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Tales from the Longhouse

As a response to the pandemic we have created a longhouse online!

Since we can't set up camp by a loch, or visit a school in person at the moment we have built a 'space' online where people have been able to Zoom in for an evening of storytelling once a month since August.

(We have also arranged multi sensory stories, community drop ins, and "Chat to the Viking" sessions while the schools were closed)

About Cluaran

What is Cluaran?

The vision of "Cluaran" is to provide a way for people (especially young people) to
explore the rich and varied early heritage of Dumfries and Galloway, and discover how these communities functioned.

We do this by:

Supporting Historical Interpretation by accomplished and experienced professionals and volunteers.
These people can explain and interpret our ancient heritage using replica artefacts and demonstrating techniques of our predecessors. We support the development of and arrange school visits as well as other events tailored to suit a wide variety of audiences - including those online!.

Hands on craft activity sessions.

Providing opportunities for learning ancient methods of construction of everyday items that were used in bygone times, e.g. boat building, spinning, leatherwork etc. Not only can people learn old crafts, they can then help to maintain these
historical techniques in the 21 st century.
Cluaran is also a boat ! The sea and maritime life was and is very important to
our area. The Cluaran boat can be taken to schools and other events and
provides opportunity for learning about the early and ongoing maritime story of
our area. People can learn about the craft of boat building ( we also have a
curragh) and about community life based around our coastline.

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Iron Age/ Roman

Before Scotland was Scotland. We explore the roots of the people who have contributed to the country Scotland is today.

Viking

Nestled Between Hills and the Solway, Dumfries and Galloway shares a lot in Common with Norway and other Scandanavian countries. We find out how the sea links those that travel by boat.

Monk

From St Ninian to the present day, there has been a monastic presence in these Islands. We use this as a mirror within which people can sense spirituality and find time to reflect.

Mediaeval

Whether it is the building of castles and the wars of independance, or the transformation of the kingdom of the isles into Gallowglass warriors you are interested in - we can bring the stories to life!