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Creative Stranraer Presents: Raise The Sails

It's time to Raise the Sails! 🙌 ⛵ Join us at The Unexpected Garden on the 20th of April (11am - 2pm), for Raise the…...

20th April, 2024 - 20th April, 2024

The Mind Sweepers

The Mind Sweepers are coming to The Vault Arts Centre for an unforgettable night of live music! Get ready to experience a performance that will…...

10th February, 2024 - 10th February, 2024

Hogmanay Gala Dinner

This Hogmanay, celebrate in grand fashion at The Globe Inn, Dumfries. We’re pulling out all the stops for a night of award-winning food, delightful entertainment,…...

31st December, 2024 - 1st January, 2025

Chocolates & Cocktails

Calling all social butterflies and chocoholics! The Globe Inn is hosting a decadent Cocktails & Chocolates event in their Grand Dining Room. Mingle with friends…...

29th December, 2024 - 29th December, 2024

Day of the Dead – All Saints Day at The Globe Inn

Prepare to be chilled and thrilled at The Globe Inn’s Day of the Dead – an All Saints Day celebration unlike any other! Indulge in…...

1st November, 2024 - 1st November, 2024

Bruce 750 Celebration Banquet

Join The Globe Inn, Dumfries, on a journey through time as we commemorate the 750th anniversary of Robert the Bruce! Immerse yourself in history: Step…...

12th July, 2024 - 12th July, 2024

Annandale Distillery Tour Experience with Founder – Professor David Thomson

Join Professor David Thomson, the visionary behind the revival of Annandale Distillery, for his only public tour of 2024. Start the day with our scrumptious…...

7th July, 2024 - 7th July, 2024

An Evening with James Cosmo

Share dinner and a dram (or two) with legendary actor James Cosmo, who will regale you with stories from his illustrious screen career which spans…...

25th May, 2024 - 25th May, 2024

SpringGrass Bluegrass Festival 2024

Trad Music Trust proudly presents the 3rd annual SpringGrass Bluegrass Festival 2024. This year's line-up includes Rain of Animals (Australia), The Often Herd (England), Sarah-Jane…...

17th May, 2024 - 19th May, 2024

The Screaming Love Collective – DJ Set

The Screaming Love Collective is a psychedelic punk rock groove sensation masterminded by Bryn Thorburn of The Mind Sweepers fame! Set will be some Screaming…...

11th May, 2024 - 11th May, 2024

Victory Or Die + The Barstool Rebels

Victory Or Die are a powerhouse rock band hailing from Scotland, ready to ignite your stage with their high-octane sound and unforgettable performances! Support from…...

4th May, 2024 - 4th May, 2024

Rabbie, Tam and Ghosts of The Globe Inn

Tucked down an atmospheric close just off Dumfries High Street lies The Globe Inn, the favourite haunt of Robert Burns, where an unforgettable family adventure…...

30th April, 2024 - 30th April, 2024

Bluegrass Picking & Song Session

All are welcome to join us and enjoy the incredible atmosphere The Bluegrass night beholds. Live performances of music from all across the bluegrass genre,…...

27th April, 2024 - 23rd June, 2024

flinch. + Quitter (Solo)

The Vault Arts Centre with sleepy eyed presents two great acts from the city playing original material. Please come out and support the independent music…...

26th April, 2024 - 26th April, 2024

Ivan Drever + Bruce McKenzie

Orcadian musician, Ivan Drever has been singing, playing and writing since his early teens in his native Orkney. Drever is now resident in the Norwegian…...

20th April, 2024 - 20th April, 2024

Folk Club

Join local and visiting musicians for an evening of live traditional Scottish/Irish music! All are welcome to join us and enjoy the amazing atmosphere folk…...

19th April, 2024 - 21st June, 2024

Open Mic Night

Don’t miss The Vault Arts Centre open mic night featuring the very best in local and visiting talent…YOU! Performance slots are available throughout the night,…...

12th April, 2024 - 14th June, 2024

Eld Varg + The Uzis

Join us for a night of epic music as Eld Varg takes the stage with support from The Uzis. This gig, brought to you by…...

6th April, 2024 - 6th April, 2024

The Room Upstairs

Everyone is afraid of something. A young woman answers an advertisement for a trusted house-sitter. She arrives at a beautiful house in the middle of…...

19th October, 2024 - 20th October, 2024

Watson: The Final Problem

An old soldier with a few bruises and a cracking story to tell. 1894. Watson is alone. His beloved wife Mary and the great Sherlock…...

28th September, 2024 - 29th September, 2024

Stewart Hardy and Frank McLaughlin

Fiddle virtuoso Stewart Hardy and superb Scottish guitarist Frank McLaughlin are a critically acclaimed duo who possess a rare musical kinship as they explore music…...

20th September, 2024 - 20th September, 2024

Austen’s Women: Lady Susan

Austen’s Women are back – in a brand-new solo show! From the award-winning creators of Austen’s Women, Female Gothic, Christmas Gothic and A Room of…...

15th September, 2024 - 16th September, 2024

Havisham

If you knew my story, your heart would break too. Who was the woman being behind Dickens’ most monstrous female creation? A journey into the…...

1st September, 2024 - 2nd September, 2024

Shakespeare at Traquair: The Merchant of Venice

Outdoor promenade performances of Shakespeare classics return to the stunning grounds of Traquair House. Following last year’s thrilling production of Richard III, the company are…...

29th May, 2024 - 8th June, 2024

The Comedy of Errors – The HandleBards

Pedalling from venue to venue with all of their set, props and costumes on the back of their bikes, the HandleBards are a four-strong troupe…...

27th August, 2024 - 27th August, 2024

Roxburghe Rocks!

Get ready to party! Roxburghe Rocks is back for its fourth year! This year Floors Castle will play host to three world class tribute acts…...

3rd August, 2024 - 3rd August, 2024

Peter Pan

We are super excited to be welcoming multi award-nominated Immersion Theatre to Floors Castle this Summer for their action packed performance of Peter Pan! Get…...

14th July, 2024 - 14th July, 2024

Little Women – Open Air Theatre

Chapterhouse Theatre Company are delighted to present Louisa May Alcott’s beloved coming of age story. This summer, meet headstrong Jo March and her sisters Meg,…...

7th July, 2024 - 7th July, 2024

Three Inch Fools – The Secret Diary of Henry VIII

Open Air Theatre. The Three Inch Fools present an essential guide on how to keep your head in the Tudor Court. Unexpectedly thrust into the…...

30th June, 2024 - 30th June, 2024

Ripley – The Household Cavalry Exhibition

We are delighted to be able to welcome this very special exhibition to Floors Castle by photographic artist Ripley who has created twelve large-scale portraits…...

1st May, 2024 - 30th June, 2024

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