Take a journey through 10 key events in Dumfries and Galloway’s fascinating history… Robert The Bruce, Titanic connections and a dreadful murder that led to the last public execution of a man in Scotland; to mark the February 2016 leap year, Mostly Ghostly have gathered a collection of ten historical anniversaries, all with key links to Dumfries and Galloway. February...

Dumfries and Galloway is a region of remarkable beauty and dramatic, awe-inspiring contrasts; remote wilderness, breathtaking coastal views, historic sites and sensory delights. It has unique magical qualities that emanate throughout the year, but there’s something a little special about the winter time and especially close to Christmas and New Year, when that little...

Read all about the team’s big day out when they became Tourism Champions for the second time! The Dumfries & Galloway Life People of the Year Awards is a red letter event in the local calendar; a glittering occasion where guests get glammed up, enjoy mouth-watering fine dining and share in the joy of...

A week today since Halloween and I think we’ve just about recovered! We were inundated with phone calls regarding our two Halloween ghost walks and were both amazed and overwhelmed by the buzz of excitement on the days leading up to them. When the two walks sold out mid-week, we made the decision that...

There’s a distinct bite in the air as I write this blog and the crunchy fallen leaves have taken on a renewed sense of life as they swirl outside in vivid maelstroms. As the seasons shift and the evenings grow inky black, it’s nearly time to hollow the tumshies, pumpkins (or whichever vegetable you prefer!), dig out...

Ghosts, legends, curses and vampires – ghastly ingredients for an extraordinary event! On Saturday 17 May as part of Dumfries & Galloway Arts Festival 2014, we were thrilled to launch our atmospheric new storytelling tour - Legends and Lore at Lochmaben Castle… It was a gorgeous calm evening as we trundled up the well-worn,...