April in Barend and surrounding areas.

Enjoy Easter time at Barend. There are lots of activities for all the family to enjoy locally.

Fancy a wood-fired pizza?

The highly popular Pizza Wagon visits Dalbeattie every Thursday and Colvend every Friday. So if you don't want to cook at home, check the Pizza Wagon's Facebook page here for up-to-date information and put your order in two days ahead.

Dalbeattie Woods

Find all the information you need about walks and activities in Dalbeattie Woods and nearby venues on Scotland's Forestry and Land website. Parking requires the Ringo app for its £1 fee. If you're a pole walker, there's a pole walk round the woods every Wednesday at 6pm. Call 07773 670552 for more information.

The Birchvale Theatre, Dalbeattie

The Birchvale is a small community theatre with a varied programme of drama, film and entertainment. So, if a night out at the theatre or cinema tickles your fancy, you can find more information here.

Dalbeattie Makers Market

Takes place between 10am and 2pm on the first Saturday of every month. More information here.

Colvend Produce & Makers market on the fourth Saturday of every month.

Colvend Produce and Makers Market

Held on the fourth Saturday of every month, this market is held between 10am and 2pm. Check it out on Facebook.

Music events at The Cairndale Hotel in Dumfries

Tribute bands throughout the month at Dumfries' top hotel which has a varied programme of musical events this December and every month. An up-to-date timetable can be viewed here.

April 6th @ 7:00 pm - 11:30 pm

Join us for an exceptional evening featuring Steve Storm with his Elvis & Tom Jones tribute, kicking off with a delectable four course dinner. The entertainment will commence around 9 pm, and get ready because Elvis is back in the building! Steve will take you on a musical journey with iconic hits like Blue Suede Shoes, Suspicious Minds, Burning Love, Always on my Mind, and Love me Tender, among others.

In addition to the King of Rock and Roll, Steve will channel the energy and charisma of Sir Tom Jones, delivering unforgettable renditions of classics that will have you on your feet and singing along all night. Steve’s engaging interaction with the audience ensures a night filled with continuous entertainment and lasting memories!

On-Site Parking
Ticket rate of £39.50 pp includes:

Live Entertainment
Four Course Dinner

Arrival at hotel 7pm for 7.30pm (dinner served at 7.30pm).

Please call the hotel to book on either our website or call directly on 01387-254111

English Street, Dumfries

The Robert Burns Cinema Film Theatre Dumfries

This unique small cinema in Dumfries offers an eclectic choice of films and link-ups to Royal Ballet and Royal Opera House events, amongst others. See what's on here.

April 1st @ 10:00 am - 2:45 pm 

Ernespie Easter Egg Hunt

Join us for a fun filled day with lots to see and do in our Outdoor play!

Easter Egg Hunt: Can you help Farmer David find all the colourful eggs we hid around the farm? We’ve left some clues to help you find them . . .
Outdoor play: Bouncy Pillows, Zip Wires, Peddle Carts, Woodland Walks and more, there’s lots to see and do!
Easter Quiz: Enter our Easter Quiz and there is the chance to win some fabulous prizes!
Lamb feeding: These cute little bundles of energy are always hungry! Farmer David only has one pair of hands so it can be quite hard to feed them all at once so little helpers are always appreciated! Ask when you arrive for lamb feeding times and we’ll point you in the right direction in the shake of a lambs tail!

Animal petting: Meet some of the smaller of our furry friends and enjoy getting to know them with a cuddle.

Tractor Tours (£2.00 supplement per person)
Join us for a fun behind the scenes tractor and trailer tour around our farm. This family friendly event is led by a member of the team who will explain everything you need to know about life on the dairy farm. You’ll hear stories, see the cows, get a sneak peek into our brand-new robotic milking parlour and even meet the calves! Book to avoid disappointment, you won’t want to miss it!

Farmhouse Kitchen: Don’t forget to visit our spacious restaurant! We get very busy over the lunch period so we strongly advise calling ahead to check availability and to book!

Old Military Road, Castle Douglas

April 1st - 7th  @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm 

Easter’s Egg-Layer Trail at Mersehead

Family event (aimed at 5-11 year olds but grown-ups can take part too).

Get egg-cited about eggs and go in search of the different kinds or what might lay them on our trail. Sorry, there aren’t any chocolate ones but we do have a variety of egg-themed activities to find.

Discover that it isn’t just birds and Easter bunnies that place eggs about.

Collect an activity pack and booklet at our visitor centre and then head out to places along our trail.

Booking not essential, just drop in at visitor centre (when staff are around) to get involved.

COST: £3 per activity pack/booklet (payable at visitor centre).

Additional car parking charges apply to non-RSPB members.

Southwick, Dumfries

April 4th - 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Spring Art

Logan Botanic Garden Port Logan

Come along for this new art session with spring leaves and flowers and find your inner creative streak.

April 9th - 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Guided Walk: Step into spring

Logan Botanic Garden Port Logan

Step into spring at Scotland's most exotic Garden on this exciting and colourful tour. See the many radiant Rhododendrons and magnificent Magnolias with a member of the horticulture team.

April 13th - 7pm – Waking the Witch

The dark days of the witch trials left a powerful mark on the town of Dumfries… At the height of the persecutions, at least 78 people were accused of witchcraft, with many more affected in the wider region.

On 13th April 1659, nine women were executed in Dumfries, having been found guilty of witchcraft…

Join award-winning storytellers Mostly Ghostly, on this dark anniversary date, as they reawaken a collection of historical, thought-provoking accounts, through layers of rich narrative and first-hand dramatisations, exploring cases of alleged witchcraft and their devastating human consequences…

The tour features a special evening visit to Dumfries Museum, where guests will have the opportunity to view intriguing artefacts connected to the witch-hunting era.

BOOKING ESSENTIAL

Age Guide: 12 years and above
Mobility restricted – please contact the team for more info
Please wear practical footwear.

Enquiries: 07791 047835 – facebook.com/mostlyghostlytours

The Observatory, Rotchell Road, Dumfries

April 19th & 26th  8:15 pm - 10:15 pm

BOOKING ESSENTIAL (limited spaces)

At dusk if we are lucky, we may hear the amazing, croaking chorus of Natterjack Toads (the UK’s loudest and rarest amphibian). Male toads visit shallow pools to sing to females and encourage them to spawn.

Come along to see and hear these rare toads first hand, with our expert guide.

Please bring a torch and wellies.

Families welcome (though not suitable for early years). All children must be accompanied an adult, also bearing valid tickets.

Please also note, as the reserve location is prone to flooding, we ask that all individuals/groups attending provide a telephone number, so we can notify you in advance if the event is cancelled.

Southwick, Dumfries

April 28th – 11am - Kirkcudbright Farmers Market

One of the busiest and most popular markets in the region, Kirkcudbright Farmers Market has a wide range of fantastic foods, drinks, crafts and much more from local producers, many of them award-winning! There’s only one way to know how great our market and the produce you will find here is, and that’s to come along and find out for yourself! With around 35 stalls each month, with some serving hot food and drinks, you are sure to find plenty to enjoy!

Harbour Square/Soaperie Gardens, Kirkcudbright

Don't forget to book your stay at Galloway Lodges to enjoy south-west Scotland.