The Galloway Glens has announced its final programme of summer events before the scheme winds up in September.
Billed as the Long Goodbye, the schedule samples the projects supported over the years and celebrates why Galloway is special.
A total of 13 events have been organised up and down the Ken/Dee valley – both in person and online.
Activities include the first ever Galloway Glens horse ride, child-friendly guddling in rivers and learning about edible seaweeds on the coast. And the farewell event in Dalry Town Hall, a ecological history project staged in partnership with the Dumfries Archival Mapping Project, promises to be an emotional occasion.
McNabb Laurie, Galloway Glens team leader, said: “The Galloway Glens team and our partners have, as ever, pushed the very boundaries with this.
“These events should be good fun but obviously there is a bigger point to make here as we try to give new and different ways to connect with and enjoy the amazing landscape and heritage of Galloway.
“We are so proud to be an initiative of the council’s environment team.
“And none of this would be possible without the support of The National Lottery Heritage Fund and lottery players around the country.”
The programme has 13 advertised events – with other additions likely in coming weeks and months.
Events with booking links:
2 July, 2-4pm: The Health Benefits of “Wild” Swimming. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/642132404307
7 July, 2-5pm: Visit to James Clerk Maxwell’s Glenlair House. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/642158733057
Date TBC: Test Pitting with the Can You Dig It project. Email jan.hogarth@dumgal.gov.uk to join the mailing list.
19 July, 7.30-9pm: The Landscapes of the Galloway Hoard, Balmaghie Kirk. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/645289868367
22 July, 10am-2pm: Sondes & Stoneflies burn guddling. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/643596623827
26 July, 7.30-9pm: Celebrating Biodiversity at Threave, Fullarton Theatre. https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/thefullarton/t-vvjaxko
29 July, Galloway Glens stall at the Stewartry Show.
4 August, 6.30-8.30pm: Seaweed Snacks: Wrack n Roll. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/645367309997
9 August, 8-10pm: Moths & Meadows. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/649009042517
11 August, 9am-4pm: Gatehouse to Mossdale Walk. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/650664945367
18 August, 11am-2pm: Sketching in the Landscape. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/650649459047
20 August, 2-5pm. Woodhead Trail Ride, Carsphairn. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/645989290357
18 September, 7.30-9pm. The Time Travelling Ecologist.
The last ever event from the Galloway Glens. Partnering up with Dumfries Archival Mapping Project (DAMP) in Dalry Town Hall the team will use historic maps to discuss five ecological subjects found in our landscape in the late 1700s. In person/online. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/649022211907
