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 […]
As many water birds prepare for departure to breeding grounds far north, join our guide to see them up close and find out more about their different behaviours. We’ll focus […]
Join AccessArt and Turning Point Scotland for an unmissable opportunity to unleash your creativity with the Wild Goose Festival, at St Michael’s Church Hall. Inspired by the captivating Barnacle Geese, […]
Stories have been plucked from the wind and passed down to us from ancient days, with the aid of goose feathers. The quills of scribes fluttered over a thousand years […]
Join us for a spooky but fun wildlife safari in the Graveyard at St Michael’s Church! We’ll set off on an exciting quest to spot the creatures that call these […]
Walk through 1,000 years of history and learn the story of the church and the people recorded on the memorials within the churchyard, including their famous ‘resident’ Robert Burns. Please […]