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To all our friends and faithful supporters….
We hope you all remain safe and healthy and we look forward to seeing you all next year.
Portpatrick Crew and Committee.
The link gives a list of the main events that are happening in Dumfries & Galloway over the coming months.
Langholm, “The Muckle Toon” has seen tradition upheld for over 250 years with the Annual Langholm Common Riding which takes place every year on the last Friday in July.
This year sees The Common Riding on Friday July 31st 2020
The Trustees and Members of Langholm Common Riding issue the following statement as a result of the outbreak of Coronavirus.
Under the current circumstances Langholm Common Riding 2020 cannot take place in its customary way. Should restrictions be lifted sufficiently by the end of July it may be possible to celebrate the Common Riding in a limited way and every effort will be made to mark the boundaries.
The Trustees and Members will assess the situation and act accordingly.
The event usually starts at 5am with the flute band parading the town and draws to a conclusion (after an exciting day of events and festivities) at 9.30pm when the Cornet hands back the Town Standard in front of the town hall.
For more information please look at the Langholm Initiative Website
It is with regret and huge disappointment that we confirm the cancellation of the Galloway Country Fair 2020, due to be held on 22nd and 23rd August.
This will be a disappointment to our visitors, traders and sponsors, as it is for the team at Drumlanrig.
At a time such as this, however, the safety and wellbeing of those involved and local communities must be prioritised. We have a duty of care to protect the most vulnerable and continuing with the Fair would not allow us to do this.
The team at Drumlanrig are passionate about the Fair and hope to welcome you back on 21st and 22nd August in 2021.
Join us for the award-winning Galloway Country Fair 2021, set in the grounds of the stunning Drumlanrig Castle in Dumfries and Galloway.
Galloway Country Fair is an annual two day event held on the grounds of Drumlanrig Castle in Dumfries and Galloway.
The event is a celebration of rural life and brings together food and drink, country sports, entertainment, rural crafts, children’s activities and much, much more to ensure an outstanding day for every member of the family. For more information contact 01848 331 555 or email info@drumlanrigcastle.co.uk
We look forward to welcoming you in August 2020
http://www.gallowaycountryfair.co.uk
TEMPORARILY CLOSED
For nearly 100 years we’ve been welcoming people to our Gardens, to enjoy our unique setting and to find some peace and respite. However, the welfare of our Friends, visitors and staff must always come first.
That’s why, in the light of coronavirus, we are temporarily closing Castle Kennedy Gardens. We will be reviewing this and keep you updated.
We believe that access to nature is a universal human right. Now more than ever, gardens and the outdoors can lift our spirits, brighten our days and improve our physical and mental health. So whilst our gardens are shut, we’ll be sharing some images from the gardens to help keep your spirits up wherever you are.
Thank you for your support and for being part of Castle Kennedy Gardens. We hope you will bear with us during this period of disruption. And of course we will extend your Friends Membership for the duration of the closure.
We don’t know yet when our Gardens will reopen, but we look forward to welcoming you back when they do.
Until then, stay safe and take care. We’ll be in touch soon.
Loch Ken is perfect for Wild Swimming and our organised swim is a great opportunity for experienced swimmers, families and beginners to get out and enjoy the water.
As part of the hydro scheme Loch Ken is regularly filled with fresh, clean water straight off the Rhinns of Kells and is one of the cleanest Lochs in Scotland.
The wild swims have been running for about 5-6 years and they are well attended.
This year it will be run as part of the Loch Ken Alive Month of Endurance whereby a number of events on and around the Loch Ken area will run throughout September.
For on line booking visit the website
Unfortunately, all events, exhibitions and short courses at the Gardens are currently suspended. We will update our What’s On and Learn sections with further details when that changes.
Thank you for your continued support during this period of uncertainty. We will continue to review the situation on a daily basis and post updates on this page. We look forward to welcoming you back to the Gardens as soon as we can.
https://www.rbge.org.uk/visit/logan-botanic-garden/
Explore the formation and history of RBGE in this amazing exhibition celebrating its 350th anniversary
It is a traditional agricultural show held on the first Saturday in August each year. Dumfries, being primarily a livestock producing area, prides itself on the quality of the livestock on display, with the quality of dairy, beef and sheep sections second to none.
There is a very large and growing horse section with an extensive array of different classes. It has BSJA affiliation and is a qualifier for Blair Atholl.
The show has an enthusiastic goat section, including milking trials.
There are also sections for the home and garden industries, stick making, a large craft fair, a food festival with cookery theatre, a very popular and growing cheese competition which is the only one in Scotland outside the Highland Show and a young farmers section as well as a huge array of stands throughout the showfield.
We aim to put on an entertaining, educational show in a safe environment for all the family whether they be involved in farming or not.
Come and enjoy a great day out.
As we all know, there is still a threat from COVID-19 and that means we’ve had to make some changes so that we can keep you and our staff safe when visiting.
We’re introducing an advance booking system to help manage visitor numbers and maintain safe, social distancing. Members can book for free, while non-members will need to pay when booking.
It is with great pleasure that we can announce the reopening of Threave Garden in Castle Douglas to the public on Monday, 6th July.
Threave will open five days a week (Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday), 10am to 5pm, until further notice.
Threave Nature Reserve and Rockcliffe. Please enjoy these places responsibly. Please note too, for the moment, travel is still temporarily restricted from nearby postcodes DG1, DG2, DG11, DG12, DG13, DG16. For those who are able to visit, we hope you have lovely weekend and that the weather improves!
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