Glenkens News
Forthcoming Glenkens Story event to focus on ordinary people and families
The next Glenkens Story event will be on Saturday 30th November when we will be welcoming back David Bartholomew, a regular contributor to our programme over the years.
The Dumfries & Galloway Woodlands Summer Events Programme invites you to explore Trees from a new angle!
Dumfries & Galloway Woodlands is a new initiative looking to support trees, habitats and the people that depend upon them across the region. With support from The National Lottery Heritage Fund and a whole range of partners, the Summer Programme of Events sets out to look at trees in many different ways, celebrating what we know and don’t know about our woodlands.
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.
A volunteer-led study of Galloway’s Stately Homes is published, marking the end of the ‘Can You Dig It’ Community Archaeology Project
The ‘Can You Dig It’ community archaeology project – part of the Galloway Glens Scheme – has worked with hundreds of volunteers over the last 4 years to inspire and understand the archaeology and history of the Ken/Dee valley in Galloway – showcasing archaeological processes and approaches.
Five Heritage Hubs assemble for a mega-Saturday celebrating Galloway’s past
Saturday 16th September is a special day for anyone interested in the local heritage and history of Galloway, with five heritage offerings in the Ken/Dee valley coming together to celebrate a community-led approach to local history and records.
The ‘Can You Dig It’ Archaeology Project approaches its final burst of activity
The ‘Can You Dig It’ community archaeology project – part of the Galloway Glens Scheme – has worked with hundreds of volunteers over the last 4 years to inspire and understand the archaeology and history of the Ken/Dee valley in Galloway – showcasing archaeological processes and approaches. From digs to field walks, from self-led covid friendly study work to the phenomenally popular series of online events, the project has been wide ranging.
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