Tag: Local History

  • Waking The Witch – Walking Tour

    Waking The Witch – Walking Tour

    The dark days of the witch trials left a powerful mark on the town of Dumfries… At the height of the persecutions, at least 78 people were accused of witchcraft, with many more affected in the wider region. Join award-winning storytellers, Mostly Ghostly, as they reawaken a collection of historical, thought-provoking accounts, through layers of…

  • Fairground Walkabout: Showpeople and the Dumfries Rood Fair 

    Fairground Walkabout: Showpeople and the Dumfries Rood Fair 

    URGENT UPDATE:  Fairground Walkabout POSTPONED until Friday 29th 5:15pm  The Fairground Walkabout has been postponed from Thursday (28th) but WILL GO AHEAD Friday 29th same time, 5:15-6:30pm. The walk will start as advertised at the East Side of the Suspension Bridge (the Whitesands/Fairground side).  On behalf of Fair Scotland and all of the Showpeople involved in organising this…

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