Lockerbie Old School

18/06/2026

Only a few tickets left for our next Business Networking Event with Katie Nairn.

Whether you’re self-employed, job seeking, running a business or simply curious about LinkedIn, this is a great opportunity to learn the basics in a friendly and supportive environment.

Monday 22nd June 10:30am - 12:30
Lockerbie Town Hall

Book Here:

Learn how to set up your profile & start networking online

09/06/2026

What’s it really like being a freelancer in rural Scotland? 👩‍💻☕🌿

Our latest blog explores the reality of balancing work, family life and community while freelancing in Lockerbie, from the challenges of working remotely to the importance of connection, collaboration and having local spaces that support small businesses and self-employed people.

As Lockerbie Old School takes shape, we're creating opportunities for freelancers, start-ups, and local businesses.
takes shape, we're creating opportunities for freelancers, start-ups, and local businesses.

We’d also love to hear from others working for themselves across rural Scotland.

Whether you freelance, run a small business, work remotely or are just starting out, what challenges do you face, and what support or spaces would make a difference to you?

Get in touch and help shape the conversation around rural working and community spaces.

Read the full blog here 👇
https://www.lockerbieoldschool.org/news/2026/02/being-a-freelancer-in-rural-scotland.-life-work-and-community-in-lockerbie/

06/06/2026

Don’t forget! Spaces for our LinkedIn for Beginners session with Katie Nairn are limited!

If you’ve been thinking about getting started on LinkedIn, improving your profile or simply understanding how the platform works, this is a great opportunity to learn in a relaxed and supportive environment.

Perfect for beginners, small business owners, freelancers and anyone wanting to build their online professional presence.

22nd June
Lockerbie Town Hall
10:30am - 12:30

Book your place here before spaces fill up: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/linkedin-for-beginners-with-katie-nairn-tickets-1990895505049

03/06/2026

Thinking about using LinkedIn but not sure where to start?
Join us on 22nd June for a beginner-friendly LinkedIn workshop with Nairn, designed for anyone who wants to better understand the platform and set up a strong professional profile.
This practical one-hour session will cover:

- What LinkedIn is and how it works
- How to create and optimise your profile
- Tips for making connections and growing your network
- An opportunity to ask questions in a relaxed, supportive setting

Perfect for business owners, freelancers, job seekers or anyone completely new to LinkedIn.

Lockerbie Town Hall

22nd June 10:30am - 12:30pm

Spaces are limited. Book here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/linkedin-for-beginners-with-katie-nairn-tickets-1990895505049?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

Learn how to set up your profile & start networking online

27/05/2026

A big thank you to everyone who joined us for our Canva workshop last week.

It was great to see so many local businesses, charities and community groups coming together to learn, ask questions and build confidence around content creation and social media.

We hope the session helped make Canva feel a little less overwhelming and gave you some practical ideas you can start using straight away.

Thanks again for coming along and being part of it. We’re looking forward to the next one already.

Keep an eye out for the next event! https://www.lockerbieoldschool.org/events/

13/05/2026

Just a reminder that our Canva workshop is coming up soon 🎨

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed creating content for social media, this session is designed to help make things simpler.

We’ll be covering:

• Using templates properly
• Applying your own branding
• Creating cleaner, more consistent content
• Using graphics and images effectively
• A simple introduction to video content

There’ll also be a couple of practical workshop activities during the session, so you can start creating content with confidence.

A relaxed, supportive session for businesses, charities and community groups, no design experience needed.

LIMITED SPACES - BOOK HERE
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/getting-started-with-canva-create-content-with-confidence-tickets-1988937309032?aff=oddtdtcreator

Struggling to create content or not sure how to use Canva properly?

We’re hosting a practical, relaxed workshop to help you get to grips with the basics, from using templates and adding your own branding, to creating simple, professional posts for your business or organisation.

We’ll also touch on using images, graphics and a quick introduction to video.

No design experience needed, just a chance to learn, ask questions and build confidence.

👉 Book your place here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/getting-started-with-canva-create-content-with-confidence-tickets-1988937309032?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

07/05/2026

Struggling to create content or not sure how to use Canva properly?

We’re hosting a practical, relaxed workshop to help you get to grips with the basics, from using templates and adding your own branding, to creating simple, professional posts for your business or organisation.

We’ll also touch on using images, graphics and a quick introduction to video.

No design experience needed, just a chance to learn, ask questions and build confidence.

👉 Book your place here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/getting-started-with-canva-create-content-with-confidence-tickets-1988937309032?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

06/05/2026

You’re invited to a relaxed evening at Lockerbie Town Hall as we get closer to opening the doors to Lockerbie Old School.

Join us for a glass of wine, some cheese, and a first look at what’s to come.

We’ll be sharing plans for the building, discussing how you can get involved, and inviting expressions of interest from anyone looking to use the space, whether that’s as a tenant, member, volunteer, or board member.

It’s also just a chance to come along, have a chat and be part of what’s next.

Lockerbie Town Hall

Thursday 14th May

6:30 – 8:30pm

Free to attend – everyone welcome.

30/04/2026

We’ve been loving getting out into the community lately and connecting with so many incredible local people through our networking events 🤝

One of our recent highlights was a visit to Wild Dook Sauna in Lochmaben last week. It’s such a unique and relaxing experience, and it’s all made even better by Mhairi, who runs it. She’s absolutely lovely and so passionate about what she does. It’s always inspiring to meet people like her who are building something special right here in the local area 💛

These are exactly the kinds of connections that have shaped our journey so far, and it’s why we’re so excited to be opening the Community Hub very soon. Our goal is to keep bringing people together, supporting local businesses and creating a space where ideas, collaboration, and our community can thrive.

We can’t wait to open the doors and continue building these amazing local connections with you all!

Our next networking event will go live soon to book and will be held on the 25th May.