WWT Caerlaverock (with Dave Borthwick of the University of Glasgow) This creative writing session will encourage writers to reflect on how migratory geese might have been perceived in the past […]
Join LIFT D&G and local artists for engaging, nature-themed workshops for children at the Cabin on Dunlop Road. Let your imagination soar, get creative, and forge a deeper connection with […]
Join this interactive Green Tease to explore how we use and manage urban and rural land in Scotland to tackle the climate and biodiversity crises. The event is a collaboration […]
GSA Biosphere & Kirkcolm Community Trust In winter Loch Ryan attracts wintering birds such as geese, ducks, swans and waders. Join the GSA Biosphere Community and Education team at Kirkcolm […]
This event has been cancelled – we apologise for any inconvenience caused. Join Mostly Ghostly as we celebrate the beautifully restored Dumfries Fountain, with a tour exploring the impact of […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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? […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
This event was originally programmed for the 26th of October 2024, but has been postponed to Spring 2025. More details to follow – please keep an eye on The Stove […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Visit The Hive Garlieston this February for their talk The Birds of the Machars. With Guest Speaker Dr Paul Donald, Cambridge University honorary research fellow and a senior scientist at […]
In this talk, author Stephen Rutt will bring to life his award-winning 2019 book, The Seafarers: A Journey Among Birds. He will talk about the seabirds that are so characteristic […]
An afternoon of talks from experts, stakeholders and WWT Caerlaverock staff. Gain an insight into our work and in the tea break, enjoy chatting to the speakers and other attendees.
Watch the river with WWT Caerlaverock experts while enjoying a breakfast at the Boathouse Café. Spot the birds that use this watery highway and learn about their habits and migrations. […]
As the sun goes down, walk out to look over the saltmarsh. Wait for the geese to fly overhead to the mudflats where they spend their evenings. Enjoy a hot […]
Join WWT Caerlaverock and NatureScot staff for a 6 mile walk up Wardlaw Hill and through the Caerlaverock NNR to learn about our migrating geese and look for signs of […]