Age 5+

Join illustrator, Kate Leiper, and discover the migrating birds that pass Dumfries House. Where have they been? And where are they going? Create your own artwork based on these amazing birds and their journey. A fun family event with no skills required!

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Age 4+

Kate and Vivian want you to help them make the longest map ever... a map of all the places you really REALLY want to visit! The moon, a treasure island, or the ice cream shop round the corner - we'll map them all, together with all the fantastical creatures you'd like to meet along the way!

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7+yrs

Enjoy drawing or sketching? Love writing stories or poems? Come and get creative on a family-friendly, Scribble & Scrawl Crawl with award-winning duo, illustrator Jill Calder & children’s author Justin Davies. Be inspired by the sights and sounds around Dumfries House as Jill & Justin lead you on an interactive walking tour, with lots of writing and drawing fun guaranteed! We’ll provide the prompts… all you need is your imagination! Paper and pencils provided. Begins and ends at the Outdoor Classroom. Dress for the weather.

Age 3+

Award-winning author Alan Windram presents Kevin the Orange, a laugh out loud picture book. Kevin is tired of being orange so with the help of his friend, Brian the Pear, Kevin tries being lots of different colours with hilarious consequences. A musical tale about the uniqueness of us as individuals, friendship and being happy in your own skin (peel).

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Age 7+

Author Chae Strathie brings his stunning celebration of the rich culture and fascinating history of Scotland. Discover everything that makes Scotland so special - from its iconic landmarks to its magical myths and spooky ghost stories, from its bloody battles and its rich culture ... and everything in between.

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Age 9+

Welcome to Haarville – a place cut-off from the world where everything happens just a bit differently than you’re used to. Meet its creator and get ready to make a fantastically fishy, sensationally sea-weedy, Haarville-inspired menu.

During lockdown Justin Davies imagined this isolated, misty and murky setting from memories of favourite real-life places mixed with some serious internet research.

Hope you’re feeling hungry!

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