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July 2007

Concert at the Castle: Scottish Ensemble

Concert at the Castle: Scottish Ensemble

23 Jul 2007

Stylish, young and vibrant, Scotland's flagship classical music group bring you an intimate afternoon of familiar favourites on Sunday 5th August.  Enjoy a free glass of sparkling wine on arrival and soak up the magical atmosphere that makes Dean Castle a premier venue for outdoor events.

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Scottish Opera at the Castle

Scottish Opera at the Castle

23 Jul 2007

Join The Orchestra of Scottish Opera in the intimate courtyard of Dean Castle with singers Roland Wood and Gail Johnston as they perform a selection of Mozart Arias and highlights from popular operas including La boheme, Die Fledermaus and Eugene Onegin.

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National Significance of Local Collections Recognised

National Significance of Local Collections Recognised

10 Jul 2007

The archaeology collection cared for by Dumfries and Galloway Museum Service has recently been judged to be one of the first ten museum collections recognised as significant to the nation. It is the only collection in the care of a local authority to achieve this status.

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Strands - the Story of Textiles in South West Scotland

Strands - the Story of Textiles in South West Scotland

09 Jul 2007

The second exhibition by Future Museum, Strands - the Story of Textiles in South West Scotland is now showing at the Maclaurin Galleries. This exhibition explores the wide range of textile products created within South West Scotland, the processes involved, and touches on how these affected the economy of the area and the people who lived here.

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