EcoArt has produced and co-funded the annual Nithraid River Festival since 2024. The festival and boat race celebrates our relationship with the River Nith and is a participatory fun-filled afternoon for all the family. Each year, colourful processions carry the iconic Salty Coo from Dumfries High Street down to the River, and the EcoArt LAND flags fly along the suspension bridge for the duration of the event.
For further information on the activities, EcoArt commissions and performances see https://nithriad.org
Images: Kirstin McEwan
2024 Produced by EcoArt and The Stove Network
2025/26 Produced by EcoArt
Progress of the Salty Coo: Performance through Dumfries to Mill Green created by Oceanallover.
Thanks to the young people who take part, particularly those from Summerhill Community Centre Thanks also to Re:Dress Scotland for support in 2024.
Unfortunately due to high water levels, the river race from Glencaple had to be cancelled in 2024.
Nithraid River Festival is supported by EcoArt, The Holywood Trust, The National Lottery Community Fund , The Barfil Trust, Vodaphone, Blackthorn Salt and Annandale and Nithsdale Community Benefit Company, disbursing funds on behalf of ScottishPower Renewables Harestanes Windfarm.
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