Knockengorroch

[Annie_H]

Just thought I'd ask on the off-chance whether anyone's going to Knockengorroch music festival next weekend? My partner Jim's over there now working on building a permanent stage, living in the Bus (which means I'm having to impose upon relatives at the minute because we live in it year-round), then I'll join him during the festival - I'll be working for my ticket too (although probably not as hard as he has been!).

I've been to the festival once, a few years ago now, but Jim goes to every one (except when we've been travelling abroad) and carries out production work. If you've never heard of it, it's a small festival in the middle of nowhere - the main road's almost 4 miles away - between Carsphairn and Dalmellington in Dumfries & Galloway. The atmosphere during the event is very friendly and relaxed, and the setting is lovely - with some good wildcamping nearby on the banks of Loch Doon or further into the Galloway Forest Park.

 

[Noah & Nelly]

Festival

Hi Annie. Like the sound of this. What kind of music is on offer ? Unfortunately my 'vans of the road at the moment do you know if there is camping available.

 

[Annie_H]

The music varies. I think the official title is 'Knockengorroch World Ceilidh' - the only bands I can remember off-hand who are playing are The Orb, Orkestra del Sol (one of whom I bought my car from, incidentally) and Skerryvore.

There is camping available on-site - their website is Knockengorroch Festival if you're interested, the full line-up will be there too.