WHERE IN THE WILD DO WE FIND OURSELVES?
Wild Goose Festival has grown through years of walks, talks, workshops and events across the region; focused on nature, creativity and place. For 2026, Where in the Wild brings us together around a shared question and an unfolding collection of stories.
Moving Stories
Share your journey. Celebrate connection. Join Moving Stories and tell us how walking, wheeling, cycling, or riding brings joy to your everyday travels—and help shape a more sustainable, connected community.
Latest News
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Journey with the Wild Geese: A Region-Wide Movement Challenge
Journey with the Wild Geese invites communities across Dumfries and Galloway to come together through movement. Help match the geese’s epic migration to Svalbard and discover how every mile can strengthen connection, wellbeing and community.
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As the Geese Return, So Does the Wild Goose Festival
Wild Goose Festival returns this October with over 70 events celebrating wildlife, creativity and community. Explore Dumfries and Galloway’s landscapes, share new experiences, and be inspired by the remarkable journey of the barnacle geese.
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Following the Geese: From the Solway to Svalbard
From Solway to Svalbard, filmmaker Patrick Rooney reflects on five years with the Wild Goose Festival, discovering a passion for barnacle geese and experiencing their remarkable Arctic homeland firsthand.
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Wild Goose Festival Receives Sustainable Event Charter Recognition
The Wild Goose Festival has earned UNESCO Biosphere Sustainable Event Charter status, recognising its commitment to sustainability, community engagement and celebrating the natural and cultural heritage of Dumfries and Galloway.
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A Fond Farewell to the Geese
As winter gives way to spring at WWT Caerlaverock, David Pickett reflects on the changing seasons, the arrival of summer migrants, and the annual farewell to the barnacle geese as they begin their journey north.
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How Many Geese?
Standing on the chilly Solway mudflats at dawn to count grey geese, David Pickett reflects on the wild magic of estuary life—and why braving the 5 am alarm is always worth it. Discover the rhythm of the roost.