Solway Events Coming Up at Dumfries Museum.
Archaeology of The Solway
Wednesday 14 May at 7pm
Join an insightful talk by Dumfries and Galloway Council’s Archaeologist, Andy Nicholson. He will take you on a journey through the rich archaeology of the Solway coast, from ancient Mesolithic forests to the more recent 20th-century salmon nets. Discover the incredible variety of archaeological finds right on our doorstep!
No booking necessary, just turn up.
Monsters, Myths and Mermaids
Saturday 17 May, Sessions (30 mins) at: 10:30am, 11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm, 3:30pm
Family friendly
The sea is awash with weird and wonderful tales featuring ghostly ships, spectacular sea monsters, and magical mythical mermaids! Join the Mostly Ghostly team for a special family-friendly storytelling event at Dumfries Musuem, where you’ll explore some of the marvellous mysteries that swirl around our dramatic coast.
No booking necessary – simply drop in for one of the story sessions
A Look at Solway Shipbuilding
Saturday 24 May, Drop in throughout the day
Delve into the fascinating shipbuilding history of Dumfries and Galloway with local historian Charles and the curator, Judith Hewitt. Explore their research, see Cochran boiler models, and gain insights into the region’s maritime development.
Short talks: Don’t miss the short talks on shipbuilding at 11:30am or 1:30pm
No need to book – feel free to drop in anytime during the day!
More information here