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Join us for the award-winning Galloway Country Fair 2019, 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. Taking place on 17th and 18th August 2019, 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 2019
http://www.gallowaycountryfair.co.uk
The link gives a list of the main events that are happening in Dumfries & Galloway over the coming months.
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
This is the last of this years’s season of talks under the Talks and Excursions series.
This time looking at the geology of Cairnsmore and the National Nature Reserve.
Friday 25th October at 7.30pm with an excursion to the reserve on the Saturday morning 26th October
Open Air Theatre Performance
Date & Time: 19/07/2019 at 6.30pm, grounds open from 5.00pm
Join us for this entertaining, much loved adventure as young Ali Baba stumbles across an enchanted cave and overhears the magic words “Open Sesame!”.
Date & Time: 21/07/2019, 1.30pm – 3.30pm
Cost: £2 additional cost
Don’t miss this special day of riding and having fun with ponies for little people.
Date: Sunday, 4th August 2019,
Time: 10.00am – 5.00pm
Cost: Included with your admission to the Gardens
KG Hawks Birds of Prey Rescue and Education Services will be bringing a whole host of spectacular birds of prey for you to come and meet!
Date: 11/08/2019
Time: 11.00am – 12.30pm
Cost: £3 additional cost, Friends of the Garden receive a 10% discount
Our Garden Ranger will help you to recycling bottles and straws to make a fun musical instrument that can be played within the Gardens. Who will ‘toot’ the loudest?
Date: Wednesday, 14th August 2019
Time: 11.00am – 12.00pm
Cost: £3 additional cost.
ZooLab are making a special visit with some of their most exotic animals for you to see & handle, including Giant African Land Snails!
Date & Time: Sunday, 18th August 2019, 11.00am – 4.00pm
Cost: Admission to the Gardens plus £3.50 per child per session
How many bullets can you dodge? Enjoy 20 minutes of Nerf fun & games inside the Nerf Battle Arena.
Date & Time: Friday, 30th August 2019 at 8.30pm, Grounds Open from 7.30pm
Venue: Castle Kennedy Gardens
Starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John, let the earworm soundtrack and classic love story captivate you under the stars in the ultimate summer cinema experience.
Date & Time: Friday, 6th September 2019 at 8.30pm, Grounds Open from 7.30pm
Venue: Lochinch Castle Lawns
Join us on the lush lawns of Lochinch Castle for this foot-stomping, head-rocking, vocal alighting celebration of Queen.
Date & Time: 25/09/19, 2.00pm – 3.30pm
Cost: £3 plus admission to the Gardens, includes a hot drink and slice of delicious home baking.
Join our Head Gardener and learn from his fascinating insights and the incredible amount of experience he has gained looking after one of Scotland’s most magnificent Gardens.
Date & Time: 09/10/19, 2.00pm – 3.30pm
Cost: £3 plus admission to the Gardens, includes a hot drink and slice of delicious home baking.
Glory in the beautiful hues of the Beech leaves and Acers turning from green to red and orange to brown as our Head Gardener leads you on a guided tour.
Date & Time: Saturday, 12th October – Sunday, 3rd November 2019, 10.00am – 4.00pm
Cost: Addtional £2.50 per trail.
Tread through the crispy Autumn leaves and find the hidden pumpkins to reveal the answers, those lucky enough to complete the trail will receive a treat.
Date & Time: Wednesday, 23rd October 2019, 11.00am – 12.00pm
Cost: £3 additional cost.
ZooLab are making a special visit with some of their most exotic animals for you to see, hopefully the Bird Eating Tarantula won’t eat us!
Dates: Friday 8th and Saturday 9th November 2019
Times: Fri, 3.00pm – 7.00pm & Sat, 10.00am – 4.00pm
Cost: Adults £3.50, Children £1.00
From stocking fillers to main gifts, books, toy, home interiors, clothing, jewellery, garden supplies, food and drink – you’ll find the perfect gift!
Caerlaverock Castle is once again set to host this spectacular jousting tournament. Get ready to cheer on your favourite as the chivalric knights ready their noble steeds.
If you are a Historic Scotland member, admission to this event is free of charge. You do not need to book a ticket, please just bring along your membership card to gain entry.
Tickets available online from Historicenvironment.scot/
Adult- £12
Concession- £10
Child- £7
Family (1 adult + 2 children)- £23
Family (2 adults + 2 children)- £34
Family (2 adults + 3 children)- £41
Free for Historic Scotland members.
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.
Lifeboat Week is one of the highlights in Portpatrick. For 2019 it starts on Sunday 28 July.
The week long celebrations provide ideal entertainment for holiday makers and villagers alike. (more…)
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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.
Next year sees The Common Riding on Friday July 31st 2020
The event 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
Kirkcudbright Farmers and Producers Market @ Town Centre
Vintage Fair @ Parish Hall
Kirkcudbright Farmers and Producers Market @ Town Centre
Kirkcudbright Spring Plant Fair @ Harbour Square Car Park
Kirkcudbright Car Boot Sale @ Harbour Square Car Park
2019 Kirkcudbright Academy Half Marathon @ Kirkcudbright Academy
Kirkcudbright Farmers and Producers Market @ Town Centre
Kirkcudbright Car Boot Sale @ Harbour Square Car Park
2019 Kirkcudbright Historic Walks @ Leaves Tourist Information Centre
2019 Kirkcudbright Jazz Festival @ Various
Art and Crafts Trail Taster @ Harbour Cottage Gallery
2019 Kirkcudbright Historic Walks @ Leaves Tourist Information Centre
Vintage Fair @ Parish Hall
2019 Buckland Burn Up & Children’s Fun Run @ Hope Dunbar Park
Vintage Fair @ Parish Hall
Kirkcudbright Farmers and Producers Market @ Town Centre
2019 Galloway Children’s Festival @ Soaperie Gardens
2019 Kirkcudbright Historic Walks @ Leaves Tourist Information Centre
2019 Kirkcudbright Historic Walks @ Leaves Tourist Information Centre
2019 Kirkcudbright Historic Walks @ Leaves Tourist Information Centre
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Kirkcudbright and District Pipe Band Night @ Harbour Square Car Park
Kirkcudbright Car Boot Sale @ Harbour Square Car Park
2019 Kirkcudbright Historic Walks @ Leaves Tourist Information Centre
Kirkcudbright Scottish Night @ Harbour Square Car Park
2019 Kirkcudbright Riding of the Marches @ Dee Walk, Various, Harbour Square
2019 Kirkcudbright Country Fair @ The Carse
2019 Kirkcudbright Historic Walks @ Leaves Tourist Information Centre
Kirkcudbright Scottish Night @ Harbour Square Car Park
Kirkcudbright Farmers and Producers Market @ Town Centre
2019 Kirkcudbright Historic Walks @ Leaves Tourist Information Centre
Kirkcudbright Scottish Night @ Harbour Square Car Park
Maggie’s Tour of Old Kirkcudbright @ Leaves High Street, Selkirk Arms Hotel
2019 Kirkcudbright Art and Crafts Trail @ Various Locations
Kirkcudbright Scottish Night @ Harbour Square Car Park
Maggie’s Tour of Old Kirkcudbright @ Leaves High Street, Selkirk Arms Hotel
Kirkcudbright Car Boot Sale @ Harbour Square Car Park
Kirkcudbright Scottish Night @ Harbour Square Car Park
Maggie’s Tour of Old Kirkcudbright @ Leaves High Street, Selkirk Arms Hotel
2019 Rotary Club Fun Day Beer Tent & Barbecue @ Moat Brae
2019 Kirkcudbright Grand Parade @ Kirkcudbright
Kirkcudbright Scottish Night @ Harbour Square Car Park
Maggie’s Tour of Old Kirkcudbright @ Leaves High Street, Selkirk Arms Hotel
2019 Kirkcudbright Tattoo & Firework Display @ St Cuthbert Street
Vintage Fair @ Parish Hall
2019 Kirkcudbright Classic Car Rally @ Harbour Square Car Park
2019 Rotary Club Duck Race @ Kirkcudbright Harbour
Kirkcudbright Farmers and Producers Market @ Town Centre
Kirkcudbright Car Boot Sale @ Harbour Square Car Park
Kirkcudbright Autumn Plant Fair @ Harbour Square Car Park
Kirkcudbright Farmers and Producers Market @ Town Centre
Kirkcudbright Kite Festival @ Solway Pitches
2019 Kirkcudbright Festival of Light @ Various locations
Coffee morning – Galloway Riding for the Disabled Group @ Kirkcudbright Bowling Club
Vintage Fair @ Parish Hall
2019 Kirkcudbright Food Festival @ Various Locations
Halloween Ghost Hunt @ High Street
Kirkcudbright Farmers and Producers Market @ Town Centre
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