Kirkcudbright Art & Crafts Trail 2019

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

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SUMMER EXHIBITION: FIFTEEN YEARS 22nd June - 7th September 2019 With featured artist GORDON WILSON, alongside Rosanne Barr, Jen Collee, Emma S Davis RSW, Clare Flinn, Jackie Gardiner, Moy Mackay, Suzan Malcolm PPAI, Fiona Millar, Margaret Milligan, Fiona Sturrock & Cameron Watt.

Opening Times: Mon-Sat 10am-5pm. Sundays as advertised 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 sixteenth 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.

A warm welcome meets you at any time in the makes this possible. As well as open studios there friendly Artists’ town of Kirkcudbright. It is famous are many gardens, halls and pop ups for you to visit for its past artistic connections. E.A. Hornel and during the four day event.

Jessie M. King lived here and encouraged other There will be music and street theatre too. One artists and craft workers to live in or visit the town. day will leave you wanting to return and see more The new gallery holds a permanent exhibition of what is on offer. This is our 16th free family dedicated to these bygone artists, free to view and friendly trail, there are always fun things to do and part of the trail, it is well worth a visit. Their legacy see, so do come and join us. If you have tired feet lives on as the artists in Kirkcudbright have carried then hop on the free bus. Information and a warm on this tradition. Many artists and craft workers live welcome for this and other events is to be found in and work here today. the harbour at the stage.

For last year’s trail we were able to bring the wonderful Sea Hames Horse. People really took it to their hearts, it was situated by the harbour and it provided great photo opportunities. We were able Our free trail bus will help you get round our to work with the makers and members of popular trail more easily and is a great way to e F h ree tt Tra rge Oceanallover to see and hear their visit outlying venues. Its route starts from o f intriguing interactions performed by the the Harbour Square and information horse. and timetable can be accessed at Venue You can visit artists in their studios, One, The Stage. So leave the crowds HARBOUR their art or craft works are well worth behind, save yourself time and energy by e v SQUARE! a e ry h o ur & h seeing and our all inclusive free trail hopping on the bus!

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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 11th 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 1st August.

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Thursday night is our Harb Scottish night in m Square - 7p

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 2nd August, leaving from the Selkirk Arms, High Street.

Trail Theme This year we are again having a themed trail. Two ideas, Fantastic Creatures and Space to commemorate the 50 years since the Moon Landing.

There is plenty of scope for anyone to join in, space monsters, rockets, fantastic natural creatures or made up things - the choice is yours.

These ideas to brighten up the town are always popular and if you wish to join in free blanks are available from the Summer Festivities Charity Shop. Hand them back for display or put them in a window for people to see your artwork.

Trail Taster Event

The lovely Harbour Cottage Gallery is once again providing the backdrop for our popular Taster Event from 17th to 22nd 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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Broughton House & Garden Step into the Edwardian world of Scottish artist E A Hornel and relax in the Japaneseinspired garden.

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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 six 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 29 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 all the vibrant colours to be seen in the world around us.

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 29, The Tolbooth.

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

14 St Mary Street, Kirkcudbright DG6 4DN Telephone 01557 339212 8 ~ Art & Crafts Trail 2019

Barholm Arts & Crafts is home to a group of talented artists and designers.

Barholm Arts & Crafts St John Street, Creetown DG87JE Open Tue - Sat 10.30-5.00 & Sun 12.30-4.30

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Trail Venues

PLUS POP UP SHOPS & EVENTS - SEE STAGE INFO

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STAGE Welcome information, timetable for FREE TRAIL BUS

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HARBOUR SQUARE Marquee Performance Area

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BEACH HUT 1 Writer’s Retreat

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BEACH HUT 2 The Smallest Opera House in The World

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BEACH HUT 3 WW1 “There But Not There” Trench

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ROBERT’S EXHIBITION Photography, paintings, jewellery

22 CIRCLE AND DRYING GREEN SUMMER HOUSE Relax with photo opportunities

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FISHERMAN’S GREEN Installation

23 GREENGATE GARDEN AND HARBOUR Installations and fun selfie spaces

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

24 MOHAWK The world famous Sheddie’s shed

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

25 GREENGATE AND UPPER STUDIO Paintings, feltwork, prints, cards, poetry, vintage items 26 OSBORNE’S ANTIQUES Antiques

11 GREYFRIAR’S CHURCH Music, children’s activities, flower arrangements - see Stage info

27 OSBORNE’S CORNER Installation

12 MacLELLAN’S CASTLE Rapunzel lives here

29 TOLBOOTH GALLERY AND STAIRWAY Paintings and Rotary Art Competition Winners

13 HARBOUR COTTAGE GALLERY Summer exhibition

30 TOLBOOTH AND KIRKCUDBRIGHT STORY Artifacts from old Kirkcudbright

14 SEA CADETS TRAINING HQ Marine craftware, refreshments - see Stage info

31 ACADEMY CORNER Installation

15 BROUGHTON HOUSE Art activities for all, Artist in Residence Refreshments £1 ENTRY (INC MEMBERS) 16 BROUGHTON HOUSE GARDEN Formal NTS Garden

28 TOLBOOTH CAFE Refreshments

32 THE COCHRAN HALL Paintings, woodwork, mosaics, mobiles, textiles, preserves, cards, pyrography, children’s activities 33 THE GARDEN STUDIO Paintings and photo opportunities

17 CUSTOM HOUSE STUDIO Paintings

34 72 HIGH STREET Watercolours, jewellery, photography, crafts, poetry

18 ADELE’S GARDEN Wonderful garden and plants

35 CANON’S CLOSE GABLE COTTAGE Paintings, prints, cards

19 GREENGATE SHED Driftwood, beach glass, paintings, cards

36 OCHRE GALLERY Paintings, prints, cards

20 THE STUDIO Mixed media art

37 POLICE CLOSE Installations, photo opportunities, artwork www.artandcraftstrail.com ~ 11

38 CATHOLIC CHURCH HALL Paintings, prints, photography, wood turning, pens, fused glass, jewellery, drawings, refreshments 39 LUCY’S SUNFLOWER SHOP Sunflowers lovingly grown by Lucy 40 94 HIGH STREET GARDEN Textles, crafts 41 THE GARRET Entertainment, refreshments 42 WASPS STUDIOS Paintings, jewellery, pastels, photography 43 150 HIGH STREET Installation 44 CARLTON Driftwood & found items, crafts, art 45 LAUNDRY COTTAGE SUMMER HOUSE AND GARDEN Sea glass and upcycled items 46 FOXHOLE Paintings, linocut works 47 CORNERWAYS STUDIO Miniatures, paintings, pottery, woodwork 48 16 BARRHILL AVENUE Paintings 49 31 St MARY’S PLACE Washing line art, garden, plant sale 50 STEWARTRY MUSEUM COURTYARD Sculpture installation 51 STEWARTRY MUSEUM A wealth of old objects, children’s activities, and a hands-on Space themed exhibition

55 KIRKCUDBRIGHT GALLERIES Early Kirkcudbright Artists permanent exhibition 56 KIRKCUDBRIGHT GALLERIES CAFÉ Drinks and light bites 57 KIRKCUDBRIGHT GALLERIES EXHIBITION Charles Oppenheimer Summer Exhibition 58 KIRKCUDBRIGHT GALLERIES MEZZANINE A creative activity area 59 ELIZABETH’S ANTIQUES THE OLD RECTORY Wide range of antique treasures 60 THE SCOUT HALL Scotia Crafters group of over a dozen arts and crafts 61 KIRKCUDBRIGHT PARISH CHURCH HALL Art, craft, photography, textiles, sculpture, glasswork 62 SOAPERIE GARDENS NATIONAL PARK FOR GALLOWAY Information and interaction on this scheme 63 SOAPERIE GARDENS TRAVELLING CARAVAN CRAFTS Art and crafts 64 SOAPERIE GARDENS GALLOVIDIAN LIQUEURS Range of liqueurs 65 SOAPERIE GARDENS CRAFTS GAZEBO Art and Crafts 66 SOAPERIE GARDENS CHIPSMYTH Fabulous speciality chips and toppings

52 STEWARTRY MUSEUM CORNER Community painting, puppets, crafts, pop up music

67 SOAPERIE GARDENS BLUEKITTY CREATIONS Silversmith inspired by Vikings

53 DAAR LODGE GARDEN Residents garden space

68 SOAPERIE GARDENS PETER DOWDEN Stone carving and willow. upcycled textiles

54 KIRKCUDBRIGHT PARISH CHURCH Fair Trade, children’s activities, Messy Church

69 MAURICE HALLIDAY’S MEWS LANE GARDEN A garden experience

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70 KATHRYN KING JEWELLERS Handmade bespoke jewellery

83 THE MILLBURN STUDIO Art, textiles and free meditation classes - See stage info

71 RHUBARB Quality gifts for friends, home and family

84 SAM’S GARDEN Surprise garden

72 CASTLEVIEW HOUSE Sculpture 73 HOPE-DUNBAR PARK Take a break up the hill, park swings and rides 74 AULD ALLIANCE Photography, Restaurant 75 THE BELFRY Art, refreshments 76 TOLBOOTH CRAFTS Scottish crafts and gifts

85 GLENLIVET GARDEN A Scotland’s garden, sculptures 86 FISHERMEN’S MISSION AT GLENLIVET Please support this cause with very local connections 87 ELLENBANK NURSERY Quality plants and garden

77 THE WHITEHOUSE GALLERY Summer Exhibition Art and Crafts

88 KIRKCUDBRIGHT LIFEBOAT CREW ROOM Paintings, bird boxes, home baking, drinks Fri, Sat. Sun

78 SUMMER FESTIVITIES SHOP Fantastic creatures, space and bargains

89 STATION HOUSE CAFÉ Refreshments from local produce

79 SWIMMING POOL SHOP Window display and bargains inside

90 STATION HOUSE COOKERY SCHOOL Take a cookery course in purpose built kitchen

80 JAKE IRVING CERAMICS Sea inspired ceramics and Café

91 BEYOND THE LINE Thread painting, textiles

81 PA POP UP SHOP Wide selection of art and craft from the Stewartry 82 13 MILLBURN STREET Painting, textiles, jewellery, photography. prints, glasswork

92 BRAMBLES DELICATESSEN Artisan bread, local cheeses and much more 93 32a St MARY STREET Secret garden behind the street 94 PLEAT Paintings and fashion 95 KIRKCUDBRIGHT PICTURE FRAMERS Paintings, prints, framing 96 THE BACK ROOM GALLERY Art, prints, wool 97 THE ANTIQUE SHOP Treasures of all kinds 98 HARBOUR LIGHTS Artwork, Café 99 THE SHED STUDIO Paintings, prints, restful garden 100 SOLWAY TIDE Café with rear courtyard and mural 101 LILY KNOWLES Floristry, corsages, chocolates 102 St CUTHBERT STREET Down and round the close for paintings and garden 103 THE CORNER GALLERY Quality designer knitwear, hats, accessories 104 OPEN STUDIO 17 CASTLE STREET Photography, textiles, jewellery, artwork 105 ALL NATURAL ME Natural products 106 VINTAGE CARAVAN Around the town! www.artandcraftstrail.com ~ 13

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Trail Participants & Venue Numbers ARTISTS 61 Sandra Allen 48 Mavis Atkinson Smith 36 Richard Brinley 38 Alan Brockbank 88 Pat Campbell 32 Aileen Clarke 32 Deborah Copeland 104 Alison Corfield 38 Faith de Sancha 38 Elizabeth Dagg 52 Ruth Drysdale 32 Patricia Duguid 61 Jayne Durham 61 Caroline Edmonds 98 Alex Flett 47 Jane B Gibson 52 Phil Gibson 46 Katie Halliday 82 Julie Hollis 32 Jane Kenyon 61 George Lawson

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20 Patricia Lewington 44 Ildiko Malovecz 61 Yvonne Maxwell 15 Ewan McClure 32 Catherine McConnell 61 Susan Metcalfe 32 Jade Middleton 42 Margaret Milligan 45 Irene Mitchell 46 Heather M Nisbet 32 Janet O’Donnell 88 Annemeike Oldfield 102 John Park 61 Jessie Page 81 Suzi Plunkett 34 John Priestley 34 Lesley Priestley 17 Mike Quirk 29 Delya Randall 94 Sunny Rathore 81 Ruthie Redden 95 Jacqui Ringrose 25 Eddie Saul 25 Pauline Saul 61 Sheila Smith 35 Jim Thorburn 32 Laura Walker 99 Colin Warden 38 Helen Wilberforce 34 Will Williams 60 Geoff Wyke

CAKES AND PRESERVES 32 Barbara Steele 60 Jean Martindale CARDS AND PAPERCRAFT 9

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61 Margaret Schofield 60 Krys Scott 61 Avril Swan CERAMICS 38 81 47 80

David Alexander Elica Dryborough Jane B Gibson Jake Irving

CLOCKS 32 Derek Hindley 32 John Morgan FASHION 103 The Corner Gallery 94 Pleat

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97 The Antique Shop 59 Elizabeth Balfour Kinnear 26 Osborne Antiques

101 Lily Knowles 39 Lucy’s Sunflower shop 11 Greyfriars Church

GARDENS 85 18 16 53 87 23 21 45 69 49 93 49

Glenlivet Adele’s Garden Broughton House Daar Lodge Ellenbank Greengate The Studio Garden Laundry Cottage Maurice Halliday’s Garden St Mary’s Place Garden 32a St Mary Street Garden Washing line art

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Anna Bray Alan Brocknank Elizabeth Craig Irene Mitchell Mark Rogers K Grace Rogerson Sue Wilkinson

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Lesley Priestley Erwin van’t Hoff Viking Jewellery Norma Wyke Sybil Williamson

KNITTING, CROCHET AND WEAVING 60 10 61 60 81 60 10

Fiona Gorman Jill Horabin Val Horton Jean Martindale Kay Ribbens Donna Thompson Sue Wilkins

MACHINE EMBROIDERY 91 Dina Denman

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Creetown Silver Band

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METALWORK 81 Crawford Griffiths MOSAIC

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Community painting Fun at Museum Corner Broughton House Art for All Parish Church Children’s activities 11 Greyfriar’s Church Children’s activities SEE STAGE FOR MORE DETAILS

KBT Ukefrolics Gaelic Harp Lyric Singers

PUPPETS

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JEWELLERY

Samba Band

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Pop up street music

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REFRESHMENTS

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38 Catholic Hall 88 Lifeboat Crew Room (not Mon) 14 Sea Cadet HQ 28 Tolbooth Art Centre 56 Kirkcudbright Galleries Café V Participating Cafes Bowling Club - Loch Arthur Fri only www.artandcraftstrail.com ~ 17

SOAP & BEAUTY 105 All Natural Me 60 Sue Hall SCULPTURE 68 Peter Doden 85 Ildiko Malovecz TEXTILES 20 Brenda Birkett 61 Anna Bray 32 Aileen Clarke 104 Alison Corfield 68 Peter Dowden 32 Patricia Duguid 32 Laura Derby 61 Natalie Farrell 61 Valerie Farrell

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Vivien Hamilton Frances Hlanze Julie Hollis Cianne Jackson Jenny Jones Jayne Kenyon Sara Lawton Lindsay MacPhee Jade Middleton Maureen Risk Morag Macpherson Janet O’Donnell Kay Ribbens Pauline Saul Kate Soriani Barbara Steele Jane Taylor Caroline Townsend-Sawley

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Andy Lowrie Peter Machell Malcolm Oldfield Katie Redden Jay Rubinstein Colin Saul Chantal Simpson Ivan Stelling Laura Stelling Made by Summers Paul Williams

OTHER 64 Gallovidian Liqueurs Harbour Blessing Kirkcudbright Poetry Group Pop up events music SEE STAGE FOR MORE DETAILS

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Trail Gardens

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Gardens are living works of art and whether you garden or not, these garden venues are a wonderful part of our trail.

You will have the opportunity to relax, buy plants ask or give advice and be inspired. Some gardens use this trail as an opportunity to raise funds for charity. Our trail bus will take you to the more

Art in the Lifeboat Crew Room

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Artwork by Annemieke & Malcolm Oldfield, & Pat Campbell

outlying venues and your feet will carry you to those gardens that are in the town. If you are in Kirkcudbright and want to open in 2020 let us know.

Harbour Blessing

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Kirkcudbright Churches Together, 5pm Sunday 4th 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.

The Friends of Loch Arthur Soup and a Sweet Friday 2nd August. 11.30am to 2pm at the Bowling Club, Church Place, Kirkcudbright www.artandcraftstrail.com ~ 19

The Cochran Hall Meet Over Twenty

Artists & Makers in One Visit

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Pastels Painting, Drawing Walk through the gate by Wood Craft the Tolbooth at the top of the Mobiles

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Textile Arts Jewellery Follow signs to parking at Needle Felting the Venue & More Facebook:

See artists and makers working and demonstrating

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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 space and fantastic creatures theme.

So, keep your eyes peeled, look round venues far and wide, if you find a stone you can take it home !

Try Meditation at Millburn Studio Learn how to free yourself from its grasp and gain access once again to the treasure store that lies within by visiting The Millburn Studio.

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.

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Café | Shop | Workshops | Exhibitions| Events Kirkcudbright Galleries St Mary Street, Kirkcudbright, DG6 4AA Telephone 01557 331 276 Admission Free Summer Opening Times Monday to Saturday

10am - 5pm

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10am - 4pm

Sunday

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RECOGNI S E D

The Stewartry Museum Old world charm and up-to-date fun.

One of the oldest museums in Dumfries and Galloway, with a bit of everything for all ages.

Summer exhibition – Space: fact and Fiction.

A hands-on exhibition of family fun.

Come and join in 29 June-28 September Open Mon-Sat 11-5, Sun 2-5 Kirkcudbright Tolbooth The newly refurbished Kirkcudbright Tolbooth offers a great pit stop on your route around the sights of Kirkcudbright with a coffee shop, art gallery, and museum and, if you are feeling inspired by our stunning town we also have artists materials for sale.

Open Mon-Sat 10-4, Sun 1-4.

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Autumn and Winter Events in Kirkcudbright Winter Wonderland Sat 30 Nov at daytime high tide

Ghost Walk 31 Oct 2019 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. Free costumes are loaned out by the trail. See posters or look at our Facebook page nearer the time for information.

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.

Christmas Tree Exhibition Preview Friday 29th November from 5pm, then each weekend.

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

Illuminaire

10-13 October 2019

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Celebrating the beautiful light of this coastal town the festival will include inspiring light installations and a spectacular ďŹ rework display.

Kirkcudbright Festival of Light

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Summer Festivities Guide 2019 Kirkcudbright Farmers & Producers Market 11am-3pm. 26 May, 23 Jun, 28 Jul, 25 Aug, 22 Sep, 24 Nov Venue: Town centre - see www.kirkcudbright.town

Academy Half Marathon, Fun Run & Fair Sat 25 May, 10am-4pm Venue: Kirkcudbright Academy

Historical Walks Tue 11, 18 & 25 Jun, Tue 2, 9, 16 & 23 Jul, 7pm-8.30pm, free. Starts from Tourist Information Centre

Scottish Nights Thursdays in Jul & Aug, 7pm-8.30pm. 11, 18, 25 Jul and 1, 8, 15 & 22 Aug Venue: Harbour Square

Kirkcudbright Country Fair Sat 20 & Sun 21 Jul, 10am-4pm £6 adults; £20 family ticket.

Venue: The Carse, Tongland Road

Kirkcudbright Kirkyard Tours 10, 24 Jul & 7 Aug at 7pm and 17, 31 Jul, 14 Aug at 2.30pm

Rotary Club Galloway ReCycle Sportive Sat 10 Aug, from 7.45am Starts from Kirkcudbright Parish Church Hall

Kirkcudbright Grand Parade Sat 17 Aug, 2.15pm-5pm Entertainment from 11am Start: Millflats, Finish: Harbour Square

Floodlit Tattoo & Fireworks Display

Riding of the Marches

Sat 24 Aug, 7.30pm-10.30pm Venue: St Cuthbert Street.

Tickets £5

Kirkcudbright Vintage Fairs

Fri 19 Jul, 7pm-9pm.

Starts from Dee Walk

Classic Car Rally

Sat 22 & Sun 23 Jun, Sat 24 & Sun 25 Aug, Sat 19 & Sun 20 Oct. 10am-4pm Venue: Parish Church Hall

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Galloway Children’s Festival Sun 23 Jun, 11am-4pm Venue: Soaperie Gardens

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Sun 25 Aug, 9.30am-4pm Venue: Harbour Square

Fri 2 – Mon 5 Aug, 11am-5pm. Various Venues

Maggie’s Tour of Old Kirkcudbright

Festival of Light Illuminaire Thu 10 to Sun 13 Oct Venue: various

Food Festival

Fri 2, 9, 16 & 23 Aug 7pm-8.30pm Starts from Selkirk Arms Hotel

Sat 26 & Sun 27 Oct Venue: Kirkcudbright Academy

www.kirkcudbright.town

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Bay Hotel

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

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GLADSTONE HOUSE 4 star B&B

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Sleeps up to 10, 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, games room, large kitchen, lounge, garden.

110 High Street, Kirkcudbright DG6 4JQ

A double & single bedroom private suite of rooms.

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(reverts to guest house October 2019. Call Joe on 07730 638 460)

T: 01244 617 977 • www.sykescottages.co.uk

Baytree Studio Apartment Self Catering Garden Studio for two converted stable with double bed and en-suite small conservatory and private garden

110, High Street, Kirkcudbright, DG6 4JQ

07730 638 460 www.baytreekirkcudbright.co.uk

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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, Mon­Sat 10­5 t: 01556 504318 www.cliencestudio.co.uk

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

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PROFESSIONAL ARTIST & MINIATURIST Portrait sittings for people & pets a speciality 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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Yellow Door Solway View Caravan & Camping Site Caravan, camping & wigwam holidays within a traditional working farm, with nature trails, woodland walks and nearby secluded bay.

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

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

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www.heathermnisbet.com

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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Next Year’s Art & Crafts Trail from July 31st to 3rd Aug 2020 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 2020 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 91

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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OF KIRKCUDBRIGHT NEWS, CARDS, WOOL, ART & POST OFFICE

23, St Cuthbert Street, Kirkcudbright DG6 4DJ Tel: 01557 330423 80

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

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OCEANALLOVER INTERACTIVE EXPERIENCE This unique group of performers will return for this year's trail on our final day Monday 5th August.

Seek them out and be part of "Transfigured" - a site-responsive project inviting you to join the performers on a transformative journey.

See the stage for further information.

Yes we can!

The Galloway Glens is running a free volunteer dig at Moat Brae from Thursday 1st - Saturday 3rd August. All are welcome to join in, learn new archaeological skills and ć˜€nd out more about the fascinating history of Kirkcudbright. No experience necessary but places must be booked in advance. Book for FREE for 1 or more days with Helen.keron@dumgal.gov.uk. More details at www.gallowayglens.org, or follow us on Facebook and Twitter, Can You Dig It or @GGLPArchaeology.