Pop Up Shop at the Nith Hotel
With thanks to Ashley Winwood for sending us this event to share: Join us for a Pop Up Shop at the Nith Hotel Shop * Natural Skincare * Christmas Gifts * Handmade locally in Shearington Friday December [.....]
Caerlaverock Quiz Night
Caerlaverock Quiz Night Thursday 14th November at 7.30 pm Public Bar, Nith Hotel Come along and be paired with another quizzer - all names pulled out of a hat so it’s a great way to make new friends! [.....]
Tickets still available for Nith Inshore Rescue Fancy Dress Music evening! (with huggy bear)
There are about half the tickets left (50) for the Nith Inshore rescue Fancy Dress evening at The Barbour Hall on Saturday 9th November, so they're going fast! Don't miss out, here are details of how to get [.....]
Musical Afternoon in Aid of NIR
Rona Carson of Kelton Bank extends a warm invitation for tomorrow (Sunday 13th October): Come and join us tomorrow and enjoy a musical afternoon and evening whilst raising funds for the Nith Inshore Rescue. John and I have [.....]
Scotland and the Arctic – A Conversation
The Scotland and the Arctic Festival The history of Scotland's relationship to the Arctic has been one of exploration and exploitation. The undoubted heroism of early Polar explorers, such as Dumfries-born Sir John Richardson, has to be seen alongside the remorseless work of the whalers from east coast ports...
Remembrance Sunday 10th November 2019 – Beacon Lighting Quay End
Remembrance Sunday 10th November 2019 *** BEACON LIGHTING AT 4.20PM *** Last year many of you attended Caerlaverock's part in "Battle's Over", marking the 100th Anniversary of the end of The Great War, and in remembrance of those [.....]
Family Halloween Party at Hutton Hall
Hutton Hall are holding their highly anticipated Family Halloween Party, Sunday 27th October 1 to 3pm! Fancy Dress is Optional, but come on, it's Halloween - go for it! There will be games and refreshments, and a PUMPKIN [.....]
Fancy Dress Music Night – with huggy bear! (Nith Inshore Rescue)
Fancy Dress Music Night - featuring huggy bear! In support of Nith Inshore Rescue, come along to their FANCY DRESS MUSIC NIGHT at the Barbour Hall - 9th November 7pm til late! Get dressed up on your favourite [.....]
Barbour Hall Clean-up
The Barbour Hall committee have set 2 dates for their Clean Up! They are hoping folk will come to help brighten up the hall! They will appreciate any help you can offer - your time, your skills or [.....]
Coffee (and Cake!) Morning at the Barbour Hall (in aid of Macmillan)
"Come along to Sue's Coffee Morning" Every penny raised means Macmillan can help more people with cancer live life as fully as they can. WHERE: Barbour Hall, Glencaple DATE: Friday 27th September TIME: 10.30am to 12.30pm All welcome [.....]
MAGNIFICENT MOTH MORNING
An invitation from Alison Robertson.... The weather deteriorates after this weekend so Stuart Graham and I have decided to hold another impromptu moth-trap opening to celebrate the gorgeous autumn moths we see at this time of year. Time: [.....]
Free Entry to WWT Caerlaverock
WWT Caerlaverock are participating in the National Doors Open Day, and so tomorrow (Saturday 7th September) you can visit the reserve FREE! Take the opportunity to visit our stunning wetland reserve for free. Wander down the avenues and [.....]
Glencaple SWI Invite
Thursday 5 September at 7.30pm Barbour Memorial Hall, Church Street, Glencaple DG1 4QY Come along and enjoy an evening with our Speaker, Jock Rome from Kilnford Farm Shop & Restaurant Find out what we do, have a chat [.....]
Soup Social Returns!! at The Barbour Hall – 26th Sept
A Community GET-TOGETHER at the Barbour Hall Thursday 26th Sept, 12 til 1.30pm Bowl of soup, bread and traybake plus a coffee/tea for just £1 Book Exchange with the Library van now stopped, use this as an alternative [.....]
Wild Geese from Wardlaw
Take a gander with a wander up Wardlaw! As part of the Wild Goose Weekend, WWT Caerlaverock wardens are joining SNH staff to lead a walk up Wardlaw Hill to see the dusk flight of the pink footed [.....]
Fostering a Love of Wildlife and Nature Locally
Dumfries and Galloway is such a special place for so many reasons. If you'd like to bring your children up to have a love of nature and a wonder for wildlife, this is the place! Read on! We [.....]
Impromptu Mothing Sessions – This Friday and Saturday
An invitation from Stuart Graham and Alison Robertson to the community - many thanks! A chance to see some incredible looking moths in Caerlaverock! Hope to see you there! Stuart Graham and Alison Robertson will be mothing in [.....]
Nithraid 2019
A great event, and some great spots to view the boats as they come up the River Nith! Put the date in your diary: Saturday 31st August 2019!
Salt Marsh Research – Participants Wanted
As we live in such close proximity to the salt marsh, it would be great if a good few folk could get in touch and take part in this PhD research!
Evening Exploration Event at Castle Corner
Look out for the Evening Exploration Event on Friday 16th August 2019 at Castle Corner. This is in conjunction with (deep breath) Scottish Natural Heritage [SNH], Caerlaverock Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust [WWT] and Historic Environment Scotland [HES]. It [.....]