Evening - WalkFest Welcome Dinner
Friday 8th May 2026
Join us and your fellow walkers for an evening meal at The Belted Galloway with a buffet selection of hot dishes followed by tea or coffee and something sweet.
Evening - Talk: The native forests of Glen Trool
Saturday 9th May 2026
A representative of Forest and Land Scotland will talk about the various woodland initiatives taking place in the Glen Trool area We’ll touch on the protection of Glentrool’s ancient Oakwoods, the montane planting around the path to the Merrick and the trailing of virtual fence grazing collars
Evening - Talk: Laurie Johnston's Galloway Stories
Tuesday 12th May 2026
Author, and former history teacher in Newton Stewart, Lawrie Johnston will talk about his two books, both inspired by Galloway.