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Wild Goose Festival Foragers: Footsteps From Home with Wild Kat Foraging
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The Art of WWT Caerlaverock
Wetlands 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 by them. WWT Caerlaverock, a wetland reserve covering 1400 acres south of Dumfries, has been the focus of many artists over the years. This talk…
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A Fond Farewell to the Geese
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Wildlife Safari Walk at St Michaels Church
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 hallowed grounds home—from scuttling spiders to soaring peregrines and everything in between! Can you help us uncover their secrets? We need sharp, young eyes and…
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Step into Spring: Guided Walk
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St Michael’s Graveyard Tour
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 a fascinating journey through the history of St Michael’s and South Parish Church. This in-person event will take place at the beautiful location of St Michael’s and…
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Hub Programme 2024
Join us at the Wild Goose Festival Hub this October for fun and creative events, science workshops, and activities. Learn all about our feathery friends, the Wild Geese, and discover why they visit us here in Dumfries & Galloway every year. Meet some of the people helping to protect our natural resources and get crafty…
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EVENT POSTPONED TO 2025 -ZOR, Presented by The Stove and Dumfries & Galloway Museums and Heritage Network
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 Network’s social media channels and the Wild Goose Festival event page for updates. ZOR is a fresh, energetic Roma band that burst onto the scene…
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Wild Goose Festival 2024 Takes Flight
Dumfries & Galloway’s annual Wild Goose Festival is back and celebrates its fifth birthday with its biggest programme yet. Autumn 2024 marks the fifth birthday of the Dumfries & Galloway’s local Wild Goose Festival. This year key partners from across the region have designed a packed programme of family-friendly activity that combines creativity and interactive…
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Scottish Folktales: Bridges to the Otherworld
Scottish Storytelling Festival Folklorist Allison Galbraith and storyteller Beverley Casebow will enthral you with stories from the Otherworld. Our ancestors’ belief in a world of spirits and ethereal beings has bestowed a wealth of supernatural stories on Scotland. Join us for an entertaining evening with vexed fairies, nature wisdom and much humour. Children (12+) must…