April time in Barend and surrounding areas.

Enjoy 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.

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.

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.    www.cairndalehotel.co.uk

Escape Room at Bainloch Deer Park www.bainlochdeerpark.co.uk

The escape room is an ideal indoor activity to do as a couple, a groups of friends or family team (up to 6 players)

There is some more information on the website. To book in call 07900 278559 or 07768 900641

Alpaca Trekking & Valais Sheep Trekking  - Drumburn Farm, Colvend, DG5 4PY

Open April-October. Bookings only. 10-11.30am & 12-1.30pm

twead@hotmail.co.uk   https://www.drumburnvalais.co.uk/

April 1 @ 10:00 am - 3:30 pm 

Highlight Loan: Silver Casket believed to have belonged to Mary, Queen of Scots

Kirkcudbright Galleries, Saint Mary Street, Kirkcudbright

Highlight Loan: Silver Casket believed to have belonged to Mary, Queen of Scots 2 November 2024 – 27 April 2025, Mitchell Gallery Supported by the Weston Loan Programme with Art Fund and The National Museums Scotland. Mary inherited the throne of Scotland when she was just six days old.

April 4 @ 6:30 pm

EXOPLANETS with Jesse Beaman

Dark Space Planetarium, Saint Mary Street, Kirkcudbright, Dumfries and Galloway

Dark Sky Ranger Jesse Beaman will discuss the stars and planets in the Milky Way and the possibilities for Earth-like exoplanets.

April 5 @ 7:00 pm - 11:30 pm

Adele

Cairndale Hotel & Spa, English Street, Dumfries

Lareena‘s tribute show will blow you away! Performing hits from Adele's latest albums as well as classic Adele hits such as 'Chasing Pavements', 'Hometown Glory', 'Hello', 'Someone like you', etc.

£42.50

April 6 @ 10:30 am - 2:30 pm

Dumfries Farmers’ Market

Dumfries Farmers Market, Lovers Walk, Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway

The Market is held the first Sunday of every month from 10.30am to 2.30pm under the Victorian Pavilion on the platform at Dumfries Railway Station. Dumfries Farmers' Market are proud to champion the very best in local produce & producers from across Dumfries & Galloway and Cumbria. Come and meet over 30 local food. Free

April 8 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Guided Walk: Step into spring

Logan Botanic Garden, Port Logan, Stranraer, Dumfries and Galloway

Step into spring at Scotland's sub-tropical Garden paradise. See the many radiant spring blooms with a member of the horticulture team. Members free. Non-members £3.

April 15 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Exhibition: Logan’s Exotic Plant Collection

Logan Botanic Garden, Port Logan, Stranraer, Dumfries and Galloway

A pictorial exhibition exploring many rare and unusual exotic plants from around the globe demonstrating how Logan truly is Scotland's most exotic Garden

April 26 @ 7:00 pm - 11:30 pm

Kylie Minogue Tribute

Cairndale Hotel & Spa, English Street, Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway

Carrie as Kylie Minogue Saturday 26th April 2025 Bringing you all the hits from the princess of pop KYLIE MINOGUE in one fabulous show. Featuring iconic costumes and sensational vocals.

£42.50

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