March 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.

March 23th @ 7:00 pm - 11:30 pm

Kylie Minogue Tribute

Cairndale Hotel English Street, Dumfries

Get ready to dance and sing along to all of Kylie’s greatest hits performed by our talented tribute act. From “Can’t Get You Out of My Head” to “Spinning Around”

£37.50 includes Live Entertainment. Four Course Dinner
Time: Guest Arrival 7:00 pm, Dinner Served at 7:30 pm

Please call the hotel directly on 01387-254111 to book or go directly to our website and book.

English Street, Dumfries

March 30th @ 7:00 pm - 11:30 pm

Michael Buble Tribute with Adam Brown

Cairndale Hotel English Street, Dumfries

Adam’s performance truly captures the soul and swing of this modern icon. As one of the closest tribute artists on today’s circuit, he’s sure to get you up and dancing.

£37.50 includes Live Entertainment. Four Course Dinner
Time: Guest Arrival 7:00 pm, Dinner Served at 7:30 pm

Please call the hotel directly on 01387-254111 to book or go directly to our website and book.

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.

March 1st-31st @ 11am - 3pm

Drumlanrig Castle

Snowdrop festival walk.

March 17th - 10am

Castle Douglas Producers Market

This is a great chance to truly appreciate the craftmanship that Dumfries and Galloway has to offer, from baked goods, to fresh sea food, to locally produced spirits, and hand crafted soaps there is something for everyone! Even for our furry visitors with a local dog treat bakery!

March 24th @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm 

Kirkcudbright Farmer’s Market

Kirkcudbright Town Centre Harbour Square/Soaperie Gardens, Kirkcudbright, United Kingdom

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!

March 25th – 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

March 25th - April 1st  @ 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

March 29th @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Put a Spring in Your Step at Mersehead (guided walk)

BOOKING ESSENTIAL

Spring is in the air, and the ground, and water! It is all around and if not yet awake, just beginning to show signs. Walk with our guide and get to see, hear and smell nature as it springs into life. With bird songs, wildflowers and early pollinating insects alongside winter visitors like ducks and Barnacle Geese.

Additional car parking charges apply to non-RSPB members. Children must be accompanied by adults (not suitable for early years).

Please 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.

March 30th  @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Easter Badger Feast at Mersehead

BOOKING ESSENTIAL (limited spaces)

Feast your eyes on badgers, as they snuffle around for a snack in our garden. These creatures are living on the reserve and often leave tracks and signs along our trails but close views can be a challenge.

Watch them close up from the comfort of our Sulwath Centre, with hot drinks also available for the evening. And who knows what else might turn up?

All children must be accompanied by ticketed adults. A great experience for families (though not suitable for early years <6 years old, as involves patience for 90 minutes of waiting and watching).

Please 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

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