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Autumn Discovery Walk at Mersehead
RSPB Scotland Discover some of the amazing wildlife looked after on this farm. As the season changes, so too do the habitats and special creatures found here – with lush greens turning to golds, reds and browns and flocks of geese, ducks and wading birds arriving in massive numbers. These walks will give you a…
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Goose Roost on Sandflats Walk at Mersehead
RSPB Scotland Some of the greatest spectacles of nature take place at dusk. Join our guide to enjoy Svalbard barnacle geese descending on the sandflat and reserve to roost. ¾mile/1.3km walk down to the shore, to view geese as they fly over onto the sandflats. There may be some standing around for a while once…
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Family Fun at the Wig
GSA Biosphere & Kirkcolm Community Trust In winter Loch Ryan attracts wintering birds such as geese, ducks, swans and waders. Join the GSA Biosphere Community and Education team at Kirkcolm Community Hub, for an afternoon walk to the Wig to see the wintering birds, do scavenger hunts and play games on the beach. We will…
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Stories & Song from Ireland
Scottish International Storytelling Festival In Ireland it was and still is the custom to combine stories with music, and many musicians carried stories along with the tunes. In this relaxed session, storyteller Nuala Hayes and musician Aoife Granville share stories and music inspired by Irish people and places they know and love.
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History of The River Nith
Explore the history of the River Nith through objects in the museum collection. The oldest logboat in Scotland, a Roman anchor and more will feature in this wide ranging talk that focuses on the history of the river and the material culture left behind. Fully illustrated with photographs and paintings. You will also be able…
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Goose Breakfast at The Boathouse
Event Type: Indoor (possibly outdoor on patio if weather allows) Event cost: no booking cost but you will have to pay for breakfast Accessibility Details: n/a Event Capacity: 20 Age Restriction? (eg 12+ etc): 10+ Booking Details: Call the Boathouse to book on 01387 770 673 or through the website: https://theboathouseglencaple.com/
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Dawn Flight – WWT Caerlaverock
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Whisky Tasting with Glengoyne Distillery
Experts from Glengyone Distillery will talk you through their range of whiskies while you sample them in the comfort of our visitor centre. This means you can try before you buy from the range in our shop! Event Type: Indoor Accessibility Details: Step free access to visitor centre Event Capacity: n/a Age Restriction: Over 18s…
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The History of Gypsy Roma Travellers in Dumfries & Galloway
Join Museum Curator, Judith Hewitt, as she talk’s about the latest exhibition in Dumfries Museum: On 4th February, Andrew Kennedy died in The Crichton Hospital. He had been in the institution for several years receiving treatment following a mental collapse. He could not bear to be inside, claiming that he could not sleep behind a…
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Optics Demonstration
WWT Caerlaverock (with Viking and Swarovski) Interested in a new pair of binoculars or a telescope? Optics greatly enhance your experience of watching geese and other birds, helping you see the stunning plumage and watch their fascinating behaviour. Experts from Swarovski and Viking are visiting WWT Caerlaverock to demonstrate and sell a range of optics.…