saturday 23rd september
TICKETED EVENTS
IOLO WILLIAMS with ewan miles (nature scotland)
@ The Old Well Theatre, Old Well Road, Moffat DG10 9AP
Springwatch presenter and conservationist Iolo Williams is Moffat 2023’s keynote speaker, presenting a fascinating talk on Golden Eagles and raptor conservation. Iolo will be joined by Ewan Miles of Nature Scotland wildlife tours based on the Isle of Mull.
GUIDED WALK WITH BORDERS FOREST TRUST
@ Corehead near Devils Beeftub, Moffat - 11.00 - 14.00
Explore the wilder corners of the Moffat Hills with your guide from Borders Forest Trust and learn about the ecological restoration of the Southern Uplands and the history of the landscape while keeping an eye on the sky for one of the recently released young Golden Eagles.
Book corner @ Moffat library
@ Moffat Town Hall, Moffat High Street, DG10 9HF
Visit Moffat Library to enjoy appearances from authors Jim Crumley, Polly Atkin and children's nature writer John Miles who will be answering questions and signing copies of their books.
John Miles 10.30 - 11.15 / Jim Crumley 11.45 - 12.30 / Polly Atkin 13.00 - 13.45
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UNTICKETED EVENTS
ENVIRO DAY
Time: 10am – 4pm
Location: Moffat Town Hall, Moffat High Street, DG10 9HF
Come along to find out about the fantastic work being undertaken by a host of organisations to protect, improve and promote wild places across the south of Scotland.
FREE
MEET A GOLDEN EAGLE
Time: 10am – 4pm
Location: The Buccleuch Arms Hotel, Moffat High Street, DG10 9ET
Join Ray Lowden of Kielder Water Bird of Prey Centre to meet a falconry Golden Eagle and learn about the South of Scotland Golden Eagle Project’s award-winning work to restore the small and fragmented population of these iconic Scottish birds to southern skies.
NOTE: There may be times during the day when the Eagle is resting – we apologise for any inconvenience – the welfare of the bird is paramount.
FREE
EVENT: BLOOD BIKE EAGLE RIDE-OUT
Time: 10am – 3pm
Location: The Buccleuch Arms, Moffat High Street, DG10 9ET
Join the Blood Bike riders and riders from across the UK on this tailor-made motorcycle route through the heart of southern ‘Eagle Country’. Paper maps of route and Eagle ID sheets will be available on the day!.
FREE
LIVE MUSIC: THE SCOTTISH POWER PIPE BAND
Time: 1pm / 2:30pm / 4pm
Location: THE MAIN STAGE by The Ram, Moffat High Street.
The Scottish Power Pipe Band will return to entertain festival-goers throughout the afternoon on Moffat High Street.
FESTIVAL ADDRESS
Time: 4:20pm (directly after the final Pipe Band Performance)
Location: THE MAIN STAGE by The Ram, Moffat High Street.
Local MP’s David and Oliver Mundel deliver a note of thanks to festival-goers and the town of Moffat followed by an address from the Head Boy and Girl of Moffat Academy.
FREE
LIVE MUSIC: THE DJOOKS / RICK & YIOTA
Time: 9pm – Late
Location: The Balmoral, Moffat High Street, DG10 9DL
Fantastic acoustic duo and Festival favourites The Djooks return with support from Rick & Yiota.
FREE
NOTE: SOME EVENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE BUT ALL WILL REMAIN FREE OF CHARGE - PLEASE CHECK BACK REGULARLY FOR ANY FESTIVAL UPDATES
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