December in Barend and surrounds

Enjoy December at Barend. The Gulf stream still brings a micro climate to the area. You may even see a flutter of snow!

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.

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.

December wouldn't be December without Christmas.

• December 1st daily at 1.pm - 1.30pm

WWT Caerlaverock WWT Caerlaverock, Eastpark Farm, Dumfries. Experience the sights and sounds of many swans, ducks and geese  at the daily swan feed! Watch the antics of our wonderful Whooper swans. WWT Caerlaverock – Daily  Commentated Swan Feeds

• December 1 @ 7:00 pm - December 16 @ 7:00 pm 
•  The Guild of Players Presents Cinderella. Theatre Royal, Dumfries Theatre Royal, 66 - 68 Shakespeare Street, Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway, United Kingdom. https://www.theatreroyaldumfries.co.uk/

• December 3 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm.

Mostly Ghostly Tours The Crichton Crypt Tours. Easterbrook Hall, Dumfries Easterbrook Hall, Bankend Road, Dumfries.  The tours will reveal some of the fascinating characters and events associated with The Crichton from its earliest beginnings, including an insight into the life of Elizabeth Crichton. £14.00 – £46.00



• Dec 7 @ 2:30 pm

       AN AFTERNOON OF CAROLS and READINGS @ Broughton House

       With mulled wine and a mince pie: Tickets- Friends £8 – NTS & Visitors £10
       Friends paying cash annually are expected to pay when booking for tickets at this event

       https://www.nts.org.uk/visit/places/broughton-house

• December 9 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

       Christmas Wreath Workshop with The Pretty Wild Flower Co.

       Flourish 111 High Street, Dumfries, United Kingdom

       Join Rebecca and Scott from The Pretty Wild Flower Co. at their popular Christmas Wreath Making Class at Flourish, 111 High Street, Dumfries. £55 https//flourishdumfries.co.uk/

• December 9 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm 
• Stained Glass Workshops

       Shambellie House New Abbey, Dumfries, United Kingdom

       A one-day workshop where you will learn all the techniques of copper foil tiffany style stained glass and create a finished sun-catcher to take home. £60 https://www.shambelliehouse.org/

• December 24 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
• St George’s Carols by Candlelight

       St George's Church 50 George Street, Dumfries, United Kingdom

       St George’s Carols by Candlelight service will take place in St George’s Church on Christmas Eve at      7pm. Please bring a torch. All welcome. 

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