News

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.

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.

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.

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!

08 Jun 2007

Dean Castle Collections on Loan to Italy

Dean Castle Collections on Loan to Italy.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.