Sonic Youth with Dumfries Music Collective
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). All are welcome to […]
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The Wild Goose Festival Hub Carers Centre, Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway, United Kingdom
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Nature on the Nith with RSPB
The Wild Goose Festival Hub Carers Centre, Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway, United KingdomJoin us on one of our walks along the river to explore our local wildlife! This will be a short walk along river (from Nith Street to Greensands and back) […]
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Expo 2025 Opening Evening with Out of the Blueprint
Print House 137 High Street, Dumfries2025 marks 10 years of Out of the Blueprint. Out of the Blueprint is a Leith based riso studio, which supports young artists under 25 through traineeships, residencies, workshops, commissions […]
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Dawn Flight with WWT
WWT Caerlaverock WWT Caerlaverock, Eastpark Farm, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, United KingdomJoin 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 […]
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Goose Roost on Sandflats Walk with RSPB
RSPB Mersehead RSPB Mersehead Nature Reserve, Southwick, Dumfries, United KingdomSome 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 […]
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A Moment of Mindfulness – Zine Workshop with Natalya Smith
The Wild Goose Festival Hub Carers Centre, Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway, United KingdomJoin 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 […]
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Arrival Paper Geese with St Michael’s Church
St Michael’s Church 87 St Michael St, DumfriesEvery 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 […]
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Secrets of Our Rivers with Annan Harbour Action Group
The Wild Goose Festival Hub Carers Centre, Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway, United KingdomDive into the hidden world of our rivers! Secrets of Our Rivers is a hands-on science and nature event where visitors can explore live freshwater invertebrates collected from the River […]
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Expo 2025 with Out of the Blueprint
Print House 137 High Street, Dumfries2025 marks 10 years of Out of the Blueprint. Out of the Blueprint is a Leith based riso studio, which supports young artists under 25 through traineeships, residencies, workshops, commissions […]
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Kaleidoscope of Sounds with Species on the Edge
The Wild Goose Festival Hub Carers Centre, Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway, United KingdomImmerse 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. Manipulate […]
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Arrival Paper Geese with St Michael’s Church
St Michael’s Church 87 St Michael St, DumfriesEvery 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 […]
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The Salt Marshans
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 […]
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Become a Birder with WWT
WWT Caerlaverock WWT Caerlaverock, Eastpark Farm, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, United KingdomDiscover 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 […]
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In Another Realm Exhibition with The Travelling Gallery
South Machars Community Centre Castlehill, Whithorn, Newton StewartIn 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. In […]
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Graveyard Wildlife Safari with SWSEIC
St Michael’s Church 87 St Michael Street, DumfriesJoin 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 […]
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Expo 2025 with Out of the Blueprint
Print House 137 High Street, Dumfries2025 marks 10 years of Out of the Blueprint. Out of the Blueprint is a Leith based riso studio, which supports young artists under 25 through traineeships, residencies, workshops, commissions […]
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Halloween Workshop with Lift D&G
The Cabin Dunlop Road, DumfriesJoin Lift D&G at The Cabin for a Halloween themed creative workshop!
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Beach Treasures: Discover, Explore & Create! with Solway Firth Partnership
The Wild Goose Festival Hub Carers Centre, Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway, United KingdomJoin 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 […]
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Legends and Lore at Castle Loch with Mostly Ghostly
Castle Loch LochmabenThe 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 […]
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In Another Realm with The Travelling Gallery
Unexpected Garden 32 Harbour Street, StranraerIn 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. In […]
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Caerlaverock Cycle Ride with Cycling Scotland & WWT
Dock Park Dockhead, Dumfries, Scotland, United KingdomCycling Dumfries are delighted to join WWT to host a guided wildlife ride to WWT Caerlaverock, taking in Caerlaverock National Nature Reserve and the river Nith along the way. The ride will […]
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Zoetrope Workshop with St Michael’s Church
St Michael’s Church 87 St Michael Street, DumfriesJoin us for a creative day of making your very own mini animation using a zoetrope. The theme for this workshop will be “Geese in Flight.”What is a Zoetrope?Imagine a […]
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Feathers with Stories with The Devil’s Porridge Museum &
The Devil’s Porridge Museum Annan Rd,, Eastriggs, DumfriesJoin us at The Devil’s Porridge Museum for Feathers and Footsteps, a creative and immersive workshop exploring powerful stories of migration — in both the natural world and human history. […]
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Recycled Crafts: Badge Making with Wren Winters
Join the Wild Goose Festival Project Coordinator for a creative session turning secondhand books into art! Using old natural history books, crayons, pens, and collage, join us for an opportunity […]
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Expo 2025 with Out of the Blueprint
Print House 137 High Street, Dumfries2025 marks 10 years of Out of the Blueprint. Out of the Blueprint is a Leith based riso studio, which supports young artists under 25 through traineeships, residencies, workshops, commissions […]
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Zoetrope Workshop with St Michael’s Church
St Michael’s Church 87 St Michael Street, DumfriesJoin us for a creative day of making your very own mini animation using a zoetrope. The theme for this workshop will be “Geese in Flight.”What is a Zoetrope?Imagine a […]
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The Art of WWT Caerlaverock
The Wild Goose Festival Hub Carers Centre, Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway, United KingdomWetlands are the wild edge where land meets water. A no-man’s land of swamp, marsh and bog but that teems with life. No wonder so many artists have been inspired […]
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Dusk Flight with WWT
WWT Caerlaverock WWT Caerlaverock, Eastpark Farm, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, United KingdomAs the sun goes down, walk out to look over the saltmarsh whilst waiting for the geese to fly over to the mudflats where they spend the evening. Enjoy a hot […]
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Sonic Labs
The Stove Network 100 High Street, DumfriesSonic Labs (formerly known as Free Improvisation) is a hub where noise and sound collide in a whirlwind of creativity. Crafted by a group of local music lovers and innovators, […]
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Dumfries and Galloway and the World with Dumfries Museums
Dumfries and Galloway Council Museums Service Dumfries Museum, Rotchell Road, DumfriesJoin Museum Curator, Judith Hewitt, for a fully illustrated talk exploring the many and varied connections between Dumfries and Galloway and the world. This talk will consider objects in the […]
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