Out and About in Dumfries & Galloway

Butterfly Boost

Can Autumn Offer A Butterfly Boost?

Gardeners are being asked to look out for butterflies this autumn after species struggled during the cold and wet summer holiday season. Butterfly numbers...
Doors Open Day

Hear About the New Kirkcudbright Galleries on Doors Open Day

Kirkcudbright Galleries is paying tribute to the original architects of Kirkcudbright Town Hall, as well as the architects who are at the heart of...
Global

Wigtown Book Festival Puts Global and Local On The Same Page

The 19th annual Wigtown Book Festival promises more than 250 events and welcomes a multitude of authors and famous names. ● Over 250 authors will...
Street

Beat the Street Launches in Dumfries

Thousands of walkers, runners and cyclists have been pounding the streets of Dumfries as a new walking initiative has kicked off. In the first...
Nithraid 2017

The Tide is High and Nithraid is Back!

September 9th sees The Stove’s fifth staging of Nithraid, a fun family event that takes place on and around the river. The daring sailing...
Maxwelltown Memories

Maxwelltown Retro Bus Heads to the Beach!

A collaborative project looking at life past and present in the Maxwelltown area of Dumfries are running a free bus trip for all the...
Bonnie Prince Charlie

Rare Bonnie Prince Charlie Tapestry on Display in Dumfriesshire

Drumlanrig Castle and Country Estate is currently open for tours and, this year, visitors have a chance to discover a rare tapestry within its...
Secure Fast Track Tickets

Last Chance to Secure Fast-Track Tickets for Top Family Countryside Weekend

Organisers of a show-stopping country fair in Dumfries and Galloway that attracts thousands of visitors every year, are urging families and countryside enthusiasts to...
Great Outdoors

Explore the Great Outdoors at Drumlanrig This August

From hands-on Ranger activities to magical self-guided walks and outdoor yoga lessons, Drumlanrig Castle and Country Estate has something for everyone this August. Youngsters with...
Yoga

Yoga Fun in Dumfriesshire for all the Family – Drumlanrig Castle

The Yoga bug has swept the nation becoming increasingly popular not just as exercise but for combined mental and physical wellbeing, and Drumlanrig Castle...