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Steampunk Weekend

A wonderful weekend of steampunk activity in the beautiful harbour town of Kirkcudbright, SW Scotland. (Various Locations) With stalls, A Grand Parade for adults and…...

6th June, 2026 - 7th June, 2026

Rantin’ Rovin’ Romantics – The Life and legend of Marilyn Monroe on her 100th birthday.

Rantin’ Rovin’ Romantics is a relaxed, accessible and informative, monthly series of Literary/Local History Events and Talks incorporating collections-focused discussions as well as show and…...

1st June, 2026 - 1st June, 2026

Rantin’ Rovin’ Romantics – The Poetry and Life of WH Auden.

13th May, 2026 - 13th May, 2026

Grounded in Time Exhibition by Artist Richard Goldsworthy

Richard Goldsworthy presents his latest body of work in Grounded in Time, a contemplative exhibition that explores the quiet power of natural materials and the…...

30th May, 2026 - 24th August, 2026

Time Travellers Fun Day

Explore Melrose’s mesmerising with Trimontium Museum in partnership with Melrose Abbey: a day of free fun-filled activities in the Abbey & Abbey House Gardens, just…...

13th June, 2026 - 13th June, 2026

Garden open day Picnic Prom

Saturday 13th June 11:00 pm – 3:00 pm, Performance 1:00pm – 2:00pm Barwhillanty Estate will host its third annual Garden Open Day and Picnic Prom,…...

13th June, 2026 - 13th June, 2026

Kirkcudbright Farmers Market

Kirkcudbright Farmers and Producers Market is held in Kirkcudbright town centre every 4th Sunday of the month from 11am - 3pm. Our wonderful Market has…...

24th May, 2026 - 25th October, 2026

Traquair Medieval Fayre

Experience the magic of Scotland’s only authentic Medieval Fayre, in the grounds of Scotland's Oldest Inhabited House. With a weekend of jousting, falconry, archery, and…...

23rd May, 2026 - 24th May, 2026

Kirkcudbright Half Marathon & Buckland Burn Up

Join one of the most scenic races with stunning countryside and a 204m elevation for the half marathon. Enter via https://www.entrycentral.com/kirkcudbrighthalfmarathon Categories are: 🏃‍♀️‍➡️ Half…...

23rd May, 2026 - 23rd May, 2026

Spring Fling – Flock Exhibition

Saturday 23rd May – Monday 25th May FLOCK is a Dumfries & Galloway-wide ceramics project engaging young people from 56 schools and settings across the…...

23rd May, 2026 - 25th May, 2026

Kirkcudbright Car Boot Sale

Our popular monthly car boot sales are the perfect place to explore and pick up a bargain or make some money from your unneeded items.…...

10th May, 2026 - 13th September, 2026

Coldstream Then and Now

Embark on a visual tour of Coldstream town centre, civic activities and more over the past 150 years – illustrating how greatly many have altered,…...

10th June, 2026 - 15th August, 2026

Meet the Artists

You and your guests are invited to Meet the Artists Joy Parker & Lois Parker To explore their latest exhibition The Earth Has Music for…...

9th May, 2026 - 9th May, 2026

Orroland Estate Garden Open Day

A rare invitation to explore Orroland. 🌿 Join us on Sunday 21 June as we open our private coastal estate to the public for a…...

21st June, 2026 - 21st June, 2026

Summer Solstice at Crawick Multiverse

Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st June 2026 Sunday 21st June 2026 is Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year! Crawick Multiverse, near Sanquhar in…...

20th June, 2026 - 21st June, 2026

Tangled Galashiels Fibre Festival

Tangled Galashiels seeks to host and represent the wide world of fibres, in all its diversity: you will find yarns and wool, fleeces, spinning, dyeing…...

29th May, 2026 - 30th May, 2026

Victorian May Day Event at Bowhill

This May Bank Holiday, step into the charm and cheer of a Victorian May Fayre at Bowhill! Expect a delightful mix of traditional fun, curious…...

2nd May, 2026 - 5th May, 2026

The Exuberance Collection expressionist felt art by Marnie Collins

An exciting new collection of expressionist felt art by Marnie Collins, inspired by a love of colour, textiles and a vivid imagination. The Exuberance Collection…...

13th June, 2026 - 25th July, 2026

The Artist Gift Shop at Old Gala House

Discover an exciting new collection of Artisans gifts in The Pringle Room at Old Gala House. Nestled in the heart of the community, our shop…...

13th June, 2026 - 30th September, 2026

Path Of Desire Art Exhibition By artist Muriel Prince

Step into a world where walking becomes drawing, and the landscape is reimagined through movement, memory, and mark-making. ‘Path of Desire’ is a captivating new…...

6th June, 2026 - 22nd August, 2026

Spectacular Jousting

Visit Caerlaverock Castle for a weekend of medieval entertainment at the annual jousting tournament. Support your hero as the daring knights battle it out in…...

25th July, 2026 - 26th July, 2026

BioBlitz at Caerlaverock Castle

Week long recording exercise of the flora and fauna at Caerlaverock, spotter sheets for children and recording sheets for adults. Visitors should where possible bring…...

20th April, 2026 - 31st August, 2026

The BIG Jim Clark LEGO™ Build

Calling all LEGO fans, young & old! Join LEGO master builder Alistair Jelks to help us build a scale model of Edington Farm, the family…...

10th April, 2026 - 11th April, 2026

Lambs on the Loose! The Easter Trail at Sweetheart Abbey

This Easter join us at sites across the country for some baa-rilliant family friendly fun on our self-guided Easter Trails. The lambs are loose across…...