Kirkcudbright Arts & Crafts Trail 2018

K I R K C U D B R I G H T

15th Year!

3rd – 6th Aug 11am – 5pm

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SUMMER EXHIBITION

30th June - 1st September 2018 Cecilia Cardiff, Andy Cross, Mairi Clark, Ian Elliot, James Fraser RSW, Sally Anne Fitter, James Somerville Lindsay, Heloise Maylin, Georgina McMaster, Morag Muir, Charlie O’Sullivan, Pauline Patrick, Layla Rose, Helen Tabor & Gordon Wilson.

Includes new collections of mosaic work, glass, ceramics, sculpture & more.

Opening Times: Mon-Sat 10am-5pm. Sun 12-5pm 47 St Mary Street, Kirkcudbright DG6 4DU T: 01557 330223 E: info@whitehousegallery.co.uk

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Welcome to our award winning Kirkcudbright

Kirkcudbright is a friendly town and we hope that your visit to our fifteenth art and crafts trail will be enjoyable. Residents and visitors alike, are sure to be able to find many things of interest, we have venues that are old favourites and new artists as well.

Visitors to the town should first head for Venue Take a stroll along Dee Walk to find some of them. If 1 in the Harbour Square. Here you will find our you are living locally, become one of our artists! Get information point with friendly volunteers who can a free pirate blank from the Kirkcudbright Summer assist you, point out things of interest and help you Festivities Charity Shop, decorate it and return it. access the free bus which we provide to get you to All that are returned will feature in our installations. the outlying venues. The Tourist Office is also Once again, beautiful or interesting gardens are located near by. open and there are many opportunities for you to Our trail has grown over the years. It is not just stop, at both local and pop up cafes, for centred round the harbour and the High Street, and refreshments along the way. you will find venues further afield that are very well So don’t just think about coming - do it! You will worth visiting. Look out for the blue number boards have a great time, and remember to bring your as you walk around our town. camera, you will be sorry if you don’t!

This year sees the opening of the new Kirkcudbright Gallery, the culmination of a lot of hard work by Kirkcudbright 2000 and other Our free trail bus will help you get round our townsfolk. This gallery is set to become a t the Free T ra rge popular trail more easily and is a great way major attraction in the town and we are o f to visit outlying venues. Its route starts very pleased to include it on our award from the Harbour Square and winning trail. Set in the centre of town, information and timetable can be it is easily found and should not be HARBOUR accessed at Venue One, The Stage. So missed. e v SQUARE! a e ry h o ur & h leave the crowds behind, save yourself time Our theme this year is Pirates and we and energy by hopping on the bus! will have a number of pirate installations.

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Music On The Trail Facebook comments have shown us just how popular a part of the trail the music has become.

From music on the Harbour decking to performances in churches, gardens, pubs and street corners, it is a valued part of our trail. Enjoy it as you wander

around, join in with the choirs, hum along the tunes, enjoy yourselves!

A timetable for the musical events will be available at the Stage, Venue 1.

Extend your weekend From Thursday 12th July and all Thursdays in August, Kirkcudbright hosts Scottish Night – a real favourite with both local people and visitors. The excellent family friendly entertainment on offer includes music, dancing, local performers, bands and, of course, our very famous Kirkcudbright Tug o’ War, with our home team remaining unbeaten for 40 years! So kick off your Art & Crafts Trail weekend early and join the town in the Harbour Square from 7pm on Thursday 2nd August.

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And if you’re looking for something to do on Friday evening, watch history come alive on one of Maggie’s historical tours of Old Kirkcudbright.

Come along and be entertained by the players, arrested by the guard, perplexed by scientists, or even propositioned by a lady of ill repute, and learn about the hard life the people of Kirkcudbright led 350 years ago. The tour runs from 7pm to 8.30pm, on Friday 3rd August, leaving from the Selkirk Arms, High Street.

Pirates, Ahoy!

Beach huts, fish, boats then lighthouses over the past few years we have had really popular nautical trail themes. We feel sure that Pirates will be just as much fun.

There are a whole range of things that you can make from scratch, hats , hooks, swords as well as decorating the free pirate face blanks which will once again be available from the Summer Festivities

Charity Shop. All returned pirate faces will be used in our trail installations , see your own artwork on display round the town ‘shiver me timbers, we’re all artists here ahhhhhhh’.

Trail Taster Event

The lovely Harbour Cottage Gallery is once again providing the backdrop for our popular Taster Event from 18th to 23rd June and showcasing the work of our talented artists, giving a flavour of what you can expect to see in August. The artwork and craft will be available to buy if you wish, the gallery is free entry, do pop in. www.artandcraftstrail.com ~ 5

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Friendly, bespoke, professional picture framing service, plus a wide range of Scottish themed prints and original art.

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Rotary Young Artists' Competition Kirkcudbright Art and Crafts Trail are pleased to work alongside Kirkcudbright Rotary Club to encourage the artistic talents of the children in the Stewartry.

In the five years that the Rotary Young Artists’ competition has been running we have been privileged to see and enjoy many venue different artworks submitted by local 30 young people. Kirkcudbright Academy students and pupils from their five partner Primary Schools always take part and the standard of work produced gets better and better each year. The variety in the interpretation of the subject that has been set is always worth viewing.

This year the theme was inspired by the exhibition ‘Treasures from the Wreck of the Unbelievable’ by Damien Hirst.

Trophies, prizes and certificates are awarded in three categories;

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Primary, Junior and Senior students.

These young people are our future artists - view their work at venue 30, The Tolbooth.

Brambles Delicatessen

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Artisan Cheese Home baked quiche and cakes Local and World produce Coffee and Tea Local and Belgian Chocolates • Gift Hampers and Ceramics 48A St Mary Street, Kirkcudbright DG6 4DN T: 01557 332470 E: sales@bramblesdeli.co.uk www.bramblesdeli.co.uk www.artandcraftstrail.com ~ 7

Cookery school now open Book your cookery class now!

Plus our award-winning café offers a superb range of coffees, teas and beautiful lunches.

Friday Set Menu and Sunday Gourmet Pizzas, 5pm to 9pm - booking essential!

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St Mary St, Kirkcudbright DG6 4DN www.stationhousecookeryschool.co.uk m: 07493 242792 m: 07484915709

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From Tractors to Teapots, BIRTHDAY PARTIES come along and have some fun HAND & FOOT PRINTS painting pottery! Take away on the day using acrylic paints or WIDE SELECTION OF POTS FUN FOR ALL AGES! leave to be glazed and fired.

Lots of options to choose from!

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Magnificent Sea Hames We are very lucky to have the wonderful willow crafted SEA HAMES horse coming to Kirkcudbright for our 15th trail. Hand crafted by artists Alex Rigg and Trevor Leat of Oceanallover, its journey from home to Kirkcudbright will turn many heads!

When we began negotiations and saw it we knew that it just had to come to Kirkcudbright. We loved having the Kelpies here and are pleased to have this large and beautiful sculpture for the Art and Crafts Trail 2018.

Follow our Facebook page for updates on its arrival and set up position nearer the trail time.

Our visiting sculpture will provide great photo opportunities and will prove an attraction for residents and visitors alike.

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22 THE STUDIO Mixed media art 23 THE CIRCLE Relax with photo opportunities 24 GREENGATE GARDEN AND HARBOUR Photo opps on Flying Machine. You’ve been framed. Dressing Up fun.

10 MOTE BRAE Outdoor Art Who’s Here?

25 MOHAWK The world famous shed.

11 GREYFRIAR’S HOUSE (lower) Photography, jewellery, cards

26 OSBORNE’S YARD Seaglass and pebbles Painted furniture

12 GREYFRIAR’S HOUSE (upper) Textiles, needlefelting, cards

27 OSBORNE ANTIQUES CORNER Antiques 28 TOLBOOTH GALLERY Paintings

13 GREYFRIAR’S CHURCH Stories from the Sea Activities for children. Flower arrangements based on famous Scottish women. Musical performances - see Stage info

29 TOLBOOTH STUDIO Ceramics 30 TOLBOOTH STAIRWAY Rotary Art Competition Winners

14 MacLELLAN’S CASTLE Rapunzel, Rapunzel let down your hair

31 ACADEMY CORNER Outdoor art

15 HARBOUR COTTAGE GALLERY Summer exhibition

32 THE COCHRAN HALL Paintings, woodwork, mosaics, mobiles, textiles, preserves, photography, metalwork, children’s art and activities

16 SEA CADETS TRAINING HQ Marine craftware, tea, coffee 17 BROUGHTON HOUSE and GARDEN. ENTRY FEE £1 18 CUSTOM HOUSE STUDIO Paintings 19 ADELE’S Wonderful garden 20 GREENGATE SHED Driftwood, beach glass, paintings 21 GREENGATE and STUDIO Paintings, feltwork, cards, poetry

33 THE GARDEN STUDIO Paintings 34 72 HIGH STREET Watercolours, poetry, jewellery 35 OCHRE GALLERY Paintings 36 POLICE CLOSE More Pirate Fun. Leave a Message in a Bottle 37 CATHOLIC CHURCH HALL Paintings, prints, pottery, wood turning, pens, fused glass, jewellery, drawings, Refreshments www.artandcraftstrail.com ~ 11

38 MIMPY’S HOUSE 126 HIGH STREET Silk painting

54 STEWARTRY MUSEUM Dinosaurs. Collections and Activities

39 129 HIGH STREET Crafts and Photography

55 STEWARTRY MUSEUM CORNER Paintings, Drawings, RSPB, Have A Go, Community painting, puppets

40 OAKLEY HOUSE Cakes, textiles, paintings, glasswork, soft furnishings, knitting, pottery painting, Have A Go, refreshments 41 WASPS STUDIOS Paintings, prints, pastels, cards 42 150 HIGH STREET REAR GARDEN Installation 43 CARLTON Photography, jewellery, pyrography, pet accessories 44 THE LIMES GARDEN Unusual plants for sale and vegetable plot FREE TRAIL BUS

56 KIRKCUDBRIGHT PARISH CHURCH Fair trade, sculpture, children’s activities, Heart for Art. Music - see stage info 57 KIRKCUDBRIGHT GALLERIES 58 KIRKCUDBRIGHT GALLERIES CAFE AND SHOP 59 GALLERY MEZZANINE Taste of the Art and Crafts Trail

45 THE LIMES CAFE Delicious food Funds for Swimming pool funds FREE TRAIL BUS

60 SCOUT HUT Scotia Crafters Group

46 THE LIMES GARAGE Woodturning FREE TRAIL BUS

61 KIRKCUDBRIGHT PARISH HALL Art, Craft, Photography, Cards, Textiles, Knitting, Jewellery, Glass and Workshops

47 FOXHOLE Paintings FREE TRAIL BUS 48 CORNERWAYS Miniatures, paintings, pottery, woodwork FREE TRAIL BUS

62 MAURICE HALLIDAY’S GARDEN A garden experience 63 MEWS LANE GARAGE Installation

49 CORNERWAYS GARDEN 64 OLD RECTORY Elizabeth’s Antiques, 50 16 BARRHILL AVENUE Paintings FREE TRAIL BUS

65 SOAPERIE GARDENS Sculpture, Textiles

51 31 ST. MARY'S PLACE. Knitting, peg dolls, washing line art, plant sale.

66 SOAPERIE GARDENS Red Crow Silver

52 GARPEL COTTAGE Access Art Turning Point Scotland, Paintings

68 SOAPERIE GARDENS Woodcraft

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67 SOAPERIE GARDENS Gallovidian Liqueurs

69 SOAPERIE GARDENS Chipsmyth 70 SOAPERIE GARDENS Travelling Caravan Crafts

71 KATHRYN KING Bespoke quality jewellery 72 RHUBARB Quality gifts for friends, home & family 73 CASTLEVIEW HOUSE Sculpture 74 JENNY MORROW Upholstery and Lamps 75 PLAY AREA HOPE-DUNBAR PARK Pirate Ship 76 AULD ALLIANCE Photography. Restaurant

91 STATION HOUSE COOKERY SCHOOL Refreshments 92 BEYOND THE LINE Thread painting, workshops, collectables 93 BRAMBLES DELICATESSEN Artisan bread, Local cheese etc.

77 THE BELFRY Paintings. Refreshments

94 32a ST MARY STREET Secret Garden Behind The Street

78 TOLBOOTH CRAFTS Scottish crafts and gifts

95 PLEAT Ladies fashion, Artwork, Cards

79 THE WHITEHOUSE GALLERY Summer Exhibition 80 SUMMER FESTIVITIES CHARITY SHOP Pirates and bargains 81 SWIMMING POOL CHARITY SHOP WindowArt, Bargains inside 82 JAKE IRVING CERAMICS Seaside themed ceramics 83 PA POP UP SHOP Art and Crafts 84 THE MILLBURN STUDIO BURNSIDE PLACE Art and Meditation. See page 21.

85a ROGERSON MOTORS Sculpture 85 SAM’S Surprise Garden.

86 GLENLIVET A Scotland’s Garden with Sculptures, art, refreshments FREE TRAIL BUS

96 KIRKCUDBRIGHT PICTURE FRAMERS Oil paintings, prints.

97 BACKROOM GALLERY Prints, Art, Wool 98 THE ANTIQUE SHOP Treasures of all kinds 99 HARBOUR LIGHTS Art work 100 SHED STUDIO Painting, Prints, Garden haven 101 SOLWAY TIDE Artwork, Refreshments, Outdoor courtyard & mural 102 LILY KNOWLES Floristry, corsages and chocolates 103 2 ST. CUTHBERT’S STREET Pottery, textiles, craft, prints, cards, paintings, secret garden

87 ELLENBANK NURSERY Quality plants and garden FREE TRAIL BUS

104 CORNER GALLERY Quality designer knitwear, Hats, Accessories

88 LIFEBOAT CREW ROOM Paintings, bird boxes, home baking refreshments Fri, Sat, Sun only

105 ALL NATURAL ME Natural products 106 TANPITS LANE A Frog’s Life

89 DEE WALK Loch Ryan Lady Pirates (PLEASE NO BOARDING)

107 TANPITS LANE Quirky Garden Display

90 DEE WALK Wellspring Pirates (PLEASE NO BOARDING)

108 MARRBURY SMOKEHOUSE Art by Ruby Marr See Page 10 for evening viewing details.

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CAKES AND PRESERVES

ARTISTS 52 Access Art Turning Point Scotland 32 Emma Arcadia 50 Mavis Atkinson Smith 84 Pamela Baillie 35 Richard Brinley 37 Alan Brockbank 88 Pat Campbell 32 Deborah Copeland 38 Lilias Conroy 41 Marianne Davidson 37 Elizabeth Dagg 28 Heather Dickinson 61 Jayne Durham 40 Caroline Edmonds 43 Louise Foster 48 Jane B Gibson 55 Phil Gibson 55 Ruth Gilchrist 11 Hester Gilkes 83 William Gorman 61 Hazel Hazlett 6 Julie Hollis 61 George Lawson

88 Annemieke Oldfield 83 Suzi Plunkett 34 John Priestley 34 Lesley Priestley 18 Mike Quirk 32 Delya Randall 95 Suneeta Rathore 41 & 83 Ruthie Redden 96 Jacqui Ringrose 37 Sandy Sanderson 21 Eddie Saul 21 & 59 Pauline Saul 32 Laura Walker 103 & 59 Meg Walker 100 Colin Warden 37 Helen Wilberforce 60 Geoff Wyke

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22 Patricia Lewington 40 Emma J Lock 59 & 86 Ildiko Malovecz 108 Ruby Marr 61 Yvonne Maxwell 61 Susan Metcalfe 41 & 103 Margaret Milligan 26 Irene Mitchell 26 Sarah Mitchell 33 Stewart Morrison 47 Heather M Nisbet 16 ~ Art & Crafts Trail 2018

32 Barbara Steele 60 Jean Martindale 40 Niomi Brough CARDS AND PAPERCRAFT Hester Gilkes Margaret Schofield Krys Scott Avril Swan

CERAMICS 32 & 83 David Alexander 29 & 83 Elica Dryborough 48 Jane B Gibson 82 Jake Irving 40 Amy McConchie 103 Honor McConchie 83 Peter Wareing CLOCKS 32 Derek Hindley 43 Louise Foster 60 John Morgan

FLORISTRY 102 Lily Knowles 13 Greyfriars Church GARDENS 19 17 49 85 86 24

Adele’s Wonderful Garden Broughton House Garden Cornerways Studio Garden Ellenbank Nursery & Garden Glenlivet Spectacular Garden Greengate Garden (We are not gardeners) 44 The Limes Special Garden 62 Maurice Halliday’s Haven Garden 103 Mackenzie House Secret Garden 85 Sam’s Surprise Garden 51 St Mary’s Place Garden and Pod 94 32a St Mary Street Hideaway Garden 100 Colin Warden’s Studio Garden GLASS 61 37 60 61 40

Anna Bray Alan Brockbank Elizabeth Craig Mark Rogers K Grace Rogerson

HAVE A GO & WORKSHOPS 55 Community Painting 32 Crafting Activities 55 Museum Corner Games 92 Embroidery Workshops 40 Pottery Decorating 55 & 83 Puppet Fun 51 Peg Doll Workshops 55 RSPB Activities 24 You’ve Been Framed 21 Zentangle Fun 13 Greyfriars Church V Seek and Find Kbt Stones V Various Pop Ups

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32 Sally Bijl 32 Susan Bulley 37 Dianne Chopping 83 Beth Currie 7 Robert Dabner 43 Andrea Fraser 11 Elizabeth Gault 34 Jane Groves 40 Debbie Leslie 61 Kirsti Lord 60 Anna Lowrie 102 Adele Marshall 103 Lesley Milligan 83 & 66 Erwin Van’t Hoff 60 Nomra Wyke

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KNITTING, CROCHET AND WEAVING 51,59 Vivien Dania 60 Fiona Gorman 12 Jill Horabin 61 Val Horton 83 Kay Ribbens 32 Barbara Steele 60 Donna Thompson 12 Sue Wilkins MOSAIC 32 Val Goodall MUSIC

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Stewart Baillie Robert Dabner Carl Dania Edward Dewhurst Kim Dobson Kerri MacDougall Alistair Hamilton Val Horton Avril Swan

PRINTS AND WOODBLOCK 41 Claire Cameron-Smith 83 Leto Seferiades PUPPETS 83 Christopher WD Lettington 55 Maria Ruiz Plana REFRESHMENTS 37 69 86 40 V 88

Catholic Hall Chipsmyth Glenlivet Oakley House Participating Cafes The Lifeboat Crew Room (not Monday) 45 The Limes Marquee 16 The Sea Cadet HQ

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59 & 65 Peter Dowden

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59 & 85a Rogerson’s Garage Alex Flett

40 Debbie Leslie

59 & 86 Ildiko Malovecz

83 Morag Macpherson

56 Katherine Naylor (Fair Trade)

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61 Maureen Risk 61 Lel Robertson 83 Kate Soriani 43 Sara Schuckardt 61 Suzette Stubbs 32 Jane Taylor 12 Sue Wilkins WOODCRAFT 60 Don Bell 32 Carl Burn 48 Peter Campbell 37 Brian Conchie 32 Roger Cutler 46 Ian Dawson

OTHER 52 Access Art Turning Point Scotland 30,32 Children’s Rotary Art Competition 9 Fishermen’s Mission Stall Marian Dixon 24 Flying Machine by Colin Saul 67 Gallovidian Liqueurs 2 Harbour Blessing Sunday Evening 83 Healing with Robert Plotzke 56 Heart for Art V Kirkcudbright Hidden Stones V Kirkcudbright Poetry Group 51 Knitting Advice 84 Meditation with Pamela Baillie 39 Novelty Craft 75 Pirate Ship and Play Area 36 Pirates 16 Sea Cadets HQ Marine Craftwork 70 Travelling Caravan Crafts 51 Washing Line Art 25 World Famous Shed Mohawk 3 Writers Kriss Nichol and Friends

43 Louise Foster TEXTILES 32 Aileen Clarke 38 Lilias Conroy 32,83

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32 Derek Hindley 70 Jack Howard 83 Phil Howard 68 Yvonne Jackson 46 Bill Johnstone

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60 Andy Lowrie

65 Peter Dowden

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61 Natalie Farrell

88 Malcolm Oldfield

61 Valerie Farrell

83 Katie Redden

32 Maria Fitton

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Trail Gardens

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Gardens are works of art and we are so pleased that we have some on our trail giving the chance to discover hidden spaces in the town you never knew existed.

You will have the opportunity to buy plants and cuttings, ask questions, be inspired or just relax in the lovely surroundings over a light bite and a cup of tea.

Our free trail bus will get you to the more outlying

Art in the Lifeboat Crew Room

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Artwork by Annemieke & Malcolm Oldfield, & Pat Campbell

venues while your feet will get you to others they are all well worth a visit and are always popular. We are pleased that some of the gardens use the trail as an opportunity to raise funds for worthy causes.

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Kirkcudbright Churches Together, 5pm Sunday 5th August, all very welcome at Venue 2 Performance Area, Harbour Square

Lifeboat Crew Room Dee Walk. Home Baking, Teas and Coffee. Fri, Sat & Sun - in aid of RNLI.

Heart for Art

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The COchran Hall Meet Over Twenty

ArTISTS & MaKERS IN ONE ViSit venue 32

PaStelS Painting, Drawing WOOd Craft MobileS

Textile ArtS PhOtOgraphic Art Free Machine EmbrOIdery Jewellery Needle Felting & MOre See artiStS and makerS wOrking and demonStrating

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Walk through the gate by the TolbOOth at the top of the High Street Follow signs to parking at the Venue FacebOOk: @venue32kirkcudbright

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THE FAMILY POOL Here on holiday or live in the area?

Why not try out Kirkcudbright Pool?

We take pride in our water quality and friendly relaxed atmosphere and look forward to your visit.

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Kirkcudbright Stones Are Taking Part In Our Trail There is a dedicated group of people in and around Kirkcudbright who bring a lot of fun and joy into the lives of the children with their wonderful painted stones. Helpful clues are given alongside photos of the stones on their Facebook page and the treasure hunt begins.

We are very pleased that the group will be taking part in this year’s trail, with stones based on the pirate theme. So, keep your eyes peeled, look round venues far and wide, if you find a stone you can take it home !

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Held to ransom by your mind?

Learn how to free yourself from its grasp and gain access once venue again to the treasure store that lies within by visiting our new trail 84 venue, The Millburn Studio (venue 84).

During the normal trail times, there will be meditation on the subject of peace, with additional meditation opportunities in the evenings. A creative meditation and introduction will take place each evening during the Trail, from 6.30 to 7.30pm. Please be prompt.

There is no charge for this event. All welcome.

Stories From The Sea New & Used Vehicle Sales Servicing & Repairs MOT Testing Station 24 Hour Fuel venue 85a

Van Hire tel: 01557 330234 rogersonmotors@btconnect.com

Greyfriars Church, venue 13, has been a welcome part of our trail for many years and is well worth a visit with its vibrant stained glass and many interesting features.

This year the venue will be hosting two events: ‘Stories from the Sea’ activities and story telling for children, and also beautiful flower arrangements based on Famous Scottish Women. Created by the congregation, they will undoubtedly enhance the fabric of this beautiful ancient church. Why don’t you look at the arrangements and see if you can work out which lady each represent before checking to see if you are right. Do visit this venue and be inspired.

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OPENING 9 JUNE 2018 2018 Exhibitions 40/40 Vision, 40 years of WASPS Studios: Saturday 9 June – Sunday 15 July Monarch of the Glen: Saturday 9 June – Wednesday 26 June Stars of Scotland: Saturday 28 July – Sunday 23 September Scotland’s Early Silver: Saturday 7 July – Sunday 30 September

Café, shop, workshops & events Kirkcudbright Artists Collection | Temporary Exhibitions Summer opening: Mon - Sat: 10am - 5pm, Sun: 12pm - 5pm Winter opening: Mon: Closed, Tue - Sat: 10am - 4pm, Sun: 12pm - 4pm Disabled access throughout.

Kirkcudbright Galleries, St Mary Street, Kirkcudbright, DG6 4AA www.kirkcudbrightgalleries.org.uk email: kirkcudbrightgalleries@dumgal.gov.uk www.facebook.com/kircudbrightgalleries

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Autumn and Winter Events in Kirkcudbright Ghost Walk 31 Oct 2018 Afraid to go out alone on Halloween? There is no need to worry! The ghosts of Kirkcudbright are a friendly lot. The Art and Crafts trail organise this safe family walk around the Old High Street and museum area, all are welcome. Maps are sold by the local pre-school group to raise funds for their group. Free costumes are loaned out by the trail.

See posters or look at our Facebook page nearer the time for information.

Winter Wonderland Sat 8 Dec Have you ever seen Santa arriving by boat? It is an annual attraction on the Kirkcudbright calendar, and not to be missed! You can feel the excitement rising with the high tide when he is due to arrive. After leaving the reindeer to rest on Ross Island, Santa makes his way to Kirkcudbright harbour and then onwards to his Grotto in the Parish Hall. A fun time for children of all ages on Winter Wonderland day, make sure it's on your calendar too.

Christmas Tree Exhibition Preview Friday 30th November from 5pm, then each weekend up to and including Sunday December 23rd. Saturdays 10am - 4pm, Sundays 12pm - 4pm.

Viewing outside these times by appointment.

The Parish Church opens its doors to all during December when it holds this uplifting annual event.

The range and type of trees that are on display are well worth viewing. So many local shops and Kirkcudbright groups enjoy taking part. That includes us, the committee of the Art and Crafts Trail. We love coming up with our yearly quirky take on the Christmas tree theme. Do pop in and see this special exhibition.

Kirkcudbright Festival of Light 5-14 October 2018 Celebrating the beautiful light of this coastal town - the festival will include inspiring light installations and international quality musical performances, alongside a vibrant programme of events at the new gallery.

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Summer Festivities Guide 2018 Kirkcudbright Farmers & Producers Market 11am-3pm. 27 May, 24 Jun, 22 Jul, 26 Aug, 30 Sep, 25 Nov Venue: Town centre - see www.kirkcudbright.town

Academy Half Marathon, Fun Run & Fair Sat 26 May, 10am-4pm Venue: Kirkcudbright Academy

Historical Walks Tue 12, 19 & 26 Jun, Tue 3, 10, 17 & 24 Jul, 7pm-8.30pm, free. Starts from Tourist Information Centre

Scottish Nights Thursdays in Jul & Aug, 7pm-8.30pm. 12, 19, 26 Jul and 2, 9, 16 & 23 Aug Venue: Harbour Square

Kirkcudbright Country Fair Sat 14 & Sun 15 Jul, 10am-4pm £5 adults; £3 under 16; under 5 FREE. Venue: The Carse, Tongland Road

Kirkcudbright Kirkyard Tours 11, 25 Jul & 8 Aug at 7pm and 18 Jul, 1 & 15 Aug at 2.30pm

Rotary Club Galloway ReCycle Sportive Sat 11th Aug, 8.30am-5pm Starts from Kirkcudbright Parish Church Hall

Kirkcudbright Grand Parade Sat 18 Aug, 2.15pm-5pm Entertainment from 11am Start: Millflats, Finish: Harbour Square

Floodlit Tattoo & Fireworks Display

Riding of the Marches

Sat 25 Aug, 7.30pm-10.30pm Venue: St Cuthbert Street.

Tickets £5

Kirkcudbright Vintage Fairs

Fri 20 Jul, 7pm-9pm.

Starts from Dee Walk

Classic Car Rally

Sat 23 & Sun 24 Jun, Sat 25 & Sun 26 Aug, Sat 20 & Sun 21 Oct. 10am-4pm Venue: Parish Church Hall

Kirkcudbright Art & Crafts Trail

Galloway Children’s Festival Sun 24 Jun, 11am-4pm Venue: Soaperie Gardens

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Sun 26 Aug, 9.30am-4pm Venue: Harbour Square

Fri 3 – Mon 6 Aug, 11am-5pm. Various Venues

Maggie’s Tour of Old Kirkcudbright

Rotary Club Duck Race Sun 26 Aug, 2pm-4pm Venue: Kirkcudbright Harbour

Food Festival

Fri 3, 10, 17 & 24 Aug 7pm-8.30pm Starts from Selkirk Arms Hotel

Sat 20 & Sun 21 Oct Venue: Kirkcudbright Academy

www.kirkcudbright.town

bed, breakfast & dinner dinners for non-residents by arrangement

telephone:

01557 339422

telephone:

www.glenholmecountryhouse.com

01557 339422

www.glenholmecountryhouse.com

Kirkcudbright

The Boathouse

Bay Hotel

High Street Riverfront, great views Sleeps 6/8 recently renovated 07443 524 063

25, St Cuthberts Street, Kirkcudbright, DG6 4DJ traditional local ales, comfortable accommodation luxury bay suite, daily specials, locally sourced food

01557 339544 kirkcudbrightbay@yahoo.co.uk

www.kirkcudbrighthouses.co.uk

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BAYTREE HOUSE - HOLIDAY LET Sleeps up to 10, 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, games room, large kitchen, lounge, garden.

110 High Street, Kirkcudbright DG6 4JQ T: 01244 617 977 • www.sykescottages.co.uk

CANNEE COTTAGES T:

PAUL & JULIANNA DIXON 01557 330245 M: 07801 844400

info@thedairyhousekirkcudbright.co.uk www.thedairyhousekirkcudbright.co.uk

DAIRY HOUSE SLEEPS 4 - 4-STAR SELF CATERING

Anchorlee Guest House

BED & BREAKFAST 95 St Mary St, Kirkcudbright, DG6 4EL t: 01557 330197 e: olive@anchorlee.co.uk www.anchorlee.co.uk Proprietors: Olive & Alastair Grant

Jings B&B A double & single bedroom private suite of rooms.

11 Silvercraigs Rd, Kirkcudbright, DG6 4BH t: 01557 332314 www.jingsbandb.com

A charming self-catering holiday home in the heart of Kirkcudbright. Bright, centrally heated and characterfully decorated, this delightful house sleeps 3-5, with free WiFi. DG6 4JZ, lizziekettle@hotmail.com www.57highstreet.co.uk

Clience Studio ‐ Angela Lawrence Gallery & welcoming studio.

Paintings, Prints, Commissions & Galloway Art gifts.

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212 King Street, Castle Douglas DG7 1DS Open all year, Mon‐Sat 10‐5 t: 01556 504318 www.cliencestudio.co.uk

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Jane B Gibson R.M.S., H.S.

PROFESSIONAL ARTIST & MINIATURIST Portrait sittings for people & pets a speciality

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Cornerways, 7 Selkirk Road, Kirkcudbright DG6 4BL 01557 331640 www.cornerwaysart.co.uk

Studio open Fri 10.30am-5pm or by appointment - Commissions Welcome

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MARGARET S MILLIGAN FINE ART Studio 1 WASPS, Cannonwalls, High Street, Kirkcudbright t: 07845 306818 e: msm.art@outlook.com www.margaretsmilligan.co.uk Classes • Workshops • Commissions

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Pauline Saul Artist

COMICAL CAT COMMISSIONS Greengate, Kirkcudbright 01557 331895 Pauline Saul Greengate Studio

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Designer knitwear & much more from Scotland, Ireland & the Islands.

1 Castle Street, Kirkcudbright DG6 4JA 3 Station Road, Moffat DG10 9EG www.thecornergallery.co.uk

Vote of thanks We have watched our trail grow from small beginnings to being an award winning four day event and part of the Kircudbright Summer Festivities. Our Trail provides a showcase for our beautiful Artists’ Town and the talented folks who live in or are associated with Kirkcudbright. We know that we could not run it without the cheerful friendly band of townsfolk whose willing help oils the wheels of the trail making things run smoothly. Our very grateful thanks to them and also to you our visitors. Your comments and Facebook interaction are valuable to us, do return we will always be pleased to see you.

Best wishes!

Pauline & Vivien

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Lovingly restored two bed cottage, sleeps 4, in oldest part of Kirkcudbright.

44a High Street, Kirkcudbright DG6 4JX t: 07714 099 382 n.picken@btconnect.com www.yellowdoorholidays.co.uk

Solway View Caravan & Camping Site Caravan, camping & wigwam holidays within a traditional working farm, with nature trails, woodland walks and nearby secluded bay.

Open Mar‐Nov, Ross Bay, Borgue, Kirkcudbright t: 01557 870 206 www.solwayviewholidays.co.uk

Next Year’s Art & Crafts Trail from August 2nd to 5th 2019 Summer Bank Holiday If you wish to take part then please contact: Vivien Dania or Pauline Saul at The Greengate, 46 High Street, Kirkcudbright, DG6 4JX t: 01557 331895 e: pauline.saul2@btinternet.com Registration forms for next year’s trail can be downloaded from the website from mid Jan 2019 www.artandcraftstrail.com kirkcudbright artandcraftstrail

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Harbour Square, Kirkcudbright DG6 4HY t: 01557 332400 mjmantiques@hotmail.com

rhubarb ...lovely things for you and your home

25 St Mary Street,Kirkcudbright, DG6 4AA Tel: 01557 339286 www.rhubarb-homeware.co.uk Open: Mon – Sat 10-5

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EATING HOUSE

32 St Cuthbert Street, Kirkcudbright DG6 4HZ t: 07565 556226 92

Come and see our eclectic and ever changing range of pottery, glass, china and Bric-a-Brac, all at affordable prices. Find us at the junction of St Mary St & Bridge St, Kirkcudbright, DG6 4DN. Contact us on 07970 776827

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NEWSAGENTS, POST OFFICE, WOOL DEPT & BACKROOM GALLERY

23, St Cuthbert Street, Kirkcudbright DG6 4DJ Tel: 01557 330423 82

All domestic services & contracts welcome 20b St. Cuthbert Street Kirkcudbright Tel: 01557 332047

Jake Irving Ceramics, 59 St Mary Street, Kirkcudbright DG6 4DU t: 07508 356 120 e: claireirving@outlook.com www.jakeirvingceramics.co.uk

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MASONIC ARMS Purveyors of fine ales, wines & spirits A massive selection of craft Gins

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www.susanmetcalfeart.co.uk

19 Castle Street, Kirkcudbright Tel: 01557 330517 • Free Wi-Fi www.artandcraftstrail.com ~ 27

Oceanallover ~ Sea Hames venue 8

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