News from Dunbar Battery – Page 2

Festival of Recovery

March 5, 2022 • Posted in: Dunbar, Events, Other

More details about this event will be coming soon…..

Double Bill Theatre Production!

March 5, 2022 • Posted in: Community, Dunbar, Events, Theatre

THE MERCHANT OF VENICE by William Shakespeare adapted by Angela Harkness Robertson 2.00pm What would you trade to preserve a special relationship? Bassanio has squandered his wealth, but plans to regain it by wooing wealthy Portia of Belmont, whose late father has imposed some creative restrictions on potential suitors. Bassanio asks Antonio for financial help, […]

Private Event

February 12, 2022 • Posted in: News

The Battery will be closed to the public for a private event between 10am – 4pm. The Dunbar Harbour Trust apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Cancelled: The John Muir Way, Battery Theatre Co. Production

January 24, 2022 • Posted in: Dunbar, Events, Theatre

The Battery Theatre Company return to perform at Dunbar Battery this summer, bringing yet another fabulous performance to this unique venue on Sat 9th and Sun 10th July. The John Muir Way by Rebekah King John Muir was born in Scotland, but is renowned in the USA for his campaign to preserve wilderness for wilderness’ sake which led […]

Sparkling Dunbar Harbour Festival 2022

January 18, 2022 • Posted in: Community, Days Out, Dunbar, Events, Food & Drink, Kids, Music

The Dunbar Harbour Trust is delighted to announce the 10th Anniversary of the Sparkling Dunbar Harbour Festival on Sat 13th August 2022. A fantastic and free community event for all ages! Come along to hear Magnificent Music, browse our Magical Market Stalls, watch Delightful Dance, eat Fabulous Food, join in with our Zany Zumba & […]

RNLI Lifeboat Day

November 24, 2021 • Posted in: Community, Days Out, Dunbar, Events, Food & Drink, Kids, Music

The RNLI annual Lifeboat Day will take place in Dunbar Harbour on Sat 16th July 2022. The spectacular day returns, where people get the chance to enjoy many performances and activities, along with the Crowning of the Gala Queen. An opportunity to have a great day out with your family and friends, and support the […]

Tide & Time: Dunbar’s Festival of the Sea

November 22, 2021 • Posted in: Community, Days Out, Dunbar, Events, Food & Drink, Kids, Music, Theatre, Visual Arts

A first of its kind, this week long event will visit the history of the Harbour, its longstanding fishing community, and the successful fishing industry. Telling the story of harbour life and the industry over hundreds of years. How it has changed from then to now, and to celebrate what remains to be an active, […]

The Black Agnes Festival

November 22, 2021 • Posted in: Dunbar, Events, Other

The Black Agnes Award Ceremony Come mark the 684th anniversary of the siege of Dunbar and celebrate all things Agnes with songs, jokes and local artists. We will also be presenting this year’s winners of the Black Agnes Award with their lovely prizes! Let’s celebrate strong Dunbar women- past, present and future! Admissions: Donation on […]

Private Event

November 22, 2021 • Posted in: News

A private occasion in the Battery. Please note the Battery will be closed for public access from 1-4pm.

The Nevis Ensemble Return to Dunbar Battery!

November 11, 2021 • Posted in: Dunbar, Events

The Dunbar Harbour Trust are delighted to announce the Nevis Ensemble are returning to Dunbar Battery! Since their first performance in July 2018, the orchestra has given almost 200 performances to around 28,500 people all across Scotland, from the schools, supermarkets and museums of Glasgow, Edinburgh and Aberdeen, to a farm in the Scottish Borders […]

COP26 Event

August 18, 2021 • Posted in: News

Sunday 17th October will be a celebration of the start of the Pilgrimage for COP26. A fabulous opportunity to be part of this national Pilgrimage in the wonderful town of Dunbar! The itinerary: 1-5pm Dunbar Town House NLA exhibition Message to the Earth 1-5pm John Muir’s Birthplace exhibition Earth Planet Universe by Friends of John […]

Crowning of the Lifeboat Queen

July 5, 2021 • Posted in: Dunbar, Events

Crowning of the Lifeboat Queen RNLI Lifeboat Day has sadly had to be cancelled for a second year due to covid restrictions. The RNLI is devastated but look forward to welcoming you all back in 2022. The RNLI are holding the Crowning of the Lifeboat Queen on Sat 21st August in Dunbar Battery. A historical, […]

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