The Gallovidian Way and its sister organisation. The Imaginarium, are delighted to be partnering with The People’s Project Dumfries and The Medieval Bruce Heritage Trust, alongside local community groups and organisations to celebrate the 750th anniversary of the birth of Robert the Bruce.
The 6 month long eclectic programme of events and activities will showcase the influential and pivotal role Dumfries & Galloway played in the life and times of the most famous King Of Scots, and its lasting impact on Scottish Medieval history
Through a variety of community-led cultural activities dotted across the region, we will share the vital role D&G played in the story of Scotland, while generating opportunities to explore our vibrant region as it is now.
We will bring to life our wealth of hidden histories and the story of The Bruce through a series of educational experiences, walks, talks, tours, films and interactive themed events.
Our programme of events will begin on Saturday 10th February, and will culminate in a weekend of birthday celebrations (closest weekend to The Bruce’s birthday) on 13th & 14th July 2024.
We are working with a number of different community organisations supporting them to organise their own local events and activities to add to the calendar of events, inspiring our region to take ownership of their stories, showcasing the multifaceted and fascinating range of history associated that we have with the life and times of Robert The Bruce.
We are going to quite literally put King Robert the Bruce’s expansive history within Dumfries & Galloway on the map.
The team are incredibly grateful to our main sponsors of the programme for their generous support: Jardine Funerals, Historic Scotland, Dumfries & Galloway Arts Festival.
We are also very thankful for the enthusiasm, support and very special contributions of our key collaborators: Mostly Ghostly, Dumfries Devorgilla Rotary Club, Dumfries Museum, D&G Heritage Service, RBCFT, Dumfries & Galloway Council, Wordsmithcrafts, Cluaran, HM Prison Dumfries, Guid Nychburris Association, Dumfries Family History Society, Visit Scotland and The Barony of Buittle.
Please visit our website again on Saturday 10th February when we will reveal our exciting full calendar of events, OR please come along and join us at one of our launch events in person.
*See also www.Bruce trust.co.uk/750