Cluaran - Historical Interpretation Project

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Cluaran - Historical Interpretation Project We look after a 6m viking fishing boat! We take it round schools and to community events. We use it to help people understand history, hands on. project.

We also tell good stories ... Cluaran is now a Wordsmith Crafts C.I.C. This enables us to maintain and make a Ness Yole available for use in Historical Interpretation activities, on and off the water. We use it to help hundreds of people get a hands on idea of boat building and the shared cultural heritage between Scotland and Norway. We have also built many skin boats from models in schools to one we can travel across Scottish lochs in.

16/10/2026
If you were travelling from Constantinople to Edinburgh 1000 years ago, what would your journey look like?
03/10/2026

If you were travelling from Constantinople to Edinburgh 1000 years ago, what would your journey look like?

'The significance pilgrimages had in terms of building clerical and diplomatic relations cannot be overlooked either. A whole slew of abbots, bishops, future archbishops, historians, poets, theological thinkers, and monks later canonised as saints visited Hungary. They brought highly cherished relic...

Dugouts!https://earlywatercraft.com/?fbclid=IwY2xjawUWNNhwZG9mBWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRME1HT0lUWmZvZmhRNExBb0hzcnRjBmFwcF...
15/09/2026

Dugouts!

https://earlywatercraft.com/?fbclid=IwY2xjawUWNNhwZG9mBWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRME1HT0lUWmZvZmhRNExBb0hzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe-SFD3mKzdpddTOGufP4-0JhBGWALAkwQsppnxItLx9BX2MJ_GeV3DIoJSqg_aem_lvNDBpmANshh-EbbZLPWsg

Gallery: Sponsors: Explore the rich history and features of watercraft. Heritage of Watercraft The Early Watercraft Association is dedicated to preserving and promoting the history of watercraft. We connect enthusiasts and provide resources for learning about traditional boats, sailing history, and....

The cluaran boat will not be on the water this year, but we are hammering springs into useful things and demonstrating c...
15/08/2026

The cluaran boat will not be on the water this year, but we are hammering springs into useful things and demonstrating clinker techniques from metal bars to boats.

Here's your schedule for Nithraid 2026! 🎉

We've got a jam-packed day of activities, workshops, talks, exhibitions, films and so much more on the Mill Green - and of course, don't miss the legendary Process of the Salty Coo and the arrival of the boats into Dumfries.

Bring along a picnic and enjoy a day of family fun! 🌞

To see the full schedule of activities, head here: https://nithraid.org/programme-26/

Oceanallover Caitlin Wells Photography Dumfries Museum Emma Gillespie X Species on the Edge Arabella’s Ice Cream and Desserts RBC Film Theatre

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Nithraid is produced by EcoArt and funded by The National Lottery Community Fund, The Holywood Trust, Blackthorn Salt, ANCBC, Barfil Trust and Vodafone

And Wordsmithcrafts blacksmithing all day.
02/08/2026

And Wordsmithcrafts blacksmithing all day.

Here's your schedule for Nithraid 2026! 🎉

We've got a jam-packed day of activities, workshops, talks, exhibitions, films and so much more on the Mill Green - and of course, don't miss the legendary Process of the Salty Coo and the arrival of the boats into Dumfries.

Bring along a picnic and enjoy a day of family fun! 🌞

To see the full schedule of activities, head here: https://nithraid.org/programme-26/

Oceanallover Caitlin Wells Photography Dumfries Museum Emma Gillespie X Species on the Edge Arabella’s Ice Cream and Desserts RBC Film Theatre

_______________________

Nithraid is produced by EcoArt and funded by The National Lottery Community Fund, The Holywood Trust, Blackthorn Salt, ANCBC, Barfil Trust and Vodafone

02/08/2026
Water. Flow and find your connections.Where will this summer take you?
21/06/2026

Water. Flow and find your connections.

Where will this summer take you?

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Wordsmithcrafts Workshop, 3 James Avenue
Dumfries
DG29AU

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