This talk will explore the many mermaid legends in Dumfries and Galloway. The stories and accounts are often surprising with mermaids caught on hooks by fishermen, being negatively affected by […]
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 […]
Don’t be a lone goose, come and join us for a good aul gaggle, a wee gather in with poetry and song from guest artist Margot Henderson, and some Doonhame […]
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 […]
Be immersed in returning Svalbard Barnacle Geese, nearby and above our heads as we head down to one of the hides at Mersehead. With flocks of ducks, geese and wading […]
Join DJ McDowell & Margot Henderson for a reflective writing walk along the river Nith, following the rhythm and rhyme of the river as it flows through place and time. […]
2025 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 […]
Join Multi-Sensory Storyteller Heather Taylor from Commingled for Brothers Follow the Sun — an interactive sensory storytelling experience inspired by Aboriginal traditions and grounded in themes of migration, belonging, identity, […]
Join us for a walk with a knowledgeable warden and discover how we manage the reserve for thousands of barnacle and pink-footed geese that migrate here each winter. Learn how to identify different species […]
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 […]
Wild Goose Ceilidh promises to be a memorable night. Music provided by Shore Road, with local poets and musicians providing even more delightful entertainment. A two course supper is also […]
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 […]
Join the flock on the wild goose chase at The Crichton. Take flight with the welcoming community on the fun, and friendly weekly 5k. Event InformationAll ages and abilities welcome.Register […]
Join WWT Caerlaverock staff for a 6 mile walk up Wardlaw Hill and through the Caerlaverock National Nature Reserve to discover more about the migrating barnacle and pink-footed geese. This […]
Interested in a new pair of binoculars or a telescope? Have questions for the experts? Optics greatly enhance your experience of watching geese and other birds, helping you see their stunning […]
Join us at Loch Ryan to see the wonderful range of bird species which migrate there for the winter. We will be looking at brent geese, ducks, swans, waders and […]
Join us on one of our walks along the river to explore our local wildlife! A circular walk between Devorgilla Bridge and Troqueer Cycle Bridge, starting upriver toward and then […]
Paragon Music is back! Join us for an inclusive, drop-in music workshop where we blend acoustic instruments with recorded foraged sounds from our local natural environment. No experience needed – […]
Experts from Glengyone Distillery will talk you through their range of whiskies while you sample them in the comfort of our visitor centre. Try before you buy from the range in […]
Come pick your perfect pumpkin straight from our specially prepared harbour patch. Children can get creative with a choice of nature-inspired crafts, enjoy face painting that transforms them into woodland […]
Join 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) […]
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 […]
Interested in a new pair of binoculars or a telescope? Have questions for the experts? Optics greatly enhance your experience of watching geese and other birds, helping you see their stunning […]
Come gather around the fire of inspiration as Finnish storyteller Anna-Maria Toivonen and Scottish Claire Hewitt weave bird lore, songs and stories from their traditions around a magical transformation tale from […]
The Stove & Dumfries Museums presents a spellbinding evening of music, mischief, and monstrous moves, celebrating the grand finale of the Wild Goose Festival 2025! Expect fancy dress, dancing, games, […]
Come along to The Crannog, next to beautiful Carlingwark Loch for a spooky kids Halloween Bat Walk, with storytelling and crafts. 4:30pm Bat Talk5pm Games and Crafts6pm Bat Walk6:30pm SunsetBack […]
This April, the Wild Goose Festival and Dumfries and Galloway move together; alongside 40,000 barnacle geese taking off on their extraordinary journey. Collectively, an 80,000,000 mile effort from the Solway, […]
To mark the beginning of this year’s Wild Goose Festival: Journey with the Wild Geese Movement Challenge, we’re starting with something very simple. A wander. We’d love to invite anyone […]