Experience the magic of the Northern Lights in Dumfries 15th – 19th Jan 2026

Discover the hidden corners of our town like never before with free dazzling light installations, spanning from the Burns Mausoleum to Greyfriars Church. Each one pulsing with its own unique story through light, sound and projection as well as the festival atmosphere at Rabbie’s Winter Village

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Discover our free light trail in Dumfries 15th – 19th Jan 2026

BOOK YOUR TICKET

Start wherever you like, wander at your pace, and soak it all in. Bring the bairns, bring your pals and yes, bring yourself. Perfect for families, friends, nosy neighbours — pretty much the whole gang. This is Dumfries at its most luminous, and it’s made for you. Access routes available as no one deserves to miss out on this show!  Why not upgrade to a 1 hour VIP experience, with your own tour guide?

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