Visitors travelled far and wide last week to gather at Crawick Multiverse for the Summer Solstice celebrations and to mark the longest day of the year.

With an array of events and performances scheduled throughout the week and a new temporary art installation on show at the 55-acre art land, it was no surprise that visitors made their way to enjoy the midsummer celebrations at the unique site in Upper Nithsdale.

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Kathleen Cronie leading Sunrise Tour.Kathleen Cronie leading Sunrise Tour. (Image: Mike Bolam)

One of the first visitors was American artist Barbara Crawford, who was on site to create and install a new temporary art installation near the Sun Amphitheatre.

Barbara, who is a Professor of Art and Art History at the Southern Virginia University in the United States, has created installations worldwide, but it was Charles Jencks, and his work at Crawick Multiverse, that inspired Barbara to visit Scotland and to install her own art, reflecting the land, sea and air of Scotland, on site.

Andromeda Landform at sunrise.Andromeda Landform at sunrise. (Image: Submitted)
Andrea Thompson and Kathleen CronieAndrea Thompson and Kathleen Cronie (Image: Mike Bolam)
It was an early start on Thursday (June 20) for those who made it along for the Solstice sunrise just after 4.30am.

The day started with a Sunrise Tour from award-winning tour guide and storyteller, Kathleen Cronie.

Visitors also took the opportunity to participate in wellbeing sessions from Shining Cloud Tai Chi for Health and Kerry Riddell Yoga.

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A great turnout for the day.A great turnout for the day. (Image: Submitted)
Heather, Hayley, Rachelle and Deanna, visitors to Crawick, said: “We have visited Crawick Multiverse before, but this is the first time we have been here for the Summer Solstice and it is something we really wanted to experience."

By midday visitors gathered around the Sun Amphitheatre to enjoy dance and musical performances.

And on Thursday evening, over 60 young people from the local Rainbows, Brownies, Guides, Beavers and Cubs enjoyed a sunny fun night on site at Crawick Multiverse.

Heather, Hayley, Rachelle and Deanna.Heather, Hayley, Rachelle and Deanna. (Image: Mike Bolam)

Cathy Agnew, Trustee, The Crawick Multiverse Trust said: "We were pleased to see so many visitors coming to Crawick Multiverse during Summer Solstice week this year and to play our part in welcoming international delegates to the European Lunar Symposium hosted by the Open University in Scotland last week too.

"It was a wonderful week for Dumfries and Galloway and we were delighted to be part of it.”