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National Burns Collection
This website has been created by a partnership of museums, galleries, libraries, and other organisations across Scotland which together care for over 36,000 objects. These manuscripts, books, art and artefacts help bring us closer to understanding and appreciating Scotland’s national poet.
East Ayrshire Leisure
Get the most from sports, countryside, arts, museums, libraries and heritage in East Ayrshire! East Ayrshire Leisure is a Scottish Charitable Independent Organisation (SCIO) and meets the requirements of the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). On 1st July 2013 East Ayrshire Leisure assumed responsibility for the operation and management of a range of cultural, countryside and sports facilities and services.
South Ayrshire Council
South Ayrshire Council local authority website. Covering the towns of Ayr, Girvan, Maybole, Prestwick and Troon. South Ayrshire is ideal for walking, rambling, water sports and most notably our golf courses.
Kirkconnel Parish Heritage Society
Kirkconnel Parish Heritage Society was established in 1997 to preserve the history of the Parish. It has since completed several projects; restoring some of Kirkconnel's heritage sites and creating a path network.
Dumfriesshire and Galloway Natural History and Antiquarian Society
Founded in 1862 "The objects of the Society shall be to collect and publish the best information on the natural sciences and antiquities (including history, records, genealogy, customs and heraldry) of the three counties of Dumfries, Kirkcudbright and Wigtown; to procure the preservation of objects of natural science and antiquities relative to the district; to encourage local research and field activities in natural science and excavations by private individuals or public bodies and afford them suggestions and co-operation; to prevent as far as possible, any injury to ancient monuments and records, etc.; and to collect photographs, drawings and descriptions and transcripts of the same."
Annan Bruce Statue Project
The Annan Bruce Statue Project has been established to advance the acquisition of a statue of King Robert the Bruce to be placed on the front of Annan Town Hall.
Dumfries and Galloway Family History Society
Dumfries & Galloway Family History Society was founded in 1987 to encourage the study of family history, genealogy and the local history of the South West of Scotland.
Artists Footsteps
In the Artists’ Footsteps attempts to document the landscape paintings, their artists and the places that inspired their work. For inclusion the painting must be of a Dumfries and Galloway subject and by a deceased artist.
Dumfries and Galloway Accomodation Directory
DGAccommodation.co.uk is the Dumfries and Galloway region's most comprehensive and detailed accommodation guide, offering accommodation in nearly all of the region's coastal, rural, town and village locations.
Alexander Goudie @ Rozelle
Paintings by Alexander Goudie illustrating the poem "Tam o'Shanter" by Robert Burns
Dean Castle Country Park
The dean castle Country Park, covering over 200 acres, boasts beautiful woodland walks, adventure playground, pets corner, visitor centre, tearoom, shop and a fantastic 14th century castle housing world class collections including historic weapons, armour and musical instruments.
Dumfries & Galloway Aviation Museum
Visit Dumfries and Galloway Aviation Museum website for news, events, opening times and location of the museum.
Sketchbook of George Wright
George Wright was an artist who lived in Annan for many years. This sketchbook was given to a young child to draw on in the 1920’s. This wee girl is now a grandmother and has kindly allowed me to copy the book and make the images available on-line. Thankfully her mother saw the significance of the book and did not allow her to draw in the book. We all hope you enjoy looking at these lovely sketches, which include locations around Annan and in the Scottish Borders.
www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk/comser/libraries/heritage.asp
Heritage Services have a large collection of materials relating to all aspects of Ayrshire life. The main collections are found at the Baird Institute, Cumnock and the Dick Institute, Kilmarnock with most Community Libraries holding smaller collections tailored to their local area.
www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk/registration
The registration of births, deaths and marriages became compulsory in Scotland on 1st January 1855 following an Act of Parliament. The Senior Registrar is responsible for ensuring that all births, deaths and marriages in East Ayrshire are registered. In addition, staff can provide a genealogical service to people wishing to research their family tree.
Ayrshire Working Lives
The Ayrshire Libraries Forum’s Working Lives website pulls together images of industrial, commercial and agricultural heritage in the county, opening up our rich and varied past to a world wide audience.
Cumnock Living Memory Group
Welcome to the Website of the Cumnock Living Memory Group. To find out more about the Group please browse the relevant section on the left hand side.
Irvine Burns Club
The long-established Irvine Burns Club, founded in 1826, maintains a Robert Burns Museum in the town where the poet Robert Burns lived and worked in 1781. Visitors can enjoy the audio-visual room, the manuscripts, and many paintings and artefacts. Admission free. We add regularly to the contents of this site.
Ayr Arts Guild
AYR ARTS GUILD is a voluntary body with membership open to any person or group interested in the objects of the Guild.
Maybole Historical Society
Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland. Local & Family History, Photo Galleries and much more