Dumfries & Galloway Libraries

William Douglas, 8th Earl of Douglas was master of Threave Castle, and Lord of Galloway. He was a cold, brutal warrior who was not that keen on bowing to the King. Ultimately, he came to a shocking end. youtu.be/oFwhG0lYaY4 #Scotland #galloway #History #GameOfThrones

We want to Know how often you use Customer Services? How good are they, and if you don’t use them what can we do to encourage you to. This includes Libraries, Registration, face-to-face customer services for the Council, and the Heritage Service. shorturl.at/jJKQ0

Tonight at the Ewart Library! A show about Robert Burns with a difference, and a play set (partly) in a library being put on in a library. Can you afford to miss it? Tickets available from the Midsteeple.

Here’s our latest wee history video. Mary Queen of Scots turbulent reign in Scotland came to an end after she was defeated at the Battle of Langside. She took flight through Galloway, leaving Scotland forever. youtu.be/vvx_wJn1AcU

Coming on the 22nd of September to the Ewart Library! A show about Robert Burns with a difference, and a play set (partly) in a library being put on in a library. Can you afford to miss it? Tickets available from the Midsteeple.

A final story from Threave for now …. Even after the murder of William Douglas, the 8th Earl of Douglas, the Douglas Family had continued to defy James the Second, prompting him to bring the fearsome Mons Meg to Galloway to deal with them. youtu.be/1dhrC04UxjY

E-versions of the six Galloway glens Booklets… @HeritageFundSCO @ScotBiosphere @dgcouncil’s Environment Team @DumGalLibraries @CelticGaelic glenkens.scot/reports-resour…

Coming on the 22nd of September to the Ewart Library! A show about Robert Burns with a difference, and a play set (partly) in a library being put on in a library. Can you afford to miss it? Tickets available from the Midsteeple.

Coming on the 22nd of September to the Ewart Library! A show about Robert Burns with a difference, and a play set (partly) in a library being put on in a library. Can you afford to miss it? Tickets available from the Midsteeple.

Coming on the 22nd of September to the Ewart Library! A show about Robert Burns with a difference, and a play set (partly) in a library being put on in a library. Can you afford to miss it? Tickets available from the Midsteeple.

Primary schools, if you're doing pirates this term, you can book an author visit with me & the price will include a copy of this book for every child in your year group. Contact garethwrites@hotmail.com for details & rates.

@dgplacenames Glorious and gorgeous! You'll have fun with that.

Coming on the 22nd of September to the Ewart Library! A show about Robert Burns with a difference, and a play set (partly) in a library being put on in a library. Can you afford to miss it? Tickets available from the Midsteeple.

This infamous event from Scottish History partly inspired the Red Wedding in Game of Thrones.  
William 6th Earl of Douglas was only 14 when he became Earl.  But by the age of 16, he had been tried and executed for plotting against the King.  youtu.be/WwnhLx5rPik

@dgplacenames A worthy task indeed!

@dgplacenames Our roving librarian did a wee video on this (although she didn't rove very far this time) It's a great story, and so obviously the inspiration of tam o Shanter, but there could well be covenanting connections too. youtu.be/EiulNRIbxPw?si…

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Coming on the 22nd of September to the Ewart Library! A show about Robert Burns with a difference, and a play set (partly) in a library being put on in a library. Can you afford to miss it? Tickets available from the Midsteeple.

Coming on the 22nd of September to the Ewart Library! A show about Robert Burns with a difference, and a play set (partly) in a library being put on in a library. Can you afford to miss it? Tickets available from the Midsteeple.