Glenkens News
Come and meet the Loch Ken Ranger Service
The Loch Ken Ranger Service is holding an open ‘Meet the Ranger Service Event’ in advance of the Season ahead.
Biosphere pop-up events at the Samphire Gallery
Between 13th – 15th March the Galloway & Southern Ayrshire Biosphere (GSAB) are hosting a Pop-Up Hub at the Samphire Gallery on King St in Castle Douglas.
Rescheduled date announced for music-making in the Glenkens event
There is much to discover about the history of music-making in the Glenkens which is being explored in an afternoon of expert talks, presented by The Glenkens Story History Group.
Why is everyone looking at Galloway’s crab apple trees?
Experts increasingly admire the population of native crab apple trees in Galloway. But why are they here, and why does this matter?
Palpable level of excitement ahead of the Great Corsock Show
The Great Corsock Show is coming! On Saturday, 26th of August, this much-loved Stewartry tradition will allow the great and the good of home baking, crafting, scarecrow fashioning, vegetable growing and homemade drink brewing to pit their skills against each other.
Summer Activities for Kids and Young People
There is lots on this summer; here is a brief round-up of what’s on in the area.
Galloway Glens ‘Go Wild’ Outdoor Summer Camps are now open for public bookings
The ‘Go Wild’ experiences are five-day outdoor summer camps, teaching young people that the great outdoors is accessible to them, often free and lots of fun.
The Galloway Glens ‘Long Goodbye’ Summer Events Programme is published
Are you looking for something do in water, on horseback, on foot or in a seated position this summer? The Galloway Glens Scheme has this week published the final summer programme of events.
Voices of the Glens – investigating the changing language of Galloway
Event: 31st May, 7.30pm in Kirkcudbright Parish Church Hall
Since 2019, Dr John Burns has been investigating the changing language, voices and words of Galloway. From ‘blether’ to ‘wabbit’, and everything in between! At a public event on 31st May, John will give an overview of the project, talk about the initial findings and what the work has shown.
Thinking Differently About Our Forests
In a world of consultations, feedback deadlines and community engagement, trees can sometimes be seen as a bewildering topic. The Fantastic Forest Festival is a chance to approach the question of tree cover from new perspectives.
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