Talks and Events for 2008

All talks are held in The Faed Gallery at the Mill at 7.30pm and cost £2.50 (Friends of the Mill £1.50) per person unless otherwise stated. Accompanied children free.

The talks this season are based largely on the theme 'Stones of Galloway' in celebration of the 40th anniversary of the Drystone Wallers Association.

April 17th
Ian Brown - Our National Scenic Areas

3-5 May
Crook Making Demonstrations
Local specialist crookmaker Bobby Carson will be working and demonstrating his craft in the Mill during the holiday weekend. Drop in between 10.30am and 4.30pm.

May 15th
Anthony Wolffe – Stonework in Dumfries and Galloway

24-26 May
Crook Making Demonstrations
Local specialist crookmaker Bobby Carson will be working and demonstrating his craft in the Mill during the holiday weekend. Drop in between 10.30am and 4.30pm.

June 19th
Andrew Nicholson - Early Mediaeval Sculpture in Dumfries and Galloway

July 10th
Jim Logan - Creatures of Rock Pools

July 11th
Jim Logan - Walk on Carrick Shore
Meet Carrick Shore opposite the island at 11am.

July 24th
David Steel - Paintings of Dumfries and Galloway featuring walls and other stone features

August 3rd
The Mill Fete
In the grounds of the Mill featuring regional arts and craft makers, and artisan food producers. Workshops and events for children inside and outside the Mill.

August 7th
A Musical Evening with Cole Porter
Geoff and Helen Keating with Shirley and Shaun

August 13th
Keating’s Walks and Talks
Geoff Keating - Loch Whinyeon and the West Lade System.
Meet at the Mill at 2pm.

August 14th
Keating’s Walks and Talks
Helen Keating - The East Lade System.
Meet at the Mill at 2pm.

August 28th
David Lockwood - John Paul Jones

25th September
David Devereux - Words on Stones

27th and 28th September
Doors Open Days
The Mill is taking part in this national festival celebrating the wealth of interesting buildings in Scotland. Join us for walks, talks and other activities in and around the Mill over the weekend.

23rd October
Hugh Drysdale - Drystane Dyking

The Mill on the Fleet 2008