The South of Scotland Destination Alliance (SSDA) has teamed up with the Association of Scotland’s Self-Caterers (ASSC) to help owners of B&Bs, unlicensed guest houses and holiday lets across the…
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The Scottish Oyster Shucking Championship returns after two year break, taking centre stage at the Stranraer Oyster Festival in early September. The festival is inviting contenders to battle it out…
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While mountain biking and road cycling are part and parcel of life in the Tweed Valley, not everyone relishes the prospect of lung-busting hills or high speeds. With many riders…
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The Calgary Burns Singers will join a packed evening of entertainment for this year’s Kirkcudbright Floodlit Tattoo on 27th August. Kirkcudbright Summer Festivities are delighted to announce a colourful extravaganza…
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Archaeology Scotland and Galloway Glens are bringing the Scottish Archaeology Fair back this year after a two-year pause following Covid restrictions. The Fair will take place in Castle Douglas on…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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