BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Wild Goose Festival - ECPv6.15.12.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Wild Goose Festival X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://wildgoosefestival.scot X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Wild Goose Festival REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20240101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251007T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251029T150000 DTSTAMP:20260608T011434 CREATED:20250915T144410Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T144416Z UID:3791-1759827600-1761750000@wildgoosefestival.scot SUMMARY:The Swan Woman Exhibition with Scottish International Storytelling Festival DESCRIPTION:Come step into the mythic with Storyteller and artist Claire Hewitt who has created a series of images and felt pieces re-imagining a powerful traditional Finnish Story ‘The Swan Woman’Event InformationExhibition open daily 9am – 3pm\, closed Sunday \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAccessibility InformationFully accessible for wheelchair users including toilets\, disabled parking spaces available\, hearing loop in place. URL:https://wildgoosefestival.scot/event/the-swan-woman-exhibition-with-scottish-international-storytelling-festival/ LOCATION:The Stove Cafe\, 100 High Street\, Dumfries\, Scotland\, DG1 2BJ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Wild Goose Festival 2025 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wildgoosefestival.scot/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/071025WGF2025SwanLady.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Scottish International Storytelling Festival":MAILTO:info@tracscotland.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251011T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251031T160000 DTSTAMP:20260608T011434 CREATED:20250915T150555Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T222450Z UID:3522-1760176800-1761926400@wildgoosefestival.scot SUMMARY:Weirdy Geese & Halloween Trail with RSPB DESCRIPTION: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 magic about nature\, while creating your own potion! Who knows what weird and wonderful things you will experience? With some activities on mysterious facts about our special Barnacle Geese too. Mmwhaaaahhh! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nEvent InformationDrop in at any time between 10:00 – 16:00\, dailyFor ages 3+. All children must be accompanied by an adult.This is an outdoor event \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAccessibility InformationFirm\, mostly surfaced path along route and garden. Distance: 1.2km \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n£3 Per Activity Pack No Booking Required URL:https://wildgoosefestival.scot/event/weirdy-geese-halloween-trail-with-rspb/ LOCATION:RSPB Mersehead\, RSPB Mersehead Nature Reserve\, Southwick\, Dumfries\, DG2 8AH\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Wild Goose Festival 2025 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wildgoosefestival.scot/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/111025WGF2025WierdyGeese.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="RSPB Mersehead":MAILTO:mersehead@rspb.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251023T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251023T150000 DTSTAMP:20260608T011434 CREATED:20250916T010417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T010420Z UID:3830-1761213600-1761231600@wildgoosefestival.scot SUMMARY:In Another Realm with The Travelling Gallery DESCRIPTION:In Another Realm\, a group exhibition developed in collaboration with Sculpture Placement Group (SPG) and featuring the work of artists Laura Aldridge\, Nick Evans\, Louise Gibson\, Aimee Lax\, Aniara Omann & Daisy Richardson. \n\n\n\nIn Another Realm takes inspiration from science fiction’s engagement with the environment and the genre’s value as a tool for thinking critically about climate change. The selection of works on display in the exhibition suggest an imaginary world and landscape\, where traces of human existence can be found\, but where life is continuing without us. \n\n\n\nThroughout 2025\, Travelling Gallery has been touring exhibitions themed around The Environment & Climate Emergency. For In Another Realm we have worked with Sculpture Placement Group (SPG). SPG develop creative initiatives and tools for artists and the wider arts sector to address the urgent challenges posed by the Climate Emergency. The exhibition highlights their Loan Toolkit\, an initiative that loans artworks to community groups and organisations. The scheme provides an opportunity for artists to extend the life-cycle of artworks\, often languishing in long-term storage and it brings work to new audiences. \n\n\n\nThis exhibition foregrounds SPG’s vision to provide new display opportunities for existing artworks. It looks to playfully exploit the idea of creating an alternate form of existence for them. This world could be beyond the ordinary and could perhaps exist in parallel to or beyond our current physical world.Accessibility InformationWe continue to assure that our gallery meets the social model of disability. This includes pavement level access and/or a ramp for wheelchairs\, push chairs etc. We offer large print format exhibition interpretation. Subtitling and audio descriptions of films are available where appropriate or we can provide a transcript. \n\n\n\nThere is always a member of the Travelling Gallery team present to discuss any accessibility needs and to interpret in whatever way we can. \n\n\n\nIf you have any questions regarding access to our gallery please send an email to travellinggallery@edinburgh.gov.uk  URL:https://wildgoosefestival.scot/event/in-another-realm-with-the-travelling-gallery/ LOCATION:Dumfries and Galloway Council Museums Service\, Dumfries Museum\, Rotchell Road\, Dumfries\, DG2 7SW CATEGORIES:Wild Goose Festival 2025 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wildgoosefestival.scot/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/1025WGF2025InAnotherRealm.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251023T110000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251023T140000 DTSTAMP:20260608T011434 CREATED:20250916T010128Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T132019Z UID:3548-1761217200-1761228000@wildgoosefestival.scot SUMMARY:Beads of Migration Workshop with Sonny Cooper DESCRIPTION:As part of The Wild Goose Festival\, join jeweller Sonny for a creative drop-in workshop exploring the many journeys of migration. Just as geese travel great distances across borders\, people have long moved between places\, carrying stories\, traditions\, and connections with them. \n\n\n\nIn this workshop\, you’ll use our map of the world and a selection of colourful beads\, each linked to different countries and regions\, to design your own bracelet. The beads become a way to reflect on movement and belonging\, while giving you the freedom to create something completely personal. \n\n\n\nThis hands-on activity is suitable for all ages\, encouraging both creativity and conversation about movement\, belonging\, and connection. So drop in and create a unique piece of jewellery that tells a migration story. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSonah—known also as Sonny—is a Scottish‐Pakistani jeweller\, historian\, and maker based in Scotland. A self‐taught artist\, Sonny crafts handcrafted\, story‐rich pieces from responsibly sourced and recycled metals\, forging meaningful connections between past and present. Passionate about story telling\, their pieces result in heirloom‐worthy treasures with minimal environmental impact.Explore more at sonnycooperjewellery.co.uk or follow @sonny_cooper_jewellery for an inside look into this creative journey. \n\n\n\n\nAccessibility InformationFully accessible for wheelchair users – access via ramp. URL:https://wildgoosefestival.scot/event/beads-of-migration-workshop-with-sonny-cooper/ LOCATION:The Wild Goose Festival Hub\, Carers Centre\, Dumfries\, Dumfries & Galloway\, DG1 2PW\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Wild Goose Festival 2025 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wildgoosefestival.scot/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/BOM_WGF_landscape.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251023T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251023T160000 DTSTAMP:20260608T011434 CREATED:20250915T224442Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T233850Z UID:3747-1761220800-1761235200@wildgoosefestival.scot SUMMARY:Expo 2025 with Out of the Blueprint DESCRIPTION:2025 marks 10 years of Out of the Blueprint. \n\n\n\nOut of the Blueprint is a Leith based riso studio\, which supports young artists under 25 through traineeships\, residencies\, workshops\, commissions and print projects. \n\n\n\nIn the summer of 2025\, the studio celebrated it’s 10th birthday with a special three week Print Expo\, featuring work from it’s four most recent resident artists\, as well as four brand new zine commissions and exclusive T-shirts designed and printed by 8 artists. \n\n\n\nOut of the Blueprint is delighted to bring a selection of work down to The Stove’s new riso room\, giving people a chance to see and be inspired by some of Scotland’s freshest young print artists working today. URL:https://wildgoosefestival.scot/event/expo-2025-with-out-of-the-blueprint-3/ LOCATION:Print House\, 137 High Street\, Dumfries\, DG1 2BH CATEGORIES:Wild Goose Festival 2025 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wildgoosefestival.scot/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/WGFExpo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251023T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251023T150000 DTSTAMP:20260608T011434 CREATED:20250916T152021Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T152315Z UID:3556-1761228000-1761231600@wildgoosefestival.scot SUMMARY:Mermaids in Dumfries and Galloway: Folklore\, Place-names and Poetry with Dumfries Museum DESCRIPTION:This talk will explore the many mermaid legends in Dumfries and Galloway.  The stories and accounts are often surprising with mermaids caught on hooks by fishermen\, being negatively affected by pollution or acting as healers and protectors of water supplies.  There are many representations of mermaids in fiction\, folklore\, poetry and art in our region – including examples in Dumfries Museum.  Join us to discover all things mermaid from Dalbeattie to Crawick via the mermaid’s chair! \n\n\n\nAccessibility InformationFully accessible for wheelchair users – access via ramp. URL:https://wildgoosefestival.scot/event/mermaids-in-dumfries-and-galloway-folklore-place-names-and-poetry-with-dumfries-museum/ LOCATION:The Wild Goose Festival Hub\, Carers Centre\, Dumfries\, Dumfries & Galloway\, DG1 2PW\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Wild Goose Festival 2025 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wildgoosefestival.scot/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/mermaid-for-wgf-scaled-e1757079245430.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Dumfries and Galloway Council Museums Service":MAILTO:dgculture@dumgal.gov.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251023T173000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251023T193000 DTSTAMP:20260608T011434 CREATED:20250916T005010Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T005014Z UID:3528-1761240600-1761247800@wildgoosefestival.scot SUMMARY:Goose Roost on Sandflats Walk with RSPB DESCRIPTION:Some of the greatest spectacles of nature take place at dusk. Join our guide to enjoy Svalbard barnacle geese descending on the sandflats and reserve to roost. ¾mile/1.3km walk down to the shore\, to view geese as they fly over onto the sandflats. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nEvent InformationSuitable for adults and children aged 12+.Additional car park charge applies for non-RSPB members.There may be some standing around for a while once in position. Please wrap up warmly\, come prepared for cold or wet weather and bring a torch for safe return to the car park afterwards. All children must be accompanied by ticketed adults. Please note\, as the reserve location is prone to flooding\, we ask that all individuals/groups attending provide a telephone number\, so we can notify you in advance if the event is cancelled. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAccessibility InformationAccess over the sand-dunes is not suitable for normal wheelchairs.Firm\, mostly surfaced path along route. Distance: 2+miles/3.4km. Visibility will diminish\, with return walk in darkness. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFrom £5 Booking Required URL:https://wildgoosefestival.scot/event/goose-roost-on-sandflats-walk-with-rspb/ LOCATION:RSPB Mersehead\, RSPB Mersehead Nature Reserve\, Southwick\, Dumfries\, DG2 8AH\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Wild Goose Festival 2025 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wildgoosefestival.scot/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/191025WGF2025Sandflats.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251023T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251023T220000 DTSTAMP:20260608T011434 CREATED:20250916T005311Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T005316Z UID:3695-1761246000-1761256800@wildgoosefestival.scot SUMMARY:A Bardy Gather In with Margot Henderson & DJ McDowell DESCRIPTION:Don’t be a lone goose\, come and join us for a good aul gaggle\, a wee gather in with poetry and song from guest artist Margot Henderson\,  and some Doonhame bletherin’ from local host DJ McDowall.  \n\n\n\nTouring musician Jack Hinks will be performing some of his songs from his album “Kinsugi” with a bit of improvisation and play throughout the night. URL:https://wildgoosefestival.scot/event/a-bardy-gather-in-with-margot-henderson-dj-mcdowell/ LOCATION:Coach & Horses Inn\, 66 Whitesands\, Dumfries\, DG1 2RS CATEGORIES:Wild Goose Festival 2025 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wildgoosefestival.scot/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/231025WGF2025CoachHorses.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Imaginarium":MAILTO:DJ@blether.scot END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR