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Thu, 30th Nov 2023

William A.F. Browne on Music, Health and Wellbeing

William A.F. Browne, who was Medical Superintendent at the Crichton between 1838 and 1857, wrote extensively about his practice and his views about appropriate treatments for psychiatry. Many of these…

Wed, 29th Nov 2023

Patient and Staff Concerts at The Crichton

One of the most important innovations during the early years of the Crichton Institution was its introduction of concerts organised and performed by patients and staff. Performers were drawn from…

Wed, 29th Nov 2023

Celebrating National Tree Week

National Tree Week at The Crichton! It turns out that yes, there is such a thing as National Tree Week and we are celebrating it this week here at The Crichton. As…

Tue, 28th Nov 2023

Music at The Crichton

The Crichton Royal Institution supported a vibrant music life, including concerts, musical plays and, from the mid-nineteenth-century, a choir and band. Much of this activity is also recorded at lunatic…

Tue, 31st Oct 2023

9 Pumpkin Recipes for Halloween

Halloween is a fantastic excuse to get creative, whether you’re making your own spooky costume, decorating your house for a party, or coming up with a design that will win…

Tue, 26th Sep 2023

Sandstone Steps Project and an Artist in Residence at The Crichton

For the past two months, we’ve been lucky enough to welcome Maddy Rosenberg to The Crichton as an Artist in Residence as part of the Sandstone Steps project in collaboration…

Wed, 20th Sep 2023

Crichton Campus Leadership Group celebrates 10th anniversary with new Statement of Ambition

The Crichton Campus Leadership Group has celebrated its 10th anniversary with a new Statement of Ambition, outlining its four key priorities which aim to ensure Scotland’s most multi-institution academic campus…

Tue, 5th Sep 2023

Join us in leading The Crichton

The Crichton Trust is an innovative social enterprise based in the South of Scotland. We are looking to recruit up to a number of new Trustees to join us in…

Wed, 9th Aug 2023

UCI Cycling World Championships at The Crichton: What You Need to Know

We’re excited to be the location for two days of para-cycling road races as the UCI Cycling World Championships come to Dumfries! While the time trials are taking place in…

Tue, 25th Jul 2023

CHOIRS – WE NEED YOU!

We are looking for local choirs to join us on a collaborative project to create a virtual reality choir experience for those who might not have access to in person…

Thu, 20th Jul 2023

Site Access at The Crichton – UCI World Cycling Championships 11th and 12th August 2023

The UCI Paracycling World Road Championships are coming to Dumfries next month and the town will be hosting a number of exciting races between the 9th and the 12th of…

Tue, 18th Jul 2023

The Crichton Estate Achieves Environmental Excellence

Pictured (from L – R): Head Gardener Gary McCormick, COO Rachel Cowper and Maintenance Team Member Steven Carson at The Crichton’s wildflower meadow. The Crichton Trust are pleased to announce…

Mon, 3rd Jul 2023

Family Cycling Festival at The Crichton

When: Sunday 6th August Where: The Crichton Estate (visit Crichton Central on the day to find out more about what’s on) What time: 11am to 3pm  Who: The Crichton Trust…

Thu, 8th Jun 2023

LADYFIELD HOUSING SITE UNDER REVIEW

We, The Crichton Trust, want to thank our Elected Members for carefully discussing the Ladyfield housing site today (8th June 2023) at Dumfries and Galloway Council’s Economy and Resources Committee…

Sat, 3rd Jun 2023

MILESTONE MONTH FOR EXEMPLAR MASTERPLAN

Following months of collaboration and engagement to create a masterplan for the Ladyfield estate in Dumfries, The Crichton Trust and Collective Architecture, are this month being recognised through various channels…

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