Out & About in Caerlaverock
The Caerlaverock area is jam packed with places to go and things to do! From cycling to sight-seeing, walking to bird watching and with ever changing views, you’ll not be stuck for something to do!
Please give us info about the things we have missed! Email the web editorial team at info@caerlaverock.org.uk
Spectacular Jousting @ Caerlaverock Castle: Sat & Sun 27/28
Spectacular Jousting returns to Caerlaverock Castle this weekend (Saturday and Sunday from 12.30-4.30pm). Historic days await as the spectacular jousting tournament returns to Caerlaverock Castle. Get ready to cheer on your favourite as the chivalric [.....]
Little Egret Meets Heron – video by Rob Wells
Many thanks to Rob Wells for sending us this great video of a little egret meeting a grey heron at low tide on the River Nith in Glencaple today! If you have any footage [.....]
Cockles landing at Glencaple Quay
It warmed the cockles of our hearts to receive this email from Karl Savege, with a photo from 2008... seems so long ago now somehow! "I thought this was an interesting photo of the quay [.....]
Haafnetters on the Nith
An octuple of haafnetters out on the River Nith between Conheath and Kelton Bank this evening:
Caerlaverock NNR Events
A peek at a few of the Caerlaverock National Nature Reserve (NNR and combined NNR/Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust WWT/Historic Environment Scotland HES) events in the coming months - take advantage of these dates and find [.....]
Gallery of Nith Haaf Netting Photos
Many thanks to Norman Brown who has looked out this fantastic bunch of very interesting haaf netting photos for us! A few familiar faces too - a bit of a trip down memory lane! It's [.....]
Cattle Crossing Phyllis Creek, Lantonside Merse, 1961
Another one from Tom Broon's chest of wonders (he may not actually have a chest, but we like to imagine he does, and it's full of interesting things that he's drip-feeding us)! The merse was [.....]
This is the story of Wullie McDade… A Heinous Haaf Netting Tale has been made
Thank you Tom Broon for rooting aroon' And bringing this tale to our attention. Main photo courtesy of Norman Broon, Keep yer eyes peeled, there's more coming soon!
Wardlaw access now much easier!
A week or two ago, when the sun was shining and the bluebells were out in full force, we had a wee wander up the Wardlaw. We noticed the steep steps over the wall had [.....]
Puss Moth in Glencaple Garden!
Thank you to Alison Robertson for sharing her fantastic photo of this amazing puss moth with us! "This Puss Moth, so called after its furry appearance, was by the back door this morning. Despite it [.....]
Coastal Walkers coming to Caerlaverock
We've seen a fair few 'round the coast of Britain' walkers pass through Caerlaverock, and Team Shipley Walk 2019 are on their way! Martin and Maureen Shipley will arrive in Glencaple on Wednesday 15th of [.....]
Cycle to WWT Caerlaverock for Discounted Entry
If you are local to WWT Caerlaverock or visiting the area, why not cycle down to the reserve? Cyclists receive a 15% discount on entry to the centre! The Centre is on the National Cycle [.....]
Solway Coastwise – Glencaple Area Gathering
We've had a note from Nic Coombey about the Solway Coastwise event at The Barbour Hall - TOMORROW! Tuesday 6-8pm. "Why not come along to our Glencaple Area Gathering @ The Barbour Memorial Hall, Tuesday [.....]
Easter Parade at Kingholm Quay
Yes we know this isn't strictly Caerlaverock, but Doug spotted this Easter Parade on Sunday morning at Kingholm Quay, a sight of Easter chicks ducklings to soften even the hardest heart!
A print called “Caerlaverock”!
Following her recent exhibition at WWT Caerlaverock, Dumfries and Galloway Artist, Lisa Hooper has made an original lino cut print entitled "Caerlaverock"! She has captured the season rather nicely! Details here
Spring Clean across D&G
Thanks to Chris Woodness for passing us this poster, originally from Mark Jardine, who says: "The beauty of this poster is that it is not a ‘one off’ and forgotten about, but rather an on-going [.....]
Nith Estuary Haaf Net Fishers’ Association AGM
THE AGM OF THE NITH ESTUARY HAAF NET FISHERS ASSOCIATION WILL BE HELD IN THE BARBOUR HALL GLENCAPLE ON SUNDAY 24TH MARCH AT 11AM
A Break in the Storm
With thanks to Kathryn Vogel who sent us these fab photos of the beautiful view this afternoon; a break in the storm! Like to share a gorgeous Caerlaverock view with everyone? Send your photos to [.....]
First Februaree Bumble Bee!
With many thanks to Alison Robertson for this fab photo and the information: Lots of us have been seeing the first bumblebees during this week's warm spell, usually a rapid fly-past with no chance of [.....]
People from the Past
Many thanks to John Roberts for sharing some more old photos and info: Main image (above): "The lady sitting down on the left with a hat on is my grandmother Elizabeth Robb nee Stott, known [.....]
Haaf Netters of The Solway Article (Scots Magazine April 2007)
Thank you to Norman Brown for a bunch of really interesting photos he gave us to share with you - coming soon! For now though, he brought this issue of the Scots Magazine - April [.....]