Tales of Scotland’s Dark Folklore, 24 July, 7pm

Gather in the atmospheric cottage for fireside tales of the uncanny and unsettling from across the land. Discover malevolent fairies, encounters with the devil, witches’ cantrips, phantom pipers, wrathful kelpies and many more. Tickets £6. Book your ticket here (https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1401922009469?aff=oddtdtcreator).

Fairies and Goblins Day, 26 July, 10am-3pm

Hundreds of fairies, gnomes and goblins will descend on the Cruck Cottage garden for our famous Fairies and Goblins Day. There are discovery trials around the garden, lot of crafts, refreshments and a just a hint of fairy dust! Admission free, donations welcomed. You are welcome to bring your own fairy wings and goblin hats!

Witches in Fact and Fiction, Sat 28 June, 10am-3pm

Discover the old traditions of protecting the home to stop witches entering; from plants to protective objects, listen to some stories and perhaps even make your own potion! Part of our Everyday Folklore programme. This is also your opportunity to find out more about the Cruck Cottage with our knowledgeable volunteers. Admission free, donations welcomed.

Cruck Cottage Launches Digital Guide

Cruck Cottage in Torthorwald is delighted to be the first organisation in the Dumfries area to launch a digital guide with Bloomsberg Connect.  Free to download and free to use, the app was created by Bloomberg Philanthropies to help make heritage and culture more accessible – not just to those visiting in person, but to More …

Kitchen Ceilidh at Cruck Cottage

We were thrilled to receive funding from the New Scots programme to host our Ukrainian friends for a Kitchen Ceilidh. Today we think of a Ceilidh as a dance, but originally it was a gathering of friends to play music, recite poetry, tell stories and be merry! Robert Burns reports having these sorts of gatherings More …