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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

12 Apr 2011

Transformers: bugs & butterflies - Family Workshop

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

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.