Imagine the River Nith is a person… new cafe display to be unveiled tomorrow, created by @creativ_spaces .. pick up an envelope with your coffee to take part! @SaltyCoo

As the barnacle geese make their way back to Svalbard, we look forward to welcoming them back this October with the return of the Wild Goose Festival from Friday 15th to Sunday 23rd. Get the dates in your diary - more info coming soon! Images: Alex Hillier #WildGooseFestival2021

Fishy news from the River Nith:

Creative Spaces: Call Out for Associate Artists As part of our programme of opportunities specifically for emerging creatives, @creativ_spaces are seeking 3 creatives – of any discipline, and aged 18-30 – to work, learn and develop their practice with us. https://t.co/iFvKTPna8r

Our much loved Finance & Funding Manager, Ailsa, leaves the Stove after working with us for 7 years ❤️ Stovie Matt reflects on Ailsa's time with us and the many ways in which she has contributed to the success of the Stove. Read here: https://t.co/tekP5kJcMb

Yay! Hugh x2

@cample_line @TheStovies @ByLeavesWeLive @LuathPress @scotlit My poem about the mighty river Nith has been transformed by Roncadora Press into an undulating marvel. On sale soon! “Take the water’s hint. Turn, rush, spate, begin again...”

Hugh McMillan’s Source to Sea for @SaltyCoo has been transformed into a beautiful physical copy that you can purchase your own copy of! Details below:

What a great resource for finding out more about Dumfries & Galloway, including many of its amazing heritage sites!

As Nithraid nears the end of its Source to Sea project, event producer Sal has written a blog, looking back at how the Nithraid team were able to reimagine the annual River Festival and create a completely digital project this year. @SaltyCoo https://t.co/nwUFWKEtD8

🗺 The source to sea interactive maps are here! From the source of the Nith high in the hills to the mouth opening into the breathtaking Solway, you can explore it all for yourself in our series of specially made maps- see them in the link below! https://t.co/69y9Xoq2pR

Among the towns and villages along the Nith is the small village of New-Abbey. The village was recently featured in the local press for their community spirit. With a community a “swap box”, or the local store delivering supplies to those in need, community is key in New Abbey 🤝

I've been working on Guided by Environment #4 recently. #4 was made as part of this year's #Nithraid I made a song using only one recording of the Caul at the Whitesands. Give it a listen #Dumfries

We're also joining forces with @TheStovies and @WWTCaerlaverock for a longer 'Wild Goose Chase' ride on the 13th October if you want something a bit more challenging (but still nice and slow!)

On the way out to the coast, we pass by Sweetheart Abbey- so named because the patron who funded its construction, Lady Devorgilla, is buried here with the embalmed heart of her husband which she kept long after his death 💀 💓

If we get into bother on our journey along the river, Nith Inshore Rescue are nearby! After a tragic death near Glencaple, local people decided the village needed its own rescue boat; So Nith Inshore Rescue was born! To learn more or to donate click here: https://t.co/KIeJKKUY7k

With 1400 acres of wetland teeming with wildlife, the wetlands centre at Caerlaverock is an important place for the species that live by the river. Swallows gathering; wildflower meadows full of bees, butterflies and dragonflies; the occasional osprey- all great reasons to visit

It wouldn't be a trip along the Nith without some magical tales- even about the legend Merlin. Said to be a druid driven mad by the slaughter of his tribe, Merlin wandered southern Scotland; and now thanks to the Merlin trail, you can follow in his steps! https://t.co/RL2PSgHuai

You can find out more about Caerlaverock Castle by heading to our Source to Sea page here:

One of its most striking features is its triangular design which gives it a truly unusual feel and likely aided its defense during the turbulent cross-border warfare of the Middle Ages.