clayton ( watercolourist), Sue Bibby ( embroiderer) and Stuart Gray ( painter). 25th August - September 6th

Free

Picking up the Thread – The Past, Present and Future of Tapestry

Gracefield Arts Centre Edinburgh Road, Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway, United Kingdom

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 […]

Free

The Folklore of Wool

Cruck Cottage Torthorwald, Dumfries and Galloway

Discover the folklore of wool, spinning and sheep! You'll be surprised at how many words, placenames and phrases that we still use today come from these woolly flocks. There will be demonstrations of spinning, peg loom weaving, crochet and felting. You can even try your hand at needle felting. There will also be a display […]

Free

Midpark Summer Fair

Crichton Memorial Church Lawn The Crichton, Dumfries

Apologies - this is now postponed due to it being an outside event and the weather has let us down. We will reschedule for October and let you know as soon as we have a new date and venue. Thank you. Join us for our family friendly Summer Fair. We will be having a dog […]

Free
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Echoes

Harbour Cottage Gallery, Kirkcudbright Castle Bank, Kirkcudbright, Dumfries and Galloway

Nature-inspired artwork by Ruth Clayton ( watercolourist), Sue Bibby ( embroiderer) and Stuart Gray ( painter). 25th August - September 6th

Free

Picking up the Thread – The Past, Present and Future of Tapestry

Gracefield Arts Centre Edinburgh Road, Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway, United Kingdom

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 […]

Free