23-05-2025
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What's on in Dumfries and Galloway this spring bank holiday weekend
The dry weather may be ending, but that won't dampen the spirits with lots going on.
It's the bank holiday weekend, which means it's set to be a packed couple of days across Dumfries and Galloway.
The dry weather may be ending, but that won't dampen the spirits with lots going on.
Friday night will see the first of the Guid Nychburris rideouts in Dumfries as preparations ramp up for the big day on June 22.
Tonight's Woodlands ride-out will leave Huntingdon Market at 6.30pm and riders are asked to be there 15 minutes in advance.
The procession will go along Huntingdon Road, St Mary's Street, Shakespeare Street, Nith Place, Dockhead, St Michael's Bridge, Troqueer Road, Moat Road, Stark Crescent, Holm Avenue, Rosefield Road, Ryedale Road, Solway Drive, Pleasance Avenue, Church Street, Howgate Street, Terregles Road, Hardthorn Road and Woodlands.
After a stop at Mr Clark's field, it continues along Irongray Road, Newton Road, Glasgow Road, Jocks Loaning, College Road, Priory Road, Priory Avenue, Glasgow Road, Glasgow Street, Buccleuch Street, Lovers' Walk, St Mary's Street, Huntingdon Road and back to Huntingdon Market.
Excitement is also building for Lockerbie Gala and Riding of the Marches with a free fun day behind Lockerbie Ice Rink on Saturday from 12noon. It will include inflatables, a climbing wall and tractor rides.
The first ride-out will be on Sunday, leaving the market at 2pm.
It will go along Sydney Place, Bridge Street, High Street, Mains Street, Carlisle Road, Service Road, the underpass, Gibson's Bridge, Haregills and then Burnswalk for a hospitality stop. The return is via Tundergarth Mains, Five Ways, Murrayfield Woods, Bridge Street and back to the market.
This weekend also sees the popular Spring Fling celebration, with more than 80 studios opening their doors to the public.
To make things easier, there are six routes visitors can use to guide them around the region.
Full details are available on the Spring Fling website.
Dumfries and Galloway Arts Festival continues this weekend.
Sonic Lab will be performing an evening of cosmic soundscapes at the Dark Place Planetarium in Kirkcudbright from 7pm tonight.
Circus cabaret act Cirqulation are coming to the region. They'll be in Lochside Park in Castle Douglas from 1.30pm on Saturday and at Crawick Multiverse near Sanquhar from 1pm on Sunday.
Already under way is Knockengorroch – Dumfries and Galloway's longest running music festival.
Acts set to appear in the hills above Carsphairn include Rokia Koné from Mali, African Head Charge and Formidable Vegetable from Australia.
Also appearing will be Mungo's Hi-Fi, Omega Nebula, Kinnaris Quintet, General Levy, The Fontanas, Moxie, Euphonique and Serial Killaz.
Dumfries Male Voice Choir will be holding their 72nd annual concert in Dumfries Baptist Church at 7.30pm tonight.
Tickets, costing £10, can be bought on the door.
Absolute Classics are organising a celebration of classical music with the Dabton House Festival.
Starting today and running until Sunday, it features a number of outstanding performers including Scottish violinist Iona McDonald, cellist Hugo Eadle and classical singer Lewis Menzies.
Tickets are available from the Absolute Classics website.
Sanquhar Arts Festival will celebrate the River Nith with a series of free events.
There will be several films by and with artists, poets with writing and displays on local walks and wildflowers. In particular, the festival celebrates Scots, with metaphor and allegory sustained and inspired by local poets since the 18th Century.
The Kirkpatrick Macmillan Rally will offer a variety of cycling routes and activities in Upper Nithsdale to celebrate the inventor of the first pedal cycle.
Rides will be led by qualified leaders, with something on offer for everyone.
For more information, see the KPT Development Trust website.
The popular Kirkcudbright Half Marathon and Buckland Burn-up take place on Saturday.
Runners and walkers will tackle a picturesque in and around the Artists' Town.
The walkers will leave Hope Dunbar Park at 10am with the main race an hour later.
Children's rides and food stalls can be enjoyed by those who just want to watch.
Sunday will see Corsock House garden open its doors for charity under Scotland's Gardens Scheme.
This is an Arcadian garden with pools and temples and has been described by Ken Cox of Glendoick as 'perhaps my favourite of Scotland's many woodland gardens'.
The gardens are open from 2pm to 5pm. Admission is £5, children free.
Moffat's annual duck race will take place in Station Park on Sunday.
There will be fun from 12noon to 4pm, with the race itself at 3pm.
Sunday also sees Dumfries and Galloway Vintage Machinery Club hold their 46th annual rally at Park Farm in Dumfries from 10am.
And if you fancy some exercise while supporting a good cause, Lockerbie and District Rotary are holding Walk the Walk round Castle Loch in Lochmaben from 10am to 1pm on Sunday.
Elsewhere the same day, Dumfries and Galloway Canine Rescue Centre is holding its annual fun day dog show from 12noon to 3pm.
There will be plenty of stalls, activities and a rally.
