Crawick Multiverse is gearing up for its wonderful Summer Solstice week, starting this weekend.
Nestled in the hills betwen Kirkconnel and Sanquhar, the week of celebrations runs from Sunday, June 18 until Saturday, June 24.
Following a fantastic event in 2022,The Crawick Multiverse Trust and The Open University (OU) in Scotland will this year co-host an extended programme of Summer Solstice events with a focus on recognising the artistic, scientific and cultural significance of the Summer Solstice.
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The celebrations will begin on June 18, and will continue on what will be the longest day - Wednesday, June 21.
This starts with an early morning Sunrise Ceremony at 4am, led by OU Professor of Religious Studies, Graham Harvey and supported by OU Lecturer in Religious Studies, Liudmila Nikanorova and professional storyteller and educator, Gordon MacLellan.
Throughout the Solstice Day, visitors to Crawick Multiverse will be able to engage in a range of activities including self-guided sensory tours and guided tours led by Kathleen Cronie.
Local primary schools will also take part in drumming workshops led by musician Mat Clements and storytelling sessions by environmental storyteller Gordon Maclellan.
Excited about the celebrations, Cathy Agnew, trustee, The Crawick Multiverse Trust said: “We’re thrilled to be inviting visitors and locals to our unique space at Crawick to mark the Summer Solstice in whatever way they choose.
"We believe the site and the spectacular surrounding countryside lends itself perfectly for visitors to celebrate the Solstice, alone or with their friends and family.
"We are delighted to be co-hosting the whole community programme with The Open University in Scotland and to be working closely with local schools, businesses and venues to ensure the wider community are very much part of the celebrations.
"We are also grateful to DYW Dumfries and Galloway and The Barfil Community Trust for their support of the programme.”
Derek Goldman, senior knowledge exchange manager at The Open University in Scotland, added: “We are delighted to be co-hosting the Solstice Week celebrations at Crawick this year.
"The Multiverse is a stunning and unique site which brings together the wonders of art and science.
"With students across the whole of Scotland – including 2,900 in South Scotland – The Open University is pleased to be delivering talks and workshops in the programme with some of our leading experts in space science and the arts, as part of our cultural and community engagement work across Scotland.”
To find out more and to purchase tickets for any of the events taking place during Summer Solstice Week at Crawick Multiverse 2023 visit: www.crawickmultiverse.co.uk/events
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