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Join us in celebrating our Scottish heritage and be part of the unique spirit native to these parts. Experience the thundering hooves of the Common Ridings, indulge in a local food festival, dance the night away to live music, and attend a host of fantastic festivals that take place year-round.

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Image of Saltmarsh Science - Wild Goose Festival

Saltmarsh Science - Wild Goose Festival

Wigtown

date_range 18th October, 2024

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…
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Sketching to See Saltmarsh - Wild Goose Festival

Wigtown

date_range 18th October, 2024

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…
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Image of Goose Breakfast at The Boathouse - Wild Goose Festival

Goose Breakfast at The Boathouse - Wild Goose Festival

Dumfries

date_range 19th October, 2024

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…
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Ghostly Tales with the Teviotdale Steel Bonnets

Canonbie

date_range 19th October, 2024

Join us for a day of Ghostly Tales with the Teviotdale Steel Bonnets Step into the eerie world of Gilnockie Tower, where the shadows of…
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Creative Writing Workshop with Stephen Rutt - Wild Goose Festival

Wigtown

date_range 19th October, 2024

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…
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The Room Upstairs

Whithorn

date_range 19th October, 2024 - 20th October, 2024

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…
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Image of Lifeblood: Stories of Cholera, Calamity and Hope

Lifeblood: Stories of Cholera, Calamity and Hope

Dumfries

date_range 23rd October, 2024

Join Mostly Ghostly as we celebrate the beautifully restored Dumfries Fountain, with a tour exploring the impact of two major Cholera epidemics on our town.…
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Closeburn Castle Ghost Hunt w/Haunted Rooms

Dumfries

date_range 25th October, 2024 - 26th October, 2024

Welcome to Closeburn Castle – a ghost hunter’s dream location! Dating back to the 14th century, the castle is one of the oldest continuously inhabited…
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Halloween Fun Day

Innerleithen

date_range 27th October, 2024

Join us for a day of spooky fun for all ages! Enjoy Magic Shows, the Spooky Passage Experience, Creepy Crawlies, games and workshops, and much…
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Broughton House by Candlelight

date_range 31st October, 2024

Broughton House guides will present a candlelit tour of the home of Glasgow Boy and cornerstone of the Kirkcudbright art scene E.A Hornel. Guests can…
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Day of the Dead – All Saints Day at The Globe Inn

Dumfries

date_range 1st November, 2024

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…
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Image of Ann Smith - For the Love of Fibre & Felt. New work inspired by countryside and coast

Ann Smith - For the Love of Fibre & Felt. New work inspired by countryside and coast

Hawick

date_range 2nd November, 2024 - 3rd February, 2025

Ann’s artwork is an explosion of colour in beautiful wool fibres. Using a selection of Merino, Blue Face Leicester, silks, wool nepps, wool curls, wool…
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FELTING WORKSHOP WITH ANN SMITH ART

Canonbie

date_range 9th November, 2024

Join renowned artist Ann Smith for a delightful half-day needle felting workshop! With years of experience in wool felting, Ann has showcased her art in…
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Traquair Christmas Opening

Innerleithen

date_range 23rd November, 2024 - 24th November, 2024

See the House beautifully decorated for Christmas. Visit Santa in his luxurious grotto (must be pre-booked) and receive an early Christmas present. Remember to bring…
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