Events

• The Wickerman Festival 2009

There are many exciting events throughout the year in southern Scotland. Events are listed here in date order, if you are looking for an event on certain dates use the following to refine your search by month:

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Auchencairn Country Market Auchencairn Country Market Type of event: Food Market Dates of the event: 3rd Saturday every month in 2009 Details of the event: Local food producers selling direct to the public. Cafe selling...

Jean Muir: A Fashion Icon Jean Muir: A Fashion Icon 3 April – 31 October National Museum of Costume, Dumfries Explore the work of an international fashion designer and unravel the distinctive Jean Muir look....

Focus on Fashion: Digital Photography Focus on Fashion: Digital Photography Adult £15 / Conc £10 Shambellie House New Abbey Dumfries DG2 8HQ

Kirkcudbright Summer Festivities A summer long programme of events which includes the extremely popular Scottish Nights, Medieval Fayre, Children’s festival, Parade Day, Vintage Car Rally, and concludes on the 31st August,...

Spring Fling Scotland’s premiere arts and crafts open studios event held annually on the May bank holiday weekend, and now in its sixth year.  The 2009 event will see nearly 80 artists and makers...

Wigtown Weekly Street Markets Vibrant street market, mixture of stalls Local Produce Meats, Fruit & Veg, crafts bric- a- brac etc. Venue: Wigtown Market Place Wigtown . For more information, contact: Tommy Henry on 01988...

f8-The Borders Group of Photographers Type of event: Photography Exhibition Dates of the event: 12th June until 13th July 2009 Details of the event: An exhibition of photographic images by 9 photographers from England and Scotland. ...

Stranraer Show The Stranraer Show is one of Dumfries and Galloways most popular annual events. The show is organised and hosted by Stranraer & Rhins of Galloway Agricultural Society in order to showcase the...

D&G 82nd Fine Art Society Annual Exhibition This years annual exhibition features a wide variety of drawings, paintings and craft items with most works available to buy. The Society was established in 1922 and as well as each member practising...

Eco-couture: recycle your style Eco-couture: recycle your style Adult £10 / Conc £6 Shambellie House New Abbey Dumfries DG2 8HQ

Zig Zag: The Paths of Robert Burns Zig-Zag is a major interactive touring exhibition that uncovers the myth behind the man widely regarded as Scotland's 'national bard'. 'Zig-Zag: The Paths of Robert Burns' lets us follow him on his...

Summer Crafts Craft activities for children aged 6-10 years. Space is limited so places must be booked in advance. Contact 01387 253820 to book places.

The Wickerman Festival East Kirkcarswell, Dundrennan, near Kirkcudbright.  Outdoor music and arts festival catering for up to 20,000 people.  An affordable, family friendly, fun filled weekend.

Annual Riding of the Marches Ceremonies The Annual Riding of the Marches takes place on Friday 24th July 2009. It begins at Dee Walk at 7pm and goes all over the town, ending up with a Charter Cermony in the Harbour Square around 8.30pm. ...

Arts and crafts trail Building on the success of Kirkcudbright's five previous Art and Crafts Trails, artists and craftworkers in and around the town will once again come together to form an enjoyable walk round...

Wigtown show Agricultural show including all cattle classes, light horses and dog show, a full entertainment programme, town and country marquee and trade stands.

Scottish alternative games A collection of Scottish games, inlcuding the Gird 'n' Cleek, Hurlin' the Curlin' Stane and Tractor pull. Come along to join in and claim a champion place! Food and drinks supplied.

The border gathering We have battle re-enactments from Uchtred’s Dark Age Galloway and the 42nd Reg Black Watch on the battlefield of Waterloo! This year sees the 2nd Borderland Backsword Championship We have the...

Galloway Country Fair Raehills, St Ann’s, Moffat.  Traditional two day country fair with trade stands, craft & food halls, main ring entertainment, demos, stick making, walling, falconry, gundogs, terrier...

Bladnoch Folk & Blues Festival The festival takes place in and around Bladnoch Distillery which is situated in the South West of Scotland. We’d like to thank Raymond Armstrong from  the Distillery for allowing us to...

ABSEIL OFF MULL OF GALLOWAY LIGHTHOUSE Are you ready for the Challenge? Get roped in and support Macmillan by abseiling off the lighthouse on the most southerly point of Scotland. Exhilarating and exciting with wonderful views as you...

Vintage/Classic Car Rally Sunday 30th August 2009 - at the Harbour Square from 12noon. Vintage and Classic cars are all welcome at this open event. The day begins at 9.30 am as vehicles gathered for registration in the...

The Kirkcudbright Tattoo This event forms the climax of the Summer Festivities for the town, and is undoubtedly one of the most popular and well attended. Large crowds always form in St Cuthbert Street, under the shadow of...

The Eden Festival Eden Festival takes place on the 4th to the 6th of September and will be set across 5 magnificent stages, hosting a spectacular keilidoscope of entertainment, festival, culture, arts, and intrigue. ...

Sketchbook Sketchbook Adult £10 / Conc £6 Workshops suitable for ages 16+, book now on 0131 247 4030. Shambellie House New Abbey Dumfries DG2 8HQ

Creetown Country Music Festival 2009 Creetown Country Music Festival will take place at a superb New Venue, 5 minutes walk from the Village Square. The new secure enclosed site will feature more stalls, on-site camping,...

The Stenaline Wigtown Book Festival Scotland’s National Book Town, Wigtown hosts a celebration of the written word, with readings, music and film.  Join us for talks and tastings to celebrate literature’s long love...

Doors Open Days Doors Open Days provides a one-weekend opportunity to make a free visit to some of Dumfries & Galloway’s most unusual and historic properties, some of which are not usually open to the...

Moffat Walking Festival Our walking festivals are the perfect way to enjoy the region and meet some great people. The walks are located in some beautiful countryside, and are varied so you’re sure to find something...

Lockerbie Jazz Festival Covering a wide spectrum of jazz and blues, the festival combines international class music with attractive, intimate and welcoming venues throughout Lockerbie to produce a very special event in the...

Scots Traditional Music Awards This wonderful weekend of music in Dumfries starts with a spectacular Ceilidh, followed by The Scots Trad Music Awards Gala Award Ceremony and a Sunday concert featuring the award winners.

The Glenkens Farmer's Market The Glenkens Farmers Market is held on the second Saturday of every month throughout the year. The venue is the newly refurbished Town Hall in St. Johns Town of Dalry and it has gone from strength...