News and events around Dumfries and Galloway

Galloways female Osprey (H/D) is back for 2010 - PDF Leaflet link here We just need to wait to see if the "Ospreys are back in Galloway" male will return too. Yes H/D the "Ospreys are back in Galloway" female has returned to the nest where she has successfully entertained us all bringing up 8 chicks in front of the CCTV camera watched by all our osprey watchers in the County Buildings. Male reported back on April 8th 2009. May 5th 3 eggs. Expecting eggs to hatch any day - 1st June first chick hatched but sadly died. 20th June - now 1 healthy chick and third egg not hatching.

Wild Goose Chase , 6th- 31st March 2010 Enjoy the spectacle of winter resident geese as they prepare for the summer months in far-away places! Wild Goose Chase 2010 will feature a wealth of goose themed events across the Dumfries and Galloway coastline. You can enjoy a dawn flight from The Wigtown Bay Nature Reserve.

Dumfries and Galloway Wildlife Festival 2nd - 18th April: The Festival offers a great opportunity to see some of Dumfries and Galloway's wildlife up close and personal with over 60 organised events- call 01387 260 129.

World Oceans Week to Sunday, June 13th, 2010 - Port William and other locations.for more information contact: sue@solwayfirthpartnership.co.uk A week of exciting marine-themed events for all the family, Including competitions, boat trips, displays, crafts, talks and walks. Link to solway partnership website

Glenluce Vintage Tractor Rally Sunday, June 06th, 2010 at 10:00 at Glenluce, Newton Stewart, Lady Stair Park Contact: Mr Ken McKie Tel: 01581 300360 Email: enquiries@glenlucetractors.co.uk Description: Tractor Display & Short run with Engines and Agricultural Machinery www.glenlucetractors.co.uk

Nightjar Night Saturday, June 22nd, 2010 at 22:00 at New Galloway , Meet at Clatteringshaws Visitor Centre Tickets: £4.00 per adult, £2.00 concession. Tel: 01671 402 420 A twilight walk to listen out for and perhaps even see this elusive bird. A chance to learn about nightjar ecology and hear about the important work being done to conserve the Dumfries & Galloway Population, the last in Scotland.

Medieval Fayre at Kirkcudbright Summer Festivities on Saturday, June 19th, 2010 from 11am Description: In the Soaperie Gardens next to the Parish Church. This is a great family day with entertainment for the young, and not so young, all day long. Music, story-telling, bouncy castle and fair rides. Bric-a-brack, crafts etc.

Butterflies at High Camer Wednesday, June 22, 2010 at 14:00 at Newton Stewart, Meet at picnic site. Contact: Forestry Commission Tel: 01671 402 420 A hunt for woodland butterflies and a rare day-flying moth, The Argent and Sable.

Gatehouse Country Market Saturday 3 July 2010 , the first Saturday of every month throughout the year. Quality local food produce: Bread; meat; eggs; smoked produce; cheese; cakes etc. Tel 07808 171337

10@ Kirroughtree, Saturday, July 10th, 2010 at 10:00 Ends: Saturday, July 12, 2010 at 17:00 Location: Newton Stewart, Kirroughtree Visitor Centre - charges apply - booking essential. Contact Tel: 01671 402 420 Description: 10 tortuous miles and 10 gruelling hours of exquisite mountain biking. Log onto www.nofussevents.co.uk. for more information. WEBSITE: www.forestry.gov.uk

The Wickerman Festival 2010, Friday 23 & Saturday 24 July @ East Kirkcarswell, Dundrennan, Kirkcudbright DG6 4QW The Wickerman Festival has developed a national reputation for offering something more than simply a 'gig in a field'. Awarded Best Grass Roots Festival 2007, Wickerman has a reputation for being 'laidback and family friendly'. Join us in Homecoming year for some top Scottish musical entertainment. Tel: 01382 836816

Stranraer Show, Wednesday, July 28, 2010 at 09:00 London Road Playing Fields Email: info@stranraershow.co.uk. The Stranraer Show is one of Dumfries and Galloways most popular annual events. The show is organised and hosted by Stranraer & Rhins of Galloway Agricultural Society in order to showcase the best of local livestock, agricultural products and rural crafts. http://www.stranraershow.co.uk

Wigtown Show, August 4th 2010

Agricultural Show, fun for all the family

Holidays in Wigtown - So much to see and do- [Fly Fishing] [Mountain biking and Cycling] [Walking and Climbing] [Golf] [Shooting] [Sailing and Watersports] [Horse Riding] [Off Road Driving] and all country pursuits available in the Machars area.