An isle that is not an island and a lake that is not a lake – these and other interesting and mysterious placenames are explained in two fascinating new guides. This week sees the publication of a ‘Tales of Kirkcudbright Bay’ leaflet, complementing the recent ‘Walking Guide’ booklet. These are both available from a wide…
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Explore and enjoy Scotland’s past, present, and future through geology from 1st September- 9th October Scotland’s iconic landscapes and rugged coastlines have been shaped by the elements over countless millennia. The rocks beneath our feet hold the secrets of our planet’s past and this year, the Scottish Geology Festival will host numerous events unlocking these stories.…
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A free family gala day will be held on the afternoon of Friday 9 September to celebrate the official opening of the five-star purpose-built Great Tapestry of Scotland visitor centre in Galashiels, the heartland of the Scottish Borders. Taking place in the visitor centre and the square directly outside it, the Great Tapestry Gala Day…
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Pubs in Dumfries and Galloway are being sought to host live storytelling events this autumn as part of the Howff Tales project from Driftwood Cinema. This project is funded by the Scottish Museums, Year of Stories fund 2022 and therefore there is no cost to host one the performances. Pubs would be asked to work…
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It was home to Scotland’s national bard Robert Burns. It was also the location and inspiration for some of the poet’s most famous works including Tam o Shanter and Auld Lang Syne. Now Ellisland Farm, where Burns lived from 1788-1791, is being brought back to virtual life in the video game Minecraft. Hear Burns work…
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Audiences in Tweedsmuir and Carlops will be entertained by high-calibre live music following the Eastgate Theatre in Peebles’ involvement in an initiative designed to take world-class musicians to rural venues across Scotland. First to appear as part of the Scotland on Tour initiative is Project Smok, who will play a much-anticipated set in the grounds…
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“This month we have a team update for you as our current Chief Executive Ross McAuley will be stepping down in September to take up a new International role. We’ll be sad to see him go as during his time at the SSDA Ross has played a significant role in driving forward the organisation, setting…
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A stellar line-up has been unveiled for the second annual Music at the Multiverse weekend – two days of great entertainment at one of Scotland’s most amazing outdoor venues. And for 2022 there will be a brand new second stage, the Dance Tent, in addition to the Main Stage – which once again will be located…
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A new tour is set to launch in Annan this summer, featuring two of the town’s historic graveyards as its principal characters. Presented by award-winning storyteller and founder of Mostly Ghostly, Kathleen Cronie, Tombs n’ Tales of Old Annan debuts on Tuesday 26 July. The tour, which celebrates Scotland’s Year of Stories 2022, will run…
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The Galloway Country Fair will host some of Britain’s most talented birds and animals – including performing pigs, fence leaping sheep, beautiful birds of prey and dogs of all kinds. Among the attractions at Drumlanrig Castle, from 20-21 August, will be the Lamb National which sees a small flock of Herdwick sheep, complete with teddy…
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