Welcome to Kirkcudbrightfrom the Chairman of Kirkcudbright Forum - ANDY CAMPBELL MBE

CONTENTS

Kirkcudbright - A Tourist Paradise 3,4Town Map 5Events Calendar 6,7Art in Kirkcudbright 8‘Consider the Lilies’ art exhibition 9International Arts Festival 10Kirkcudbright Abroad 10Jazz Festival 11Summer Festivities Programme 12,13Kirkcudbright Tattoo 14Kirkcudbright Half Marathon 15Riding the Marches 15

Tolbooth Art Centre 16Stewartry Museum 17Broughton House 18MacLellan’s Castle 18Harbour Cottage Gallery 18Golf Club 19Swimming Pool 19Marina 19Activities 20Accommodation 22,23Dining Out 23Reply Slip £100 prize 23

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Dear Visitor

Welcome to Kirkcudbright! Say it ‘Cur– coo – bree’. The town takes its name from the long-since

demolished Kirk of St Cuthbert, built near the town over a thousand years ago, when this part of

Scotland, called Galloway, was part of the English Kingdom of Northumbria – St. Cuthbert was

their patron saint.

For an old county town with a small population you will be amazed at how much we have to show you.

Kirkcudbright has long had a reputation as an “Artists’ Town” and you will find art and craft exhibitions here every month of the year, but especially July and August when the Town Hall is the venue for a major art exhibition each year.

If music is your thing, look out for the Jazz Festival in June, and for a good night out don’t miss the July and August Summer Festivities programme, culminating in the grand Tattoo at the end of August.

These are just a few of the highlights of the year long list of events, and don’t forget the range of attractions from ancient monuments to museums to a wildlife park, which you can find in and around the town. All the details are in the following pages of this first comprehensive guide to Kirkcudbright. On the inside back cover of this brochure you’ll find a Free Prize Draw, with a £100 prize for the lucky winner - the catch is you will need to visit us to enter!

We are justly proud of our town and we look forward to sharing it with you soon. Tell your friends too!

Kirkcudbright Forum are pleased to acknowledgethe support of Dumfries and Galloway Council

in the production of this guide

Kirkcudbright - A Tourist ParadiseKirkcudbright is situated on the Dee estuary where it meets Kirkcudbright Bay in the beautiful Dumfries and Galloway region of South West Scotland.

This picturesque working harbour town is surrounded by a unique landscape of rolling hills, bluebell woods, and fields abundant in gorse, which offer spectacular scenery and vivid colour during all the seasons of the year.

The area has a long historic background and there remain many wonder-ful attractions for those interested in the region’s past. Within the town of Kirkcudbright, which became a Royal Burgh in 1455, there stands the 17th century Tolbooth, in which was incarcerated, for a brief period, the American naval hero John Paul Jones who was born nearby. Since then the Tolbooth has been converted into an award winning art gallery and visitor centre and as such is a venue for exhibitions, workshops and patrons’ comfort in the cafe.

Near the centre of the town stands the imposing ruin of MacLellan’s Castle, which dates from the late 16th century. Originally built as the town house of Sir Thomas MacLellan of Bombie, it is now owned and run by Historic Scotland and is open to the public in the summer months.

The High Street, which originally was the only street in Kirkcudbright, is ‘L’ shaped and contains many attractive 18th century properties. Most of these buildings, which are in the main private dwellings, have been painted in a variety of colours and give the town a bright and pleasant aspect. Another attractive architectural feature of the High Street are the old arched closes leading off, which offer secret glimpses of other properties and gardens to the rear.

The Stewartry Museum, situated on St Mary Street, was founded in 1879, the present building being opened in 1893. Although upgraded, it retains the charm of a late Victorian museum displaying artefacts relating to the human and natural history of the area. There are regular special exhibitions held throughout the year.

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Kirkcudbright is known as the “Artists’ Town” because of the fact that many well-known Scottish artists lived and worked within its boundary. One of the main attractions is Broughton House, which was the home of E.A. Hornel, who was one of the famous ‘Glasgow Boys’. The National Trust for Scotland now owns his home and after recent restoration work, the house and its lovely garden are open to the public.

There are numerous art galleries in the town and over recent years there have been major exhibitions which have attracted many visitors. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Harbour Cottage Gallery which is mounting a special exhibition in September to mark the occasion. You will find the gallery in a picturesque setting by Kirkcudbright’s busy fishing harbour, sitting in the shadow of MacLellan’s Castle. Converted in 1957 from a fisherman’s cottage scheduled for demolition, this initiative was inspired by local artists and businessmen who saw the need to save an attractive corner of the town together with the opportunity to create a permanent exhibition space.

In addition to the foregoing attractions there are many sports and leisure facilities available. These include a Swimming Pool, Yacht Club, Marina, Bowling Green, Golf Courses, and Coastal and Country Walks. The Galloway Wildlife Conservation Park is nearby as is the Galloway Hydros Visitor Centre at Tongland. Two of the 7stanes mountain biking centres, at Kirroughtree and Dalbeattie, are only a short drive away. In the surrounding area there are many other tourist attractions, such as Dundrennan Abbey, Threave Castle and Gardens, Cardoness Castle, Mill on the Fleet, Cream o’ Galloway, the David Coulthard Museum at Twynholm, an Equestrian and Tracking Centre at Ringford and more water sports at Loch Ken. Our beautiful countryside is overflowing with wonderful sights, sounds and scents for you to experience.

Accommodation is readily available in the vicinity. This includes quality Hotels, Guest Houses, Self-Catering facilities and excellent Leisure and Holiday Parks, some of which are listed in the back of this brochure. And whether it’s a fast snack or a superb dining experience, you’ll find that all tastes are catered for within Kirkcudbright. For more information on where to stay or eat, you will find our local Tourist Information Centre in the Harbour Square.

During the year there are many special events held locally, most famously the Kirkcudbright Summer Festivities, which last from mid July till the end of August. At this time there are Scottish evenings in the Harbour Square, historic walks, competitions etc. culminating in the Tattoo which attracts many visitors to the town. There is also a very successful Jazz Festival held in June, which brings a large number of jazz enthusiasts to Kirkcudbright.

There is so much to do here, so no two days will be the same, and the kids will never be bored. Now isn’t that worth making the trip.

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SPRING FLING 26-28 MayArt & Craft open studio weekendwww.spring-fling.co.uk

Artists and craft-makers open their studios across Dumfries and Galloway for this unique weekend. Watch demonstrations or buy a special piece of work. Everyone welcome. See web-site for details.

The red route of the Spring Fling has seven of the studios in and around Kirkcudbright and includes:

Kevan McGinty Landscapes Jo Gallant Textiles Steven Higginson Figure, Urban Landscape, Still Life Linda Mallett Etchings & Drawings Peter Machell Chair DesignAngela Lawrence Landscapes, Oil and Watercolour Kate Anderson Mosaics

KIRKCUDBRIGHT ART & CRAFTS TRAILFriday to Sunday 27-29 Julywww.artandcraftstrail.co.uk11am to 4pm daily

This now annual event celebrates art-ists and craftworkers in and around the town. You can start this event by joining artists and guests for ‘Pimms on the Patio’ at Broughton House on Thursday evening. Over the following 3 days enjoy walking around Kirkcudbright and experience the “Artists’ Town” through the studios and crafts of its residents past and present. You can visit artists as varied as Jane Gibson RMS HS, artist in residence to the Dorothy L. Sayers society, well known for her miniatures, to Pauline Saul who lives and works in the same house that belonged to Jessie M King. Last year there were 36 participants!

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‘St Ives of the North’A Thriving Community

Kirkcudbright earned its

name as an artists’ town

due to the importance and

reputation of the artists

who lived and worked here

from the 1880s. The reasons

artists came to paint and

stayed are as true today as

they were then, and there is

still a thriving community of

artists living in and around

Kirkcudbright.

There are six galleries with

a programme of exhibitions

held throughout the year

including our big summer

art exhibition held in the

Town Hall. This year see

‘Consider the Lilies’ from the

McManus Galleries, Dundee.

You can find out more about

Kirkcudbright’s artists at:

www.artistsfootsteps.co.uk

GALLERIES

As is the nature of exhibitions, content can change. You can call for up-to-date information or have a look at their websites.

Harbour Cottage Gallery, 01557 330207 www.kirkcudbrightartiststown.co.ukHigh Street Gallery, 01557 331660 www.highstgallery.co.uk; Kirkcudbright Picture Framers, 01557 339212; The Backroom Gallery, o1557 330423; Tolbooth Art Centre, 01557 331556 www.kirkcudbrightartiststown.co.uk; Whitehouse Gallery, 01557 330223 www.whitehousegallery.com

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The KirkcudbrightInternational Arts Festival 2007

9th July to the 29th July 2007

Main exhibiting venues will be open Monday to Saturday inclusive,from 10am to 6pm.

Kirkcudbright Parish Church Hall … “Women for Children” print and poetry portfolio, together with “Responses”, an all female artists exhibition responding to the human rights suffering of women and children around the world.

The Cochran Hall, Kirkcudbright Academy … “UN Declaration of Human Rights” print portfolio, by Art for Humanity, together with the International AIDS Quilt. This venue will also contain further “Responses” by artists, local, national and international to the issue of human rights abuse.

The Harbour Lights Bistro … “Cuba” - photographs by the American photographer Jeremy Landau. During his time here, he will be creating a series of new works on Scotland using Dumfries and Galloway as a backdrop.

Broughton House (National Trust for Scotland) … An exhibition of the ceramic works of Bernard Leach and Hamada, which comes from the Wingfield Digby Collection of the Tate Gallery in St Ives. On the 27 July – Michael Garrett with an evening piano recital in the Gallery. Pre-concert drinks served in the garden.

On the 28th July – Euneeh Lee with an afternoon piano recital in the Gallery.

Kirkcudbright Parish Church … “Power in the Voice”. British Council backed project which brings in several African nations and is built around dance, poetry and music.

Johnston Primary School Hall … Dance performance by the French dancer Ghyslaine Gau, and an education programme run by artists from several different countries including dance, clay modelling, painting, shadow theatre and photography.

Various Venues … There will be a series of lectures, talks, and symposiums and seminars plus an education programme for the young people of both the region and those of visitors. Also planned, is a small performance schedule, which will include dance.

www.kbtarts.com

KIRKCUDBRIGHT ABROADKirkcudbright’s trans-national arm

In 2007 Kirkcudbright Abroad will be presenting two international events in the town.

Last year’s popular summer schools will return at the end of July, organised in association with the Pont-Aven School of Contemporary Art and a new “autumn school” will take place given by American artist, Andrew Nixon. Look in the press for exact dates.

From 27 September to 14 October the American artist Andrew Nixon will exhibit at the Tolbooth. Following his successful summer school and talk last year at which Andrew’s work definitely generated a “wow!” from his audience, he returns with finished paintings of work begun last year in and around Kirkcudbright. This is a unique chance to view Kirkcudbright through American eyes!

“Nixon’s oil on canvas and oil on paper landscapes are enveloped in the unique light and shadow that is characteristic of northern latitudes. Nixon expresses his interest in

“...finding proportions in nature that are beautiful and resonant by capturing a time of light at its greatest luminosity, balanced with a symmetry of form and shadow. Nixon’s brushy strokes in complimentary shades of green, blue, and golden yellow give an impression of depth to the worked surfaces of his paintings that convey the soft, dream-like quality of memory.”

from an introduction to Andrew’s work by the Pepper Gallery,

Boston, Massachusetts

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A celebration of TradNew Orleans, Dixieland and Swing Jazz in South West Scotland.

On Saturday a brolly parade brings the streets of Kirkcudbright to colourful life, and many of the musicians join in the big marching band.

With fourteen different bands, including two big international bands, and some solo performers, this year promises to be bigger and better than ever.

Want to know more? Then please visit the website. You can order your programme and buy your tickets on line @

Thursday to SundayJune 14TH - June 17TH

2007 Jazz FestivalFor the first time Dumfries and Galloway’s premier Jazz Festival will have an international flavour with the Climax Jazz Band from Canada and the Barfota Jazzmen from Sweden. Starting at 8pm on Thursday through to midnight on Sunday the festival showcases the talents of a record number of top-line bands and performers and with more sessions and bigger venues than before, the weekend promises to be filled with hot, swinging, toe-tapping music.

You are invited to decorate your own brolly and come and enjoy the fun of the Brolly Parade on Saturday morning, you may even win a prize! Follow the big band through the streets to Moat Brae and be entertained outdoors.

On Sunday morning you are invited to take part in our service at the Parish Church with jazz provided by our very own Sulwath Syncopators and a surprise guest singer. Each year the church is packed so you need to arrive early.

A number of solo performers and small groups will entertain inlocal restaurants so If you like your jazz in a more intimatevenue then you can book a table and listen to good musicwhilst enjoying good food.

International bands:

Barfota Jazzmen from SwedenClimax Jazz Band from Canada

Other top-line bands appearing are:

Maria Speight Quintet Millennium Eagle Jazz Band West Jesmond Rhythm Kings Red Stripe Band Mart Rodger Manchester Jazz Antique Six Jazz Band Chicago Teddybears Society Jazzband Hokum

Scotland is represented by:

Bill Salmond’s Louisiana Ragtime Band Mike Daly’s Rhythm Kings Sulwath SyncopatorsDave Keir’s Hot Five

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Sunday 6 MaySPRING GARDEN FESTIVALHarbour Square 10am - 4pmA glorious display of garden plants from local nurseries. It is a great opportunity to get to know your local plantsmen and women while providing fresh ideas and plants for your own spring displays. There is a small entry charge of £1.00. All entrance income from the event will go towards holding our other events over the summer months.

Saturday 26 MayACADEMY HALF MARATHON Starts Kirkcudbright Academy 11amInformation and entry forms are available from Kirkcudbright Academy or you can apply on-line at www.kahm.org.uk

Saturday 26 MaySCOTTISH NIGHTHarbour Square 7.00pmThis is a new addition to the pro-gramme to complement Marathon Day. It will follow the usual format of a lively programme of Scottish music and dance.

Tuesday 12th June ALLEGRO HANDBELL ENSEMBLE - from the USA Parish Church Hall 7.30pm

Saturday 23 JuneMEDIEVAL FAYRESoaperie Gardens 11am - 3pmA great family fun day is planned. Entertainment and all sorts of activities for the young and not so young will be held all day. There will also be a good selection of craft and jumble tables. The entertainment will include a big bouncy castle and fair rides.

Tuesday 26 JuneTuesdays 3,10,17,24 JulyHISTORICAL WALKHarbour Square starts 7.00pmFor 5 Tuesdays meeting outside the Tourist Information Office in the Harbour Square take this guided walk around the historic Royal Burgh of Kirkcudbright, conducted by Mike Fullwood. Discover the connections between the Parish Kirk and Venice in Italy - why our main streets are so wide - and why the Tolbooth clock is off-centre!! Free tickets are available from the Tourist Information Office in advance.

Sunday 8 JulyGALLOWAY CHILDREN’S FESTIVALSoaperie Gardens 11am-4pmThe 6th annual Galloway Children’s Festival is a fun packed day of top class entertainment by some of the country’s best children’s performers. storytelling, music, magic, puppets, games, activities, bouncy play area, workshops, stalls, stands and much, much more.

Summer Festivities

Summer Programme ofEntertainment from

May to August

Welcome to our Summer Festivities 2007. We are happy to be able to present you with a programme of events which we believe will delight both locals and visitors alike. Don’t be shy, come and join in!

This year, our Scottish Nights promise to be bigger and better than ever and we are including an additional Scottish Night to provide a further evening’s entertainment on Marathon Day.

Tattoo night will be very special indeed, with the guest stars of the night ‘The Welsh Guards’.

On a personal note, I will be retiring this year as chairman of the ‘Festivities’ committee and would like to take the opportu-nity to thank all the sponsors, volunteers and members of the business community, without whom none of this would be possible.

Chairman: Harry Marland

www.summerfestivities.com

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Thursday 12 JulyPIPE BAND NIGHTHarbour Square starts 7pmThe first of our Scottish Thursday nights is built around traditional Scottish music and dancing and organised by our very own, prize winning, Kirkcudbright and District Pipe Band.

Sunday 15 JulyKIRKIN’ OF THE CORNET

From 19 July to 23 August THURSDAY NIGHT IS SCOTTISH NIGHT

Harbour Square starts 7pmHeld over 6 consecutive Thursday nights during the summer these unique Scottish nights provide excellent family entertainment with a mixture of Scottish music and dancing plus other forms of entertainment including the Kirkcudbright Tug’o’War.

Friday 20 JulyRIDING OF THE MARCHESDee Walk starts 7pmOver 100 horses and riders took part in the event last year. This act is recreated annually by Kirkcud-bright Cornets Club with their spectacular ceremony of the riding of the marches (see page 15)

Sunday 22 JulyCHILDREN’S FANCY DRESSSoaperie Gardens from 2.30pmseparate poster for details

Friday Nights from 27 July to 17 AugustMAGGIE’S TOURCorner of the Selkirk Arms, High Street 7pmJoin Maggie on her tour 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. Listen in terror to the minister’s role in the witch trials. Prepare to be both shocked and entertained as well as learning about the hard life the people of Kirkcudbright led in 1651. Tickets £1, available from the Tourist Information Centre.

Friday to Sunday 27-29 JulyART & CRAFTS TRAIL11am to 4pm daily

Join us on our popular Arts and Crafts Trail and take the opportu-nity to visit artists and craft workers in their homes, studios and venues in and around town.

A programme, including a map is available from the Tourist Information Centre and other out-lets for 50p.For information please contact: Pauline Saul 01557 331895

Sunday 29 JulyOPEN AIR ECUMENICAL SERVICEHarbour Square 6pm

Wednesday 15 AugustSENIOR CITIZENS’ CONCERTPipe Band Hall behind the Selkirk Arms 7pmBook seats at the Paul Jones Bakery

Wednesday 22 August TIMES PASTTolbooth Art Centre, High Street 7pmDavid Devereux, curator of the Stewartry Museum, shows glimpses of old Kirkcudbright through the Museum’s photographic archive. As numbers are limited you are advised to book in advance at the Tolbooth (01557) 331556

Saturday 25 August PARADE DAYMill Flats leaves at 2.15pmThe climactic weekend of festivities begins with the parade. The pipe bands will be playing on the Harbour Square along with many other attractions such as silver bands, jazz bands, street entertainers, bar tent, barbeque, stalls, bouncy castle and disco music. Come and watch or better still - enter - it’s your day and your entries which make the day.

Sunday 26 August VINTAGE CAR RALLYHarbour Square 12noonPresented by the Classic Wheels Club of Dumfries, this open display of veteran and vintage cars from all over Scotland and beyond, will gather in the Harbour Square. Come along, ask questions and enjoy the atmosphere and music.

Monday 27 August KIRKCUDBRIGHT TATTOOPlease see over

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TICKET INFORMATION COST: £2.00FROM: KIRKCUDBRIGHT: Thomsons, Kinnears, Mitchell’s Keystore, Tourist Information Centre; TWYNHOLM: Star Hotel; CASTLE DOUGLAS: The Toffee Shop POST: Send cheque with self addressed envelope to: Irene Robertsom, 14 Buchanan Street, Kirkcudbright DG6 4ALEVENT: Tickets limited but a few tickets may be availabe on the night

The Band of the Welsh GuardsDirector of Music:

Major David Cresswell BBCM psm

“By permission of Colonel AJE Malcolm OBE

The Regimental Lieutenant Colonel”

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Monday August 27TH

St Cuthbert St. 7.30pm

This event forms the climax of the Summer Festivities for the town, and is undoubtedly one of the most popular and well attended.

Large crowds form under the shadow of the Castle, where everyone is presented with a spectacular night of Scottish music and dancing.

This year we have a Welsh theme, with our star performers for the night, the spectacular Band of the Welsh Guards. along with the Llangwyn Male Voice Choir.

The Dumfries Constabulary Pipe Band, and our very popular Stewartry Area Wind Band and the Galloway Pipers will provide the mainstay of the entertain-ment, along with dancing from the Kay Alexander Highland Dancers and our local Scottish Country Dancers.

The night finishes of with a fire-works display and a procession through the streets.

www.summerfestivities.com

If you are feeling fit and up to the challenge then why not come and take part in Kirkcudbright Academy’s annual half marathon? This is the 24th event and the course is one of the most scenic in Scotland. Leaving from the Academy grounds, the course winds through the town before heading out over the bridge and along the B727 beside the River Dee towards Nunmill. You then head off through the countryside towards Twynholm and the home of the ‘David Coulthard Museum’ before dropping down to Cumstoun and continuing to the Tongland Bridge built by Thomas Telford. From here you will head back into Kirkcudbright and along St Mary Street, continuing through the town to the Academy. Walkers set out at 11 0’clock and the runners at 1pm.

There are various stalls and activities for spectators, including a fun run organised by Johnston Primary School, so it is a particurlarly good day for families. This year, to add to the event, the Summer Festivities will be putting on an extra Scottish Night, so no packing up early.

Entry forms can be obtained from Kirkcudbright Academy, St Mary’s Wynd, Kirkcudbright DG6 4JN, Tel 01557 330440 or www.kahm.org.uk

Saturday May 26TH

Kirkcudbright Academy

Whether you are a walker, a runner or a spectator, this is a fun day out for the whole family. Also a chance to raise money for your favourite charity!

Friday July 20TH

Starting from Dee Walk

If you like horses, then you will love this. A truly spectacular sight with over 100 horses and their riders taking part last year.

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In the year 1455 Kirkcudbright was given Royal Burgh status by virtue of a Charter granted by King James II. The King granted the lands of Over & Nether Borelands, Millflats, Milnburn, Creekpark, Hughans, Calfward and Castlemains to the Burgh. A messenger from the King, known as the Pur-suivant, was dispatched under escort to Kirkcudbright, carrying with him the charter and seal which would make Kirkcudbright a Royal Burgh. As he neared the town a Courier was sent forward to warn of his imminent arrival. The Cornet, a cavalry officer of the day, was sent out to meet the Pursuivant, and together they rode round the boundaries referred to in the Charter.

This act is recreated annually by the Kirkcudbright Cornets Club, with their spectacular ceremony of the Riding of the Marches.

Dee Walk 7.00pm Commercial 8.00pmMasonic 7.05pm Selkirk Arms 8.15pmTolbooth 7.10pm War Memorial 8.25pmRoyal Hotel 7.20pm Harbour Square 8.30pmMerse House 7.45pm Charter Ceremony

MarathonDay

Riding of the Marches

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TolboothArt Centre

June 6 – June 17 From Land and Sea: Recent WatercoloursPaintings by Duncan Baillie, Kilmarnock

June 7 – June 17 TransitionContemporary abstract sculptures and works on paper by Robert McCubbin, Glenluce

June 20 – July 1 Paintings by Janina HarrowerOil and mixed media works by Janina Harrower, Springholm

June 20 – July 1Stone Circles: Lost FiguresOil landscapes and figure studies by Gary Bonn, Sanquhar

July 4 – July 15Recent Works by Freida Dyson and Sam MullenPaintings by Freida Dyson (Castle Douglas) and Sam Mullen (Dumfries)

July 4 – July 15Inner SensePhotographs by Ted Leeming, Dalry

July 18 – July 29Galloway Birds and LandscapesPrints and paintings by Lisa Hooper, Port William

July 18 – July 29Let There Be LightPaintings by Margaret Milligan, Kirkcudbright

August 2 – August 12Scottish and Galloway PaintingsAn exhibition of historic paintings by leading artists Bourne Fine Art , Edinburgh

August 16 – August 27Paintings by Philippa JonesLandscapes and still life by Philippa Jones, Windsor

ADMISSION FREECore Opening Times

Mon-Sat 11am-4pmSun 2-5pm

The Tolbooth Art Centre is, as might be expected, housed in the town’s oldstone Tolbooth, situatedin the corner of the ‘L’shaped High Street. This fine historic landmark has been restored and given a new lease of life with a busy programme of con-temporary art and craft exhibitions throughout the year. The Tolbooth also provides the interested visitor with an introduc-tion to the town’s artistic history with an audio-visual programme. Refreshments are available in the small cafe on the ground floor.

Tel: 01557 331556

Curator: David Devereux

January 3 – February 24 From Our Own CollectionPaintings and prints from the fine art collection of the Stewartry Museum, Kirkcudbright, including new acquisitions in 2006

March 1 – March 17Kirkcudbright and BeyondPhotographs by Philip Dunn, Kirkcudbright

March 21 – March 31Fiona and FriendsEmbroideries, sculpture and other art works by Fiona McGlynn and friends, Dumfries

March 23 – April 2The Theme is ColourPaintings by Pam Horner, Dalbeattie

April 4 – April 16The Colour RedPaintings by Veronica Liddell, Lanark

April 5 – April 2Landscapes RevisitedLandscape watercolours by George Lawson, Kirkcudbright

April 19 – May 1Light and LandscapeRecent paintings by Angela Lawrence, Kirkcudbright.

April 25 – May 2First ImpressionsDigital art by Andy Povall, Laurieston

May 5 – May 21 …In The Mind’s Eye…!Paintings by Teresa Dura Branson, Kirkcudbright

May 25 – June 3Spring Fling 2007Paintings by Linda Mallett and others with furniture by Peter Machell

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The StewartryMuseum

ADMISSION FREECore Opening Times

Mon-Sat 11am-4pmSun 2-5pm

Purpose built in 1892, this traditional museum presents an amazing variety of archaeologi-cal and historic artefacts reflecting the human and natural history of the Stewartry – the eastern half of Galloway. The museum also offers a programme of temporary exhibitions and an information service for local and family history.

Tel: 01557 331643

Curator: David Devereux

August 30 – September 9Colourful EndeavoursAcrylic paintings by Brian Phillips, Dunoon

August 30 – September 9Scottish WildlifeScottish wildlife photography by Mick Durham, New Abbey

September 13 – September 23Art for all TastesPaintings by Irene McMichael, Judy Bass, Nick Bass and Norma Foggo, Dumfriesshire

September 27 – October 14 Paintings and Prints by Andrew NixonWorks by Dr Andrew Nixon, Univ. of Massachusetts, presented by Kirkcudbright Abroad

October 17 – October 28Changing SeasonsPaintings by Wendy Davidson, Gretna

October 18 – November 3Ian Gascoyne 2007Recent works by Ian Gascoyne, Dalry

November 8 – November 24 Holy StonesPaintings inspired by Scottish and Gallovidian historic sites by John Allcock and Paul Neads, Bradford

November 14 – November 24Landscapes and Strange HighwaysWorks by Mark Priestley, Newton Stewart

November 28 – December 1FlowTextile and mixed media art by Maggie Ayres, Castle Douglas

December 15 – February 23From Our Own CollectionA selection of paintings and prints from the fine art collection of the Stewartry Museum, Kirkcudbright

January 3 – February 24Presents from the Past 2006An exhibition of ‘new’ local historic material donated or lent to the museum over the last year.

March 10 – May 12Sailors and Ships: Kirkcudbright’s Maritime History 1300-2005An exploration of the history of the port of the Kirkcudbright and its seafaring families through an exhibition of historic maritime objects, paintings, photographs and documentary records.

May 19 – June 30“The Legacy” and “El Dorado”An exhibition focussing on the mining and quarrying history of Ayrshire and Dumfries and Galloway, produced as a Future Museum travelling exhibition.

July 7 – August 25The Slave Trade and Dumfries and GallowayMarking the bicentenary of the abolition of slavery, this exhibition, curated by historian Frances Wilkins, examines the region’s connections with the slave trade. Dumfries and Galloway Museums Service touring exhibition.

September 1 – October 6Thomas Telford – 250th Anniversary ExhibitionMarking the 250th anniversary of the birth of Thomas Telford in Dumfriesshire, this exhibition examines the life and career ofone of Britain’s leading civil engineers.

October 13 – November 24Focus on Gatehouse and DistrictContinuing the series of exhibitions on the history of our local communities, this exhibition presents Gatehouse of Fleet and its surroundings, through historic photographs and archives.

December 1 – January 26 2008Presents from the Past - 2007Historic objects, old documents and photographs – an exhibition of ‘new’ material from the Stewartry’s past generously donated or lent by the community over the course of the year.

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www.dumgal.gov.uk/museums

Tel 01557 331856 April to November

Tel 01557 33043731 March to 31 October

The remains of this late 16th century noble residence demonstrate how architecture evolved from the heavily defended tower house to a new more domestic, if grand, scale.

Build started in 1577 and was completed in 1582 by the then Provost, Sir Thomas MacLellan of Bombie, whose coat of arms, along with those of his second wife, appear over the entrance. His son Robert became the first Lord Kirkcudbright.

Sadly by 1752, when sold to Robert Maxwell the castle was reported to be roofless. It was transferred to state ownership in 1912 and is now managed by Historic Scotland. The ruins are very well preserved and well worth a visit. A spacious stair leads to the first floor where the main living quarters were, including the splendid great hall. The hall was heated by a suitably enormous fireplace, over ten feet wide, which boasted a ‘laird’s lug’ or spy-hole for eavesdropping on the conversations in the great hall. An important facility for a Provost!

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Cross the threshold of Broughton House and enter the world of well-known Scottish artist E A Hornel, one of the ‘Glasgow Boys’.

Open to the public from April 2005 after a period of conservation, this fine 18th-century town house was bought by Hornel in 1901 and became his home and studio. Today, you can admire his paintings and those of his fellow artists throughout the house and gallery. Some of his extensive collection of books are on display in the library, including works by Burns and many books on local history.

From the studio follow your gaze out into the enchanting garden, where you too may find inspiration in the light falling across the Dee.

The E A Hornel Trustees transferred ownership of the house to the National Trust for Scotland in 1997. A programme of events is run throughout the year, including garden parties, music recitals and lectures.

You will find the gallery in a picturesque setting by Kirkcudbright’s busy fishing harbour, sitting in the shadow of MacLellan’s Castle.

Converted in 1957 from a fisherman’s cottage scheduled for demolition, this initiative was inspired by local artists and businessmen who saw the need to save an attractive corner of the town together with the opportu-nity to create a permanent exhibition space. The gallery, which is on two floors, is managed by Trustees, and continues to fulfil its original role. It offers a busy exhibition programme throughout the year, featuring not only local artists and craft workers, but increasingly artists from further afield. It has established a place in the town for the exhibition of con-temporary arts and crafts, and at many exhibitions the displayed works are offered for sale. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Harbour Cottage Gallery which is mounting a special exhibition in September to mark the occasion.

Tel 01557 330073March to December

Harbour Cottage Gallery

BroughtonHouse

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GOLF IN KIRKCUDBRIGHTKirkcudbright Golf Club is on the Challenge Trail for golfers coming to Dumfries and Galloway and takes part in the ‘Gateway to Golf Pass’, as does the nearby ‘Tongland Family Golf Centre’ which has a family run driving range plus a par 3 course along with catering facilities. Call 01387 245566 for a Golf Pass.

Kirkcudbright Golf ClubStirling Crescent Tel: 01557 330314

Founded in 1893, Kirkcudbright Golf Club is conveniently located on the northern edge of this beautiful and historic town. Panoramic views of the Galloway Hills and the Dee Estuary add romance, charm and inspiration to a refreshing and challenging round of golf on this excellent quality 18-hole, par 69 parkland course. A warm welcome is extended to visitors,both individual and groups, to enjoy a golfing discovery complete with full clubhouse facilities, catering and bar.

KIRKCUDBRIGHT SWIMMING POOLCastledykes Rd Tel: 01557 331881www.kirkcudbrightswimmingpool.co.uk

• 20m by 8.5m Pool (depth from 0.9m to 1.5m)• Spa, Sauna, Multigym• Aquasize, Early Swim, Fun Sessions• Excellent facilities for wheelchair users• Equipment Hire• Safe, warm and friendly, built by local people,To ensure that all our customers are able to enjoy their swim in the way they most prefer, we have sessions which are designated for specific groups of people. These include; Aquacise, over 50s, adults only, fun–time (large’ toys’ in the water!) and adult with toddler sessions.

KIRKCUDBRIGHT MARINA Harbour Master’s Office Tel: 01557 331135www.kirkcudbright.co.uk/visiting/marina.htm

Kirkcudbright is a local authority run ‘blue flag’ marina situated on the River Dee in Dumfries and Galloway. The Marina offers a peaceful haven to stop and enjoy the atmosphere of this historic harbour town. Floating pontoon providing shore access for both visiting yachts and permanent moorings. CCTV, power, water available.The following facilities are also available: showers, toilets, changing fac-ilities, refuse and recycling bins. Disabled toilets, showers and access are present. Bikes can be hired in town at Laws shop in St Cuthbert Street. The marina offers environmental education talks, boat trips, information and competition packs.

The choice is yours - relax and take it easy with quiet walks, a laze on a beach followed by a barbecue or a visit to the museums and galleries followed by a little shop-ping. Or, you could do any of the following as they are all available in or around Kirkcudbright.

• Bird Watching• Boat Trips• Bowling• Cycling• Fishing• Golfing• Painting• Riding• Sailing• Shooting• Swimming• Squash• Tennis• Theatre• Walking• Watersports

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LeisureActivities

Cycling - Dumfries and Galloway is fast becoming one of the most cycle friendly places in the UK. The National Cycle Network traverses the region taking in more than 130 miles of stunning scenery, rugged coastline and vast forests. Route seven passes through Kirkcudbright. If an ‘off-road’ challenge for your cycling holidays appeals, then make sure you take time to visit the 7stanes forest cycling project which has two centres within a few miles of the town.

Fishing - The River Dee, the River Ken and the Deugh River are the main rivers that make up the Kirkcudbrightshire Dee River System. There are over fifty miles of river and the catchment area covers approximately four hundred square miles of some of the area’s most beautiful lochs and hillsides, and make it the largest of South West Scotland’s rivers.

Riding - The Galloway Forest Park is the largest forest park in the UK. Contained within its boundaries are some 400 miles of forest road.In Galloway Forest Park there is open access for horse riders on all of the forest roads. It presents an ideal opportunity to get away from road traffic and enjoy our magnificent hill scenery. Remember though that it’s a working forest and there may be timber operations taking placeYou are advised to contact the Recreation Forester at Newton Stewart, Tel No 01671 402420 to make sure that you can safely access the forest at the place(s) you plan.

Gardens - Throughout the spring and summer months several private gardens are opened to the public. Please call in at our local Tourist Information Centre in the Harbour Square, Kirkcudbright for more information.

VISITOR ATTRACTIONS

Broughton House01557 330437

MacLellan’s Castle01557 331856

The Stewartry Museum01557 331643

Tongland Power Station01557 330114

RIDING

Lochhill Equestrian & Trekking Centre, Ringford01557 820225www.lochhill.net

Brighouse Bay Trekking Centre01557 870267www.gillespie-leisure.co.uk

SPORTS & LEISURE

Bowling Club01557 331699

Golf Club01557 330314

Squash Club01557 330377(Pay and obtain key + code from the adjacent Swimming Pool)

Swimming Pool01557 331881

Tennis (key etc. from Stewartry Museum)

THEATRE

Lochside Theatre, Castle Douglas www.lochsidetheatre.co.uk

WILD LIFE

Galloway Wildlife Conservation Park01557 331645

USEFUL NUMBERS

Family History01557 331643

Health Centre01557 330755

Police Station0845 6005701

Public Library01557 331240

Tourist Information Centre01557 330494

BOAT TRIPS‘The Lovely Nellie’ from the Kirkcudbright Marina (birdwatching

trips by special arrangement)

01557 331684 CYCLING

www.7stanes.gov.ukwww.kirkcudbright.co.uk/activity

GALLERIES

Harbour Cottage Gallery01557 330207

High Street Gallery01557 331660

Kirkcudbright Picture Framers01557 339212

The Backroom Gallery01557 330423

Tolbooth Art Centre01557 331556

Whitehouse Gallery01557 330223

GARDENS & NURSERIES

Broughton House & Garden (NTS) 01557 330437

Buckland Plants3 miles from Kirkcudbright01557 331323 www.bucklandplants.co.uk

Cally Garden Centre & Nursery Gatehouse of Fleet01557 815029www.callygardens.co.uk

Ellenbank Nursery & Garden 01557 330620www.scotlands-garden.org.uk/macgregor.html

Mutehill Nursery & Gardens01557 331483

Threave Garden & Estate (NTS)

near Castle Douglas01556 502575www.nts.org.uk

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AccommodationSELF CATERING IN THE TOWN

Cannee Court Three luxury cottagessleeps 2; 4; 401557 330245www.canneecottages.co.uk

11 Church Placesleeps up to 601557 330561 / 07752 934797www.kirkcudbright.biz

Croig, 95 St Mary Streetsleeps up to 801557 330197www.anchorlee.co.uk

19 & 32 St. Cuthbert St sleeps up to 7day 01557 330579 eve 331232www.margaretking.co.uk

29 & 57 High Streetsleeps 4-6 & 501556 504030www.discoverscotland.net

Easter CottagesMilburn Street & Gladstone Placesleeps 5 & 607970466813www.eastercottages.co.uk

8 Gladstone Placesleeps 2-60141 9423022www.visitscotland.com

Haven Cottage, Millburn Streetsleeps up to 301557 331960 / 07715 045600www.kirkcudbright.co.uk

24a Millburn Streetsleeps 401455 212955 / 07985 950898www.kirkcudbright.co.uk

26 Millburn Streetsleeps 4www.kirkcudbright.co.uk

Mint Cottage, Harts CloseSleeps 401557 332337www.cosy-cottages.com

BED & BREAKFAST IN THE TOWN

3 High Street1 double, 1 twin, 1 single, 2 en-suite, 1 private facilities01557 330881www.number3-bandb.co.uk

31 Castle Street1 Double en-suite01557 330351www.kirkcudbright.co.uk

Number 1, Castle Gardens2 double, 1 en-suite, 1 private facilities01557 330540www.number1bedandbreakfast.co.uk

9 Castle Gardens1 Double, private bathroom01557 331218www.kirkcudbright.co.uk

1 Gordon Place, High Street1 double, 1 single, 2 private facilities01557 330472www.visitscotland.com

Greengate, 46 High StreetOnce the home of Jessie M King, 1 Double, en-suite. private lounge01557 331895www.thegreengate.co.uk

Gladstone House, 48 High StreetBed and breakfast1 double, 1 twin, 1 single01557 331734www.gladstonehouse.co.uk

Millburn Cottage1 double01557 339166www.millburnhouse.co.uk

Millburn House2 double, 1 twin, all en-suite01557 339166www.millburnhouse.co.uk

Baytree House, 110 High Street1double, 2 twin all en-suite01557 330824www.baytreekirkcudbright.co.uk

Anchorlee, 95 St Mary Street 2 double, 1 twin, all en-suite01557 330197www.anchorlee.co.uk

Benutium, 2 Rossway Rd1 double/twin 01557 330788www.benutium.co.uk

Blaven, 40 Fergus Road 1 double, Private facilities01557 331415www.visitscotland.com

Craigie, 17 Bourtree Ave 1 double, 1 twin01557 330681www.visitscotland.com

HOTELS

Commercial Hotel, St Cuthbert St01557 330407www.thecommercialhotel.co.uk

Royal Hotel, St Cuthbert St01557 331213www.theroyalhotel.net

Selkirk Arms Hotel, High Street01557 330402www.selkirkarmshotel.co.uk

Gordon House Hotel, High Street01557 330670www.gordon-house-hotel.co.uk

Arden House HotelTongland RoadTel: 01557 330544

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CAMPING SITES

Silvercraigs Caravan & Camping Site, KirkcudbrightOpen Easter-October01557 330123www.dumgal.gov.uk/silvercraigscs

Seaward Caravan Park, Dhoon BayOpen March-October01557 870319www.gillespie-leisure.co.uk

Brighouse Bay Holiday Park, BorgueOpen January-December01557 870267www.gillespie-leisure.co.uk

EATING OUT

Cafés and tearooms Extended hours throughout the summer

Harbour Lights Licensed Coffee House & Bistro 32 St Cuthbert Street

The Belfry Café29 St Mary Street

Mulberries Licensed Coffee Shop & Bistro11-13 St Cuthbert St.

Solway Tide Tearoom and Garden, 16 St Cuthbert St.

RestaurantsThe Castle Restaurant 5 Castle Street01557 330569www.thecastlerestaurant.net

Kirkpatrick’s RestaurantEaster-October closed MondaysOpen 6 days for Lunch & DinnerNov-March Open Thu,Fri,Sat

Carry-Outs Bon Appetito, 20 St Mary Street01557 331344

Canton House, 20 St Mary Street Specialising in Cantonese & Peking food.01557 331344

Masterpiece Sandwich BarCastle Street01557 331131

The Chip Shop, St Cuthbert St01557 332011

Snakatak, St Mary Street01557 332011

Hotel and Pub FoodThe Commercial HotelSt Cuthbert StConservatory Restaurant01557330407

Gordon House HotelRestaurant and Bar Meals 116 High Street.01557 330670.

Royal Hotel, St Cuthbert St Italian Restaurant01557 331213www.theroyalhotel.net

Selkirk Arms Hotel, High Street Bistro & Restaurant01557 330402www.selkirkarmshotel.co.uk

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