Site & Sound

On the banks of the River Nith, something has surfaced. A sound and spectral anomaly has washed ashore – carrying with it fragments of memory, dream and whispered recollection. As Spring settles over the river, traces of a fair long vanished begin to rise from the haze: voices, lights and stories that refuse to stay submerged. The Phanto Spectra invites you on an intimate journey through time, place and imagination. Inspired by the ghost-illusion shows once brought to Dumfries by the Biddall and Codona families in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, this immersive experience rekindles the wonder of the town’s Rood and Spring Fairs – traditions woven deep into the cultural life of Dumfries. Produced by the Stove Network as part of 'Hear Here: The Show Must Go On'. Collaborators include Martin Joseph O'Neill, John Dinning, The Showmen's Theatre Company, Calum Walker, Lucy Doig, Kirsty Harris, Ali Pidsley, Sal Cudiihy & Meg Dickinson-Hood.

Explore the sand dunes and beach on our guided audio walk. This sound walk aims to highlight the unique wildlife on Mawbray dunes, the conservation efforts to protect this rare habitat, and the history and experiences of local communities! The full walk is circular, approximately 2.3km long, and should take around an hour to an hour and a half to complete. It includes uneven ground and unfortunately is largely inaccessible for wheelchair users. We have cattle, and ground nesting birds on site, so please keep your dogs under close control. Please download the walk to your phone before you come to the starting point, which is the Mawbray Banks car park, and make sure you allow Echoes to use your location to trigger the sounds as you walk along. It is designed to be experienced through headphones, so make sure you bring yours with you. The walk begins at Mawbray banks car park, Mawbray. From the car park head north out of the gate and take the track left in the direction of the beach; the trail will guide you as you progress along the route. All instructions and guidance will be offered within the audio, following trails through the dunes and above the high tide mark on the beach away from the waters edge. However, if you are planning to walk further onto the beach always check the tide times before your visit. This walk is part of the Dynamic Dunescapes project, partnered with Cumbria Wildlife Trust and Solway Coast AONB. It has been created by Holly Stainton*, X and .... alongside members of the community (x,x,x). Any feedback you have would be greatly appreciated; please get in touch at mail@cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk.

22/08/2025 Gavin Marwick - Fiddle Ruth Morris - Nyckelharpa Wendy Stewart - Harp Stuart Macpherson - Double Bass Emma Dove - Audio/Video Written by Stuart Macpherson

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A sci-fi inspired dream dance walk for RSPB Geltsdale. Glisk is Cumbrian for shimmer or shine. Imagine if the shimmers in nature were portals to other dimensions. Go on a trip with the voice of the Lady of the Lake taking you through an eerie otherwordly meditation image stream to dance with nature. Listen to find out more.

Listener Guidance: Two pieces in this sound walk – Claudia’s Lament and Living on the Edge: No Place for a Woman – explore difficult historical experiences including war, loss, abduction and sexual violence. Some listeners may find this distressing. Please read the individual audio descriptions for further information. You are welcome to pause or skip these tracks at any time. Voices From The Wall is a new immersive sound walk that brings the landscape and history of Hadrian’s Wall to life through story, voice, and sound. Created in collaboration with local writers, performers, artists, and community participants, the project offers a powerful new way to experience the Wall — not simply as a monument, but as a living landscape shaped by human lives, memories, fears, hopes, and everyday stories across centuries. The sound walk invites visitors to explore free-to-enter English Heritage sites including Harrows Scar Milecastle & Wall, Poltross Burn Milecastle, and Willowford Roman Bridge & Wall. The project was supported by English Heritage’s Community Connections grants, funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Moving Stories Audio trail informed by walking conversations with Newton Stewart ARC and Happy Daze Groups. Music by Stuart Macpherson, Beth Porter & Ben Please.

Specially created music, sound & spoken word animating the Northumbrian landscape along Hadrian's Wall. For more information and route please visit https://www.greencroftonthewall.com/collision-and-conflict

Explore the sand dunes and beach on our guided audio walk. This sound walk aims to combine art and science to highlight the unique wildlife on the dunes, and the experiences of communities around our coasts! The full walk takes around 1 hour 40 mins - 2 hours to complete. It includes uneven ground and unfortunately is inaccessible for wheelchair users. We have cattle on site so dogs must be kept on a lead at all times. Please download the walk to your phone before you come to the starting point, which is the car park at Drigg sand dunes, and make sure you allow Echoes to use your location to trigger the sounds as you walk along. It is designed to be experienced through headphones, so make sure you bring yours with you. The walk begins at Drigg beach car park, Holmrook. From the car park, face away from the sea and follow the directions in the guide. All instructions and guidance will be offered within the audio, following trails through the dunes and above the high tide mark on the beach away from the waters edge. However, if you are planning walk further onto the beach always check the tide times before your visit. This walk is part of the Dynamic Dunescapes project, and has been created by RL Wilson and Holly Stainton. Any feedback you have would be greatly appreciated, please get in touch at mail@cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk.