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CatStrand Events: The Song Cannot be Silenced
The Song Cannot Be Silenced, by local author Larry Winger, writing under the nom de plume Aldon Law, is a general fiction novel of challenges, as its main characters face issues of voicelessness, loss of identity, and life choices that become intractable.
CatStrand Events - NT Live - Les Liaisons Dangereouses
Les Liaisons Dangereouses by Christopher Hampton, based on the novel by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos
Community Safety Team
The Community Safety Team will be out and about in local communities as part of our autumn engagement activities with the public, utilising our mobile display trailer.
CatStrand Events: Naad-Hara
Blending Indian and Scottish traditional music, Naad-Hara presents an innovative programme of traditional melodies, original compositions, and improvisation.
CatStrand Events: Ali Watson Quartet
Modern jazz quartet with influences from European Jazz, Scottish Folk and Impressionist Classical music.
Galloway Conversations: The unsung fiddle tradition of the Glenkens and Galloway
More information to follow.
CatStrand Events: Fergus McCreadie
Blending jazz with the spirit of Scottish folk, pianist Fergus McCreadie crafts music inspired by his homeland's breath-taking landscapes.
CatStrand Events: High Notes From In The Sky
Step into a world of weightless melodies and high‑altitude calm. Richard Davies brings High Notes From In The Sky to life in a rare solo performance for soprano sax - a drifting, dreamlike journey through jazz, ambient textures, and sky‑level improvisation.
CatStrand Events: Nimbus Sextet
One of the most innovative groups in the new wave of UK jazz, Nimbus Sextet are bringing their electrifying blend of jazz, world and dance music to top venues and festivals across the UK & Europe.
CatStrand Events: Absolute Classics - an afternoon of Brahms & Rachmaninov
Brahms, B Major, op. 8, Rachmaninov, Trio no 2, op. 9
CatStrand Creative Art Reps
An exciting youth leadership group where young people help shape CatStrand's creative programme.
CatStrand Events: Fred Macaulay - Good Evening
Fred MaCaulay is preparing to hit the road in 2026 with the 2025 show repackaged and updated and simply called “GOOD EVENING!”.
CatStrand Events - Blue Rose Code
Coming to CatStrand as a duo, Blue Rose Code simply has to be seen live.
Cultural Glenkens: The Bonny Glenkens: Celebration of the poetry and music of the Glenkens
An evening of music, song and recitations in celebration of the poetry of the late Tommy Edgar MBE and the rich history of music in the Glenkens led by Brian Edgar with special guest Jo Miller.
CatStrand Events: Alasdair Roberts
Prolific Glasgow-based singer, songwriter, interpreter of traditional songs and guitarist Alasdair Roberts gives a rare solo performance at CatStrand.
CatStrand Events: Hexameter 6 by Six
Hexameter are a spoken word collective of six poets all closely connected with Dumfries & Galloway and key figures in Southwest Scotland’s flourishing literary scene.
CatStrand Events: Absolute Classics - Manami Suzuki
Beethoven, Sonata No. 5 in C minor, Op. 10 No. 1, Schubert, Impromptus, D 899, Op. 90, Schubert, Allegretto in C minor, D 915, Beethoven, Sonata No. 32 in C minor, Op. 111
Cultural Glenkens: Andy Goldsworthy in conversation with Andrew Graham-Dixon
This compelling film captures an exclusive, deeply personal dialogue between the world-renowned land artist and the acclaimed art historian, author, and broadcaster.
CatStrand Events - Quines, The Bubblyjock Collective
The Bubblyjock Collective present ‘QUINES’, a brand-new programme celebrating female Scottish composers and neglected women from Scottish history.
Galloway Conversations: Stroanfreggan Update Talk
Exciting updates from the excavations at Stroanfreggan!
CatStrand Creative Art Reps
An exciting youth leadership group where young people help shape CatStrand's creative programme.
CatStrand Events - Do Not Pass Go
We heart Lizzie Magie! Feminist, economist, disruptor, and games designer who wanted to show the world there was an alternative to capitalist greed.
CatStrand Events - Birdvox
Introducing Birdvox and their debut album Shamming The Drama.
CatStrand Events - Malin Lewis
Innovator, award winning, multi-instrumentalist Malin Lewis melds Scottish West coast tradition with a newly invented, self-made bagpipe alongside stars Sally Simpson (Fiddle) and Ali Hutton (Guitar). Hair tingling, philosophical and dance inducing melodies inspired by European folk traditions, queerness and the universe.
Cultural Glenkens: Remembering Glenkens Heroes and Film Screening of 'They Shall Not Grow Old'
Join us for a candle lit procession to the War Memorial at New Galloway Park for prayers and reflections.
CatStrand Creative Art Reps
An exciting youth leadership group where young people help shape CatStrand's creative programme.
CatStrand Events - Ryan Young
Ryan Young is a Scottish fiddle player working within the traditional music of Scotland. His playing is noted for its distinctive tone and phrasing, with an approach that places melody and expression at the centre of the music.
CatStrand Events: Deiseil - Dancing in Time - panel discussion
Following Wednesday's performance of Deiseil: Dancing in Time, director Gerry Mulgrew and performers Alison Carlyle and Amy Geddes will host a discussion about the themes of the show.
CatStrand Events: Deiseil - Dancing in Time
Deiseil: Dancing in Time is a powerful exploration of how stepdance, Scotland’s percussive dance, was lost… and how its revival became woven into a lifelong friendship.
Galloway Conversations: Dr Werner Kissling
Diplomat, Scholar, Gentleman, Photographer and Chronicler of folk life in Dumfries and Galloway, Judith Hewitt from D & G Museums tells us Kissling's story.
CatStrand Creative Art Reps
An exciting youth leadership group where young people help shape CatStrand's creative programme.
Land Notes Festival: Banner Parade and Sausage Sizzle
Celebrate Land Notes Festival 2026 with a Banner Parade from CatStrand down to the banks of the river Ken by Loch Ken Bridge.
Land Notes Festival: Writers on the land & Time Seeds launch
Come and hear local writers read their prose and poetry inspired by the landscape and wildlife of Galloway.
Land Notes Festival: Living Landscapes
A panel discussion on demographic change, culture and belonging.
Land Notes Festival: Ghosts at Play
In poetry and music – from Japan to Glenkens – Tom Pow and Jo Miller present a conversation around ‘Hallowed ground’.
CatStrand Events - Burn and The Orquil Burn
Burn is an environmental video art project by artist John Wallace and soil scientist Professor Pete Smith.
Land Notes Festival: Six Bowls
An imaginative, hands-on workshop exploring ecology and place through The Six Bowls, a participatory artwork creating ideas and actions for a more just and resilient future.
Land Notes Festival: New Galloway Citizen Science Water Project
Join local citizen scientists for an introductory talk at the Catstrand, a walk along the banks of Mill Burn and the Ken, and a water testing demonstration.
Land Notes Festival: Moving Over Time
Dance performance concluding with an open Q&A about peatlands and peatland restoration with experts from the Crichton Carbon Centre (CCC) and the Tweed Forum.
CatStrand Events: Ali Affleck- New Orleans Jazz
Award-winning vocalist Ali Affleck brings together three of the finest interpreters of early jazz and blues for a special one-off performance celebrating the music of New Orleans and Harlem, New York City.
CatStrand Events - NT Live - The Playboy of the Western World
The Playboy of the Western World by John Millinton Synge , Directed by Caitríona McLaughlin.
CatStrand Events: Arcana - Fay Guiffo
Arcana is a poetic, music-led journey about finding your voice and the courage to truly listen to yourself.
Galloway Conversations: Mermaids of Dumfries and Galloway
Join us to discover all things mermaid from Dalbeattie to Crawick via the mermaid’s chair!
CatStrand Events - NT Live - All My Sons
All My Sons by Arthur Miller, Directed by Ivo Van Hove
Dance Steps - Monthly Dance Workshop
A fun relaxed monthly dance workshop for all ages 8 years plus. No experience required.
Galloway Conversations: SCAMP
Jan Hogarth, People, Learning and Comms officer for SCAMP Landscape Connections will give you an overview of the seascape scale nature restoration project and why its so important at this time.
CatStrand Gig and Bar Night: Becci Wallace
We’re delighted to welcome Becci Wallace to CatStrand for a special intimate bar night performance.
CatStrand Events: Revolution Days
Contains strong language and descriptions of war, recommended for Ages 14+.
CatStrand Events - Towa Mura
Towa Mura is a profound international collaboration between writer Tom Pow, the musicians of The Galloway Agreement from South West Scotland, and the acclaimed Bird Theatre from Tottori, Japan.
CatStrand Events - Towa Mura
Towa Mura is a profound international collaboration between writer Tom Pow, the musicians of The Galloway Agreement from South West Scotland, and the acclaimed Bird Theatre from Tottori, Japan.
CatStrand Events - Fungi Frida and the Myco Heroes
‘Fungi Frida and the Myco Heroes’ is an hour-long, energetic, silly, interactive performance full of songs, games, clowning, and puppetry for children and their families all about fungi and how they can help us save the environment!
Galloway Conversations: Elspeth McKewan: The life and death of an accused witch
Elspeth McKewan is famous for being the last woman burned as a witch in Dumfries and Galloway.
CatStrand Events - Macbeth Muet
Macbeth Muet is a bold and physical reinterpretation of Shakespeare’s tragedy, crafted for adult audiences as well as teenagers aged 14 and up.
Dance Steps - Monthly Dance Workshop
A fun relaxed monthly dance workshop for all ages 8 years plus. No experience required.
CatStrand Events - The Bacchae
Glasgow's acclaimed Company of Wolves present an earth-shattering solo retelling of the myth of Dionysos: an epic of rejection, vengeance and rebirth told through story, dance and ancient song.
In Search of the Unattended Shadow: An installation by Jim Buchannan
The Labyrinth of Light at CatStrand is exploratory, an artist’s sketchbook page made real for a weekend, with adjustments being made by the artist to both soundscape and shadow creation over the weekend.
