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Kirkcudbright Floodlit Tattoo & Fireworks Display

The world comes to Kirkcudbright each August when the town puts on its most spectacular of shows. With a stunning explosion of creative performances, the…...

date_range 23rd August, 2025 - 23rd August, 2025

Kirkcudbright Grand Parade

Kirkcudbright Grand Parade A fantastic, fun free day out for all the family, the grand parade has a fantastic range of entertainment, so whether you…...

date_range 16th August, 2025 - 16th August, 2025

Kirkcudbright Art & Crafts Trail

Enjoy a veritable outpouring of creativity in Kirkcudbright when artists, craft makers and businesses throw open their doors and invite you to step inside their…...

date_range 1st August, 2025 - 4th August, 2025

Spectacular Jousting

Visit Caerlaverock Castle, associated with the Maxwell family for over 400 years, for a weekend of medieval entertainment at the annual jousting tournament. Support your…...

date_range 26th July, 2025 - 27th July, 2025

Kirkcudbright Country Fair

This fantastic family weekend is back for 2025. This year our entertainment includes free rides and amusements for children, as well as a range of…...

date_range 19th July, 2025 - 20th July, 2025

Kirkcudbright Scottish Night

Held in the Harbour Square, a natural arena in the middle of town, the night features a mixture of traditional Scottish Pipe music from our…...

date_range 10th July, 2025 - 21st August, 2025

Kirkcudbright Kite Picnic

Come along to Gartshore park in front of the swimming pool, bring a picnic and have a relaxing time watching the enormous kites. There are…...

date_range 6th July, 2025 - 6th July, 2025

Kirkcudbright Vintage Fair

Come along to our Vintage Fair with the usual massive selection of items you perhaps used to own or need them again 🙂 It’s a…...

date_range 23rd August, 2025 - 24th August, 2025

Kirkcudbright Farmer’s Market

Fantastic foods, drinks, crafts and much more from local producers, many of them award-winning! There's only one way to know how great our market and…...

date_range 28th September, 2025 - 26th October, 2025

Kirkcudbright Car Boot Sale

Our popular monthly car boot sales are the perfect place to make some money from your unneeded items or grab a bargain. No need to…...

date_range 13th July, 2025 - 14th September, 2025

Wild and Wonderful: The Natural World in Poetry

From Armadillos to Zephyrus, the West Wind! Join us for a special evening of poems inspired by nature in all its forms. (Presented with readings,…...

date_range 24th September, 2025 - 24th September, 2025

Cast a Cold Eye: Poetry of W.B. Yeats

Selection of lyrical verse by William Butler Yeats, one of Ireland’s greatest ever poets. Presented with Readings by Julian Colton Tickets £5 per person, bookings…...

date_range 27th August, 2025 - 27th August, 2025

Isn’t It Byronic?- Lord Byron: Rock Star Poet

Just when you thought you knew everything there is to know about Lord Byron, the original Rantin’ Rovin’ Romantic… Readings from his poetry, letters and…...

date_range 30th July, 2025 - 30th July, 2025

Border Union Show

The Border Union Show is the highlight of the event and agricultural calendar for the Scottish Borders and Northumberland. The Annual Show is held on…...

date_range 25th July, 2025 - 26th July, 2025

Portpatrick Lifeboat Week

Join in the fun and activities and support the Lifeboat and her crew based in Portpatrick....

date_range 27th July, 2025 - 2nd August, 2025

Beluga Lagoon Live at Floors Castle

Join Beluga Lagoon for their biggest headline show so far which will take to the stage at the magnificent Floors Castle in Kelso on Friday…...

date_range 22nd August, 2025 - 22nd August, 2025

Christmas at Demijohn

Christmas at Demijohn is our festive food & drink event with mulled drinks, mince pies and Christmas Carols. It is of course also a great…...

date_range 6th December, 2025 - 6th December, 2025

Glenlair Feastival 2025

Galloway’s newest Summer music festival combines live music with the best of local food & drink. Get ready to eat like a King and rock…...

date_range 16th August, 2025 - 16th August, 2025

Tour O The Borders 2025

Tour O The Borders is a closed road sportive taking place in the beautiful Scottish Borders on Sunday 7 September 2025, starting and finishing in…...

date_range 6th September, 2025 - 7th September, 2025

Wigtown Book Festival 2025

A ten-day literary celebration in Scotland's National Book Town Our flagship event, Wigtown Book Festival welcomes international audiences and a prestigious cast of authors each…...

date_range 26th September, 2025 - 5th October, 2025

Santa’s Grotto at Caledonia Park

Book your magical visit to meet Santa and his Winter Wonder Elves for an enchanting experience the whole family will treasure. Enter our festive Grotto…...

date_range 27th November, 2025 - 24th December, 2025

Santa Paws at Caledonia Park

Bring your furry friend for a woof-tastic encounter with Santa in partnership with Oak Tree Animals’ Charity. Time: 10am – 1pm and 1:30pm – 4pm.…...

date_range 22nd November, 2025 - 23rd November, 2025

Galloway Country Fair

Mark your calendars for Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 August 2025, as the much-loved Galloway Country Fair returns to the stunning grounds of Drumlanrig Castle…...

date_range 9th August, 2025 - 10th August, 2025

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