Welcome to the Kirkcudbright Summer Festivities Website

As one of Scotland’s most popular holiday spots it is no surprise that a programme of summer festivities and events has been provided for almost 40 years.

The first festival was a small affair over a few weeks in the summer and over the years it has continued to grow not just in length but also in its reputation and stature. Our events now commence at the beginning of May, involve a 4 day Jazz Festival in June and continue throughout the summer with a final flourish of a Grand Parade and magnificent Tattoo at the end of August.

2009 Princess Leah Collington (centre) and attendants Jemma McLachlan (left) and Amy Hall (right) The princess will be crowned on Thursday 23rd July.

During the course of the summer we will have a magnificent series of events and hope to attract crowds in larger numbers than ever before. We believe we have compiled a list of events which will be particularly diverse with something to suite all ages and tastes. See our What's On Guide for a list of dates and events.

Visit Kirkcudbright 2009. The latest version of the magazine has been published and is available here in 2 formats: Click here for 'Flash' version. Click here for PDF vesion.