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Wed, 17th Dec 2025

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.

Tue, 9th Dec 2025

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.

Wed, 3rd Dec 2025

Christmas opening hours

As we head towards Christmas, our opening hours will change during the festive season.

Thu, 20th Nov 2025

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.

Tue, 11th Nov 2025

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.

Mon, 27th Oct 2025

TASDAG – Insiders/Outsiders and cultural influencers

The November Lecture from The Arts Society Dumfries and Galloway (TASDAG) will reflect a source of inspiration which has made a unique and priceless contribution to cultural life in Britain for almost a century.  

Tue, 7th Oct 2025

TASDAG – Stravinsky & ‘The Rite of Spring’

The October Lecture from the Arts Society of Dumfries and Galloway (TASDAG) is set to captivate and enthrall a wide range of people from across the region.

Thu, 2nd Oct 2025

The Crichton Quarter Microgrid & Solar energy Project; Powering The Crichton Quarter with Community-owned Renewable Energy:

We’re excited to announce that The Crichton Trust has secured almost £250,000 in funding from the CARES Community Energy Generation Growth Fund to kickstart the development of an innovative energy initiative across our 85-acre estate in Dumfries and explore how we can share the energy we generate with our neighbours.

Mon, 1st Sep 2025

The Arts Society’s September lecture

The September Lecture from the Arts Society of Dumfries and Galloway (TASDAG) turns a welcome spotlight on renowned British artist J.M.W.Turner.

Sat, 30th Aug 2025

Christmas at The Crichton

Join us to kick start the festivities with a Christmas Carvery and Disco

Thu, 28th Aug 2025

Christmas at Easterbrook Bistro

Our Christmas menu at Easterbrook Bistro will be available from 4th December. Available to book for parties up to 40 guests.

Thu, 31st Jul 2025

Wedding Exhibition at The Crichton this September

Stark Agency, Scotland's largest wedding exhibition company, and the organisers of The Dumfries Wedding Exhibition, return to Easterbrook Hall on Sunday 28th September 2025.

Tue, 29th Jul 2025

Murder Trial Tonight IV heads to Dumfries

Tigerslane Studios, the company behind the UK’s most talked-about immersive true-crime theatre has announced Season 4 of Murder Trial Tonight and they will be visiting Easterbrook Hall in April 2026.

Mon, 28th Jul 2025

Outdoor theatre at The Crichton this August

The award-winning outdoor theatre company ‘Illyria’ is set to visit The Crichton with an exciting production of The Merry Wives of Windsor this summer.

Mon, 7th Jul 2025

Shakespearean players bring outdoor theatre to Dumfries

The award-winning outdoor theatre company ‘Illyria’ is set to visit The Crichton with an exciting production of The Merry Wives of Windsor this summer.

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