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SUMMARY:Ryes & Shine with Doughlicious
DESCRIPTION:This month\, we’ll be gathering in true flock spirit; making bread side by side and tracing the flight path of grain from field to loaf. \n\n\n\nBring along your mixing bowl and a tea towel and join the gaggle as we rise together in laughter\, learning\, and loaves. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nEvent InformationAll ages welcome. Children should be accompanied by an adult. \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/ryes-shine-with-doughlicious/
LOCATION:The Stove Cafe\, 100 High Street\, Dumfries\, Scotland\, DG1 2BJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Wild Goose Festival 2025
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ORGANIZER;CN="Doughlicious":MAILTO:doughliciousdumfries@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251017T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251017T160000
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SUMMARY:Dispute with a Butterfly with Fibi Cowley
DESCRIPTION:Step into a soft\, sensory storytelling experience\, following the incredible journey of the Painted Lady Butterfly. Every year\, the Painted Lady Butterfly travels 9000 miles\, a journey which takes her all over the world\, and ensures the survival of the entire species. But no one individual could complete this alone\, it happens across five generations. Following this journey through puppetry\, participation and play\, we discover what we can learn from this incredible creature\, how important it is to learn from past generations\, and how we can all work together to make the world a better place. \n\n\n\nEvent InformationThe performance happens in a pop-up installation\, including a quilted floor mat and glowing lights. It’s for small groups of up to 10\, ages 7+. The performance is 15-20 minutes. Performances will take at 12:30pm\, 1:30pm and 2:30pm \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAccessibility InformationFully accessible for wheelchair users – access via ramp.
URL:https://wildgoosefestival.scot/event/disput-with-a-butterfly-with-fibbi-cowley/
LOCATION:Wild Goose Festival Hub\, Dumfries & Galloway Carers Centre\, 2-6 Nith Street\, Dumfries\, DG1 2PW
CATEGORIES:Wild Goose Festival 2025
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SUMMARY:Things with Strings with Fibi Cowley
DESCRIPTION:Join artist-educator Fibi Cowley for a hands-on day inspired by the work of Wael Shawky. Together\, we’ll create experimental ‘things on string’! By using colourful materials and found objects\, we will explore light\, transparency\, textures\, materials and playful shapes. \n\n\n\nThis workshop encourages children to build their own characters and bring them to life through storytelling. Designed for all children ages\, younger kids can enjoy creative material play\, while older children can dive deeper into character-building and narrative creation. \n\n\n\nEvent InformationWorkshops will take place throughout the day – in-between performances \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAccessibility InformationFully accessible for wheelchair users – access via ramp.
URL:https://wildgoosefestival.scot/event/things-with-strings-with-fibi-cowley/
LOCATION:Wild Goose Festival Hub\, Dumfries & Galloway Carers Centre\, 2-6 Nith Street\, Dumfries\, DG1 2PW
CATEGORIES:Wild Goose Festival 2025
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251017T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251017T203000
DTSTAMP:20260607T173831
CREATED:20250915T215738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T234400Z
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SUMMARY:From Greenland to Galloways: Writing Wild Geese into the Climate Crisis with Climate Kitchen
DESCRIPTION:Join Climate Kitchen for a special Wild Goose Festival edition featuring Stephen Rutt and David Borthwick. Together\, they’ll lead a workshop exploring the Greenland white-fronted geese that winter in Dumfries & Galloway\, the extreme weather events that threaten them\, and their deep connections to climate. The session combines engaging talks with creative writing exercises. \n\n\n\nEvent InformationAll ages welcome. Children should be accompanied by an adult. \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/from-greenland-to-galloways-writing-wild-geese-into-the-climate-crisis-with-climate-kitchen/
LOCATION:The Stove Cafe\, 100 High Street\, Dumfries\, Scotland\, DG1 2BJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Wild Goose Festival 2025
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ORGANIZER;CN="Climate Kitchen":MAILTO:hello@climatekitchen.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251018T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251018T100000
DTSTAMP:20260607T173831
CREATED:20250915T220258Z
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SUMMARY:Birdwatching Breakfast with WWT
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy breakfast at the Boathouse in Glencaple and learn about the geese of the Solway Firth with experts from WWT Caerlaverock and RSPB Mersehead. Watch as the geese use the river to navigate to their feeding grounds whilst you start the day. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nEvent InformationWhilst the event is free\, you will have to pay for your chosen breakfastEvent is recommended for children 10+Children must be accompanied by an adultBook your place by contacting The Boathouse Glencaple \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAccessibility InformationWheelchair accessible throughout \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFrom £7.25   Booking Required
URL:https://wildgoosefestival.scot/event/birdwatching-breakfast-with-wwt/
LOCATION:The Boathouse\, Quayside\,\, Glencaple\, Dumfries\, DG1 4RE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Wild Goose Festival 2025
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ORGANIZER;CN="WWT Caerlaverock":MAILTO:info.caerlaverock@wwt.org.uk
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251018T110000
DTSTAMP:20260607T173831
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SUMMARY:Wild Goose Chase with Crichton Parkrun
DESCRIPTION:Join the flock on the wild goose chase at The Crichton. Take flight with the welcoming community on the fun\, and friendly weekly 5k. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nEvent InformationAll ages and abilities welcome.Register before your first Parkrun.Event sets off from The Crichton Memorial Church.
URL:https://wildgoosefestival.scot/event/wild-goose-chase-with-crichton-parkrun-4/
LOCATION:The Crichton\, Memorial Church\, Bankend Road\, Dumfries\, DG1 4UQ
CATEGORIES:Wild Goose Festival 2025
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ORGANIZER;CN="Crichton Parkrun":MAILTO:crichton@parkrun.com
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251018T160000
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SUMMARY:Wild Goose Festival Foragers: Footsteps From Home with Wild Kat Foraging
DESCRIPTION:The sound and sights of barnacle geese\, whitefronts and more have always heralded home to me so I am delighted to be involved in this year’s wild goose festival and on home turf too!We will spend between an hour and a half urban foraging\, starting from the festival hub in Dumfries\, where we will look into the surprising variety of things to forage along the way. Plantlore\, foraging for food\, medicine\, craft\, navigation and more will be the subject of the day but we can also use it to reflect on the subject of migration\, how this landscape and its flora and fauna may have been used by the historical inhabitants of this very town and its surroundings whether settling down or moving on. \n\n\n\nOnce we have finished our walk and talk it will be back to the festival hub where there will be the unique opportunity to create recipe cards with the inspiring illustrator and all round lovely artist Emily Tough. \n\n\n\nAccessibility info to come. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMy name is Kat\, I run Wild Kat Foraging\, and I am an all year\, life-long forager\, historic reenactor and sufferer (happily) of chronic wanderlust\, lover of wild places with a tendency to be found roaming off-grid in forests and mountains. \n\n\n\n\nI have a background in bushcraft and survival skills\, ranger-work\, remote conservations and am in the association of foragers. The most important thing though is that I love this world of foraging that we can never stop exploring and am happy to share what I have learned and invite you to as well. \n\n\n\nThere is a whole world of foraging and plantlore to explore!
URL:https://wildgoosefestival.scot/event/wild-goose-festival-foragers-footsteps-from-home/
LOCATION:The Wild Goose Festival Hub\, Carers Centre\, Dumfries\, Dumfries & Galloway\, DG1 2PW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Wild Goose Festival 2025
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SUMMARY:Nature on the Nith with RSPB
DESCRIPTION:Join us on one of our walks along the river to explore our local wildlife! \n\n\n\nThere will be two walks of various lengths\, starting the Wild Goose Festival Hub. \n\n\n\n11am-1pm – longer walk option: A circular walk between Devorgilla Bridge and Troqueer Cycle Bridge\, starting upriver toward and then crossing Devorgilla (The Auld) Bridge\, before turning downriver towards Mill Green and Rosefield Mill\, then over Troqueer Cycle Bridge and returning via Dock Park and Dock Head.  \n\n\n\n2pm-3pm – shorter walk (wheelchair accessible) along river from Nith Street to Greensands and back) in search of wildlife that makes this place their home or uses the river to commute/migrate. Looking for water birds like Goosander\, Mallard\, Grey Heron or Kingfisher. Who knows\, maybe even Otter or a goose or two too!
URL:https://wildgoosefestival.scot/event/nature-on-the-nith-with-rspb/
LOCATION:The Wild Goose Festival Hub\, Carers Centre\, Dumfries\, Dumfries & Galloway\, DG1 2PW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Wild Goose Festival 2025
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ORGANIZER;CN="RSPB Mersehead":MAILTO:mersehead@rspb.org.uk
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251018T150000
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SUMMARY:Collage Wild Recipe Cards with Emily Tough
DESCRIPTION:In this workshop we will be using textured\, coloured paper to collage (think Eric Carle style\, The Hungry Caterpillar) to create illustrations for wild recipe cards. Our recipe cards will explain how you can use foraged plants for medicine\, food and navigation! \n\n\n\nOpen to anyone at any stage in their creative journey! You will be given lots of coloured\, textured paper\, a ‘plate’ base to work from\, some pre-cut out shapes and templates for reference. There will be scissors\, though ripping also works\, and glue. \n\n\n\nAccessibility InformationFully accessible for wheelchair users – access via ramp. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEmily Tough is an artist\, illustrator and land worker based in Dumfries. Emily is the anchor to the collective We Agree On Eggs\, which works to create interesting and meaningful events which connects people to themselves and the world around them.  \n\n\n\n\nThis has taken on forms of publications\, workshops\, exhibitions\, and theatrical events. She is Justice team member at Propagate\, a member led organisation\, which works to build resilient food systems\, offering real solutions to the climate and cultural emergency.
URL:https://wildgoosefestival.scot/event/collage-wild-recipe-cards-with-emily-tough/
LOCATION:The Wild Goose Festival Hub\, Carers Centre\, Dumfries\, Dumfries & Galloway\, DG1 2PW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Wild Goose Festival 2025
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251018T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251018T160000
DTSTAMP:20260607T173831
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T234227Z
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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. \n\n\n\nAccessibility InformationFully accessible for wheelchair users including toilets.
URL:https://wildgoosefestival.scot/event/expo-2025-with-out-of-the-blueprint/
LOCATION:Print House\, 137 High Street\, Dumfries\, DG1 2BH
CATEGORIES:Wild Goose Festival 2025
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ORGANIZER;CN="Out of the Blueprint":MAILTO:blueprint@outoftheblue.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251018T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251018T160000
DTSTAMP:20260607T173831
CREATED:20250916T200653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T200656Z
UID:3592-1760792400-1760803200@wildgoosefestival.scot
SUMMARY:Sonic Youth with Dumfries Music Collective
DESCRIPTION:Sonic Youth is a free under 18’s open mic event\, showcasing talented young musicians in the region hosted by Dave Bass and Dumfries Music Collective (DMC). \n\n\n\nAll are welcome to perform so come and share your songs to a live\, supportive audience. \n\n\n\nAcoustic guitars are available should anyone need.
URL:https://wildgoosefestival.scot/event/sonic-youth-with-dumfries-music-collective/
LOCATION:The Wild Goose Festival Hub\, Carers Centre\, Dumfries\, Dumfries & Galloway\, DG1 2PW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Wild Goose Festival 2025
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251018T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251018T150000
DTSTAMP:20260607T173831
CREATED:20250916T145224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T145226Z
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SUMMARY:Nature on the Nith with RSPB
DESCRIPTION:Join us on one of our walks along the river to explore our local wildlife! \n\n\n\nThis will be a short walk along river (from Nith Street to Greensands and back) in search of wildlife that makes this place their home or uses the river to commute ormigrate. Looking for water birds like Goosander\, Mallard\, Grey Heron or Kingfisher. Who knows\, maybe even Otter or a goose or two too! \n\n\n\nEvent InformationThis is an outdoor event.Suitable for all ages (not early years). Children must be accompanied by an adult. \n\n\n\nAccessibility InformationWheelchair accessible\, utilising visual/audial senses.
URL:https://wildgoosefestival.scot/event/nature-on-the-nith-with-rspb-2/
LOCATION:The Wild Goose Festival Hub\, Carers Centre\, Dumfries\, Dumfries & Galloway\, DG1 2PW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Wild Goose Festival 2025
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ORGANIZER;CN="RSPB Mersehead":MAILTO:mersehead@rspb.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251018T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251018T190000
DTSTAMP:20260607T173831
CREATED:20250916T033526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T232953Z
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SUMMARY:Expo 2025 Opening Evening 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. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAccessibility InformationFully accessible for wheelchair users including toilets
URL:https://wildgoosefestival.scot/event/expo-2025-opening-evening-with-out-of-the-blueprint/
LOCATION:Print House\, 137 High Street\, Dumfries\, DG1 2BH
CATEGORIES:Wild Goose Festival 2025
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251019T063000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251019T083000
DTSTAMP:20260607T173831
CREATED:20250916T032131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T032229Z
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SUMMARY:Dawn Flight with WWT
DESCRIPTION:Join the wardens out on the merse when we open early to watch the geese flying against the dawn sky as the sun comes up.​ These beautiful birds have spent the night out on the Solway mudflats and fly in to feed on the fields during the day.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nEvent InformationThis is an outdoor event.Please wear warm and waterproof clothing and footwear. Binoculars and a torch are encouraged\, although not required.Recommended for aged 10+. Children must be accompanied by an adult. \n\n\n\nAccessibility InformationFlat terrain over concrete and hardcore paths.Around 1 mile of walking.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFrom £15    Booking Required
URL:https://wildgoosefestival.scot/event/dawn-flight-with-wwt-2/
LOCATION:WWT Caerlaverock\, WWT Caerlaverock\, Eastpark Farm\, Dumfriesshire\, Scotland\, DG1 4RS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Wild Goose Festival 2025
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ORGANIZER;CN="WWT Caerlaverock":MAILTO:info.caerlaverock@wwt.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251019T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251019T193000
DTSTAMP:20260607T173831
CREATED:20250916T031651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T031654Z
UID:3526-1760895000-1760902200@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\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-2/
LOCATION:RSPB Mersehead\, RSPB Mersehead Nature Reserve\, Southwick\, Dumfries\, DG2 8AH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Wild Goose Festival 2025
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ORGANIZER;CN="RSPB Mersehead":MAILTO:mersehead@rspb.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251020T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251020T130000
DTSTAMP:20260607T173831
CREATED:20250916T025912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T132101Z
UID:3571-1760954400-1760965200@wildgoosefestival.scot
SUMMARY:A Moment of Mindfulness - Zine Workshop with Natalya Smith
DESCRIPTION:Join illustrator Natalya Smith in creating your own zine (mini comic book) telling a story of a memorable moment you’ve had while out in nature in Dumfries and Galloway. As mundane as enjoying the sound of rain falling through the leaves of towering trees above you\, or as thrilling as the time a fellow hiker helped retrieve your boot from the mud – any story that reminds you of the smaller beauties of life. Reflect on moments that connect you to the world around you and create a moment of mindfulness.  \n\n\n\nTogether we can explore ways to transfer your story onto the paper in a way that feels right for you. I don’t care how it looks in the end as long as it feels good to make it! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nI am an illustrator but in my practice I like to focus on the process of making art more so than the finished piece. Being a human person can be tough sometimes but I think there’s nothing more healing than expressing yourself with silly little drawings. If you’re enjoying yourself\, you’re doing it right! \n\n\n\n\nAccessibility InformationFully accessible for wheelchair users – access via ramp.
URL:https://wildgoosefestival.scot/event/a-moment-of-mindfulness-zine-workshop-with-natalya-smith/
LOCATION:The Wild Goose Festival Hub\, Carers Centre\, Dumfries\, Dumfries & Galloway\, DG1 2PW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Wild Goose Festival 2025
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251020T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251020T120000
DTSTAMP:20260607T173831
CREATED:20250916T031100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T044814Z
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SUMMARY:Arrival Paper Geese with St Michael's Church
DESCRIPTION:Every autumn\, nearly 40\,000 barnacle geese arrive from their homeland of Norway. However\, during the summer of 1940\, we welcomed an additional 300 visitors from Norway—men who fled their country due to the Second World War in search of shelter and support. St. Michael’s Church played a significant role in this effort.To honour these 300 individuals\, we are creating a collective artwork: a visual representation in the form of paper-folded geese. We hope to display this artwork within the church or on its grounds.We invite you to join our workshops and make a paper goose. While our initial goal is to create 300 individual paper-folded geese\, we aim to honour all the Norwegians who sought refuge in Dumfries by the end of the war\, totalling 1\,100 men and women! Let’s get folding!
URL:https://wildgoosefestival.scot/event/arrival-paper-geese-with-st-michaels-church-2/
LOCATION:St Michael’s Church\, 87 St Michael St\, Dumfries\, DG1 2LA
CATEGORIES:Wild Goose Festival 2025
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ORGANIZER;CN="St Michael's Church":MAILTO:info@stmichaelsdumfries.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251020T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251020T130000
DTSTAMP:20260607T173831
CREATED:20250916T025258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T132009Z
UID:3545-1760958000-1760965200@wildgoosefestival.scot
SUMMARY:Secrets of Our Rivers with Annan Harbour Action Group
DESCRIPTION:Dive into the hidden world of our rivers! \n\n\n\nSecrets of Our Rivers is a hands-on science and nature event where visitors can explore live freshwater invertebrates collected from the River Annan. Join Annan Harbour Action Group at the Wild Goose Festival Hub to see these fascinating creatures up close. Learn how these tiny minibeasts act as natural indicators of river health\, and discover how local volunteers are helping to monitor and protect our waterways through community science. Perfect for families\, curious minds\, and anyone interested in local wildlife\, climate action\, or nature conservation. \n\n\n\nAccessibility InformationFully accessible for wheelchair users – access via ramp.
URL:https://wildgoosefestival.scot/event/secrets-of-our-rivers-with-annan-harbour-action-group/
LOCATION:The Wild Goose Festival Hub\, Carers Centre\, Dumfries\, Dumfries & Galloway\, DG1 2PW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Wild Goose Festival 2025
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251020T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251020T160000
DTSTAMP:20260607T173831
CREATED:20250915T225752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T233448Z
UID:3743-1760961600-1760976000@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. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAccessibility InformationFully accessible for wheelchair users including toilets.
URL:https://wildgoosefestival.scot/event/expo-2025-with-out-of-the-blueprint-5/
LOCATION:Print House\, 137 High Street\, Dumfries\, DG1 2BH
CATEGORIES:Wild Goose Festival 2025
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251020T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251020T160000
DTSTAMP:20260607T173831
CREATED:20250916T023646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T132115Z
UID:3598-1760965200-1760976000@wildgoosefestival.scot
SUMMARY:Kaleidoscope of Sounds with Species on the Edge
DESCRIPTION:Immerse yourself in the colourful world of animal sounds. Discover the fascinating history of field recording techniques and learn about the important role of bioacoustics in modern day conservation.  \n\n\n\nManipulate audio in real-time to distort reality and create imaginary soundscapes using recordings of locally important species including geese\, toads\, bats and more! \n\n\n\nAccessibility InformationFully accessible for wheelchair users – access via ramp.
URL:https://wildgoosefestival.scot/event/kaleidoscope-of-sounds-with-species-on-the-edge/
LOCATION:The Wild Goose Festival Hub\, Carers Centre\, Dumfries\, Dumfries & Galloway\, DG1 2PW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Wild Goose Festival 2025
ORGANIZER;CN="Species on the Edge":MAILTO:enquiries@Nature.scot
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251020T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251020T150000
DTSTAMP:20260607T173831
CREATED:20250916T024356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T045112Z
UID:3775-1760965200-1760972400@wildgoosefestival.scot
SUMMARY:Arrival Paper Geese with St Michael's Church
DESCRIPTION:Every autumn\, nearly 40\,000 barnacle geese arrive from their homeland of Norway. However\, during the summer of 1940\, we welcomed an additional 300 visitors from Norway—men who fled their country due to the Second World War in search of shelter and support. St. Michael’s Church played a significant role in this effort.To honour these 300 individuals\, we are creating a collective artwork: a visual representation in the form of paper-folded geese. We hope to display this artwork within the church or on its grounds.We invite you to join our workshops and make a paper goose. While our initial goal is to create 300 individual paper-folded geese\, we aim to honour all the Norwegians who sought refuge in Dumfries by the end of the war\, totalling 1\,100 men and women! Let’s get folding!
URL:https://wildgoosefestival.scot/event/arrival-paper-geese-with-st-michaels-church/
LOCATION:St Michael’s Church\, 87 St Michael St\, Dumfries\, DG1 2LA
CATEGORIES:Wild Goose Festival 2025
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251020T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251020T160000
DTSTAMP:20260607T173831
CREATED:20251010T051732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T051739Z
UID:3600-1760965200-1760976000@wildgoosefestival.scot
SUMMARY:The Salt Marshans
DESCRIPTION:The workshop will be focused on considering the ecosystem and animal life that inhabits the Solway marshland and will invite people to create a pre-existing life form to live in our in-hub marshland canvas\, like geese\, otters\, bugs  etc. Or create an entirely new one\, a creature that is built right for its soggy environment\, use your imagination and let it run wild. We will use pen and paper and include some Lino printing to complete the overall picture.
URL:https://wildgoosefestival.scot/event/the-salt-marshans/
CATEGORIES:Wild Goose Festival 2025
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251020T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251020T153000
DTSTAMP:20260607T173831
CREATED:20250916T022043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T022047Z
UID:3819-1760967000-1760974200@wildgoosefestival.scot
SUMMARY:Become a Birder with WWT
DESCRIPTION:Discover wetland birds and how to identify them\, from diving and dabbling ducks to the different kinds of geese and swan. Learn about the importance of wetlands and take home an ID pack to help you use your new skills at home and in the wild! \n\n\n\nEvent InformationThis is an outdoor event.Event price is included in admission.Recommended for ages 5-10\, however everyone welcome! Please note children must be accompanied by a paying adult. \n\n\n\nAccessibility InformationFlat terrain over concrete and hardcore paths but involves 1 mile of walking.
URL:https://wildgoosefestival.scot/event/become-a-birder-with-wwt/
LOCATION:WWT Caerlaverock\, WWT Caerlaverock\, Eastpark Farm\, Dumfriesshire\, Scotland\, DG1 4RS\, United Kingdom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251021T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251021T150000
DTSTAMP:20260607T173831
CREATED:20250916T021822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T021825Z
UID:3821-1761040800-1761058800@wildgoosefestival.scot
SUMMARY:In Another Realm Exhibition 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-exhibition-with-the-travelling-gallery/
LOCATION:South Machars Community Centre\, Castlehill\, Whithorn\, Newton Stewart\, DG8 8PN
CATEGORIES:Wild Goose Festival 2025
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Travelling Gallery":MAILTO:travellinggallery@edinburgh.gov.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251021T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251021T123000
DTSTAMP:20260607T173831
CREATED:20250916T021134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T044530Z
UID:3764-1761042600-1761049800@wildgoosefestival.scot
SUMMARY:Graveyard Wildlife Safari with SWSEIC
DESCRIPTION:Join South West Scotland Environmental Information Centre for a morning of wildlife hunting at St Michael’s Churchyard. We’ll be looking for the plants and critters that call these hallowed grounds home and recording them through citizen science to raise our local and national understanding of the role graveyard play as a habitat for wildlife. \n\n\n\nEvent InformationThis is an outdoor event.Recommended for aged 4+.Children must be accompanied by an adult.
URL:https://wildgoosefestival.scot/event/graveyard-wildlife-safari-with-swseic/
LOCATION:St Michael’s Church\, 87 St Michael Street\, Dumfries\, DG1 2PY
CATEGORIES:Wild Goose Festival 2025
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ORGANIZER;CN="South West Scotland Environmental Information Centre":MAILTO:info@swseic.org.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251021T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251021T160000
DTSTAMP:20260607T173831
CREATED:20250915T230012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T233253Z
UID:3741-1761048000-1761062400@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. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAccessibility InformationFully accessible for wheelchair users including toilets
URL:https://wildgoosefestival.scot/event/expo-2025-with-out-of-the-blueprint-6/
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251021T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251021T140000
DTSTAMP:20260607T173831
CREATED:20251010T050724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T050829Z
UID:4163-1761048000-1761055200@wildgoosefestival.scot
SUMMARY:Halloween Workshop with Lift D&G
DESCRIPTION:Join Lift D&G at The Cabin for a Halloween themed creative workshop!
URL:https://wildgoosefestival.scot/event/halloween-workshop-with-lift-dg/
LOCATION:The Cabin\, Dunlop Road\, Dumfries\, DG2 9NG
CATEGORIES:Wild Goose Festival 2025
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ORGANIZER;CN="LIFT D&G":MAILTO:info@liftdumfries.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251021T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251021T160000
DTSTAMP:20260607T173831
CREATED:20250916T015748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T132123Z
UID:3589-1761051600-1761062400@wildgoosefestival.scot
SUMMARY:Beach Treasures: Discover\, Explore & Create! with Solway Firth Partnership
DESCRIPTION:Join Solway Firth Partnership in the hub for a fun and informative session that invites you to take a closer look at the fascinating objects found on our local beaches—from natural wonders to curious man-made items. Discover the fascinating world of the Solway’s beaches without getting your feet sandy. \n\n\n\nWhat’s Inside: \n\n\n\n\nExplore a hands on display of plants\, animals\, and washed-up objects from the Solway shoreline\n\n\n\nLearn about the impact of marine litter and celebrate the work of our fantastic beach cleaning groups\n\n\n\nFind out how you can help protect our beaches and wildlife\n\n\n\nCreate Your Own Postcard Art! Get inspired by the coast and design your own postcard masterpiece using natural textures\, beach-themed imagery\, and your imagination. All materials provided—just bring your creativity! \n\n\n\n\nPerfect for families\, nature lovers\, and anyone curious about our coast. Come along and discover some of the treasures of the Solway! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAccessibility InformationFully accessible for wheelchair users – access via ramp.
URL:https://wildgoosefestival.scot/event/beach-treasures-discover-explore-create-with-solway-firth-partnership/
LOCATION:The Wild Goose Festival Hub\, Carers Centre\, Dumfries\, Dumfries & Galloway\, DG1 2PW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Wild Goose Festival 2025
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ORGANIZER;CN="Solway Firth Partnership":MAILTO:info@solwayfirthpartnership.co.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251021T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251021T210000
DTSTAMP:20260607T173831
CREATED:20250916T014437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T014444Z
UID:3478-1761073200-1761080400@wildgoosefestival.scot
SUMMARY:Legends and Lore at Castle Loch with Mostly Ghostly
DESCRIPTION:The atmospheric Castle Loch in Lochmaben sets the scene for an evening of spine-chilling storytelling. Join Mostly Ghostly to discover the origins of the infamous vampire legend\, a fearsome Bruce family curse\, and our own gripping experiences at the castle\, entwined with a collection of local ghost stories… \n\n\n\nEvent InformationOutdoor event.Recommended for aged 8+.Please wrap up for the weather and wear practical footwear. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAccessibility InformationMobility for this event in restricted. Please contact a member of the Mostly Ghostly team for more information. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFrom £13   Booking Required
URL:https://wildgoosefestival.scot/event/legends-and-lore-at-castle-loch-with-mostly-ghostly/
LOCATION:Castle Loch\, Lochmaben\, DG11 1JE
CATEGORIES:Wild Goose Festival 2025
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wildgoosefestival.scot/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/211025WGF2025LegendsLore.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251022T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251022T150000
DTSTAMP:20260607T173831
CREATED:20250916T012022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251011T213134Z
UID:3827-1761127200-1761145200@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-2/
LOCATION:Unexpected Garden\, 32 Harbour Street\, Stranraer\, DG9 7RD
CATEGORIES:Wild Goose Festival 2025
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