Donella Cottage

30/11/2021

New bathroom at Donella Cottage is being very well received. Thanks to all at Peter Haining bathrooms, Kingholm Quay who put this in at the end of the spring.

30/11/2021

It’s looking a lot like Christmas at Donella Cottage.

21/11/2021

Donella Cottage has had the decking area extended so that guests can be sure of absolute privacy when using the hot tub. There is no chance of being overlooked and the area is secure with double locking. outdoor items of value like bikes can be safely stored here. The photos were taken in winter. In summer this deck will be a sun trap. At the far end of the decking there is a leaning post to enable you to stand and enjoy the countryside and beautififul skies and sunsets. Bookings can be made via Airbnb and holidaycottages.co.uk

29/03/2018

Ailsa Craig is just off the Ayrshire Coast. Donella Cottage sits to the north of Kirkconnel very near to the Dumfries and Galloway boundary with Ayrshire.

29/03/2018

28/03/2018

As Easter approaches the nights are getting shorter and the days longer, making it a perfect time of year to explore Crawick Multiverse. Join us at Crawick Multiverse on Saturday 31 March for our Easter Family Fun Day! https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/event/FGKJGF

27/03/2018

Orion Reflections
March 2018

The constellation of Orion and the Milky Way reflecting in the waters of Clatteringshaws Reservoir in the Galloway Forest Dark Sky Park a few nights ago.

25/03/2018

Come join us up at the Multiverse for our Easter family fun day, there is going to be loads going on!

Doors Open 11am

A’ the Airts - Stall with local crafts and cakes and a fantastic knitting display of the local Sanquhar pattern.

Rainbow Sand Art - Using brightly coloured sand you decorate a picture of your choice. It's so easy just peel, pour and tap. Lots of fun with virtually no mess for all ages.

Egg Painting - Decorate your egg however you choose, prizes for the best colours, most imaginative, best character.

Children’s Dog Show - Bring along your furry friend and enter them into the pet show, prizes for the waggiest tail, best behaved puppy, golden oldie, hairiest dog, prettiest puppy.

Owl Magic - Owl Magic is the largest travelling owl display team in Scotland and based in Ayrshire. Children and adults alike can not help but be captivated by the beauty and diversity of colours, shapes and sizes of our owls from all over the world.

Orienteering for Autism Awareness week - Think you can outsmart the staff at the Multiverse and find the hidden clues? Take on our orienteering challenge and see what prizes await you at the finish!

Family Games and Challenges - Grab a family member, old or young and take part in our challenges from giant noughts and crosses, three legged races and egg and spoon races, to team challenges.

Groom a Pony - Come and meet our Multiverse mascot pony, she loves a carrot and a brush!

Guided Astronomy talks and walk - Get a guided tour of the Multiverse like never before with our Astronomer Steve Owens.

Easter Egg Hunt - Think you can hunt down the hidden chocolate within the Galaxy Mounds? Maybe its down by the Cosmic Collisions?

Pond Dipping - See if you can find the things on our pond dipping sheet

Chucks Ice Cream - After all that racing around, head to Chucks for an ice cream, drink, or snack.

For more info: http://www.crawickmultiverse.co.uk/events/crawick-multiverse-easter-family-fun-day/

22/03/2018

Cultures all around the world built standing stone monuments to mark the changing seasons, and align with the Spring Equinox. Come and see modern-day standing stones and cosmological landforms at Crawick Multiverse. To celebrate the start of spring, join us on 20 March for our Spring Equinox Lecture, “Black Holes and White Rabbits”, with Astronomer Royal for Scotland Prof. John Brown. https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/event/FGEFIM

19/03/2018

09/01/2018

Dumfries and Galloway is the most afforested region in the Uk.

A brand new BBC six-part television series filmed in the Galloway forest is set to show the world how amazing our region's forest park and the people who live and work really are

15/12/2017

Donella Cottage bathed in sunshine in mid December.

10/12/2017

Tickets are now available for “Geminids Meteorwatch at the Crawick Multiverse” at Crawick Multiverse, Dumfries & Galloway on Wed 13 Dec 2017 at 9:00PM. Click the link for further information and to secure your tickets now!

08/12/2017

Get your winter coats ready for the Geminid meteor shower, the bright mid-December light show that's one of the best of the year.

03/12/2017

stunning Dalveen Pass

Reposting : ⠀..⠀
"I was hoping to get some photography in over the next few days but a broken arm has got in the way. I will have to try and just enjoy the moment for a change! 🙂.⠀
Here is an old one from the Dalveen Pass in D&G, Scotland.⠀⠀
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05/11/2017

Stunning and remarkably common sight .

It's easy to see why we're famous for heather here in Scotland when you see purple hills like this amazing shot in the Scottish Borders 👌👌👌

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