Dumfries Heritage Festival 2027 Expression of Interest

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Midsteeple Quarter is partnering with Dumfries & Galloway Council and Historic Environment Scotland to deliver Dumfries Heritage Festival (working title) next summer to celebrate the built environment and cultural heritage of Dumfries. The festival will align with and be part of the national Architecture Fringe programme, running from 4th - 20th June 2027.

This year's theme is 'The Public Life of Home' which they welcome you to draw inspiration from, however, it is not mandatory.

Community groups, creatives, storytellers, local history enthusiasts and anyone with a passion for Dumfries are welcome to submit an expression of interest to develop and deliver a project or event(s). The project must relate to the heritage of Dumfries and be delivered between 4th - 20th June.

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Geographical areas funded: Dumfries and Galloway

Fund type

Type of funding:

Grant

Type of cost:

Revenue

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Who can apply

Community groups, creatives, storytellers, local history enthusiasts and anyone with a passion for Dumfries are welcome to submit an expression of interest to develop and deliver a project or event(s) relating to the heritage of Dumfries which will be delivered between 4th - 20th June.

When to apply

Now open until 22 November 2026 (decisions by 4 December).

Next deadline: 22 Nov 2026

How to apply

Complete the expression of interest form.

Contact information

Activites funded: Arts and culture Citizenship and community involvement Recreation and social activities

Beneficiaries funded: General public Local communities

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