Tag: creativity

  • A Bardy Gather In with Margot Henderson & DJ McDowell

    A Bardy Gather In with Margot Henderson & DJ McDowell

    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 bletherin’ from local host DJ McDowall.  Touring musician Jack Hinks will be performing some of his songs from his album “Kinsugi” with a bit of…

  • Goose Roost on Sandflats Walk with RSPB

    Goose Roost on Sandflats Walk with RSPB

    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. Event InformationSuitable for adults and children aged 12+.Additional car park charge applies…

  • Barnacle Goose Bonanza Gander with RSPB

    Barnacle Goose Bonanza Gander with RSPB

    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 birds arriving in massive numbers. This will give you a chance to see it all close-up and learn how we manage this special place for…

  • River Writes with DJ McDowell & Margot Henderson

    River Writes with DJ McDowell & Margot Henderson

    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.  We’ll share some simple writing prompts on  All welcome. Come if you feel drawn. Like the river, the writing twists and turns, but there’s no…

  • Brothers Who Followed The Sun with Commingled

    Brothers Who Followed The Sun with Commingled

    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, and our deep connection to nature. In this inclusive, sensory-friendly event, audiences will journey alongside two brothers who follow the path of the sun across…

  • Discover Caerlaverock’s Geese with WWT

    Discover Caerlaverock’s Geese with WWT

    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 and experience the sights and sounds of these wonderful wildfowl.  Event InformationThis is an outdoor event.Please wear warm and waterproof clothing and footwear. Binoculars are encouraged,…

  • Wild Goose Ceilidh with CatStrand

    Wild Goose Ceilidh with CatStrand

    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 included in the ticket price. BYOB and come and dance the night away to celebrate the popular Wild Goose Festival with foot tapping music, and…

  • Birdwatching Breakfast with WWT

    Birdwatching Breakfast with WWT

    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. Event InformationWhilst the event is free, you will have to pay for your…

  • Wild Goose Chase with Crichton Parkrun

    Wild Goose Chase with Crichton Parkrun

    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 before your first Parkrun.Event sets off from The Crichton Memorial Church.

  • Walk Up Wardlaw with WWT

    Walk Up Wardlaw with WWT

    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 is a circular route that will begin and end at WWT Caerlaverock.  Event InformationThis is an outdoor event.Please wear warm and waterproof clothing and footwear.…

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