Autumn Discovery Walk at Mersehead

RSPB Mersehead RSPB Mersehead Nature Reserve, Southwick, Dumfries, United Kingdom

RSPB Scotland Discover some of the amazing wildlife looked after on this farm. As the season changes, so too do the habitats and special creatures found here – with lush […]

Larry Griffin Goose Talk

The Wild Goose Festival Hub The Loreburne Centre, Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway, United Kingdom

A kid-friendly event exploring connections between different sites celebrating the geese, such as Lindisfarne and D&G, which are celebrated as both host our internationally important barnacle goose and pink-footed goose. […]

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Nature Crafts with The Unexpected Garden

Harbour Street, Stranraer, Scotland Harbour Street, Stranraer, United Kingdom

Join us at the Unexpected Garden in Stranraer, where we will start off with a wee walk to collect natural materials for an afternoon of arts and crafts. We’ll be […]

History of The River Nith

Dumfries and Galloway Council Museums Service Dumfries Museum, Rotchell Road, Dumfries

Explore the history of the River Nith through objects in the museum collection. The oldest logboat in Scotland, a Roman anchor and more will feature in this wide ranging talk […]

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Spanning The Centuries: Old Bridge Tales with Mostly Ghostly

Old Bridge House Museum Mill Road,, Dumfries

This is a partnership event between Dumfries and Galloway Council Arts and Museums and Mostly Ghostly Enter the atmospheric environs of the Old Bridge House; Dumfries’s oldest abode and one […]

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Larry Griffin Goose Talk at the Riverside Tap

Riverside Tap 5 Friars Vennel, Dumfries

An event for adults at The Riverside Tap. Join Larry as he discusses the connections between different sites celebrating the geese, such as Lindisfarne and D&G, which are celebrated as […]

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Bird Ringing Demo

WWT Caerlaverock WWT Caerlaverock, Eastpark Farm, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

Join licensed bird ringer Gary Clewley and the North Solway Ringing Group as they ring a range of small birds. See the birds up close and learn why bird ringing […]

Goose Gander

WWT Caerlaverock WWT Caerlaverock, Eastpark Farm, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

Join us for a walk with a knowledgeable warden to learn how we manage the reserve for the thousands of barnacle and pink footed geese that migrate here in winter. […]

Goose Roost on Sandflats Walk at Mersehead

RSPB Mersehead RSPB Mersehead Nature Reserve, Southwick, Dumfries, United Kingdom

RSPB Scotland Some of the greatest spectacles of nature take place at dusk. Join our guide to enjoy Svalbard barnacle geese descending on the sandflat and reserve to roost. ¾mile/1.3km […]

Stories & Song from Ireland

The Stove Cafe 100 High Street, Dumfries, Scotland, United Kingdom

Scottish International Storytelling Festival In Ireland it was and still is the custom to combine stories with music, and many musicians carried stories along with the tunes. In this relaxed […]

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Goose Breakfast at The Boathouse

The Boathouse Quayside,, Glencaple, Dumfries, United Kingdom

Event Type: Indoor (possibly outdoor on patio if weather allows)  Event cost: no booking cost but you will have to pay for breakfast Accessibility Details: n/a Event Capacity: 20 Age Restriction? […]

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Optics Demonstration

WWT Caerlaverock WWT Caerlaverock, Eastpark Farm, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

WWT Caerlaverock (with Viking and Swarovski) Interested in a new pair of binoculars or a telescope? Optics greatly enhance your experience of watching geese and other birds, helping you see […]

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Whisky Tasting with Glengoyne Distillery

WWT Caerlaverock WWT Caerlaverock, Eastpark Farm, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

Experts from Glengyone Distillery will talk you through their range of whiskies while you sample them in the comfort of our visitor centre.  This means you can try before you […]

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The History of Gypsy Roma Travellers in Dumfries & Galloway

Dumfries and Galloway Council Museums Service Dumfries Museum, Rotchell Road, Dumfries

Join Museum Curator, Judith Hewitt, as she talk’s about the latest exhibition in Dumfries Museum: On 4th February, Andrew Kennedy died in The Crichton Hospital. He had been in the […]

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Dawn Flight – WWT Caerlaverock

WWT Caerlaverock WWT Caerlaverock, Eastpark Farm, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

Greet the dawn with the spectacular flight of the barnacle geese departing the reserve as the sun comes up.  These beautiful birds have spent the night out on the Solway […]

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Optics Demonstration

WWT Caerlaverock WWT Caerlaverock, Eastpark Farm, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

WWT Caerlaverock (with Viking and Swarovski) Interested in a new pair of binoculars or a telescope? Optics greatly enhance your experience of watching geese and other birds, helping you see […]

free

St Michael’s Graveyard Tour

St Michael’s Church 87 St Michael Street, Dumfries

Join us for a fascinating tour of St. Michael’s Graveyard, where we’ll explore the history and mysteries of this historic resting. Welcome to the St Michael’s Graveyard Tour! Join us for […]

Free

The History of Halloween with Museum Curator Judith Hewitt

St Michael’s Church 87 St Michael Street, Dumfries

Discover the true history of Halloween including the role of Robert Burns and Scotland in its development. Is Halloween Christian or Pagan? Is it European or American? Is it commercial […]

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