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Creative Writing Workshop with Stephen Rutt – Wild Goose Festival

The saltmarsh at Wigtown attracts thousands of wintering pink footed geese, barnacle geese, ducks and waders. In spring and summer a host of special plants…...

19th October, 2024 - 19th October, 2024

Goose Breakfast at The Boathouse – Wild Goose Festival

Enjoy a breakfast at the Boathouse in Glencaple and learn about the geese of the Solway Firth with experts from WWT Caerlaverock and NatureScot. Watch…...

19th October, 2024 - 19th October, 2024

Sketching to See Saltmarsh – Wild Goose Festival

Saltmarshes (or merse) is a very popular habitat for Geese as they return for the winter. This unique environment provides a home and a rich…...

18th October, 2024 - 18th October, 2024

Saltmarsh Science – Wild Goose Festival

Saltmarshes (or merse) is a very popular habitat for Geese as they return for the winter. This unique environment provides a home and a rich…...

18th October, 2024 - 18th October, 2024

Halloween and Weird Geese Trail at Mersehead – Wild Goose Festival

Strange sounds and creepy features, explore the trail for spooky creatures! Follow our Halloween activity trail to create your own spell, discover some mystery and…...

18th October, 2024 - 27th October, 2024

Watch wildlife at the Robert Burns Centre

Have a go at wildlife watching in Dumfries. One of the best places to watch wildlife in Dumfries is the Robert Burns Centre, situated on…...

18th October, 2024 - 26th October, 2024

Migration Exhibition: Wildlife, Journeys, & Plastic – Wild Goose Festival

Routes taken by wildlife and plastic to and from the Solway shore often follow close parallels. This exhibition compares and contrasts the often remarkable journeys…...

18th October, 2024 - 27th October, 2024

Halloween Fun at the Farm

For the WHOLE month of October the Jacksons farm in the Scottish Borders comes alive with autumnal fun. Free Tractor and trailer rides, animal feeding,…...

1st October, 2024 - 31st October, 2024

Much Ado at the Multiverse

Bear Pursuit Theatre presents MUCH ADO AT THE MULTIVERSE, a brand new unique Theatre experience. Guided through the gorgeous setting of art installation Crawick Multiverse,…...

12th October, 2024 - 13th October, 2024

Halloween at Witch Corner: Spirits of the Forest

Meet the creatures who live between worlds at Witch Corner this October and experience our show-stopping folklore sculptures transformed with the sights and sounds of…...

1st October, 2024 - 3rd November, 2024

“Wilding” Screening

Join us for a very special screening of the brilliant "Wilding" at Beirhope Alpaca Farm in the beautiful Cheviot Hills! Based on Isabella Tree’s best-selling…...

15th September, 2024 - 15th September, 2024

Inspired by William Gillies: Art Walk with exhibiting Borders artist Gary Anderson

Join artist Gary Anderson for an inspiring Art Walk! After soaking up inspiration from William Gillies RSA exhibition and Gary Andersons own exhibition, we’ll embark…...

14th September, 2024 - 14th September, 2024

River Tweed Trail – Storytelling Walk (Peebles)

After meeting your guide (Tweed Valley Blogger) at the steps of Peebles Old Parish Church, we will take a gentle walk upstream towards Hay Lodge…...

6th October, 2024 - 6th October, 2024

Guided Walk – Wonders of the Walled Garden

Join our Head Gardener for an inspiring and informative guided walk to uncover the abundance of mid-summer in our Walled Garden. Salvias, Osteospermum, Verbenas, Delphiniums,…...

5th August, 2024 - 5th August, 2024

Shelter Building and Wild Pizza Experience with Way of the Wild Ranger

Castle Kennedy Gardens is delighted to host the Way of the Wild Ranger Christy Miles for this fun-filled day, which will take place in the…...

14th August, 2024 - 14th August, 2024

Pizza and Fire Lighting Event with Way of the Wild Ranger

Castle Kennedy Gardens is delighted to host Way of the Wild Ranger, Christy Miles for this new event. Learn the art of fire-lighting through various…...

7th August, 2024 - 7th August, 2024

Dragonfly Willow Weaving Event with Way of the Wild

Castle Kennedy Gardens is delighted to host Way of the Wild Ranger, Christy Miles for this new Willow Weaving event. Under her guidance, you will…...

7th August, 2024 - 7th August, 2024

Paula Rowan – The Wild Side. New paintings inspired by all things fluffy and fabulous!

A nurse and self-taught artist brought up in the beautiful village of Newcastleton in the Scottish Borders, Paula’s passion for drawing and anything creative started…...

3rd August, 2024 - 26th October, 2024

Eyemouth Rotary Sportive Heymooth-Tae Hill and Back

Heymooth Tae Hill & Back, is a brilliant new charity Sportif organised by Eyemouth & District Rotary working in partnership with Malawi Fruits. We are…...

29th September, 2024 - 29th September, 2024

Birds of Prey Event – KG Hawks

KG Hawks Birds of Prey Rescue and Education Services will be visiting Castle Kennedy Gardens with a host of birds of prey for you to…...

4th August, 2024 - 4th August, 2024

Reaction Rockets and S’mores with Way of the Wild Ranger

Up, up, up! Build and launch your own rockets. Castle Kennedy Gardens is delighted to host the Way of the Wild Ranger Christy Miles for…...

31st July, 2024 - 31st July, 2024

Border Union Agricultural Show 2024

The Premier Scottish Borders Agricultural Show since 1813 marking the last Friday and Saturday in July! 100 Cattle, 800 sheep entries and over 200 trade…...

26th July, 2024 - 27th July, 2024

Walking & Wheeling Festival, Scottish Borders

Hike & Bike Hub are hosting their first ever Walking & Wheeling Festival! With a range of walks and cycle rides, in various locations across…...

5th September, 2024 - 8th September, 2024

Bowhill Guided Walks

Walk in the footsteps of the 5th Duke of Buccleuch and discover the magic hidden within Bowhill’s Victorian Designed Landscape, with our Guided Walks on…...

17th July, 2024 - 28th August, 2024

Summer Solstice Wellbeing Day

A full day Solstice Pass is available to book for just £10 per person on the Crawick Multiverse website. The Solstice Pass will provide unlimited…...

20th June, 2024 - 20th June, 2024

Kirkcudbright Kite Festival

Come and join us on Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd September from 11am – 3pm at the Solway Pitches opposite the Swimming Pool for spectacular…...

21st September, 2024 - 22nd September, 2024

Kirkcudbright Autumn Plant Fair

A glorious display of garden plants from local nurseries. It is a great opportunity to get to know your local plantsmen and women while providing…...

15th September, 2024 - 15th September, 2024

Kirkcudbright Country Fair

Kirkcudbright Country Fair will once again offer a fun packed family weekend including entertainment from Riders of the Storm equestrian stunt team, The Sheep Show…...

20th July, 2024 - 21st July, 2024

Newton Stewart Walking Festival

A week of guided walks and evening talks exploring the wild hills, rolling countryside and rugged coastline of Galloway...

9th May, 2024 - 15th May, 2024

The Lee Pen Social Club

Join us for a two-hour hike up iconic Borders hill Lee Pen, followed by a trip to the pub for a well earned refreshment. No…...

30th May, 2024 - 22nd August, 2024

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