Menshies - Comic Book Blast Off

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"Menshies" is Scotland's first 3D comic. It tells the story of a group of local kids who, through a series of strange events one dark night as they hang around outside the Dick in Kilmarnock, realise how leaving their mark, of 'menshie' on the building can have unexpected and terrible consequences...

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09 May 2023

Teeny Explorers Springtime Spree at the Baird Institute

Join Michaella & Billy Bear for some springtime fun & help them on a special mission from the Museum Keeper. Creative fun, stories, imagination, discovery, explorations and tactile sensations! For early years (3 – 5yrs ) & their grown-up! Places limited so book early! 1:30-2:30pm
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01 May 2020

COVID-19 Update

Following the most recent UK and Scottish Government advice on measures to prevent the slow spread of the Coronavirus, East Ayrshire Leisure have made the decision to close all our venues with immediate effect. All East Ayrshire Leisure activities, events and clubs will be cancelled until further notice.
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22 Apr 2020

Rabs Gabs! Block 2 2020

Come along and have a fun-packed time with your friends exploring the museum with Michaella! Bring the past to life through drama, performance, story creation and creative movement, sharing what you've discovered with friends and family and the end of the block. 7-12 years *Limited places, please book in advance through venue t: 01290 550045 22 April - 2 June 2020
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19 Mar 2020

Passion for Fashion

18th Century Costume with Graham Hunter Graham Hunter is a Period Costume Designer who has advised on TV and films such as “Outlander”, "Rise of the Clans" and the forthcoming “Blood of the Clans Pandemic 1918”. Graham is a collector of original 18th and early 19th century male, and some female clothing and accessories. Items in his collection have been copied for various film and television productions. This talk is not to be missed by anyone interested in history and costume. Graham will provide close examination of his 200 year old fashion, fabrics and accessories collection. 6-7:30pm
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18 Mar 2020

Teeny Explorers Springtime Spree at Burns House Museum

Join Michaella & Billy Bear for some springtime fun & help them on a special mission from the Museum Keeper. Creative fun, stories, imagination, discovery, explorations and tactile sensations! For early years (3 – 5yrs ) & their grown-up! Places limited so book early! 1:30-2:30pm
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14 Mar 2020

Castles Family Fun Day

If you know where to look, you will find out that the Baird institute is really a castle! Come along and find out why. The Baird Institute will be a castle for a day and you can discover what the people, who lived in castles hundreds of years ago, wore to their banquets as well as what they ate and even what music they listened to! Come and experience a bygone age through art craft making and imaginative exploration of the museums displays and collections. The afternoon session is aimed at families and the younger visitor.
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04 Mar 2020

Rabs Gabs! Block 1 2020

Come along and have a fun-packed time with your friends exploring the museum with Michaella! Bring the past to life through drama, performance, story creation and creative movement, sharing what you’ve discovered with friends and family at the end of each block. 7-12yrs. *Limited places, please book in advance through venue T: 01290 550045 4 March - 1 April 2020
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20 Feb 2020

Making Guitars That Won't Cost the Earth

The hand-made guitars in Dean Castle Collection, were created using 17th century materials & knowledge. Their longevity is due to care and the choice of woods used. For most instrument makers leaving a legacy is huge, that something hand crafted lives on, is enjoyed, played and treasured by future generations. Four centuries on, 21st century makers have another challenge – to use scarce and valuable resources sparingly and to embrace the new technological age, searching for new sustainable materials, of a quality, to create instruments that will look and sound beautiful and last… This session will explore this Ayrshire-based makers solutions to a world-wide problem, including insight into the use of a highly prized natural material created by another Ayrshire based company. There will be a demonstration of techniques as well as hands on displays and music played. Mark Bailey of Bailey Guitars has been making guitars professionally for over two decades, creating beautiful acoustics, electrics, ukuleles and basses at his workshop in the Carrick Hills since 2003. Courses are now also run on-line. They use only renewable energy - microgeneratoring using solar pv and until recently a handmade wind turbine. 6-7:30pm
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25 Jan 2020

Burns' Birthday in Mauchline

Now in its fifth year, our event celebrating the life of Robert Burns in Mauchline continues to grow, bringing together local communities and attracting more visitors to the area to celebrate our national bard. The highlight of our 2020 festival will be the performance by Mauchline Primary School who have been working with us over the last few months to create a wonderful celebratory performance exploring Burns’ relationship with coasts and waters through a collection of songs and poems from Scotland’s favourite bard. Please join us on Saturday 25th January for an afternoon of art workshops, kirkyard tours, storytelling, performances and much more! Suitable for the whole family and participation is completely FREE
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26 Nov 2019

Teeny Explorers Christmas Quest at the Dick Institute

Join Michaella and Billy Bear for some seasonal expeditions, and help them on a special mission from the Museum Keeper. Creative fun, stories, imagination, discovery, explorations and tactile sensations! For early years (3-5yrs) and their grown-ups! These events are free but places are limited so booking is essential. Contact the museum to book a place. 1:30pm - 2:30pm
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21 Nov 2019

Threads of Life with Clare Hunter

For the past thirty years, I have been involved with textiles as a community artist, exhibition curator and banner maker. In 1986, I set up ‘Needleworks’ in Glasgow working with people of all ages and cultures, using sewing to celebrate local history, document community experiences and share personal concerns through the creation of wall hangings and banners. I undertake textile commissions and organise sewing projects throughout Scotland. The most recent project has been community Matters where ten people stitched small wall hangings to capture the stories of textiles that were precious to them. On my website you can read about the project and explore some of the themes of my book ‘Threads of Life’. I hope you enjoy the discovery. 2pm - 4pm
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23 Oct 2019

Rabs Gabs! Block 2 2019

Come along and have a fun-packed time with your friends exploring the museum with Michaella! Bring the past to life through drama, performance, story creation and creative movement, sharing what you've discovered with friends and family and the end of the block. 6-12 years 23 Oct 2019 - 27 Nov 2019
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24 Mar 2018

Earth Hour

Join us for the global Earth Hour party, highlighting the need for action on climate change. As the lights are turned off, we will be stargazing and moon watching with freelance ranger, Elizabeth Tindall, followed by hot drinks, fun start trails and making activities inside he museum. Wrap up for all weathers. If it is raining there will be alternative indoor activities. Suitable for all ages. No booking required.
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23 Feb 2018

Fossil Hunters: Unearthing the Mystery of Life on Land

Discover how life on earth moved from water onto land 360-345 million years ago through ground-breaking discoveries made in Scotland in Fossil Hunters at Dumfries Museum from Friday 23 February - Sunday 22 April 2018. In Fossil Hunters, meet the people who uncovered these remarkable finds, discover the scientific techniques used to extract and identify them, and glimpse what life was like before the dinosaurs. Supported by the Natural Environment Research Council and the Heritage Lottery Fund.
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22 Feb 2018

A Fish out of Water: the Earliest Invasion of Land by Animals with Backbones

We celebrate the opening of the National Museum of Scotland exhibition "Fossil Hunters" with a talk by Nick Fraser, Keeper of Natural Sciences at National Museums Scotland. New fossils from the Scottish Borders are of international significance. Nick will explore how these fossils are giving us a whole new understanding of the earliest invasion of land b back-boned animals about 360 million years ago. Light refreshments will be served.
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06 Feb 2018

Finding our Past

2018 Foyer Exhibition From prehistoric axe heads to a post medieval gold ring, this exhibition showcases recent archaeological finds made in our history rich region.
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09 May 2016

Angels, Myths & Fables

From 9th May - Dean Castle, Kilmarnock Using Dean Castle's internationally renowned collections of early musical instruments, arms & armour and tapestries, this new exhibition looks at a time when art in Europe reflected a range of religious images, as well as folklore and mythological creatures. During the period known as the renaissance, Europe turned its back on the darkness and superstition of the middle-ages whilst recapturing the thought and vision of ancient Greek and Roman civilisation. The art of the Renaissance explored an unseen world of unearthly beings beyond our day-to-day existence and many of the objects on show here feature angels, strange plants and other mysterious creatures.
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28 May 2015

Keir Hardie - 100 years on

The political pioneer Keir Hardie died a hundred years ago in September 1915 but his legend endures. Date Occurs 28/05/2015 - 19/12/2015 Time Thurs - Sat 11am - 5pm Admission FREE
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16 May 2015

Treasured Collections

East Ayrshire Council’s paintings collection includes artworks which date from as early as the 17th century and includes examples from each of the following historical periods from then up until the present day. Date Occurs 16/05/2015 - 05/09/2015 Time Tues - Sat 11am - 5pm Admission FREE
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16 May 2015

Abram Games - Maximum Meaning Minimum Means

We are delighted to feature the work of Abram Games, one of the pivotal graphic designers of the 20th century. Date Occurs 16/05/2015 - 05/09/2015 Time Tues - Sat 11am - 5pm Admission FREE
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09 May 2015

Waterloo 200 - Charles Ewart and Kilmarnock's Eagle

On the 18th June 1815 the Battle of Waterloo took place in Belgium, and saw the end of the Emperor Napoleon's attempts to rule Europe. Date Occurs 09/05/2015 - 30/09/2015 Time 11-5pm Admission FREE
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15 Jan 2015

When We Are Young

When We Are Young is an exhibition of play and recreation for children and adults, celebrating how we have played in the past. Toys, games, amusements, posters, records and lots of other fun things will be on display. Supported by Museums Galleries Scotland, the exhibition offers space for community-curated displays, where local people will tell the story of how they played in the past. Toys, games and music will give visitors the chance for some hands-on fun! This is a family friendly exhibition, suitable for all ages. Linked to the exhibition is a digitisation project, which allows us to make our Toy collections more accessible online via our on-line exhibition. Look out for workshops and events throughout the year.
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27 Aug 2014

New Acquisition - A Silver-gilt statuette of the 13th Earl of Eglinton and his horse in their full Tournament armour.

In July 2014 East Ayrshire Leisure Trust, on behalf of East Ayrshire Council, acquired one of the most important remaining artefacts relating to the Eglinton Tournament of 1839 - a silver-gilt statuette of the 13th Earl of Eglinton and his horse in their full Tournament armour. The statue, and a selection of watercolours and shields, will be on public display at the Dick Institute (South Museum) from Thursday 28th August (Tue – Sat 11am – 5pm) to commemorate the 175th Anniversary of the Eglinton Tournament.
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09 May 2014

1914-1918 - the Ayrshire Experience

100 years ago, in August 1914, the conflict that became known as the Great War began. It drew in nation after nation until it became truly a World War, affecting the lives of millions. This important anniversary will be marked nationwide. Our exhibition concentrates on the experiences of men and women of Ayrshire who served in the armed forces or who worked on the land, in factories, or in hospitals. The ways in which the war and its fallen were commemorated in the years afterwards will also be featured. Each section will be illustrated by contemporary objects and images. Linked to the exhibition is a digitisation project, supported by Heritage Lottery Fund, which will allow us to work with young people to make our World War One collections more accessible online. Look out for workshops and events throughout the year.
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24 Oct 2013

Gold • Silver • Bronze

8 February 2014 - January 2015 Inspired by the XX Commonwealth Games in Glasgow the 2014 foyer exhibition features three items that have a local symbolic importance, one made from gold, one with silver and one made from bronze.
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28 Sep 2012

Fabulous Finds Exhibition at Annan Museum

FABULOUS FINDS Exhibition at Annan Museum 8 September – 20 October Fabulous Finds – Dumfries and Galloway Archaeology Uncovered A glittering exhibition of recent archaeological finds from across Dumfries and Galloway. This exhibition celebrates the archaeological discoveries which have found their way into our local museums through the law of Treasure Trove.
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28 Sep 2012

Exhibition Down the Dock: The Dock Delineated

Dumfries Museum Exhibition Down the Dock: The Dock Delineated 15 September - 3 November 2012 Expanding on this year’s foyer exhibition, Down the Dock, this gallery exhibition traces different aspects of Dumfries’ Dock through paintings, drawings, photographs, maps and plans. This small, but highly significant, piece of land is probably the most frequently illustrated view of Dumfries, reflecting just how much of the town’s history is contained there.
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18 May 2012

Japan & South West Scotland

This unique exhibition curated by art historian Louise Boyd brings together prints, weaponry, scroll paintings, lacquer ware, ceramics, and other fascinating Japanese material from the collections at Dumfries Museum with items kindly loaned by local people and institutions.
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25 Feb 2012

Animal, Vegetable and Mineral

This exhibition celebrates the vast wealth of treasures that have been collected by the people of this region and that are now cared for at Dumfries Museum.
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02 Feb 2012

Afloat

Barony Gallery, February 2nd ? April 28th (Free Admission). The sea, lochs and rivers have been subjects of interest for painters throughout the ages. They can offer spectacles of stillness and tranquillity or in contrast, movement and turmoil. This exhibition explores this theme and features paintings by Scottish, English and continental artists.
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28 Jan 2012

The Big Burns Supper - David Sibbald in residence

Help Dumfries celebrate the birth of Robert Burns and make this the Biggest Burns Supper ever.
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21 Jan 2012

SIX INTO TWELVE PLUS HORNEL

North Museum, 21st Jan - 12th May Tuesday - Saturday 11am - 5pm (Admission Free). Edward Atkinson Hornel (1864-1933) was a member of that loose association of young Scottish artists active towards the end of the 19th century who we now know as ?the Glasgow Boys?. Along with his close friend and collaborator, George Henry, Hornel was arguably among the most experimental of the painters within this group.
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21 Jan 2012

Burns and Graham - A Poet and His Patron

This exhibition describes the friendship between Robert Graham, 12th Laird of Fintry in Forfarshire, and Robert Burns.
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14 Jan 2012

Zoolab - Nightlife!

A dramatic tale of how our intrepid Ranger got lost in the jungle and found himself stranded far below the earth in a deep, dark cave.
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07 Jan 2012

James Faed, Artist and Engraver

An exhibition to commemorate the centenary of the death of the celebrated mezzotint engraver and Galloway artist James Faed.
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07 Jan 2012

2012 Foyer exhibition - Down the Dock

This exhibition reveals the story of Dumfries Dock.
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21 Nov 2011

Photographic Exhibition at Stranraer Museum

The annual exhibition of the Royal Photographic Society (Scottish Region) is now on show at Stranraer Museum. This is a chance to see some of the best in Scottish contemporary photography.
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12 Nov 2011

Hat Trick!

'Hat Trick' tells the story of gentlemen's headwear through the ages. Tuesday-Saturday 10am-1pm, 2pm-5pm
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24 Oct 2011

BUILDING SCOTLAND - SCOTLAND'S TRADITIONAL BUILDING MATERIALS

The new exhibition at Stranraer Museum is ?Building Scotland ? Scotland?s traditional building materials?.
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22 Sep 2011

Artist Rooms - Catherine's Room

Thursdays starting 22nd September (6 weeks) 4pm ? 6pm Dick Institute Age range: 15 ? 21 years FREE
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19 Sep 2011

Artist Rooms - Viola Predellas

w/c 19th September ? Tues/Wed/Thurs Artist in School Age range: 13 ? 18 years Times TBC FREE
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03 Sep 2011

Artist Rooms - Bill Viola

Main Gallery, Dick Institute Saturday 3rd September ? Saturday 24th December 2011 Tues ? Sat, 11am ? 5pm FREE Preview Event: Friday 2nd September 5.30pm ? 7.30pm Please come along to enjoy some early evening refreshments and view the exhibition before it opens on Saturday.
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02 Sep 2011

WIGTOWNSHIRE VOTES FOR FAVOURITE MUSEUM OBJECT

Visitors to Stranraer Museum have been voting for their favourite object and the results are now out.
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02 Sep 2011

Ayrshire's Reel History

Ayrshire?s Reel History North Museum, Dick Institute Saturday 3rd September ? Saturday 24th December 2011 Tues ? Sat, 11am ? 5pm FREE
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20 Aug 2011

Print!

The Baird Institute, Cumnock - Barony Gallery 20th August - 24th December 2011 A fascinating exhibition which explores prints and their development, showing a wide range of techniques used by print-makers.
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16 Jul 2011

1839 - A Gothic Weekend.

16th & 17th July - 12pm - 4pm To celebrate the thrilling new exhibition: 1839 - A Gothic Adventure, an exciting gothic inspired event will take place at the stunning location of Dean Castle.
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02 Jul 2011

A History of Wigtownshire in 100 Objects

Last year the British Museum ran a hugely popular exhibition called ?A History of the World in 100 Objects?. Not to be outdone ? and always quick to spot a good idea ? Stranraer Museum now gives you ?A History of Wigtownshire in 100 Objects?.
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19 Jun 2011

Fieldtrip Fishy heads! - Family Workshop

A fun children?s art workshop led by local artist and teacher Hugh Bryden. Come and make your own mask and create a shoal of fish in the Museum! 2.00pm ? 4.00pm.
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31 May 2011

1839 - A Gothic Adventure. The History of Tournaments.

Sat 30th April - Sat 20th August 2011. as part of the 1839 - A Gothic Adventure exhibition, the stunning location of Dean Castle (Kilmarnock) features as part of its tour a new display which explores the history of the medieval tournament from early, brutal mock-battles to the organised pageantry of later years. Both access to Dean Castle Country Park and the Castle Tour itself are free.
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31 May 2011

1839 - A Gothic Adventure Exhibition

Sat 30th April - Sat 20th August 2011. 1839-A Gothic Adventure is a spectacular new exhibition celebrating one of Ayrshire's most famous events the Eglinton Tournament.
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30 May 2011

A Wee Look Two

Sat 9th April - 19th November 2011. Another chance to see some of the 50 paintings from East Ayrshire Council's fine art collection, which were first brought together in 2005 for the 'Look' exhibition to re-open the Dick Institute's North Museum Gallery.
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28 May 2011

Growing an Art Exhibition

Growing is a new exhibition by Scottish Borders based sculptor Charlie Poulsen. It opens at Stranraer Museum on Saturday 28 May.
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26 May 2011

New Masters

Barony Gallery Sat 9th April - Sat 6th August 2011. Most country houses of significance have a collection of family portraits and Dumfries House is no exception, showcasing within its elegant interiors works by masters such as Sir Henry Raeburn, Thomas Hudson and Godfrey Kneller.
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20 May 2011

Fieldtrip Writing Workshop

Renowned local poet Liz Niven, who worked in collaboration with local artists on the Fieldtrip project, will be running a writing workshop for adults. 7:00pm.
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20 May 2011

Fieldtrip

This exhibition follows the many and varied experiences of children re-discovering the landscapes of their local area. Until Saturday 23 July 2011.
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14 May 2011

Festival of Museums - Creatures of the Forest

Discover what happens to Dumfries Museum at night! Family workshop, followed by light refreshments, stories and shadow puppets from Terramundi Theatre. 6.30pm ? 9.00pm.
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30 Apr 2011

?Or What You Will? ? the new West Fest exhibition at Stranraer Museum

An art exhibition with a difference opens at Stranraer Museum on Saturday 30 April. ?Or What You Will?, part of West Fest 2011, displays work by a range of Scottish artists who have been asked to paint in a style or medium which they don?t usually use. Examples of work in the artists? normal styles are also on show.
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14 Apr 2011

Woven Waste ? Family Workshop

10.30am ? 12.30pm and 2pm ? 4pm. Drop in any time and weave a simple wall hanging or belt. Admission free.
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12 Apr 2011

Transformers: bugs & butterflies - Family Workshop

10.30 ? 11.30am. Admission free. With Countryside Ranger for Nithsdale, Tom Henry.
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09 Apr 2011

Yuri?s Night

Yuri?s Night is an international celebration held in April every year to commemorate two separate space exploration milestones. Come along and enjoy an evening of short talks and live music! The usual excellent refreshments. Starts 7:00pm. Free admission.
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03 Apr 2011

David Donaldson - Celebration of a Painter

Working in collaboration with members of the Davidson family, this special exhibition has over 40 rarely seen works by the notable Painter and Limner to the Queen in Scotland, David Donaldson. Maclaurin Galleries, 3rd April - 8th May 2011 Opening hours: Monday, Wednesday - Saturday 10am - 5pm; Tuesday CLOSED; Sunday 12 - 5pm
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02 Apr 2011

Rozelle House, Maclaurin Galleries & McKechnie Institute - What's on 2011

The Exhibition Programme for Rozelle and the Maclaurin for 2011 is well under way. The building has completely reopened following rewiring works and the new lighting system in teh Maclaurin Galleries is looking good. Interesting things are happening at the McKechnie Institute, which has also benefited from recent building works.
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26 Mar 2011

Robert Bryden - Life, Work & Legacy

The long-awaited exhibition of the artist Robert Bryden, taken largely from South Ayrshire Council collections, is now open at Rozelle House. It runs from 26th March to 3rd July 2011. It was previously shown at North Ayrshire Museum in early 2010.
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15 Mar 2011

Superheroes come to Stranraer

The new exhibition at Stranraer takes a look at the weird and wonderful world of comic book Superheroes.
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26 Feb 2011

Rags to Riches

Follow the story of the rag rug, from a simple domestic necessity to a contemporary craft with increasing popularity worldwide! Until Saturday 30 April 2011.
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12 Feb 2011

A Taste of Spring Fling at Stranraer Museum

Spring Fling is an annual event which highlights the remarkable range of arts and crafts produced in Dumfries and Galloway.
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05 Feb 2011

Napoleon, Nelson and The Knight - 2011 Foyer exhibition

Discover the story of Sir Pulteney Malcolm, one of the Four Knights of Eskdale. Until Saturday 31 December.
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11 Jan 2011

Pictures at an Exhibition

The new show at Stranraer Museum is ?Pictures at an Exhibition?. This is a selection of paintings and other art works from the museum?s own collection.
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19 Dec 2010

Forgotten Carols

This beautiful and atmospheric concert has become an essential part of Dumfries and Galloway?s winter celebrations. It features ?forgotten? carols originating from Britain?s rich folk traditions.
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08 Dec 2010

Lighthouses and Citadels

An exhibition of the works created by local schools as part of this project will be shown at the McKechnie Institute from 8th December. This recently completed project in South Ayrshire combined lighthouses, museums, art, drama and oral history skills in an ambitious and successful education initiative. This was done in a partnership between Jenny Renfrew, Cultural Coordinator, South Ayrshire Museums Service and 200 pupils from 6 local schools.
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04 Dec 2010

Taking Time: Craft and the Slow Revolution - until 28th January

The perfect antidote to the Christmas frenzy, Taking Time: Craft and the Slow Revolution takes as its starting point the issues emerging from the Slow Movement, which developed as a response to our increasingly fast lifestyles and unsustainable consumer culture.
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30 Nov 2010

Tree Leaf Sculpture Workshop

Create your own leaf sculpture in clay and cast it in plaster of paris. Discover how the leaves of each type of tree are perfectly adapted to where it grows.
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13 Nov 2010

Off the Wall - The affordable art show - until Friday 24 December

Following the popularity of previous Gracefield Christmas exhibitions, we are again delighted to present a selection of work from Dumfries and Galloway artists on a ?small-is-beautiful? theme.
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28 Oct 2010

Moving Stories

This unusual travelling exhibition combines photography, objects and audio-visual material in an exploration of ten people?s experiences of interacting with the Scottish Parliament at Holyrood.
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26 Oct 2010

Mapping Galloway at Stranraer Museum

The new exhibition at Stranraer Museum explores the fascinating world of local maps. On display are over 40 original maps and plans of Galloway.
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21 Oct 2010

Wands and Woodland Spirits Workshop and Storytelling

Decorate colourful leaves and use them to create your own wand.
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19 Oct 2010

The Tremendous Tree Walk

Which wood is best for making what? Harry Potter and his friends have wands made from branches of holly, hawthorn, oak, willow, ash, mahogany, yew, elder and many other trees.
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12 Oct 2010

Aerial Acrobatics!

Family games and craft activities, followed by a gentle walk along the banks of the River Nith looking for bats.
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09 Oct 2010

Out of the Woods

A chance to discover the timbers, trees and woodlands of the region.
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04 Oct 2010

Save the Children 2010 - Annual Art Exhibition and Sale

Continuing a successful run of exhibitions spanning 17 years, latterly at the Maclaurin Galleries, Ayr and District Branch of Save the Children is presenting another open exhibition of art by professional and amateur artists from Ayrshire and beyond, featuring a diverse range of subject matter from 191 artists, to suit all tastes and pockets. Maclaurin Art Galleries, 4th ? 31st October 2010
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26 Sep 2010

The Camera Obscura at Dumfries Museum - Free

Your chance to see inside some of Dumfries and Galloway?s most interesting buildings.
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25 Sep 2010

Robert Burns Centre, Audio Visual - FREE

Free admission to the AV at Robert Burns Centre
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24 Sep 2010

Building Dumfries

Architect David Miller will talk about the conservation areas of Dumfries, exploring the unique buildings that are the result of locally available raw materials and methods of construction.
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11 Sep 2010

A Royal Engagement

Sat 11th September ? Sat 18th December 2010 North Museum Gallery. A beautiful new exhibition featuring the work of the Dean Castle Textile Team, ?A Royal Engagement? takes its inspiration from an impressive tapestry currently on display at Dean Castle
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01 Sep 2010

New at the McKechnie - The Victorian Parlour

To celebrate 120 years of the McKechnie Institute and the completion of recent extensive building works, a special event was held over Doors Open Day weekend, 4th & 5th of September. A new feature in the house was also opened to the public ? the Victorian Parlour.
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28 Aug 2010

Building Scotland

This exhibition celebrates the varied raw materials that have been employed in forming the nation?s traditional buildings.
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27 Aug 2010

Bats!

An illustrated talk followed by a gentle stroll along the banks of the River Nith looking for the different species of bat.
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24 Aug 2010

The Battle of Trafalgar

East Ayrshire Council was recently chosen as temporary custodians of the painting ?The Battle of Trafalgar?, painted in 1824 (19 years after the battle itself) by Cumnock-born artist John Wilson. The work was accepted by the Government in lieu of taxes and so now belongs to the Nation, and until a final home is found the Baird has the honour of displaying it due to its local connections.
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17 Aug 2010

Marvellous Mammals

This week we look at the furry world of mammals, from the spikiness of the hedgehog and the incredible hearing of the bat to the immense size of the whale.
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10 Aug 2010

Brilliant Birds

Catching prey in the air at 200MPH, flying over 1000 miles without landing, hovering a mile above the ground to spot prey, bet you can?t do any of that!
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03 Aug 2010

Remarkable Reptiles

This International Year of Biodiversity activity looks at snakes, lizards and turtles.
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27 Jul 2010

Incredible Insects (1)

Celebrating the International Year of Biodiversity we look at the amazing and disgusting world of insects.
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27 Jul 2010

Incredible Insects

Celebrating the International Year of Biodiversity we look at the amazing and disgusting world of insects.
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20 Jul 2010

Fantastic Fungi

We continue to celebrate the international year of Biodiversity with a look at mushrooms and toadstools.
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13 Jul 2010

Terrific Trees

Take a look at some of the biggest living things in the world, the trees. There will be games and craft activities for children from 5 years.
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10 Jul 2010

The Riding of the Marches & The Royal Burgh of Sanquhar

This exhibition celebrates the centenary of the revival of Sanquhar Riding of the Marches by exploring the history and traditions of this annual custom.
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30 Jun 2010

Maclaurin Art Exhibition 2010

The hugely popular exhibition of Artwork by Young People in South Ayrshire Schools 26th June ? 8th August 2010 Maclaurin Galleries, Rozelle Park
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12 Jun 2010

The Dumfries Cholera Outbreak, 1832

A guided walk with Frances Wilkins. This guided walk reconstructs the dramatic story of the 1832 Dumfries Cholera Outbreak.
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11 Jun 2010

The Journey Beyond

The Journey Beyond exhibition (8 May - 28 August 2010) is now available online
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08 May 2010

Ultima Thule

Part of the ?The Journey Beyond? exhibition, ?Ultima Thule? features contemporary images taken by Stephen Vaughan, Lecturer in Photography at Plymouth University. His stunning large-scale landscape photographs explore the connections between geology, archaeology and history.
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08 May 2010

The Journey Beyond

Journeys have always played a key part in cultures and civilisations throughout history. Spiritual journeys to the ?next world? and the question of what happens when you die formed the basis of the beliefs and funeral practices of both the ancient Egyptians, and of the Bronze Age and Iron Age people living in the south-west of Scotland at the same time.
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08 May 2010

J M Barrie - A Victorian Childhood

This exhibition looks at Barrie?s childhood and the lively and prosperous town of Dumfries in the last quarter of the 19th century.
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01 May 2010

David Tress - Chasing Sublime Light

'Chasing Sublime Light' by David Tress, is a Touring Exhibition by the West Wales Arts Centre Supported by the Arts Council of Wales. This touring exhibition features contemporary paintings and drawings created by David in response to journeys taken in the wilder landscapes of Cumbria, Northumberland, North Wales, North Yorkshire and the West of Scotland, inspired by the works of landscape artists of the Romantic period. It runs at the Maclaurin Galleries from 1st May ? 13th June 2010.
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01 May 2010

Ayrshire?s Icons

Doon Valley Museum, Dalmellington Saturday 1st May ? Saturday 2nd October. An exhibition of newly commissioned art works celebrating some of Ayrshire?s most inspirational and iconic individuals.
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01 May 2010

Cumnock 500 ? Schools coat-of-arms project

As part of the celebrations and events commemorating the 500th anniversary of Cumnock being made a Burgh of Barony in 1509, local schools lying in what was the original burgh boundary were invited to create a new coat-of arms.
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30 Apr 2010

Reviresco - A New Role for an Old Tree!

In spring 2009 the staff who maintain the museum gardens noticed evidence of rot beneath the bark of our rare tulip tree. We hope that it will form the basis of an exciting new sculpture by local chain saw artist, Rodney Holland.
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20 Apr 2010

A Taste of Spring Fling at Stranraer Museum

Spring Fling is an annual event which highlights the remarkable range of arts and crafts produced in Dumfries and Galloway. This year Spring Fling will see over 80 participants across the region open their studios to the public over the weekend of 29-31 May. It is an opportunity to buy direct from an artist, watch your favourite maker at work or have a great day out hopping from studio to studio.
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10 Apr 2010

Yuri's Night

A evening of short talks and live music! The usual excellent refreshments.
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09 Apr 2010

Going Nutty

Scotland?s native Red Squirrel has been in Dumfries for hundreds of years but is now being chased out by American Grey Squirrels. Find out why they can?t live together and what you can do to help the Red Squirrel survive.
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07 Apr 2010

Nest Building

Do you think you could build a nest as well as the birds can? Come along and find out how, why and where birds build their nests and then have a go at building your own, and protecting it from predators!
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07 Apr 2010

Easter School Holiday Activites

2010 is the International Year of Biodiversity, and we have taken this as the theme of our family workshops. We will be exploring the huge variety of animals, plants and habitats.
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31 Mar 2010

Ayr Art Circle & Ayr Sketch Club - Members? Work

For the 2010 programme, the two local art groups will present their exhibitions for the Easter period in March/April. Maclaurin Galleries, 29th March ? 25th April 2010.
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26 Mar 2010

18th Earl of Eglinton Comments on Saved Watercolours

The 18th Earl of Eglinton and Winton, Archibald Montgomery spoke of his delight yesterday, as the Eglinton Tournament Watercolours and shields were being prepared for their first public view at East Ayrshire Council?s Dean Castle in Kilmarnock.
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23 Mar 2010

Guiding in Dumfriesshire

In 1909 the seeds of Guiding were sown when a group of girls turned up uninvited at a Scout rally at Crystal Palace in London, and persuaded Lord Baden Powell to ?do something for the girls?. This exhibition explores what that ?something? was, and how it changed the lives of many local girls and young women.
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18 Mar 2010

Do you know this terrapin?

New and exotic wildlife spotted at Rozelle. This terrapin was spotted basking in the sunshine by the pond.
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16 Mar 2010

Matisse comes to Stranraer Museum

The French painter, sculptor and designer, Henri Matisse (1869-1954) was one of the 20th century's most influential artists. His vibrant works are celebrated for their extraordinary richness and luminosity of colour. The new exhibition at Stranraer Museum, Matisse: Drawing with Scissors, features 35 lithographic prints of the famous cut-outs. They were produced in the last four years of his life, when the artist was confined to his bed.
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15 Mar 2010

GUIDING MEMORIES AT STRANRAER MUSEUM

During 2009-2010 the Guiding Movement celebrates its 100th birthday.
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05 Mar 2010

Health, Wealth & Hatpins!

Dumfries Museum's 2010 Foyer Exhibition. This small exhibition showcases three interesting recent acquisitions: Dr William Fraser?s apothecary scales, used to measure medicines and other compounds; a hoard of 13th and 14th century silver coins, found during 2007 and 2008 on the outskirts of Dumfries; and hat pins and cow feet stands,used by a farming family at Riddingwood Farm, Kirkmahoe.
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06 Feb 2010

Toy Stories! 100 years of childhood toys and games at Stranraer Museum (1)

The exhibition gallery at Stranraer Museum is currently stuffed with toys and games of all shapes, sizes and ages. Fighting for space are Muffin the Mule, Meccano, My Little Pony, Masters of the Universe and a host of other children?s favourites.
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18 Jan 2010

?What?s New 2009? Recent gifts to Stranraer Museum

Each year Stranraer Museum adds more items to its collection of Wigtownshire material. A selection of objects from 2009 is now on display. Most of these items have been given to the museum by members of the public.
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23 Dec 2009

Rozelle & Maclaurin Galleries Christmas and New Year Closure

Rozelle House and Maclaurin Galleries will be closing at 5pm on Thursday 24th December for the Christmas and New Year period. The Galleries will reopen at 10am on Tuesday 5th January 2010.
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22 Dec 2009

Significant watercolours and Shields secured for Ayrshire.

East Ayrshire Council has successfully raised the ?85,100 needed to buy a nationally significant set of watercolours which will go on display at Dean Castle, Kilmarnock, early next year.
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21 Dec 2009

Radical Nature

A major new touring exhibition curated by the Barbican Art Gallery comes to East Ayrshire.
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18 Nov 2009

2009 Maclaurin Art Exhibition

Since its inception in 1977, the Maclaurin Art Exhibition gives young people the opportunity to show in the gallery setting the diverse range of artwork created in schools. Today, the Maclaurin Trust in association with South Ayrshire Council supports the exhibition and the presentation of awards to 9 young artists.
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11 Nov 2009

Collecting the Past - Wigtownshire archaeologists and antiquarians

Scottish archaeology came of age during the nineteenth century. Archaeological societies were set up across the country, ancient sites were investigated and collections were built up of locally found antiquities.
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16 Sep 2009

Cumnock 500

Baird Celebrates Cumnock Charter
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07 Sep 2009

Guided Walk - The Dumfries Cholera Outbreak 1832

2pm - 3.30pm Saturday, 19 September 2009. The circular tour will start and finish at Dumfries Museum. Easy walking on pavements & footpaths. Booking essential, please phone 01387 253374.
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07 Sep 2009

Lecture - Pills, Potions & Poisons

7.30 Friday 25 September 2009. Lecture from Frances Wilkins
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07 Sep 2009

Pills, Potions and Poisons

Saturday 12 September to Saturday 31 October 2009. This exhibition uses herbals, apothecaries? inventories, doctor?s bills and written advice to patients to explore the way in which various illnesses and other conditions were treated in Dumfries and Galloway during the 18th and 19th centuries.
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24 Aug 2009

Test

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25 Jul 2009

The Baird Re-Opens

Following a major refurbishment The Baird?s new museum and art gallery re-opens to the public on Saturday 25th July.
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23 Jun 2009

Butchers, Bakers and Candlestickmakers

A new exhibition at Stranraer Museum takes a nostalgic look at Wigtownshire shops and traders in times past.
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16 Jun 2009

Family Activities at John Paul Jones Museum, Arbigland, in July and August 2009

John Paul Jones Museum has teamed up with local artists and crafts workers to provide free, fun, hands on learning experiences accessible to younger children at the Museum at Arbigland. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Some events must be booked. For further details and to book telephone 01387 880613.
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21 May 2009

Curator's Lunchtime Talks at the Dick Institute

Various talks and events are being held at the Dick Institute in conjunction with the exhibition 'Ayrshire Innovators' which opens on 30 May.
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21 May 2009

Ayrshire Innovators Exhibition

A Homecoming exhibition which pays homage to innovators from Ayrshire who made a profound impact on the world.
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30 Apr 2009

Yarn Bombing at Dumfries Museum ? Show Scotland Weekend

11am - 4pm Monday 4 May 2009
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30 Apr 2009

BBC Springwatch Dirty Weekend - Wonderful Worms and Fearsome Faces

10am ? 11am or 11.30am ? 12.30pm. Saturday 6 June 2009
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30 Apr 2009

Gardens Great and Small - A Story of Dumfries and Galloway's Lost Gardens

Saturday 11 April ? Sunday 7 June 2009 Open 10am - 5pm Monday - Saturday, 2pm - 5pm Sunday
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24 Apr 2009

A Taste of Spring Fling at Stranraer Museum

Spring Fling is an annual event which highlights the remarkable range of arts and crafts produced in Dumfries and Galloway.
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30 Mar 2009

Creative Burns Experience

Four East Ayrshire primary schools who took part in the ?Creative Burns Experience for Primary Schools? had the chance to display and perform their work at The Dick in Kilmarnock on the morning of Friday 28th March.
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27 Mar 2009

Jerwood Prize Winner

Recently announced Jerwood prize winner Michael Visocchi is one of the artists currently displaying work as part of ?Creative Burns? at The Dick in Kilmarnock. The collaborative project with moving image artist Adam Proctor was one of the new works commissioned for the exhibition which forms part of East Ayrshire Council?s contribution to the Homecoming celebrations.
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09 Mar 2009

A Star is Born - Robert Burns and Alloway

Artefacts, original documents and artworks from Burns Cottage Museum collections will be on display at Rozelle House for the whole of 2009, to mark Homecoming 2009 and the 250th Anniversary of Robert Burns? birth. The National Trust for Scotland have produced this exhibition in partnership with South Ayrshire Council.
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16 Feb 2009

An exhibition of more than fifty shawls

The display includes Paisley, Kashmiri, Cantonese, Nottingham, other Oriental and lace and knitted examples. Open until 29 March 2009
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16 Jan 2009

East Ayrshire Plays Host to Groundbreaking Exhibition: Creative Burns

To celebrate the year of Homecoming in 2009, East Ayrshire Council has developed two major exhibitions that will run for eight months of the year, at Kilmarnock?s premier Art Gallery and Museum, the Dick Institute.
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07 Jan 2009

The Quilter's Art

An exhibition of more that fifty quilts and wall hangings by the Sew and Sew's Quilting group of Kilbirnie.
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12 Dec 2008

Looking for Golf Treasures...

To Celebrate Homecoming Scotland 2009 and the Open coming to Turnberry for 2009, South Ayrshire Council, Ayrshire Archives and the Maclaurin Galleries are staging a major exhibition on the Open and golf connections in Ayrshire this coming summer. We would like to discover what hidden treasures on this theme may be in the hands of the public.
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09 Dec 2008

Rozelle & Maclaurin Galleries Christmas and New Year Closure

Rozelle House and Maclaurin Galleries will be closing at 12 noon on Wednesday 24th December for the Christmas and New Year period. The Galleries will reopen at 10am on Monday 5th January 2009.
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01 Dec 2008

Major Refurbishment Plans for Baird

East Ayrshire Council has agreed funds for a major programme of refurbishment to The Baird in Cumnock. The work will bring the Baird up to the same standard as the other museums in East Ayrshire and allow the council to mount adventurous collection-based exhibitions. The building will be closed from the Saturday 6th September to allow the improvements to be carried out.
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23 Nov 2008

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22 Nov 2008

Geometry of Fear

A Hayward Gallery Touring Exhibition from Southbank Centre, London, on behalf of Arts Council England. Works from the Arts Council England Collection by 14 major British sculptors born between 1913 and 1930, including Henry Moore and Eduardo Paolozzi. The exhibition will run from 22nd November to 23rd December 2008. Maclaurin Galleries Rozelle Park, Monument Road, Ayr KA7 4NQ. Open Monday to Saturday 10am - 5pm
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08 Oct 2008

Magical Letters at Dumfries Museum

Magical Letters with Pamela Grace

Come along and join us as we design and print in the traditional way a range of colourful letters. Decorate them and you will have the start of your own illuminated manuscript!

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08 Oct 2008

Mystical Beasts at Dumfries Museum

Mystical Beasts with Anne Arrington

Anne will tell captivating tales of exotic and distant lands and the strange beasts that inhabit them.  Afterwards you can try your hand at creating and decorating face masks of the animals in her stories.

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10 Sep 2008

A Publisher and His Friends - The John Murray Archive

The National Library of Scotland’s touring exhibition, “A Publisher and His Friends: Exploring the John Murray Archive”, opens at Dumfries Museum on Saturday 13 September and will run until Saturday 1 November 2008.

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02 Sep 2008

The Dick Institute Mosaic - Restoration Project

The ongoing programme of restoration at the Dick has moved inside as a specialist team make repairs to the original mosaic floor.
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28 Aug 2008

Archaeology and the Victorians - The John Murray Archive

To celebrate Scottish Archaeology Month, Nat Edwards, the John Murray Archive Project Manager at the National Library of Scotland, will give a talk at Dumfries Museum on the archive, and the archaeologists whose work it contains.

The talk will take place at 2.30 pm on Saturday 20 September 2008.  Admission is free. Booking is not required but as places are limited visitors may prefer to telephone 01387 253374 to reserve one.

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21 May 2008

SOUTH BY SOUTH WEST

SOUTH BY SOUTH WEST - THE STORY OF ART IN SOUTH WEST SCOTLAND opens its doors for the first time on Saturday 31st May. Split over three venues and covering over 200 years of artistic activity, each exhibition charts the importance of the region in Scottish artistic innovation.

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28 Apr 2008

Peter Blake - Alphabet - Stranraer Museum

A Hayward Touring exhibition, Alphabet, by Peter Blake has arrived at Stranraer Museum as part of an extensive UK tour.  Alphabet is a set of bold and colourful silkscreen prints, one for each letter of the alphabet, produced by the artist in 1991.
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23 Apr 2008

Discover the history of Queen of the South F C at Dumfries Museum

An exhibition tracing the history of Queen of the South F C opens on Friday 25 April at Dumfries Museum.  Originally compiled with the help of Ian Black, Curator of the Queen of the South Museum, this display of photographs, programmes and personal memorabilia formed part of the “Homes of Football” celebration in 1999.  In view of the club’s recent success, museum staff thought visitors would welcome another look.
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20 Mar 2008

International Mini-prints Exhibition comes to Stranraer!

After a successful UK tour, the British International Miniature Print Exhibition has come to Stranraer.
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12 Mar 2008

Strands at Dumfries Museum

“Strands - the Story of Textiles in South West Scotland” opens at Dumfries Museum and Camera Obscura on Saturday 15 March 2008. The exhibition explores the wide range of textiles created in South West Scotland, from fleece to finished garment, from raw flax to linen damask and from delicate hand embroidered Ayrshire needlework to intricate machine lace.
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24 Jan 2008

The Jacobite Rebellions - Family Learning Day

February school half term, Wednesday 13 February, 10am - 1pm, 2pm - 5pm
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24 Jan 2008

Lecture by Frances Wilkins - ?James Maxwell and Prince Charles? Expedition, 1745-46?

7.30pm Friday 7 March 2008
At Dumfries Museum & Camera Obscura.
also the launch of the book “James Maxwell and Prince Charles’ Expedition (1745-46)”
(Booking is not required but as places are limited you may prefer to telephone 01387 253374 to reserve one.)
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24 Jan 2008

James Maxwell and Prince Charles? Expedition, 1745 - 46

Saturday 2 February - Saturday 8 March 2008
Open 10 - 1, 2 - 5 Tuesday - Saturday.
Curated by the historian Frances Wilkins, this exhibition tells the story of the expedition undertaken by Prince Charles and his troops from James Maxwell’s perspective.

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21 Jan 2008

Thomas Telford at Stranraer Museum

An exhibition marking the 250th anniversary of the birth of Thomas Telford has opened at Stranraer Museum. It tells the remarkable story of a shepherd’s son born at Glendinning in Dumfriesshire who became one of the greatest architects and civil engineers Britain has ever produced.
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21 Jan 2008

The Human Experience - Paintings by Gino Ballantyne at Stranraer Museum

An exhibition of paintings and drawings by artist Gino Ballantyne is currently on show at Stranraer Museum.
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08 Jan 2008

Strands - The Story of Textiles in South West Scotland

“Strands - the Story of Textiles in South West Scotland” explores the wide range of textile products created within South West Scotland, the processes involved, and touches on how these affected the economy of the area and the people who lived here.

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21 Dec 2007

Rozelle, Maclaurin & McKechnie Christmas Opening Hours

Rozelle House and the Maclaurin Galleries are open over the Christmas period. Please click title for details on opening times. The McKechnie Institute will be closed from 25th December 2007 until 2nd January 2008. It will reopen as normal on Thursday 3rd January.
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17 Dec 2007

John Halliday Paintings

Paintings by John Halliday from his own and private collections, illustrating his creative career of over 50 years, are on show at the Maclaurin Galleries until 12th January 2008. We are pleased to have the opportunity to show the range of Halliday 's work at Rozelle, which he knew as a private house, and welcome his return to a familiar place. Over 100 works are on display – many on loan from private collectors, while others are offered for sale.

 

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16 Nov 2007

St Andrew's Holiday Family Activities at Dumfries Museum

Follow the St Andrew’s Holiday Trail around the galleries, test your knowledge of Scotland with quizzes and puzzles,  find out more about Dumfries and Galloway with our drawing and colouring challenges and try your hand at Christmas crafts with a Victorian theme.

 

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29 Oct 2007

The Slave Trade at Stranraer Museum

This exhibitions explores the role of Dumfries and Galloway in the slave trade.
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29 Oct 2007

Roman Galloway at Stranraer Museum

This new exhibition uses material from local and national collections to tell the story of the Romans in Galloway.
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11 Oct 2007

Commemorating Thomas Telford at Dumfries Museum

An exhibition marking the 250th anniversary of the birth of Thomas Telford opens at Dumfries Museum on Saturday 13 October 2007. It tells the remarkable story of a shepherd’s son born in Glendinning, Westerkirk, who became one of the greatest architects and civil engineers Britain has ever produced.

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01 Oct 2007

An Evening with Dumfries Astronomy Society at Dumfries Museum

The Children of Sputnik
Tuesday 2 October 2007 at 7.30pm

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22 Sep 2007

Mauchline Box Ware at Dumfries Museum

Alex Wilson "in-residence", Saturday 22 September 2007
11 am – 1 pm and 2 pm – 4 pm

Alex Wilson, the foremost authority on Mauchline box ware will be “in residence” at Dumfries Museum for the day. He will have a selection of examples from his own collection with particular relevance to Dumfries to show. There will also be an opportunity to view Dumfries Museum’s reserve collection of Mauchline box ware.

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27 Aug 2007

Scottish Archaeology Month at Dumfries Museum

The Search for the Bonhomme Richard
A lecture by Bob Neyland, Head of Underwater Archaeology, US Naval Historical Cen
7.30pm Friday 7 September 2007

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27 Aug 2007

Scottish Archaeology Month at John Paul Jones Cottage

Excavation at John Paul Jones Cottage, Arbigland

During the  first week of September Dr Julie Schablitsky of the University of Oregan and Dr Robert Neyland of the American Navy Historical Centre will carry out preliminary archaeological investigations around the 18th century childhood home of John Paul Jones, founder of the American Navy.

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16 Aug 2007

ARCHAEOLOGY ACTIVITIES INVADE DEAN CASTLE

Raiders of The Dean Park a fantastic weekend event taking place at The Dean Castle as part of Archaeology month.
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14 Aug 2007

Dumfries and the Transatlantic Slave Trade

7.30pm Saturday 1 September 2007 at Dumfries Museum.

A lecture by Frances Wilkins, and a chance to view The Slave Trade exhibtition.

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14 Aug 2007

The Slave Trade at Dumfries Museum

A new exhibition opens at Dumfries Museum on Saturday, Ist September to mark the 200th anniversary of the abolition of the transatlantic slave trade from Britain.
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23 Jul 2007

Scottish Opera at the Castle

Join The Orchestra of Scottish Opera in the intimate courtyard of Dean Castle with singers Roland Wood and Gail Johnston as they perform a selection of Mozart Arias and highlights from popular operas including La boheme, Die Fledermaus and Eugene Onegin.
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23 Jul 2007

Concert at the Castle: Scottish Ensemble

Stylish, young and vibrant, Scotland's flagship classical music group bring you an intimate afternoon of familiar favourites on Sunday 5th August.  Enjoy a free glass of sparkling wine on arrival and soak up the magical atmosphere that makes Dean Castle a premier venue for outdoor events.

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10 Jul 2007

National Significance of Local Collections Recognised

The archaeology collection cared for by Dumfries and Galloway Museum Service has recently been judged to be one of the first ten museum collections recognised as significant to the nation. It is the only collection in the care of a local authority to achieve this status.

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09 Jul 2007

Strands - the Story of Textiles in South West Scotland

The second exhibition by Future Museum, Strands - the Story of Textiles in South West Scotland is now showing at the Maclaurin Galleries. This exhibition explores the wide range of textile products created within South West Scotland, the processes involved, and touches on how these affected the economy of the area and the people who lived here.
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22 Jun 2007

Knotting, Netting and Knitting at Dumfries Museum

Knotting, Netting and Knitting at Dumfries Museum

with The Feral Choir
Saturday 14 July 2007

Come along and discover everything to do with rope, twine and yarn!

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08 Jun 2007

Dean Castle Collections on Loan to Italy

Dean Castle Collections on Loan to Italy.
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06 Jun 2007

Dumfries Silver Talk

Saturday 9 June 2007, 2.30 - 4.00pm.  At Dumfries Museum & Camera Obscura, The Observatory, Rotchell Road, Dumfries DG2 7SW.

A masterclass with Kirkpatrick Dobie on Scottish provincial silver of the 18th and 19th centuries. The focus for this fascinating afternoon will be the new exhibition of the work of Dumfries silversmiths at the museum.

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23 May 2007

Summer Family Activities at Dumfries Museum

Dumfries Museum will be the venue for an exciting programme of family activities this summer.  On the last Saturday of every month between May and August there will be a drop in activitiy on offer, as well as a trail around the museum.
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10 May 2007

The Anniversary of the Battle of Loudoun Hill

The 10th of May sees the anniversary of one of the most important battles in Scottish History - The victory of Robert the Bruce over the English at Loudoun Hill in Ayrshire in 1307.  This battle marked the start of Bruce's campaign which would ultimately deliver Scottish Independance from the hands of the English Crown. 

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05 May 2007

Documenting Life - Joan Eardley exhibition at Stranraer Museum

The new exhibition at Stranraer Museum looks at the work of the remarkable Scottish artist Joan Eardley. Eardley is one of Scotland’s best loved artists and her paintings and drawings are held in many major collections, including those of the Scottish National Galleries, Edinburgh City Arts Centre and Glasgow Museums.

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14 Apr 2007

Moving Images: Seeing Things

To tie in with East Ayrshire's Moving Image season, a new exhibition which runs from the 14th of April to the 16th of June will be on display at the Doon Valley Museum, Dalmellington, showcasing objects from East Ayrshire's collections which are linked with capturing and playing images including televisions, cameras, film, even magic lanterns.

 

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10 Apr 2007

Clay Day @ the Baird

Clay Day @ the Baird is taking place on Saturday 5th May from 12-4pm at the Baird Institute in Cumnock.  This drop in day will give participants the chance to make small objects out of clay and also learn the techniques behind tile painting.  Come along and discover your creative side.

 

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22 Mar 2007

Yuri?s Night at Dumfries Museum

At Dumfries Museum and Camera Obscura
7pm - 9pm Thursday 12 April 2007

Here We Go! These were the words spoken by Russian Cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin on 12 April 1961 as he embarked on his historic first manned space flight. Twenty years later on 12 April 1981, the USA sent the first shuttle into space. 

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22 Mar 2007

The Burgh of Maxwelltown, The Parish of Troqueer at Dumfries Museum

At Dumfries Museum & Camera Obscura
Until January 2008

This year’s foyer exhibition at Dumfries Museum and Camera Obscura is about its home territory of the burgh of Maxwelltown and the parish of Troqueer. 

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22 Mar 2007

EL DORADO and THE LEGACY at Dumfries Museum

Dumfries Museum & Camera Obscura, Saturday 31 March - Saturday 12 May 2007.

The first Future Museum touring exhibition opens at Dumfries Museum and Camera Obscura on 31 March 2007. 

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26 Feb 2007

Restored Provosts' lamp on show at Stranraer Museum

One of the newly-restored Stranraer Provosts' lamps is on display at Stranraer Museum for two weeks.
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31 Jan 2007

New Exhibitions at Stranraer Museum

The two new exhibitions 'The Legacy' and 'El Dorado' look at mining and quarrying in south-west Scotland.
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04 Dec 2006

The Art of Ayrshire Needlework

An exhibition of White on White Embroidery from the collections of East and South Ayrshire Council Museums - featuring the collection and work of Mrs Agnes (Bunty) Bryson of Fenwick - who revived this beautiful 19th century craft.

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01 Dec 2006

Textile Exhibition from June 2007 - Arts/Crafts Commission

The second of three touring exhibitions created as part of the Future Museum project will be on Textiles and will be launched at Rozelle House, Ayr in late June 2007. The exhibition will travel to a number of major venues in each partner region, throughout 2007 and into 2008.  In support of the exhibition will be an Arts/Crafts commission to illustrate contemporary textiles in south west Scotland, or inspired by the history of textiles in the south west.
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01 Dec 2006

Thirty by Thirty & Thirty Wishes

Thirty by Thirty & Thirty Wishes, two exhibitions at the Maclaurin Galleries for the winter months feature a selection of fine art and craft by artists and makers who are invited to exhibit in the 30th anniversary year of the Maclaurin.  These run from 22nd November 2006 until 6th January 2007.
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21 Nov 2006

Bard's Birthday Celebrations Bigger and Better than Ever

A host of activities centring around the Anniversary of Robert Burns Birthday will take place again this year at the Burns House Museum Mauchline, thanks to funding from the European Regional Development Fund.
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21 Nov 2006

Forgotten Carols at Dumfries Museum

Songs for the Dark Turn of the Year

Presented by Ali Burns’ Feral Choir
At Dumfries Museum and Camera Obscura
5pm Sunday 17 December 2006

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16 Nov 2006

Free Weekend of Christmas Celebrations

East Ayrshire Council is pleased to announce finalised arrangements for the Christmas in Kilmarnock weekend on Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th which is taking place throughout Kilmarnock. The weekend is part of the full Christmas in Kilmarnock programme of activities taking place on the run up to Christmas.
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14 Nov 2006

Carron - Crucible of Scotland

The new exhibition at Stranraer Museum tells the story of the famous Carron ironworks.
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06 Nov 2006

Winter activities at Dumfries Museum

Following a year of events to mark the anniversary of the killing of the Red Comyn but Robert the Bruce, there is a final chance to reflect on this momentous period in Scottish history.

 

The killing took place in February 1306. Robert the Bruce was crowned King of Scots in March but by November of the same year he was forced to go into hiding. Find out more at Dumfries Museum.

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06 Oct 2006

Eyepoppers

Part of Amplify '06, Eyepoppers is a chance to see works by some of art's big names at the Dick Institute.

Tuesday 3 October - Saturday 16 December 2006

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04 Oct 2006

National Knitting Week at Dumfries Museum

If there is one week in the year that will inspire a new generation of knitters, it's got to be National Knitting Week! Knitting needles will be clacking all over Britain and the Click Talk knitting and crochet group are inviting folks to drop in to Dumfries Museum on Tuesday 17 October any time between 2pm and 6pm.

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04 Oct 2006

Smugglers Ahoy at Dumfries Museum

The Solway smugglers of olden days are described in the Dumfries Museum’s latest exhibition created by historian Frances Wilkins. A cargo of activities are planned for the October school holidays exploring smuggling and the work of the excisemen in the time of Robert Burns. Lots of fun new quizzes, challenges and activities.

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04 Oct 2006

The Big Draw 2006

Every year the Big Draw is co-ordinated by the Campaign for Drawing and encourages people of all ages to have a go at drawing – but maybe not always in the conventional way. There will be opportunities for everyone to try something new with Big Draw activities at Dumfries Museum and Gracefield Arts Centre throughout the October school break.
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30 Sep 2006

El Dorado and The Legacy

The first Future Museum touring exhibition is now open at Rozelle House Galleries, Ayr.  El Dorado, the story of quarrying and mining in south west Scotland and the Legacy, illustrating the mark that these have made on the landscape and people of the area, make up this exhibition, at this site until the 16th of December.
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30 Sep 2006

1960s Exhibition at McKechnie Institute

Now open at the McKechnie Institute in Girvan is an exhibition that will bring back many memories!  Covering fashion, music, toys, transport and, of course, events this exhibition has something for everyone.  The exhibition runs until the 25th of November.

The McKechnie is open Tue, Thur, Fri 1 - 4pm; Wed 1.30 - 4.30pm; Sat 10.30am - 4pm

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29 Sep 2006

How Great Great Grandpa Became a Work of Art

The new exhibition at Stranraer Museum brings together over 150 original small Victorian photographs known as cartes de visites. The exhibition runs until 14 October and admission is free.

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13 Sep 2006

Children's Parliament Exhibition

Opening today at Rozelle House is an exhibition of models created by Children in partnership with the Scottish Parliament.
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06 Sep 2006

Baird Celebrates 150th Anniversary of Keir Hardie

East Ayrshire Council’s Arts and Museums service is delighted to announce the redisplay of the Keir Hardie exhibition at the Baird Institute, Cumnock, in honour of the 150th Anniversary of his birth on August 15th 2006.
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06 Sep 2006

DF Concerts Confirm Gig for Amplify Festival

East Ayrshire Council are pleased to announce DF Concerts, creators of T in the Park will be producing a twelve hour music festival for Amplify 06 – Ayrshire’s newest and most radical youth festival, taking place in October 2006.
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31 Aug 2006

Tickets for Ayrshire's Youth Festival on Sale

Tickets for Amplify 06; Ayrshire’s newest and most radical youth festival are on sale now.
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28 Aug 2006

The Smuggling Trade

At Dumfries Museum & Camera Obscura
Saturday 2 September – Saturday 28 October 2006

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17 Jul 2006

Volunteers? Week 2006 at Dumfries Museum and Camera Obscura

Dumfries Museum was the venue for the launch of Volunteers’ Week 2006 by Volunteer Action Dumfries and Galloway.
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12 Jul 2006

Future Museum Touring Exhibition: "The Legacy" and "Eldorado"

29th June - 23 September 2006: Doon Valley Museum, Dalmellington 
30th September - 16th December 2006: Rozelle House, Ayr

The Legacy is a photographic exhibition documenting the legacy of mining in the south west of Scotland. The work explores the people and landscapes of the region connected with the mining industry past and present. El Dorado explores the history of mining in the south west of Scotland.

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12 Jul 2006

The Future for South West Scotland's Museums

A new £500,000 web based project, entitled Future Museum has received funding from the Regional Development Challenge Fund to create web based access to south west Scotland’s museum collections. The project is a collaboration between museum services of the south-west of Scotland. It aims to maximise access to collections and deepen people’s understanding of the rich history of the region.

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17 Jun 2006

Exhibition: 'Wright up Your Street'

George Wright (1851-1916) a local landscape artist who was popular with his home audience during his lifetime and has since collected a following further a field.
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