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Acoustic Music Sessions
Every Thursday night we hold open acoustic music sessions in the bar at the Annandale Arms Hotel and Restaurant. If you can play or sing you are very welcome if not come and listen. Please bring your own instruments.
Annandale Arms Hotel and Restaurant, High Street, Moffat
Today, Thu 29 Aug, Thu 5 Sep
Wetland Explorers
There are loads of exciting wetland challenges waiting for you including pond dipping, scavenger hunts, willow crafts and a nest building challenge.
WWT Caerlaverock Wetland Centre, Eastpark Farm, Caerlaverock, Dumfriesshire
Today to Tue 3 Sep
’Modern Wilderness’ Exhibition by Catherine Coulson
Visual artist Catherine Coulson takes inspiration from the unique ecology and biodiversity found in the nature reserves and wild habitats of Galloway.
WWT Caerlaverock Wetland Centre, Eastpark Farm, Caerlaverock, Dumfriesshire
Today to Sat 14 Sep
Crossmichael Gala
Crossmichael’s Big Gala Day and Strongman Competition.
Everyone is welcome to join in the fun at Crossmichael Gala Day.
Marina Park , Crossmichael, Castle Douglas
Sat 24 Aug 19
Principles and Purpose of the Foodbank
Marlane Cash co-ordinates the Machars Churches Basic Bank with her husband David, and has been personally involved with the Food Bank since it started in December 2012. Since then, nearly 16,000 bags of food aid have been given out for more than 5,000 adults and 2,000 children.
County Buildings, Wigtown
Fri 30 Aug 19
Fruits & Berries Trail
Discover the fruits and berries growing on trees, bushes and plants, all around the reserve!
WWT Caerlaverock Wetland Centre, Eastpark Farm, Caerlaverock, Dumfriesshire
Sun 1 Sep 19 to Mon 30 Sep
In Focus
Try before you buy the latest binoculars and telescopes from the huge range available today. In Focus experts are on hand all day to give advice. WWT Caerlaverock benefits from every sale.
WWT Caerlaverock Wetland Centre, Eastpark Farm, Caerlaverock, Dumfriesshire
Sun 1 Sep 19
Storytelling in the Yurt
Sit in our cosy yurt and listen to a nature related story told by one of our engaging storytellers. Then take a short walk around the reserve to look for some wildlife!
WWT Caerlaverock Wetland Centre,
Eastpark Farm, Caerlaverock
Mon 9 Sep 19
Amadeus & The Bard: 18th Century Cosmic Brothers
Delve into a world of love, magic and music as we take you for a night out at Poosie Nansie’s Inn, favourite haunt of a certain Rabbie Burns…
Mixing storytelling and song this brand new show celebrates the lives of two much-loved men, Mozart and Burns, and the sometimes surprising similarities between them.
Kirkcudbright Academy, St Mary’s Wynd, Kirkcudbright
Wed 11 Sep 19
Amadeus & The Bard: 18th Century Cosmic Brothers
Delve into a world of love, magic and music as we take you for a night out at Poosie Nansie’s Inn, favourite haunt of a certain Rabbie Burns…
Mixing storytelling and song this brand new show celebrates the lives of two much-loved men, Mozart and Burns, and the sometimes surprising similarities between them.
Annan Academy, St John’s Rd, Annan
Fri 13 Sep 19
Dumfries Camera Club Exhibition
We hope you enjoy this exhibition which shows a small selection of the work of our members. These photographs were all taken locally within Dumfries and Galloway illustrating the wonderful opportunities we have on our doorstep.
WWT Caerlaverock Wetland Centre, Eastpark Farm, Caerlaverock, Dumfriesshire
Sun 15 Sep 19 to Sat 26 Oct
Gatehouse Horse Show for all ages and abilities, lots of rosettes/fun
Gatehouse Horse Show is a popular annual event which raises funds for the local Galloway Riding for the Disabled Group. There are plenty of classes to suit riders of all ages and abilities and lots of rosettes to be won. It is held at Barstobrick Equestrian Centre, where catering facilities will be available.
Barstobrick Equestrian Centre,
Ringford, Castle Douglas
Sun 15 Sep 19
Wild Swan Feeds
See wild whooper swans closer than anywhere in Britain from the Sir Peter Scott Observatory, with live commentary by the warden.
WWT Caerlaverock, Eastpark Farm, Caerlaverock
Tue 1 Oct 19 to Fri 29 Nov
Winter Collective Nouns Trail
There are some lovely collective nouns for birds. Find out some interesting ones relating to the winter wildfowl on our reserve!
WWT Caerlaverock Wetland Centre, Eastpark Farm, Caerlaverock, Dumfriesshire
Tue 1 Oct 19 to Thu 31 Oct
A Crawl Down The Ogre
Doug Scott CBE and that other mountaineering icon, Chris Bonington, made the first ascent of The Ogre [Baintha Brakk 7285m] in the Karakoram. Their climb extended the boundaries of what had been achieved before at that altitude.
Easterbrook Hall
Wed 9 Oct 19
Wild Goose Weekend
Join us at WWT Caerlaverock to celebrate the return of thousands of wild barnacle geese and pink footed geese to the Solway Firth. This is the second year of the Wild Goose Weekend and this year we are pleased to also be part of the Scotland and the Arctic Festival in Dumfries.
WWT Caerlaverock Wetland Centre, Eastpark Farm, Caerlaverock, Dumfriesshire
Sat 12 Oct 19 and Sun 13 Oct
Dawn Flight
Join the wardens as we open early to experience the wild geese flighting in against the dawn sky. The coffee shop will also be open early to provide hot drinks and bacon rolls. Bring warm, waterproof clothing, binoculars and a torch.
WWT Caerlaverock Wetland Centre, Eastpark Farm, Caerlaverock, Dumfriesshire
Sun 13 Oct 19
Broomstick Flight Training
Learn to fly a broomstick before taking to the sky and flying the perilous journey from Iceland to Caerlaverock, following the whooper swans and dodging obstacles as you go. Can you land safely at WWT Caerlaverock to claim your broomstick pilot licence?! Family event.
WWT Caerlaverock Wetland Centre, Eastpark Farm, Caerlaverock, Dumfriesshire
Wed 16 Oct, Wed 23 Oct
Coffee and home cakes available, tombola, proceeds to Galloway RDA
Tea, coffee, home made cakes and biscuits available in comfortable town surroundings opposite the Parish Church. Home made cakes for sale, tombola and all proceeds to the local Galloway Riding for the Disabled Group.
Kirkcudbright Bowling Club
Church Place, KIRKCUDBRIGHT
Sat 19 Oct 19
Potions
Use the spell created by our Wetland Wizard, to find all the ingredients for your magical wetland potion. Take part in a scavenger hunt around the reserve to find all the ingredients for your potion, then meet the Wetland Wizard to stir up a spell!
WWT Caerlaverock Wetland Centre, Eastpark Farm, Caerlaverock, Dumfriesshire
Sat 26 Oct 19
’Robins and Rooks’ Exhibition by Viktor Seifert
An exhibition of bird photography by 12-year old Viktor Seifert who has been shortlisted three times for the British Wildlife Photography Award.
Viktor has been a keen photographer ever since he got his first camera for his fourth birthday.
WWT Caerlaverock Wetland Centre, Eastpark Farm, Caerlaverock, Dumfriesshire
Sun 27 Oct 19 to Sat 14 Dec
’Differences between’ Trail
Discover the range of different waders that call our wetlands their home during the winter months and learn how to tell the difference between them!
WWT Caerlaverock Wetland Centre, Eastpark Farm, Caerlaverock, Dumfriesshire
Fri 1 Nov 19 to Sat 30 Nov
Wader Day
Take part in the World Wader Watch, to contribute to research on waders and see waders flocking in on the high tide. Andrew Whitelee from Wader Quest will give a talk on the World Wader Watch, 11am-12. Then there is a guided walk to see the waders on the reserve with the Reserve Manager, 1-3pm.
WWT Caerlaverock Wetland Centre,
Eastpark Farm, Caerlaverock
Sat 2 Nov 19
In Focus
Try before you buy the latest binoculars and telescopes from the huge range available today. In Focus experts will be on hand all day to give advice. WWT Caerlaverock benefits from every sale.
WWT Caerlaverock Wetland Centre, Eastpark Farm, Caerlaverock, Dumfriesshire
Sun 3 Nov 19
Storytelling in the Yurt
Sit in our cosy yurt and listen to a nature-related story told by one of our excellent storytellers. Then go on a short walk to explore the reserve. Suitable for children aged 4 and under. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
WWT Caerlaverock, Eastpark Farm, Caerlaverock
Fri 8 Nov, Fri 6 Dec