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.
The Post War Textile Visionaries of Modern Art
The Arts Society Dumfries and Galloway – Tuesday 10th February 2026 11am – 12.30pm Topic – The Post War Textile Visionaries of Modern Art:Alistair Morton & Edinburgh Weavers, Textiles Through…
Smash-hit show celebrating The Shipping Forecast comes to Dumfries
As featured on BBC1’s ‘The One Show’ and BBC Radio 4’s ‘Today’ programme. As the shipping forecast embarks on its second century, Charlie Connelly brings Attention All Shipping: A Celebration…
The Curious Life and Films of Alfred Hitchcock – a double helping
The January offering from The Arts Society Dumfries and Galloway (TASDAG) will be a lecture and a film; a double helping of suspense and intrigue. The morning lecture, about that most renowned master of suspense Alfred Hitchcock, will be of interest to movie buffs and classic crime fiction fans alike.
Chief Executive of The Crichton Trust to step down
After nearly 8 years at the helm, Gwilym Gibbons has announced that he will step down from his role as Chief Executive of The Crichton Trust in May 2026 to embark on a new role as Chief Executive of Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh’s Science Centre and Planetarium.
The Crichton joins Breastfeeding Friendly Scotland scheme
The Crichton Trust joins 200 businesses and community spaces in the region registered since the Scottish Government scheme was first launched in Dumfries and Galloway in 2022 by the local NHS Infant Feeding Team.
Ghostly Echoes at The Crichton: Final Crypt Tour of 2025
As winter settles over Dumfries and the year winds to a close, the award-winning Mostly Ghostly team are preparing to deliver their final Crichton Crypt Tour of 2025 on Tuesday 16th December.
Christmas opening hours
As we head towards Christmas, our opening hours will change during the festive season.
Folklore and tradition at Christmas
The December Lecture from The Arts Society Dumfries and Galloway (TASDAG) will highlight the many customs and traditions which go into making the festive season truly festive.
D&G Life Awards 2025
We were delighted to welcome the Dumfries and Galloway Life Awards back to The Crichton last week with their 15th annual ceremony, held at Easterbrook Hall.
