News

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.)

24 Jan 2008

The Jacobite Rebellions - Family Learning Day

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.