Ultimate Tributes Festival heads to The Crichton
Huge festival energy, unforgettable performances, and some of the UK’s very best tribute acts — all in one incredible day in the heart of Dumfries on Saturday 15th August!
Scottish musician brings home The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain
Next month, Scottish musician Laura Currie from Dumfries is bringing the four-stringed fun and musical virtuosity of The Ukulele Orchestra home for three concert dates in Scotland in 2026.
Vivacity to launch Dumfries & Galloway’s first large scale wellbeing festival at The Crichton
Tribe Fortune and Velocity Events partner to create a landmark celebration of health, wellbeing and community at one of Scotland's most historic locations, with Menopause Matters joining as headline women's health partner.
Ivar Milligan takes up post as Chief Executive of The Crichton Trust
The Crichton Trust has welcomed Ivar Milligan as its new Chief Executive, following his appointment to lead the charity based at The Crichton in Dumfries.
Skerryvore return to Easterbrook Hall
We're delighted to announce that Skerryvore will be returning to Easterbrook Hall as part of their upcoming UK and Ireland tour in support of their brand-new album, Beautiful Mistakes.
Absolute Classics Summer Festival returns to Easterbrook
Absolute Classics Summer Festival 2026 returns to Easterbrook Hall, Dumfries, from 9th to 12th July. Over four days it moves from the bright, immediate lift of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons to…
The Crichton Royal Institution Archive is inscribed onto UNESCO UK Memory of the World Register
The Crichton Royal Institution Archive Awarded UNESCO Memory of the World Status
Brand-new music festival in Dumfries and Galloway this summer
Music fans get ready for a brand-new live music experience, bringing together huge festival energy and unforgettable performances.
Edwin Lutyens: Architect to dolls, dukes and dynasties
Tuesday 9th June 2026; 11am – 12.30pm
Seeking the ‘Marvellous’: the Wonderful World of the Surrealists
Members and guests are welcome
The Crichton Trust appoints Ivar Milligan as new Chief Executive
The Crichton Trust has announced the appointment of Ivar Milligan as its new Chief Executive, succeeding Gwilym Gibbons.
Passionate Potters: From De Morgan to Leach
Members and guests are welcome
Eddi Reader to bring ‘Perfect’ Spring Tour to Easterbrook Hall
One of Scotland’s most treasured cultural icons, Eddi Reader, is taking her unmatched musical magic to stages across the country for a ‘perfect’ spring tour this April, with Dumfries set…
The Glasgow Boys in North Africa
Members and guests are welcome
Big Country’s Bruce Watson on new spoken word tour
Guitarist and mainstay Bruce is hitting the road to revive classic hits such as Fields Of Fire, Wonderland, Chance, and Look Away, while also reflecting on the band’s remarkable five decades in rock in an evening that combines story and song.
