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Dumfries & Galloway Aviaition Museum Air & Ground Show - Heathhall Industrial Estate, Dumfries DG1 3PH
Date: 20th July 2008 |
Start Time: 11.00am |
Price: Adult £5, child/concession £4 |
Telephone: 01387 251623
An air and ground event for all the family - helicopter pleasure flights, RAF Hawk fly past, military vehicles, classic cars, model aircraft, fun fair, pipe band, dancers, climbing wall... and many static displays.
Web Site: www.dumfriesaviationmuseum.com
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The Scottish National Portrait Gallery in Kirkcudbright
- Kirkcudbright Town Hall, St Mary Street, Kirkcudbright
Date: 5th July - 25th August 2008 |
Start Time: 10.00 am - 6.00pm, Monday to Sunday |
Price: Free |
Telephone: 01557 331643
Continuing the series of top-quality art exhibitions organised annually by the Kirkcudbright 2000 group, the Scottish National Portrait Gallery will be showing over 50 works from its remarkably diverse collection of portrait paintings, illustrating Scottish life and society from the times of Robert Burns to Kenny Dalglish.
Web Site: www.kirkcudbrightartiststown.co.uk
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King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table - Castle Kennedy & Gardens, Rephad, Stranraer
Date: 15th August 2008 |
Start Time: 7.30pm |
Price: Adults £12, Students/children £8 |
Telephone: 01776 702024
Chapterhouse Theatre Company bring their open-air production of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table to the glorious setting of Castle Kennedy & Gardens.
Web Site: www.castlekennedygardens.co.uk
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Wigtown Book Festival - Wigtown
Date: 26 September - 5 October 2008 |
Telephone: 01988 403222
To celebrate the festival's 10th birthday, this year's programme will be bigger and more varied than ever, with over 130 talks, discussions and performances. Menzies Campbell, former Liberal Democrat leader, Sandra Howard, wife of former Conservative Party leader, Michael, Edward Lucas, author of 'New Cold War' and writer, director and star of Channel 4's 'Meet the Magoons', Hardeep Singh Kohli are confirmed to attend.
Web Site: www.wigtownbookfestival.com
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Summer Festivities Art and Crafts Trail - Studios, houses, sheds, closes and galleries throughout Kirkcudbright.
Date: 1st - 3rd August 2008 |
Start Time: 11.00am - 4.00pm. |
Price: Free |
Telephone: 01557 331895
A chance to visit studios, sheds, hidden closes and galleries in this friendly artists' town, many not normally open to the public. There will be demonstrations of painting, wood turning, garden events, icons and workshops or you can even test your own skills.
Web Site: www.artandcraftstrail.co.uk
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Galloway Country Fair - Moffat
Date: 16th -17th August 2008 |
Start Time: 9am - 6pm |
Price: Adult £10, Child £2. |
Telephone: 01557 860259
A traditional two day country fair, with trade stands, craft & food halls, main ring entertainment, stick making, demos, walling, falconry, gundogs, terriers, clay shooting, fishing, archery, axe throwing. A fun filled day for all the family.
Web Site: www.gallowaycountryfair.co.uk
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The Border Gathering - Park Farm, New Abbey Road, Dumfries
Date: 7th - 10th August 2008 |
Telephone: 01387 810439
Four days to celebrate the history, heritage and music of The Borderland in day tours, evening entertainment and great outdoor games at Park Farm, Dumfries on Sunday with caber tossing, pipe bands, falconry, clan tents, children's entertainment and much more...
Web Site: www.bordergathering.co.uk
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Kirkcudbright Summer Festivities - Kirkcudbright
Date: 4th May - 25th August 2008 |
Telephone: 01557 331848
A feast of traditional performances and energetic entertainment! Enjoy a range of great events throughout summer, including Scottish nights in the Harbour Square on Thursdays from 17th July, Children's Festival, Medieval Fayre, parade day, vintage car rally, culminating in the Tattoo in the shadow of the castle on 25th August with the main performers expected to be the Shotts & Dykehead pipe Band, 15 times winner of the RSPBA World Pipe Band Championships.
Web Site: www.summerfestivities.com
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South by South-West - Tolbooth Art Centre, Kirkcudbright
Date: 3 June - 3 August 2008 |
Price: Free |
Telephone: 01557 331643
A major collaborative art exhibition showing simukltaneously in 3 venues in Ayr, Kilmarnock and Kirkcudbright/Dumfries presenting the story of art heritage in SW Scotland from 1780 to present day. This section of the exhibition tells the story for the period 1880-1940.
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The Wickerman Festival - Kirkcudbright
Date: 25th - 26th July 2008 |
Telephone: 01738 450442
A fun filled, family friendly weekend of entertainment whatever your musical tastes. This two day music and culture event situated in deepest Galloway takes its inspiration from the 70's cult movie, filmed in Dumfries & Galloway.
Web Site: www.thewickermanfestival.co.uk
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The Hairth - Knockengorroch Farm, Carsphairn, Castle Douglas
Date: 19th - 21st September 2008 |
Telephone: 01644 460662
A family-friendly music festival celebrating great music and landscape, featuring a wealth of folk, fusion, dance and world music acts from both high-profile and emerging artists. Plus sessions, open mic, workshops, cabaret, fire performances, children?s marquee, street theatre, storytelling, performance poetry, global shopping, bar with real Scottish ales, hot showers, camping?
Web Site: www.knockengorroch.org.uk
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Moffat Walking Festival - Moffat & Surrounding Area
Date: 3rd - 5th October 2008 |
Telephone: 01683 220227
Take the chance to enjoy the autumnal delights of Moffat and the surrounding area by taking part in the ever popular Moffat Walking Festival. The festival provides a range of walks from a gentle amble to strenuous hill walks. Experienced leaders enhance the walks with information on local historic sites and wildlife.
Web Site: www.visitmoffat.co.uk
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Creetown Country Music Festival - Creetown
Date: 18th - 21st September 2008 |
Telephone: 01671 820281
Scotland's No.1 Country Music Festival is much more than just great music! For 2008, the festival will be expanded to include other music genres. Traditional Western Costume Parade, archery and rifle shooting, fast draw competition, a giant street fair and much more, all add to the fun
Web Site: www.creetown-countrymusic-festival.com
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Lockerbie Jazz Festival - Various venues around Lockerbie.
Date: 24th - 26th October 2008 |
Telephone: 0131 553 4000
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 British jazz calendar.
Web Site: www.lockerbiejazz.com
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Discovery Rides in Dumfries & Galloway - Various throughout region
Telephone: John Taylor on 01556 670395
Come join us on our rides of discovery around Dumfries & Galloway. These circular rides are suitable for all ages and abilities and will take approximately 3 to 4 hours at an easy pace. Most rides are FREE and there is no need to book for most rides: just turn up at the meeting point with a bike, suitable clothing, a snack, a drink and your camera.
Web Site: www.visitdumfriesandgalloway.co.uk/cycling/guided-cycle-rides
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