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No Excuses – debut gig

The Dunbar Battery is proud to host No Excuses first gig. Kick off 7pm till 9pm all welcome. See them here before the sell out King Tut’s!

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Battery Theatre Group – “Homecoming”

Stories and songs in extract from Battery’s first planned production of ‘Homecoming’ which draws inspiration from the Dunbar Battery’s history as a World War 1 hospital and its location close to the former Dunbar Barracks through which thousands of men passed on their way to the Front. The script is currently in production, but initial […]

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Pix in the Stix – Outdoor movie night; The Greatest Showman

Open air family cinema evening by Pix in the Stix! Come and enjoy “The Greatest Showman” as the sun goes down in Dunbar’s stunning outdoor amphitheatre. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXCTMGYUg9A Bring a picnic and a blanket. Tickets now available from the Crunchy Carrot on Dunbar High Street or Barney’s Cafe in East Linton. £5 each – limited to […]

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Civic Week – Puppet show and workshop

Come to the Battery to discover the story of the little mermaid being retold in a magical puppet show that will make us fall in love with the sea again!  Our heroine will save the day by rescuing her friends aboard the Rainbow Warrior! A tale about environment, mystery and the little fish that we […]

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Rosary on the Coast

Christians around the whole of Britain are gathering at coastal locations at3pm on Sunday 29 April to pray for our nations (Scotland, Wales, andEngland) using the traditional form of prayer known as “The Rosary”. There will also be some music. This is open to everyone. Prayers will be taking place at the same time at well over 100 […]

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Soldiers and Sailors of the’45

Dunbar’s 18th Century battery fort comes to life as the military moves back in for a day of living history displays. It is 1745 and the Jacobite threat looms large. Dunbar harbour bustles with activity as the British army of Sir John Cope disembarks, anxious to meet with the enemy in the coming days. – […]

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Nevis Ensemble – youth orchestra

For those who remembered the Ricciotti Ensemble’s performance last year, we have great news! They’re coming back! Sort off. Some of the musicians, including the tenor Jamie Munn, have formed their own Scottish version – the Nevis Ensemble – and they are returning to Dunbar! Be sure to make the time to visit the Battery […]

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