The Wigtown Ploughman

Wigtown Memory Cafe – January
2026-01-09 10:00 - 11:30 (Europe/London) | The Wigtown Ploughman, 30 South Main Street, Wigtown, DG8 9HG, United Kingdom
Story time with Renita Boyle

A supportive café for anyone affected by memory loss and their carers. Come along, share a cuppa, some memories, some experiences and some fun. There will be biscuits, maybe cake…

Memory enhancing activities. What activities would you like to see? Come and have a chat and let us know. Meet our lovely volunteers and get advice. Run by Wigtown volunteers with support from Alzheimer Scotland.

Please phone Allison on 07891 892603 for more information.

The second Friday of every month.

Wigtown Mastermind 2026 - Pub Quiz
2026-01-02 19:00 - 21:00
A yearly quiz for individuals, no teams! It’s free to enter and everyone is welcome. There’s no booking, just a case of turn up on the night. Knowing how popular the quizzes are, it’s probably worthwhile turning up a little early to grab a seat!The players with the highest scores after 4 rounds will contest the last four rounds for the Mastermind Trophy!If you need more details (not the answers!) send an email to quizmaster@thewigtownploughman.co.uk

Hogmanay Party
2025-12-31 19:00 - 2026-01-01 02:00
Join us on Hogmanay to welcome in the New Year at The Wigtown Ploughman.We’ll be seeing out the old year and ringing in the new with a lively music session led by Bre, bringing the tunes and the good cheer, followed by Oli on the pipes to mark the moment in true Scottish style.We’ll also be putting on a finger buffet, available by donation, so come hungry, help yourself, and give what you can – a small way to share the night together and keep the celebrations going.Expect a cosy pub atmosphere, great drinks, plenty of familiar faces, and the kind of night that reminds you why Hogmanay is best celebrated with friends. No tickets, no fuss – just good music, good food, and a warm welcome into the New Year at The Wigtown Ploughman.

Phil’s Quiz Night – Christmas Edition
2025-12-21 19:00 - 21:00
The infamous quiz is now fully booked! Why not try the Wigtown Mastermind 2026 Pub Quiz on January 2nd.

Mick & Dave Music
2025-12-19 20:00 - 23:00, 2025-09-13 20:00 - 23:00
The best Rock ‘n Roll duo in Wigtownshire!

Trad Music Session - December
2025-12-17 19:00 - 22:00
Join us for a slow trad session – open to listeners and players alike!

We aim to have a Trad Music Session every 3rd Wednesday of the month.

Cheese and Wine Night
2025-12-16 19:00 - 21:00

Sing!Sing! Christmas Choir & Jazz Set
2025-12-14 19:00 - 21:00
Sing!Sing! are a community choir based in Wigtown, singing for fun and to develop our natural voices and confidence. This will be the first time the choir is singing in The Wigtown Ploughman and it promises to be a delightful treat.

Message Jan Winder or email janwindermusic@icloud.com for more info

Wigtown Memory Cafe – December
2025-12-12 10:00 - 11:30
Christmas sing-a-long with Jan Winder

A supportive café for anyone affected by memory loss and their carers. Come along, share a cuppa, some memories, some experiences and some fun. There will be biscuits, maybe cake…

Memory enhancing activities. What activities would you like to see? Come and have a chat and let us know. Meet our lovely volunteers and get advice. Run by Wigtown volunteers with support from Alzheimer Scotland.

Please phone Allison on 07891 892603 for more information.

The second Friday of every month.

Open Music Session – December
2025-12-05 19:30 - 22:00
Happens on the first Friday of every month! Bring your sound, your soul, your style. No stage, no pressure – just music. All genres welcome. All skill levels celebrated. Open jam. Open hearts. Open ears. Listen to a taste of a previous Open Music Night Hosted by Bre Martin

Trad Tunes and Songs
2025-12-05 15:00 - 18:30
Join the excellent musical talents of Andy Kenna, Jim Bainbridge and friends for an afternoon session of Trad Tunes and Songs around the fire.

St Andrews Day Trad Session
2025-11-30 19:00 - 22:00
As a special treat for St Andrews Day, there will be an extra trad music session on Sunday evening, featuring our brilliant local musicians. Join Joyce and Ian from the Old Bank Bookshop, Steve, Lin and others for some great tunes from 7pm at The Wigtown Ploughman.

Enjoy a local Five Kingdoms Beer, a delicious glass of wine (we have some tasty new ones in stock) or a dram by the fire as you listen to some great tunes.

Phil's Quiz Night - November
2025-11-28 19:30 - 21:30
ONLY 1 TABLE REMAINING! Book your place on the infamous quiz!
Email quizmaster@thewigtownploughman.co.uk to book your place

Trad Music Session – November
2025-11-19 19:00 - 22:00

Wigtown Memory Cafe – November
2025-11-14 10:00 - 11:30
Bonfire Night / Gay Fawkes Reflections

A supportive café for anyone affected by memory loss and their carers. Come along, share a cuppa, some memories, some experiences and some fun. There will be biscuits, maybe cake…

Memory enhancing activities. What activities would you like to see? Come and have a chat and let us know. Meet our lovely volunteers and get advice. Run by Wigtown volunteers with support from Alzheimer Scotland.

Please phone Allison on 07891 892603 for more information.

The second Friday of every month.

Michaela Live Music
2025-11-01 20:00 - 22:00
Pop – Rock – Country – Dance – Disco
Listen to the brilliant Michaela Tennant with some brilliant live music.
Times TBC

Phil's Quiz Night - October
2025-10-31 19:30 - 21:30

Trad Music Session – October
2025-10-22 19:00 - 21:30
Join us for a slow trad session – open to listeners and players alike!
We aim to have a Trad Music Session every 3rd Wednesday of the month, but this one has been pushed back a week due to illness of a few of our supurb regular session players. We wish them speedy recoveries and back playing soon!

Wigtoberfest
2025-10-18 12:00 - 2025-10-19 23:00
Join us for a weekend of Bavarian fun whilst enjoying a brilliant selection of local beers. The team from Five Kingdoms Brewery and Wigtown Brewery will be in attendance to discuss anything and everything to do with brewing beer and there will also be a showcase of other local breweries beers to sample too such as Lowlands Brewery and West Walls Brewing Co. There will be fresh cask ales galore, and a chance to speak to many CAMRA members!
There will also be a great range of delicious food to buy from Toots & Co who are taking over the kitchen for the weekend to cook up some brilliant German style cuisine, as well as a few home favourites.
To top it off we also have brilliant music acts throughout the weekend from Davie Kerr, Kissing The Flint, and M.A.D (Mick and Dave!).
The Programme
Pub open from 12 noon til late (both days)
Beers served in the outdoor gazebo from 12 noon – 10pm (both days)
Food served from 1pm – 8pm (both days)
Music Sessions
Davie Kerr: 2pm – 4pm on Saturday
Kissing The Flint: 8pm – 11pm on Saturday
M.A.D: 6pm – 10pm on Sunday

Bring your best lederhosen and dirndls, and join the Wigtoberfest fun! Ein Prosit der Gemütlichkeit!
Please note that there is a 40p fee for online ticket sales to cover our payment processing fees. Tickets purchased in person at The Wigtown Ploughman are £5 each. Thank you for understanding – it’s more reasonable than the fees Ticketmaster charge!

Wigtown Memory Cafe - October
2025-10-10 10:00 - 11:30
A supportive café for anyone affected by memory loss and their carers. Come along, share a cuppa, some memories, some experiences and some fun. There will be biscuits, maybe cake…
Memory enhancing activities. What activities would you like to see? Come and have a chat and let us know. Meet our lovely volunteers and get advice. Run by Wigtown volunteers with support from Alzheimer Scotland.
Please phone Allison on 07891 892603 for more information.
The second Friday of every month.

Open Music Session – October
2025-10-03 19:30 - 22:00

Phil's Quiz Night - September
2025-09-19 19:30 - 22:00
Book your place on the infamous quiz!
– See our Facebook post
Email quizmaster@thewigtownploughman.co.uk to book your place

Trad Music Session - September
2025-09-17 19:00 - 22:00

Wigtown Memory Cafe - September
2025-09-12 10:00 - 11:30

Tacos & Loaded Fries - Moore's Food Van
2025-09-06 14:30 - 20:00
Moore’s Street Food are coming to bring you some delicious street food trying out some new crispy beef dishes.
All items will be £9 except for the Panzanelle which is £6.
The time that Moore’s will be serving until will be updated very soon.

Open Music Session - September
2025-09-05 19:30 - 22:00

Phil's Quiz Night - August
2025-08-29 19:30 - 21:30
Only room for one more team! Please email quizmaster@thewigtownploughman.co.uk to book in!

Loaded Yorkies by Toots & Co
2025-08-24 12:00 - 19:30
Menu coming soon, but this Sunday treat is guaranteed to be delicious!

DJ Davy Steele Music
2025-08-23 20:00 - 23:00
An evening of brilliant tunes with DJ Davy Steele!
