Kirkcudbright : On Song - Steven Finn:
Date: Friday, May 24, 2013
Venue: St Andrews and St Cuthberts Church Hall Kirkcudbright
Event type: Summer Festivities
Times: 22:00
Ticket Info: http://www.ticketsource.co.uk/kirkcudbright/
Contact Name: summerfestivities@gmail.com
Website: Click here. Opens in new window.
Details: From the driving rhythm of his National guitar picking to the raw energy of his explosive harp playing Steven Finn has been electrifying audiences across Europe. Steven combines English folk and Delta blues music to provide a backdrop to his songs of protest delivered with Northern edge.
Described as “one of the best young acoustic blues guitar players on two legs”, Steven was number 1 in the UK Blues charts in Summer 2010, having had one of his songs selected by legendary John Peel’s producer, Louise Kattenhorn, as part of the Storm the Charts campaign.
During his career Steven has performed with Martin Carthy, Rory McLeod, Martin Simpson, the Beautiful South, Martin Stephenson, Watermelon Slim, Dougie MacLeod and Elvis Costello.
Steven played guitar for British harmonica champion Dave Aston and is also an All Ireland champion in the grupai cheoil. In 1999 he recorded an album with Andrew Dinan and John Jo Kelly entitled ‘Before The Flood’.
During her ‘Fisherman’s Woman’ world tour Steven played main guitar with Emiliana Torrini before releasing his debut solo album ‘Houdini’s Blues’. This album was very well received by audiences and critics alike and has led to him playing many theatres and festivals in Germany, Holland, Ireland and the UK.
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Kirkcudbright : On Song:
From: Friday, May 24, 2013
To: Sunday, May 26, 2013
Venue: See events page at http://www.kirkcudbright.co.uk/viewers/eventviewer.asp?e=37
Event type: Summer Festivities
Times: 18:00 Friday 24th May > 23:59 Sunday 26th May
Ticket Info: http://www.ticketsource.co.uk/kirkcudbright/
Contact Name: summerfestivities@gmail.com
Website: Click here. Opens in new window.
Details: One BRAND NEW event to this year's Summer Festivities will be 'Kirkcudbright: On Song'. 24th May to 26th May. We're delighted to report that the lineup has now been confirmed for 'Kirkcudbright: On Song' - a weekend-long celebration of singer-songwriters and the art of great song - it seems perfectly fitting therefore for Scotland’s Artists’ Town. Check out link above for our website for full details.
KIRKCUDBRIGHT: ON SONG IS PART OF THE DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY ARTS FESTIVAL
Kirkcudbright : On Song - Steve Tilston (Concert):
Date: Friday, May 24, 2013
Venue: Kirkcudbright Parish Church
Event type: Summer Festivities
Times: 20:00 until 21:30
Ticket Info: www.ticketsource.co.uk/kirkcudbright/
Contact Name: summerfestivities@gmail.com
Website: Click here. Opens in new window.
Details: We are proud to announce that Steve Tilston will be opening the Kirkcudbright : On Song weekend this TV and Folk Award winning artist has many accolades to his name including;
In early Summer 2011, Steve released his solo album "The Reckoning on his own Hubris label. In October 2011 Steve performed 'Oil & Water' from the album on Later With Jools Holland. In February 2012 the title track from "The Reckoning" was awarded Best Original Song at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards.
If you like folk music at it's best check this concert out!
Kirkcudbright : On Song - Alan McClure:
Date: Friday, May 24, 2013
Venue: Masonic Arms Castle Street Kirkcudbright
Event type: Summer Festivities
Times: 18:00 onwards
Ticket Info: Free
Contact Name: summerfestivities@gmail.com
Website: Click here. Opens in new window.
Details: Alan McClure is part of the highly acclaimed local group The Razorbills, a five-piece acoustic based indie-folk-pop band playing thought provoking foot-tapping original songs...
http://www.therazorbills.co.uk/index.php
Kirkcudbright : On Song - Beck Goldsmith:
Date: Friday, May 24, 2013
Venue: St Andrews and St Cuthberts Church Hall Kirkcudbright
Event type: Summer Festivities
Times: 22:00
Ticket Info: http://www.ticketsource.co.uk/kirkcudbright/
Contact Name: summerfestivities@gmail.com
Website: Click here. Opens in new window.
Details: The wonderful Beck Goldsmith, who joins us for Kirkcudbright: On Song, recently provided the music for BBC show THE VILLAGE... and the video of the full version of the song clocked up over 55,000 views in it's first fortnight!
Songwriter, composer and closet poet, Beck Goldsmith makes music that is as much about atmosphere as it is about song. With haunting lyrics and vocals at the core, Beck plays with textures and time signatures to create something wholly her own.
Kirkcudbright : On Song - Wizz Jones (Concert):
Date: Saturday, May 25, 2013
Venue: Kirkcudbright Parish Church
Event type: Summer Festivities
Times: 18:30 to19:30
Ticket Info: www.ticketsource.co.uk/kirkcudbright/
Contact Name: summerfestivities@gmail.com
Website: Click here. Opens in new window.
Details: Stan Goldstein - 30th May 2012
"There are few artists with more claim to being a 'musician's musician' than Wizz Jones. Inspired by Big Bill Broonzy, Rambling Jack Elliot, Alexis Korner and Ewan MacColl, he learned his guitar licks from the likes of Davy Graham and Long John Baldry whilst playing in the coffee bars of London's Soho during the late nineteen fifties.
He followed the time-honoured buskers' trail from the streets of Paris to the markets of Marrakech during the early sixties and returned to Britain with a unique acoustic guitar style, an eclectic repertoire and 'a right hand worthy of Broonzy'!
John Renbourn, Eric Clapton and Keith Richards have all named him as an important early influence and after more than fifty years 'on the road' Wizz continues to tour on the acoustic folk and blues circuit, usually solo but sometimes together with son Simeon on Sax, Flute and Harmonica."
Also check this out!!!!!
"Bruce Springsteen opens Berlin show with an obscure song!"
"Bruce opened the show with a cover of a 1973 song by Wizz Jones called 'When I Leave Berlin' The song is the title track of a 1973 album by Jones, a pioneer British folk musician."
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Kirkcudbright Academy Half Marathon (and Beeches Run):
Date: Saturday, May 25, 2013
Venue: Kirkcudbright Academy
Event type: Summer Festivities
Times: 11:00 - 16:00
Ticket Info: See link below
Contact Name: Rosemary Gladstone; 01557 330440 (Monday-Friday 08:15-16:00)
Website: Click here. Opens in new window.
Details: Courses
There are two courses for runners: the half marathon route, and the Beeches Run – a 11.2k race. Both routes have been accurately measured and verified.
Walkers are only permitted on the half marathon route. Don’t worry, there will be plenty of signposts and stewards to make sure you don’t get lost!
See www.kahm.org.uk for full details.
Kirkcudbright : On Song - AMWWF Anderson, McGinty, Webster, Ward and Fisher.:
Date: Saturday, May 25, 2013
Venue: Kirkcudbright Parish Church
Event type: Summer Festivities
Times: 20:30 until 22:00
Ticket Info: http://www.ticketsource.co.uk/kirkcudbright/
Contact Name: summerfestivities@gmail.com
Website: Click here. Opens in new window.
Details: We're over the moon to announce that the Kirkcudbright: On Song headline act will be the wonderful Anderson, McGinty, Webster, Ward and Fisher.
One of Scotland's hottest acts of the last year or so, the Dundonian stars recently helped Scottish legend Dougie McLean record a new version of his classic song, Caledonia...
Their unique sound is turning heads all over the UK and beyond... These guys are Scotland's answer to Mumford and Sons... and what an answer!
Kirkcudbright : On Song - Festival Club featuring Nicola Black:
Date: Saturday, May 25, 2013
Venue: St Andrews and St Cuthberts Church Hall Kirkcudbright
Event type: Summer Festivities
Times: 22:00
Ticket Info: www.ticketsource.co.uk/kirkcudbright/
Contact Name: summerfestivities@gmail.com
Website: Click here. Opens in new window.
Details: Nicola Black is a composer, singer, pianist and guitarist who lives and works in S.W. Scotland. Who will be hosting our Festival Club on Saturday Night.
She teaches music and songwriting and performs with the band 'Quirkus', as a solo artist, and as a duo with bass player Blackie.
She has a background in a capella singing and has recorded with Quirkus, Damsel Jam, Ian Bruce and other artists.
Nicola also MC's at the Wickerman Festival and Open Stage nights.
Kirkcudbright : On Song - Kim Edgar:
Date: Saturday, May 25, 2013
Venue: St Andrews and St Cuthberts Church Hall Kirkcudbright
Event type: Summer Festivities
Times: 17:00 to 18:00
Ticket Info: www.ticketsource.co.uk/kirkcudbright/
Contact Name: summerfestivities@gmail.com
Website: Click here. Opens in new window.
Details: Kim Edgar is an Edinburgh-based singer-songwriter who has release two highly acclaimed solo albums and play an integral role in the ‘Burns Unit’ and duet with Paolo Nutini at the opening of the Scottish Parliament’s fourth term.
The Daily Record called her “one of Scotland’s undiscovered gems” whilst BBC Radio Scotland’s Tom Morton described her as “exceptional”.
Playing with traditional storytelling structures, and drawing on topics including the objectification of women in magazines, child neglect, love, helplessness and mortality, in The Ornate Lie (2012), Kim has created strong melodies, well observed lyrics and an honest intimacy, building on the strengths of her critically acclaimed debut, butterflies and broken glass (2008).
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Kirkcudbright : On Song - Steve Tilston (Workshop):
Date: Saturday, May 25, 2013
Venue: Selkirk Arms Kirkcudbright
Event type: Summer Festivities
Times: 10:00
Ticket Info: http://www.ticketsource.co.uk/kirkcudbright/
Contact Name: summerfestivities@gmail.com
Website: Click here. Opens in new window.
Details: This will be great opportunity to learn from this highly acclaimed radio 2 folk award winner artist Steve Tilston. This song writing workshop is limited to numbers so booking is essential. The event includes a soup and sandwich lunch.
Note this event is not included as part of the weekend concert / music pass.
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Kirkcudbright : On Song - Kim Edgar (Workshop):
Date: Saturday, May 25, 2013
Venue: St Andrews and St Cuthberts Church Hall Kirkcudbright
Event type: Summer Festivities
Times: 14:00 - 16:00
Ticket Info: http://www.ticketsource.co.uk/kirkcudbright/
Contact Name: summerfestivities@gmail.com
Website: Click here. Opens in new window.
Details: Ideal chance to learn from “one of Scotland’s undiscovered gems”.
Kim Edgar is an Edinburgh-based singer-songwriter who has release two highly acclaimed solo albums and play an integral role in the ‘Burns Unit’ and duet with Paolo Nutini at the opening of the Scottish Parliament’s fourth term.
Edinburgh-based pianist and songwriter Kim Edgar, plays with traditional storytelling structures, and drawing on topics including the objectification of women in magazines, child neglect, love, helplessness and mortality, in The Ornate Lie (2012), Kim has created strong melodies, well observed lyrics and an honest intimacy, building on the strengths of her critically acclaimed debut, butterflies and broken glass (2008).
This song writing workshop is limited to numbers so booking is essential. Note this event is not included as part of the weekend concert / music pass.
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Kirkcudbright : On Song - Ivan Drever:
Date: Sunday, May 26, 2013
Venue: St Andrews and St Cuthberts Church Hall Kirkcudbright
Event type: Summer Festivities
Times: 20:00
Ticket Info: www.ticketsource.co.uk/kirkcudbright/
Contact Name: summerfestivities@gmail.com
Website: Click here. Opens in new window.
Details: van Drever hails from Orkney in Scotland, he has recorded a host of albums both solo and with other performers. He recorded his latest solo album, “Keep On Keeping On” in Easter Ross in June of 2012. The album features 12 self penned songs and is released on Ivan’s own Orcadian recordings label. His 2011 album, “Bless The Wind” (also recorded in Easter Ross) featured former Wolfstone band mate, Andy Murray on electric guitar as well as Paul Eastham, Keyboard player with Coast. It was released on September 1st 2011. His 2010 album, “Notes From an Island”, on Attic records, was a reflection on his Orcadian heritage.
Having worked with the Knowe O’ Deil and as a solo artist, Ivan joined Wolfstone in 1990, their work saw them perform worldwide. Ivan’s songs and tunes have been recorded by an impressive list of artists and indeed one, which was co-written with Duncan Chisholm, was featured in the Robin Williams film “Good Will Hunting”. Ivan composed the songs and music and performed for the Californian Dance Based Company “Celtic Fusion”
Kirkcudbright : On Song - Steve Dowling and the Obliviates:
Date: Sunday, May 26, 2013
Venue: St Andrews and St Cuthberts Church Hall Kirkcudbright
Event type: Summer Festivities
Times: 17:00
Ticket Info: www.ticketsource.co.uk/kirkcudbright/
Contact Name: summerfestivities@gmail.com
Website: Click here. Opens in new window.
Details: Steve Dowling & The Obliviates are a 6 piece who hail from Galloway, South West Scotland. Based round the brilliant songs of Steve Dowling and delivered in a gruff soulful way The Obliviates pack a mighty punch!
Steve assembled the Obliviates in 2010 to record recently written songs, for the album titled ‘Urchin’. A year later Lord Of Nowhere the second album was released.
Kirkcudbright : On Song - Tom Attah:
Date: Sunday, May 26, 2013
Venue: St Andrews and St Cuthberts Church Hall Kirkcudbright
Event type: Summer Festivities
Times: 15:30 to 17:00
Ticket Info: www.ticketsource.co.uk/kirkcudbright/
Contact Name: summerfestivities@gmail.com
Website: Click here. Opens in new window.
Details: Tom's live shows are filled with energy, humour and stories that illustrate the origins of the blues and meanings of the songs and music. The last 24 exciting months have featured performances throughout the UK and Europe at venues and major festivals including the Glastonbury Festival, the Great British Rhythm & Blues Festival, Blues Autour Du Zinc in France and Blues Au 13 in Paris.
Tom has performed alongside Grammy award winner David "Honeyboy" Edwards, Toots & The Maytals, Connie Lush & Blues Shouter, Robin Trower, Folk legend Wizz Jones and the Oli Brown Band. Tom has also played several BBC regional radio sessions, has been featured on national Jazz FM and has made multiple independent radio appearances.
Driving, rocking, heavy, delicate and relevant, Tom proves that powerful Blues and folk are alive and well with lyrics that resonate and a performance style that recalls the emotional rawness of Robert Johnson, the barrel-chested roar of Muddy Waters, the sophistication of Robert Cray and the simple poetry of Seasick Steve.
Kirkcudbright : On Song - Wizz Jones (Workshop):
Date: Sunday, May 26, 2013
Venue: Selkirk Arms Kirkcudbright
Event type: Summer Festivities
Times: 11:00
Ticket Info: http://www.ticketsource.co.uk/kirkcudbright/
Contact Name: summerfestivities@gmail.com
Website: Click here. Opens in new window.
Details: This will be great opportunity to learn from this veteran 'musician's musician'. John Renbourn, Eric Clapton, Bert Jansch and Keith Richards have all named Wizz Jones as an important early influence. This song writing workshop is limited to numbers so booking is essential. The event includes a soup and sandwich lunch.
Note this event is not included as part of the weekend concert / music pass.
Kirkcudbright : On Song - Spider Mike King:
Date: Sunday, May 26, 2013
Venue: St Andrews and St Cuthberts Church Hall Kirkcudbright
Event type: Summer Festivities
Times: 17:00
Ticket Info: http://www.ticketsource.co.uk/kirkcudbright/
Contact Name: summerfestivities@gmail.com
Website: Click here. Opens in new window.
Details: Spider Mike is a veteran on the Manchester music scene, one of the unsung heroes whose sullen independence helps give the Manchester brand its balls.
Spider Mike's exacting standards might be one of the reasons that he isn't a familiar name… if it ain't right, no deal is done and nothing goes out. He's as driven now as ever, and the focus that he brings to performance and recording is there in the writing as well. Age does not dim his baleful glare, or soften his edge, but there's a reflective quality about his work now that acknowledges the suffering of others as well as himself.
Car Boot Sale:
Date: Sunday, June 02, 2013
Venue: Harbour square car park
Event type: Summer Festivities
Times: 10:00 - 14:00
Ticket Info: Cars £5 Vans £7
Contact Name: David Tidy; Veronica Tidy Summer Festivities Charity Shop
Details: New event for this year Car Boot Sale first Sunday in the month through out the summer.
Historic Walk:
Date: Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Venue: Leaves Tourist Information Office Harbour Square
Event type: Summer Festivities
Times: 19:00
Ticket Info: Free
Contact Name: George Wishart
Details: Take this guided walk around the streets of Kirkcudbright. Learn a wealth of historical facts and information surrounding the fascinating Royal Burgh of Kirkcudbright and its famous residents.
Discover the history of the harbour and the important place Kirkcudbright has in shaping the new world. Learn about it's artistic heritage and architectural treasures. Hear about the escapades of John Paul Jones and his confinement in the Tolbooth. And lots more......
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Galloway Children's Festival:
Date: Sunday, June 30, 2013
Venue: Soaperie Gardens (Kirkcudbright Parish Church Grounds)
Event type: Summer Festivities
Times: 11:00 - 16:00
Ticket Info: Free (Donation welcome for program)
Contact Name: Tony Bonning 01557 332067
Details: A fantastic family day out! This is the 12th annual Galloway Children's Festival and there is a fun packed day planned by some of the country's top class children's entertainers . Live music, storytelling, puppet shows, magic show, clowns, games and activities, workshops along with bouncy play area, stalls and stands. One of the biggest and best children's events in Scotland.
Historic Walk:
Date: Tuesday, July 02, 2013
Venue: Leaves Tourist Information Office Harbour Square
Event type: Summer Festivities
Times: 19:00
Ticket Info: Free
Contact Name: George Wishart
Details: Take this guided walk around the streets of Kirkcudbright. Learn a wealth of historical facts and information surrounding the fascinating Royal Burgh of Kirkcudbright and its famous residents.
Discover the history of the harbour and the important place Kirkcudbright has in shaping the new world. Learn about it's artistic heritage and architectural treasures. Hear about the escapades of John Paul Jones and his confinement in the Tolbooth. And lots more......
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Car Boot Sale:
Date: Sunday, July 07, 2013
Venue: Harbour square car park
Event type: Summer Festivities
Times: 10:00 - 14:00
Ticket Info: Cars £5 Vans £7
Contact Name: David Tidy; Veronica Tidy Summer Festivities Charity Shop
Details: New event for this year Car Boot Sale first Sunday in the month through out the summer.
Historic Walk:
Date: Tuesday, July 09, 2013
Venue: Leaves Tourist Information Office Harbour Square
Event type: Summer Festivities
Times: 19:00
Ticket Info: Free
Contact Name: George Wishart
Details: Take this guided walk around the streets of Kirkcudbright. Learn a wealth of historical facts and information surrounding the fascinating Royal Burgh of Kirkcudbright and its famous residents.
Discover the history of the harbour and the important place Kirkcudbright has in shaping the new world. Learn about it's artistic heritage and architectural treasures. Hear about the escapades of John Paul Jones and his confinement in the Tolbooth. And lots more......
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Kirkcudbright and Distict Pipe Band Night:
Date: Thursday, July 11, 2013
Venue: Harbour square car park
Event type: Summer Festivities
Times: 19:00
Ticket Info: Free (Collection taken for Pipe Band Funds)
Contact Name: Ian Wemyss, Pipe Band Major 01556 502836
Details: Kirkcudbright and District Pipe Band host the first of our famous weekly Scottish Nights.
Held in the Harbour Square, a natural arena in the middle of town, the night features a mixture of traditional Scottish Pipe music from our award winning Kirkcudbright and District Pipe Band, Scottish Country Dancers, Highland Dancers.
Kirkcudbright Country Fair:
From: Saturday, July 13, 2013
To: Sunday, July 14, 2013
Venue: The Carse Tongland Bridge
Event type: Summer Festivities
Times: 10:00 - 16:00
Ticket Info:
Contact Name: Producers and exhibitors can contact Carolyn McHale at carolyn@ksf.org.uk 01557 330947
Details: Kirkcudbright Country Fair
A fantastic day out for all the family.
Entertainment, activities and exhibitors across a wide range of interests.
Children's entertainment and rides, Galloway Activity Center Laser Quest, Magic Monty Magic Show,
Activities arena; Live entertainment all day.
Event tent; Demonstrations and displays all day.
Specialist nurseries from across the region and beyond.
Beer tent with music and open mic sessions.
Arts and Crafts, Vintage tractors and much much more something for everyone.
Historic Walk:
Date: Tuesday, July 16, 2013
Venue: Leaves Tourist Information Office Harbour Square
Event type: Summer Festivities
Times: 19:00
Ticket Info: Free
Contact Name: George Wishart
Details: Take this guided walk around the streets of Kirkcudbright. Learn a wealth of historical facts and information surrounding the fascinating Royal Burgh of Kirkcudbright and its famous residents.
Discover the history of the harbour and the important place Kirkcudbright has in shaping the new world. Learn about it's artistic heritage and architectural treasures. Hear about the escapades of John Paul Jones and his confinement in the Tolbooth. And lots more......
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Scottish Night:
Date: Thursday, July 18, 2013
Venue: Harbour square car park
Event type: Summer Festivities
Times: 19:00 - 20:30
Ticket Info: Free (Raffle tickets £1 to help fund event)
Contact Name: John Blaikie 01557 331415
Details: A must see family event providing excellent family entertainment.
Held in the Harbour Square, a natural arena in the middle of town, the night features a mixture of traditional Scottish Pipe music from our award winning Kirkcudbright and District Pipe Band supported by the Stewartry Area Wind Band and Galloway Pipers, Scottish Country Dancers, Highland Dancers and other traditional entertainment including the World Famous UNBEATEN Kirkcudbright Tug o' War Team.
The night starts at 19:00 with a special guest act
who will add colour to our event and entertain the crowds to a variety of different cultural experiences.
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Riding of the Marches:
Date: Friday, July 19, 2013
Venue: Dee Walk, Masonic Arms, Tolbooth, Royal Hotel, Merse House, Selkirk Arms, War Memorial and Harbour Square
Event type: Summer Festivities
Times: 19:00 onwards 20:30 Harbour Square
Ticket Info: Free
Contact Name:
Details: If you like horses then you will love this. A wonderful spectacle of over 100 horses and riders, beautifully presented, riding through the streets of Kirkcudbright. It was the year 1455 and Kirkcudbright was given Royal Burgh status by virtue of a charter granted by King James II. The Persuivant from the King and the Cornet together rode round the boundaries referred to in the charter. This act is recreated annually by the Kirkcudbright Cornet's Club with their spectacular ceremony of the Riding of the Marches through the town ending in the Harbour Square.
Historic Walk:
Date: Tuesday, July 23, 2013
Venue: Leaves Tourist Information Office Harbour Square
Event type: Summer Festivities
Times: 19:00
Ticket Info: Free
Contact Name: George Wishart
Details: Take this guided walk around the streets of Kirkcudbright. Learn a wealth of historical facts and information surrounding the fascinating Royal Burgh of Kirkcudbright and its famous residents.
Discover the history of the harbour and the important place Kirkcudbright has in shaping the new world. Learn about it's artistic heritage and architectural treasures. Hear about the escapades of John Paul Jones and his confinement in the Tolbooth. And lots more......
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Scottish Night:
Date: Thursday, July 25, 2013
Venue: Harbour square car park
Event type: Summer Festivities
Times: 19:00 - 20:30
Ticket Info: Free (Raffle tickets £1 to help fund event)
Contact Name: John Blaikie 01557 331415
Details: A must see family event providing excellent family entertainment.
Held in the Harbour Square, a natural arena in the middle of town, the night features a mixture of traditional Scottish Pipe music from our award winning Kirkcudbright and District Pipe Band supported by the Stewartry Area Wind Band and Galloway Pipers, Scottish Country Dancers, Highland Dancers and other traditional entertainment including the World Famous UNBEATEN Kirkcudbright Tug o' War Team.
The night starts at 19:00 with a special guest act
who will add colour to our event and entertain the crowds to a variety of different cultural experiences.
Maggie's Tour:
Date: Friday, July 26, 2013
Venue: Leaves High Street outside Selkirk Arms Hotel
Event type: Summer Festivities
Times: 19:00
Ticket Info: £1
Contact Name: Summer Festivities Shop
Details: Maggie once again will guide you on her tour of Old Kirkcudbright. Come along and be entertained by the players, arrested by the guard, perplexed by scientists, or even propositioned by a lady of ill repute. Listen in terror to the minister's role in the witch trials. Prepare to be shocked, entertained, and to learn about the hard life the people of Kirkcudbright led 350 years ago.
It is best to book on to these tours in advance as numbers are strictly limited. Tickets available at £1.00 from Solway Books / Summer Festivities Shop
Scottish Night:
Date: Thursday, August 01, 2013
Venue: Harbour square car park
Event type: Summer Festivities
Times: 19:00 - 20:30
Ticket Info: Free (Raffle tickets £1 to help fund event)
Contact Name: John Blaikie 01557 331415
Details: A must see family event providing excellent family entertainment.
Held in the Harbour Square, a natural arena in the middle of town, the night features a mixture of traditional Scottish Pipe music from our award winning Kirkcudbright and District Pipe Band supported by the Stewartry Area Wind Band and Galloway Pipers, Scottish Country Dancers, Highland Dancers and other traditional entertainment including the World Famous UNBEATEN Kirkcudbright Tug o' War Team.
The night starts at 19:00 with a special guest act
who will add colour to our event and entertain the crowds to a variety of different cultural experiences.
Arts and Craft Trail:
From: Friday, August 02, 2013
To: Monday, August 05, 2013
Venue: Many private houses, studios, gardens and even sheds!
Event type: Summer Festivities
Times: 11:00 - 17:00 Daily
Ticket Info: Free
Contact Name: Colin Saul 01557 331895
Website: Click here. Opens in new window.
Details: Over 150 exhibitors take part in more than 60 venues with lots of opportunity to talk to them and purchase their work. You can even make or paint something yourself to take home or leave as part of a group creation, as workshops have become a popular feature. Refreshments are available in many venues and if you time it correctly you will be serenaded by live music.
Maggie's Tour:
Date: Friday, August 02, 2013
Venue: High Street outside Selkirk Arms Hotel
Event type: Summer Festivities
Times: 19:00
Ticket Info: £1
Contact Name: Summer Festivities Shop
Details: Maggie once again will guide you on her tour of Old Kirkcudbright. Come along and be entertained by the players, arrested by the guard, perplexed by scientists, or even propositioned by a lady of ill repute. Listen in terror to the minister's role in the witch trials. Prepare to be shocked, entertained, and to learn about the hard life the people of Kirkcudbright led 350 years ago.
It is best to book on to these tours in advance as numbers are strictly limited. Tickets available at £1.00 from Solway Books / Summer Festivities Shop
Songs Of Praise:
Date: Sunday, August 04, 2013
Venue: Kirkcudbright Harbour Square
Event type: Summer Festivities
Times: 17:00 to 18:00
Ticket Info:
Contact Name:
Details: Open air Service held at the Harbour Square Kirkcudbright. Come down and join in the service everyone is welcome.
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Car Boot Sale:
Date: Sunday, August 04, 2013
Venue: Harbour square car park
Event type: Summer Festivities
Times: 10:00 - 14:00
Ticket Info: Cars £5 Vans £7
Contact Name: David Tidy; Veronica Tidy Summer Festivities Charity Shop
Details: New event for this year Car Boot Sale first Sunday in the month through out the summer.
Scottish Night:
Date: Thursday, August 08, 2013
Venue: Harbour square car park
Event type: Summer Festivities
Times: 19:00 - 20:30
Ticket Info: Free (Raffle tickets £1 to help fund event)
Contact Name: John Blaikie 01557 331415
Details: A must see family event providing excellent family entertainment.
Held in the Harbour Square, a natural arena in the middle of town, the night features a mixture of traditional Scottish Pipe music from our award winning Kirkcudbright and District Pipe Band supported by the Stewartry Area Wind Band and Galloway Pipers, Scottish Country Dancers, Highland Dancers and other traditional entertainment including the World Famous UNBEATEN Kirkcudbright Tug o' War Team.
The night starts at 19:00 with a special guest act
who will add colour to our event and entertain the crowds to a variety of different cultural experiences.
Maggie's Tour:
Date: Friday, August 09, 2013
Venue: High Street outside Selkirk Arms Hotel
Event type: Summer Festivities
Times: 19:00
Ticket Info: £1
Contact Name: Summer Festivities Shop
Details: Maggie once again will guide you on her tour of Old Kirkcudbright. Come along and be entertained by the players, arrested by the guard, perplexed by scientists, or even propositioned by a lady of ill repute. Listen in terror to the minister's role in the witch trials. Prepare to be shocked, entertained, and to learn about the hard life the people of Kirkcudbright led 350 years ago.
It is best to book on to these tours in advance as numbers are strictly limited. Tickets available at £1.00 from Solway Books / Summer Festivities Shop
Galloway Recycle Sportive:
Date: Saturday, August 10, 2013
Venue: http://www.gallowayrecyclesportive.co.uk/the-routes
Event type: Summer Festivities
Times: Start from 8.30 – 9.30 am
Ticket Info: £25
Contact Name: http://www.gallowayrecyclesportive.co.uk/contact-us
Website: Click here. Opens in new window.
Details: Set in the most delightful environment for cyclists with its quiet roads beautiful countryside with rolling hills and spectacular views, Kirkcudbright enjoys a gentle climate. This event is run by Kirkcudbright Rotary Club and will be the 3rd of its kind in Kirkcudbright.
Registration at Kirkcudbright Church Hall, St Mary Street from 7.45 – 9.30 am. The route starting at the Church Hall St Mary Street will be clearly arrowed and marshalled A choice of 102mls and 67mls circular routes on quiet Galloway lanes.
Feed Stations
Timing – every entrant will receive a certificate with finishing time.
Support vehicles and motor cycles on patrol in case of problems
Food when you finish.
The finish cut off time will be 6pm at Kirkcudbright Town Hall. Broom wagon will pick up stragglers if required
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Sail Past:
Date: Sunday, August 11, 2013
Venue: Kirkcudbright Harbour
Event type: Summer Festivities
Times: 15:00
Ticket Info: Free
Contact Name: Carolyn Mackay (01671 820216)
Details: This is a fun event created by the local sailing club. The idea is that they pick a theme and dress up both sailors and boats to (very) loosely match the theme, then line up in the river, sail up past the harbour where spectators are lined up, turn at the bridge and head off back to the marina. The crowd pick the winning boat. A great family spectacle and fab fun. Local lifeboat usually in attendance too.
Scottish Night:
Date: Thursday, August 15, 2013
Venue: Harbour square car park
Event type: Summer Festivities
Times: 19:00 - 20:30
Ticket Info: Free (Raffle tickets £1 to help fund event)
Contact Name: John Blaikie 01557 331415
Details: A must see family event providing excellent family entertainment.
Held in the Harbour Square, a natural arena in the middle of town, the night features a mixture of traditional Scottish Pipe music from our award winning Kirkcudbright and District Pipe Band supported by the Stewartry Area Wind Band and Galloway Pipers, Scottish Country Dancers, Highland Dancers and other traditional entertainment including the World Famous UNBEATEN Kirkcudbright Tug o' War Team.
The night starts at 19:00 with a special guest act
who will add colour to our event and entertain the crowds to a variety of different cultural experiences.
Maggie's Tour:
Date: Friday, August 16, 2013
Venue: High Street outside Selkirk Arms Hotel
Event type: Summer Festivities
Times: 19:00
Ticket Info: £1
Contact Name: Summer Festivities Shop
Details: Maggie once again will guide you on her tour of Old Kirkcudbright. Come along and be entertained by the players, arrested by the guard, perplexed by scientists, or even propositioned by a lady of ill repute. Listen in terror to the minister's role in the witch trials. Prepare to be shocked, entertained, and to learn about the hard life the people of Kirkcudbright led 350 years ago.
It is best to book on to these tours in advance as numbers are strictly limited. Tickets available at £1.00 from Solway Books / Summer Festivities Shop
Kirkcudbright Parade Day:
Date: Saturday, August 17, 2013
Venue: Streets of Kirkcudbright and Harbour Square
Event type: Summer Festivities
Times: Parade leaves Millflats 14:15
Ticket Info: Free (Raffle tickets £1 first prize £100 note)
Contact Name: John Blaikie 01557 331415
Details: The parade consisting of floats, marching bands, walkers, horses and tractors. With pipe bands playing on the Harbour Square along with other attractions such as street entertainers, beer tent, barbecue, stalls, bouncy castle and disco music, this is a spectacular event. All entries welcome.
Scottish Night:
Date: Thursday, August 22, 2013
Venue: Harbour square car park
Event type: Summer Festivities
Times: 19:00 - 20:30
Ticket Info: Free (Raffle tickets £1 to help fund event)
Contact Name: John Blaikie 01557 331415
Details: A must see family event providing excellent family entertainment.
Held in the Harbour Square, a natural arena in the middle of town, the night features a mixture of traditional Scottish Pipe music from our award winning Kirkcudbright and District Pipe Band supported by the Stewartry Area Wind Band and Galloway Pipers, Scottish Country Dancers, Highland Dancers and other traditional entertainment including the World Famous UNBEATEN Kirkcudbright Tug o' War Team.
The night starts at 19:00 with a special guest act
who will add colour to our event and entertain the crowds to a variety of different cultural experiences.
Maggie's Tour:
Date: Friday, August 23, 2013
Venue: High Street outside Selkirk Arms Hotel
Event type: Summer Festivities
Times: 19:00
Ticket Info: £1
Contact Name: Summer Festivities Shop
Details: Maggie once again will guide you on her tour of Old Kirkcudbright. Come along and be entertained by the players, arrested by the guard, perplexed by scientists, or even propositioned by a lady of ill repute. Listen in terror to the minister's role in the witch trials. Prepare to be shocked, entertained, and to learn about the hard life the people of Kirkcudbright led 350 years ago.
It is best to book on to these tours in advance as numbers are strictly limited. Tickets available at £1.00 from Solway Books / Summer Festivities Shop
Kirkcudbright Floodlit Tattoo:
Date: Saturday, August 24, 2013
Venue: St Cuthbert Street
Event type: Summer Festivities
Times: 7.30pm - 10.30pm
Ticket Info: £3
Contact Name: Yvonne Gordon, 3 Seggies, Kirkcudbright / Festivities Charity Shop.
Website: Click here. Opens in new window.
Details: Kirkcudbright's famous Floodlit Tattoo featuring massed bands, Highland and Country Dancers plus a whole cast of entertainers. This year's special guests are the Cheshire Dog Display Team and Voce.
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Classic Car Rally:
Date: Sunday, August 25, 2013
Venue: Harbour square car park
Event type: Summer Festivities
Times: 12:00
Ticket Info: Free
Contact Name: John Blaikie 01557 331415
Details: Now celebrating its 26th anniversary this classic car rally is presented by local and visiting classic car enthusiasts. This is an open display and run for veteran and vintage cars from all over Scotland and beyond.
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Car Boot Sale:
Date: Sunday, September 01, 2013
Venue: Harbour square car park
Event type: Summer Festivities
Times: 10:00 - 14:00
Ticket Info: Cars £5 Vans £7
Contact Name: David Tidy; Veronica Tidy Summer Festivities Charity Shop
Details: New event for this year Car Boot Sale first Sunday in the month through out the summer.
Food Festival:
Date: Saturday, October 19, 2013
Venue: Kirkcudbright Town Hall
Event type: Summer Festivities
Times: 11:00 - 17:00 Daily
Ticket Info: Free
Contact Name: John Blaikie 01557 331415
Details: Food producers from across the region will be displaying their produce and demonstrations by about 20 local food producers from around the region, plus a local cafe on site, makes for a very tasty event.
Food Festival:
Date: Sunday, October 20, 2013
Venue: Kirkcudbright Town Hall
Event type: Summer Festivities
Times: 11:00 - 17:00 Daily
Ticket Info: TBC
Contact Name: Tom Kirkpatrick 01557 330888
Details: This will be a food event not to be missed. There will be a series of cooking demonstration carried out through out the day by top class Michelin Star chefs. Full details to follow. There will also be the chance of winning some top prizes including having a top local chef come to your house on an agreed Sunday to cook either lunch or dinner for up to four people. Supply, prepare, cook, and serve food, then wash up and tidy kitchen Perfect!
Tom Kirkpatrick 01557 330888