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Knockengorroch Limited Edition returns to Kirkcudbrightshire in

STAYS FROM £105 · Knockengorroch Limited Edition 2026: a strictly capped festival in Dumfries and Galloway.

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19 May 2026 · 4 min read
Knockengorroch Limited Edition returns to Kirkcudbrightshire in
Knockengorroch Limited Edition returns to Kirkcudbrightshire in May 11 / 5

Knockengorroch is back—and this time it's strictly limited. The beloved Dumfries and Galloway festival returns to its spiritual home in May with a tighter guest list and an intimate atmosphere that serious festival-goers have been clamouring for.

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