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Galloway Song Sessions with Kate Howard
Come and learn songs from Galloway. For experienced singers or no experience at all.
Findings at Stroanfreggan Dig - Update Talk
Join Carsphairn Heritage Initiative and Cathy MacIver from AOC to find out more about the initial results from excavations at Stroanfreggan fort and Smittons Bridge Cairn.
Ken Words Writers' Cafe
Open to anyone interested in writing, whatever your in/experience and whether or not you choose to share your own writing.
CatStrand Events - Hannah Rarity & Anna Massie
A seasonal shindig with Scottish folk-inspired singer / songwriter Hannah Rarity and multi-instrumentalist Anna Massie.
CatStrand Winter Wonderland
The CatStrand Young Creatives are turning The CatStrand into a festive world of magic on Saturday 13th December and you’re invited!
CatStrand Events - NT Live Mrs. Warren’s Profession
Filmed live from the West End, this new production reunites Staunton with director Dominic Cooke (Follies, Good), exploring the clash between morality and independence, traditions and progress.
CatStrand Events: NT Live- The Fifth Step
Theatre On Screen | 90 mins | age recommendation 16+
CatStrand Events: The Flames - Information Session and Workshops
Tricky Hat is welcoming people to join The Flames performance company. The Flames is a free, creative opportunity for people 50+ to take part in a series of fun, artistic and social workshops that culminate in a public performance at CatStrand.
Galloway Conversations: War of Independence Southwest Scotland
Come along and hear about this important part of our Glenkens History.
CatStrand Events - Ashley Campbell
With two internationally acclaimed solo albums under her belt, her forthcoming third album Goodnight Nashville is set for release in June 2025.
CatStrand Events: Rum Ragged
Always honest, thought-provoking, and often humorous, it’s Rum Ragged’s live show that makes them a fast favourite with any audience
Dance Steps - Monthly Dance Workshop
A fun relaxed monthly dance workshop for all ages 8 years plus. No experience required.
Galloway Conversations: Margaret Morris - Celebrating a life in creativity
In this Galloway Conversation we will discover who Margaret Morris was and why she was so important when we talk of creativity, health and wellbeing.
CatStrand Events: Burns Supper
Haggis Supper, Traditional Speeches, Music, Songs and lots of laughs!
CatStrand Events: Niall McCabe
With self-effacing humour and stories told of growing up on a remote Irish Island Niall McCabe possess an effortless charm which both captivates and liberates his audience.
Glenkens Song Day Workshop
Spend the day at the CatStrand to be inspired and guided by Choral Tutor Kate Howard to learn, sing and perform songs from our beautiful Glenkens.
Glenkens Words and Songs Concert
Come and be delighted and entertained for an evening of songs and words inspired by the life heritage, landscape and culture of the Glenkens.
Dance Steps - Monthly Dance Workshop
A fun relaxed monthly dance workshop for all ages 8 years plus. No experience required.
CatStrand Events: The Flames - Performance
Join The Flames for a unique performance taking inspiration from everyday life and challenging pre-conceived ideas of how older people think and what they aspire to.
CatStrand Events: Scottish Comedy Collective
We are back! Join us for a sensational night of Live Stand-Up Comedy with “A Scottish Comedy Collective” at the Catstrand on Sat 14 March 2026!
CatStrand Events: Wave Blues Band Return
Don’t miss your chance to boogie down and experience classic tracks reimagined alongside exciting new material.
Dance Steps - Monthly Dance Workshop
A fun relaxed monthly dance workshop for all ages 8 years plus. No experience required.
CatStrand Events: Bloom - Scottish Step Dancing Taster Workshop
Join the Bloom Team for a taster workshop in Scottish Step Dancing.
CatSTrand Events: BLOOM performance and ceilidh
BLOOM is a dance performance and personal story from Tokyo-born, Scotland based Percussive Step Dancer Kae Sakurai.
Dance Steps - Monthly Dance Workshop
A fun relaxed monthly dance workshop for all ages 8 years plus. No experience required.
Dance Steps - Monthly Dance Workshop
A fun relaxed monthly dance workshop for all ages 8 years plus. No experience required.
Dance Steps - Monthly Dance Workshop
A fun relaxed monthly dance workshop for all ages 8 years plus. No experience required.
Galloway Conversations: The Highways and Byways and Stories of the Glenkens
Local filmmakers, Andy Kaye and Angela Miller, will lead you on an evening exploring the Highways and Byways of the Glenkens through History.
Dance Steps - Monthly Dance Workshop
A fun relaxed monthly dance workshop for all ages 8 years plus. No experience required.
CatStrand Christmas Shopping Evening
Join us for a cosy evening of Christmas shopping, seasonal treats, and great entertainment.
Glenkens Gazette 25th Anniversary
Come along and celebrate 25 years of the amazing Glenkens Gazette!
Galloway Song Sessions with Kate Howard
Come and learn songs from Galloway. For experienced singers or no experience at all.
Galloway Conversations: The Paddy Line
Alan McLellan walked the Port Road line Dumfries to Stranraer to raise funds for Prostate Scotland. As he walked he took photos and filmed, gathering stories, old photos and film, along the way.
CatStrand Events - Dalahan
Following the release of their debut album When the Day Is On the Turn in 2014, Dallahan toured extensively in Europe and North America, establishing themselves at such prestigious international events as Milwaukee Irish Fest, Celtic Connections, Tonder Festival and countless others.
Ken Words Writers' Cafe
Open to anyone interested in writing, whatever your in/experience and whether or not you choose to share your own writing.
Remembering Our Local Heroes
To mark Remembrance Day, join Cultural Glenkens for prayers at the New Galloway War Memorial led by Rev Dawn Matthews then a Memorial Tea at CatStrand.
CatStrand Events - Òran
Combining spoken word, lyrical storytelling and a pulsating electronic live score, this is the thrilling story of Òran and his journey to rescue his best friend from the Underworld.
Galloway Shorts Film Festival Skill Sharing Session
Interested in Film Making? Considering getting involved with Galloway Shorts Film Festival? These are the workshops for you.
Art Ambassadors
Are you passionate about art and community? We're looking for enthusiastic young volunteers to join us next year as Art Ambassadors!
CatStrand Events - Geoff Davidson's The God Stone
This story of the famous David, who slew the giant Goliath with a single stone from his slingshot, rings of human bravery and triumph, resonates as a tragedy of overweening hubris, and hymns a catharsis that leads to redemption in music and song.
CatStrand Events - Geoff Davidson's The God Stone
This story of the famous David, who slew the giant Goliath with a single stone from his slingshot, rings of human bravery and triumph, resonates as a tragedy of overweening hubris, and hymns a catharsis that leads to redemption in music and song.
CatStrand Bar Night
Join us for relaxed summer evenings at CatStrand Nights – good drinks, great food, and a warm community atmosphere.
A Wolf Shall Devour The Sun
Live music stirs the soul. Shadow puppetry and animation portray terror and playfulness. Stories about our oldest ally ask: in the absence of the wolf, what is lost?
CatStrand Events - Smith & McClennan
Dumfries and Galloway born Emily Smith and New Zealander Jamie McClennan play a small run of local shows as Smith & McClennan this autumn.
Dance Steps - Monthly Dance Workshop
A fun relaxed monthly dance workshop for all ages 8 years plus. No experience required.
Galloway Song Sessions with Kate Howard
Come and learn songs from Galloway. For experienced singers or no experience at all.
CatStrand Events - The Wicker Man
The Wicker Man is a 1973 British folk horror film directed by Robin Hardy.
CatStrand Events - Corpse Bride (PG)
Tim Burton's 2005 'Corpse Bride' follows the story of Victor Van Dort, son of fish merchants, who finds himself in an arranged marriage with Victoria Everglot, a high-society woman whom he's never even spoken to.
CatStrand Events - An Tobar and Mull Theatre: Night Waking
An Tobar and Mull Theatre presents the world premiere of Night Waking by Shireen Mula, adapted from the novel by Sarah Moss. Directed by Rebecca Atkinson-Lord.
CatStrand Events - Simeon Walker
Versatile and prolific Leeds-based pianist & composer Simeon Walker has quickly emerged as a leading light in the burgeoning modern classical scene.
CatStrand Events - Voices from Gaza
A fundraiser organised by Galloway Friends of MAP - Medical Aid for Palestinians.
CatStrand Events - Martin Simpson presents Skydancers
One of England’s most revered folk performers, widely acknowledged as one of the finest acoustic and slide guitar players in the world, Martin's interpretations of traditional songs are masterpieces of storytelling.
CatStrand Events - Hercules The Bear by Tenterhooks Theatre
Hercules The Bear is inspired by the incredible true story of a 10-foot grizzly bear raised in Scotland by human parents.
Art Ambassadors
Are you passionate about art and community? We're looking for enthusiastic young volunteers to join us next year as Art Ambassadors!
CatStrand Events - National Theatre Live - Inter Alia
National Theatre Live: Brings the best of British Theatre to a cinema Screen near you.
SWSARF Symposium - Early Prehistory
Join us for an afternoon of short talks and group discussions about the Early Prehistoric archaeology of South West Scotland, and the ongoing project to create a regional research framework for the region.
Galloway Shorts Film Festival Skill Sharing Session
Interested in Film Making? Considering getting involved with Galloway Shorts Film Festival? These are the workshops for you.

