from the Chairman of Forum - ANDY CAMPBELL MBE Welcome to Kirkcudbright 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 , called , 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! 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 We are justly proud of our town and we look forward to sharing it with you soon. Tell your friends too! of Kirkcudbright, which became a Royal Burgh in 1455, there stands the Kirkcudbright - 17th century Tolbooth, in which was incarcerated, for a brief period, the Kirkcudbright is situated American naval hero John Paul Jones who was born nearby. Since then A Tourist Paradise the Tolbooth has been converted into an award winning art gallery and CONTENTS on the Dee estuary where it visitor centre and as such is a venue for exhibitions, workshops and Kirkcudbright - A Tourist Paradise 3,4 Tolbooth Art Centre 16 meets Kirkcudbright Bay in patrons’ comfort in the cafe. Town Map 5 Stewartry Museum 17 the beautiful Dumfries and Near the centre of the town stands the imposing ruin of MacLellan’s Events Calendar 6,7 Castle, which dates from the late 16th century. Originally built as the town Broughton House 18 Galloway region of South Art in Kirkcudbright 8 MacLellan’s Castle 18 house of Sir Thomas MacLellan of Bombie, it is now owned and run by ‘Consider the Lilies’ art exhibition 9 Harbour Cottage Gallery 18 West Scotland. Historic Scotland and is open to the public in the summer months. International Arts Festival 10 Golf Club 19 This picturesque working The High Street, which originally was the only street in Kirkcudbright, is Kirkcudbright Abroad 10 Swimming Pool 19 ‘L’ shaped and contains many attractive 18th century properties. Most harbour town is surrounded Jazz Festival 11 Marina 19 of these buildings, which are in the main private dwellings, have been Summer Festivities Programme 12,13 Activities 20 by a unique landscape of painted in a variety of colours and give the town a bright and pleasant aspect. Another attractive architectural feature of the High Street are Kirkcudbright Tattoo 14 Accommodation 22,23 rolling hills, bluebell woods, the old arched closes leading off, which offer secret glimpses of other Kirkcudbright Half Marathon 15 Dining Out 23 and fields abundant in properties and gardens to the rear. Riding the Marches 15 Reply Slip £100 prize 23 gorse, which offer spectacular The Stewartry Museum, situated on St Mary Street, was founded in 1879, scenery and vivid colour the present building being opened in 1893. Although upgraded, it retains Kirkcudbright Forum are pleased to acknowledge the charm of a late Victorian museum displaying artefacts relating to the support of Council during all the seasons of the human and natural history of the area. There are regular special in the production of this guide the year. exhibitions held throughout the year. 2 3 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 , 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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The Artists’ SPRING FLING 26-28 May Town Art & Craft open studio weekend www.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 ‘St Ives of the North’ Kirkcudbright and includes: A Thriving Community Kevan McGinty Landscapes Jo Gallant Textiles Steven Higginson Figure, Urban Landscape, Still Life Kirkcudbright earned its Linda Mallett Etchings & Drawings name as an artists’ town Peter Machell Chair Design due to the importance and Angela Lawrence Landscapes, Oil and Watercolour Kate Anderson Mosaics reputation of the artists Kevin McGinty who lived and worked here KIRKCUDBRIGHT ART & CRAFTS TRAIL from the 1880s. The reasons Friday to Sunday 27-29 July artists came to paint and www.artandcraftstrail.co.uk stayed are as true today as 11am to 4pm daily This now annual event celebrates art- they were then, and there is ists and craftworkers in and around still a thriving community of the town. You can start this event artists living in and around by joining artists and guests for ‘Pimms on the Patio’ at Broughton Kirkcudbright. House on Thursday evening. Over the following 3 days enjoy walking around Kirkcudbright and experience There are six galleries with the “Artists’ Town” through the studios and crafts of its residents past and a programme of exhibitions present. You can visit artists as varied as Jane Gibson RMS HS, artist in held throughout the year 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 including our big summer Jessie M King. Last year there were 36 participants! art exhibition held in the Town Hall. This year see GALLERIES ‘Consider the Lilies’ from the As is the nature of exhibitions, content can change. You can call for up- McManus Galleries, Dundee. to-date information or have a look at their websites. You can find out more about Harbour Cottage Gallery, 01557 330207 www.kirkcudbrightartiststown.co.uk High Street Gallery, 01557 331660 www.highstgallery.co.uk; Kirkcudbright Kirkcudbright’s artists at: Picture Framers, 01557 339212; The Backroom Gallery, o1557 330423; Tolbooth Art Centre, 01557 331556 www.kirkcudbrightartiststown.co.uk; www.artistsfootsteps.co.uk Whitehouse Gallery, 01557 330223 www.whitehousegallery.com

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In 2007 Kirkcudbright Abroad The Kirkcudbright will be presenting two 9th July to the 29th July 2007 International Arts international events in the town. Main exhibiting venues will beFestival open Monday to2007 Saturday inclusive, Last year’s popular summer schools For the first time Dumfries and Galloway’s premier Jazz Festival will have from 10am to 6pm. will return at the end of July, 2007an international Jazzflavour with Festival theClimax Jazz Band from Canada and the Kirkcudbright Parish Church Hall … “Women for Children” print and organised in association with the Barfota Jazzmen from Sweden. Starting at 8pm on Thursday through poetry portfolio, together with “Responses”, an all female artists Pont-Aven School of Contemporary to midnight on Sunday the festival showcases the talents of a record exhibition responding to the human rights suffering of women and Art and a new “autumn school” will number of top-line bands and performers and with more sessions and children around the world. take place given by American artist, Thursday to Sunday bigger venues than before, the weekend promises to be filled with hot, Andrew Nixon. Look in the press June 14TH - June 17TH swinging, toe-tapping music. The Cochran Hall, Kirkcudbright Academy … “UN Declaration of for exact dates. You are invited to decorate your own brolly and come and enjoy the fun Human Rights” print portfolio, by Art for Humanity, together with of the Brolly Parade on Saturday morning, you may even win a prize! the International AIDS Quilt. This venue will also contain further From 27 September to 14 October Follow the big band through the streets to Moat Brae and be entertained “Responses” by artists, local, national and international to the issue of the American artist Andrew Nixon A celebration of Trad outdoors. human rights abuse. will exhibit at the Tolbooth. New Orleans, Dixieland Following his successful summer and Swing Jazz in South On Sunday morning you are invited to take part in our service at the The Harbour Lights Bistro … “Cuba” - photographs by the American school and talk last year at which Parish Church with jazz provided by our very own Sulwath Syncopators photographer Jeremy Landau. During his time here, he will be creating Andrew’s work definitely generated West Scotland. and a surprise guest singer. Each year the church is packed so you need a series of new works on Scotland using Dumfries and Galloway as a a “wow!” from his audience, he to arrive early. backdrop. returns with finished paintings of On Saturday a brolly A number of solo performers and small groups will entertain in work begun last year in and around Broughton House (National Trust for Scotland) … An exhibition of the parade brings the streets of local restaurants so If you like your jazz in a more intimate Kirkcudbright. This is a unique ceramic works of Bernard Leach Kirkcudbright to colourful venue then you can book a table and listen to good music chance to view Kirkcudbright and Hamada, which comes from the whilst enjoying good food. Wingfield Digby Collection of the Tate through American eyes! life, and many of the Gallery in St Ives. “Nixon’s oil on canvas and oil on musicians join in the big International bands: On the 27 July – Michael Garrett with paper landscapes are enveloped in marching band. Barfota Jazzmen from Sweden an evening piano recital in the Gallery. the unique light and shadow that is Climax Jazz Band from Canada Pre-concert drinks served in the garden. characteristic of northern latitudes. With fourteen different On the 28th July – Euneeh Lee with an afternoon piano recital in the Nixon expresses his interest in bands, including two big Other top-line bands appearing are: Gallery. Maria Speight Quintet “...finding proportions in nature international bands, and Millennium Eagle Jazz Band Kirkcudbright Parish Church … “Power in the Voice”. British Council that are beautiful and resonant some solo performers, this West Jesmond Rhythm Kings backed project which brings in several African nations and is built around by capturing a time of light at year promises to be bigger Red Stripe Band dance, poetry and music. its greatest luminosity, balanced and better than ever. Mart Rodger Manchester Jazz Johnston Primary School Hall … Dance performance by the French dancer with a symmetry of form and Antique Six Jazz Band shadow. Nixon’s brushy strokes Ghyslaine Gau, and an education programme run by artists from several Want to know more? Chicago Teddybears Society Jazzband different countries including dance, clay modelling, painting, shadow in complimentary shades of green, Hokum theatre and photography. blue, and golden yellow give an Then please visit the impression of depth to the worked website. You can order your Scotland is represented by: Various Venues … There will be a series of lectures, talks, and surfaces of his paintings that Bill Salmond’s Louisiana Ragtime Band symposiums and seminars plus an education programme for the young convey the soft, dream-like quality programme and buy your Mike Daly’s Rhythm Kings people of both the region and those of visitors. Also planned, is a small of memory.” tickets on line @ Sulwath Syncopators performance schedule, which will include dance. from an introduction to Dave Keir’s Hot Five Andrew’s work by the Pepper Gallery, www.kbtarts.com Boston, Massachusetts www.kirkcudbrightjazzfestival.co.uk 10 11

art & festivals art & festivals Summer Sunday 6 May Saturday 23 June Thursday 12 July Friday Nights Wednesday 15 August Festivities SPRING GARDEN FESTIVAL MEDIEVAL FAYRE PIPE BAND NIGHT from 27 July to 17 August SENIOR CITIZENS’ CONCERT Harbour Square 10am - 4pm Soaperie Gardens 11am - 3pm Harbour Square starts 7pm MAGGIE’S TOUR Pipe Band Hall behind the A glorious display of garden plants A great family fun day is planned. The first of our Scottish Thursday Corner of the Selkirk Arms, High Selkirk Arms 7pm from local nurseries. It is a great Entertainment and all sorts of nights is built around traditional Street 7pm Book seats at the Paul Jones Bakery opportunity to get to know your activities for the young and not so Scottish music and dancing and Join Maggie on her tour of old Wednesday 22 August local plantsmen and women while young will be held all day. There organised by our very own, prize Kirkcudbright. Come along and be TIMES PAST Summer Programme of providing fresh ideas and plants for will also be a good selection of winning, Kirkcudbright and District entertained by the players, Tolbooth Art Centre, Entertainment from your own spring displays. craft and jumble tables. Pipe Band. arrested by the guard, perplexed High Street 7pm May to August There is a small entry charge of The entertainment will include a Sunday 15 July by scientists, or even propositioned David Devereux, curator of the £1.00. All entrance income from big bouncy castle and fair rides. KIRKIN’ OF THE CORNET by a lady of ill repute. Stewartry Museum, shows glimpses the event will go towards holding Listen in terror to the minister’s Tuesday 26 June of old Kirkcudbright through the Welcome to our Summer our other events over the summer From 19 July to 23 August role in the witch trials. Prepare to Tuesdays 3,10,17,24 July Museum’s photographic archive. Festivities 2007. We are months. THURSDAY NIGHT IS be both shocked and entertained HISTORICAL WALK As numbers are limited you are SCOTTISH NIGHT as well as learning about the hard happy to be able to present Harbour Square starts 7.00pm advised to book in advance at the life the people of Kirkcudbright led For 5 Tuesdays meeting outside the Tolbooth (01557) 331556 you with a programme of in 1651. Tourist Information Office in the Saturday 25 August events which we believe Tickets £1, available from the Harbour Square take this guided PARADE DAY Tourist Information Centre. will delight both locals and walk around the historic Royal Mill Flats leaves at 2.15pm visitors alike. Don’t be shy, Burgh of Kirkcudbright, conducted Friday to Sunday 27-29 July The climactic weekend of ART & CRAFTS TRAIL come and join in! by Mike Fullwood. Discover the festivities begins with the parade. connections between the Parish 11am to 4pm daily The pipe bands will be playing on Harbour Square starts 7pm This year, our Scottish Nights Kirk and Venice in Italy - why our Join us on our the Harbour Square along with Held over 6 consecutive Thursday promise to be bigger and better main streets are so wide - and popular many other attractions such as nights during the summer these than ever and we are including Saturday 26 May why the Tolbooth clock is off- Arts and Crafts silver bands, jazz bands, street unique Scottish nights provide an additional Scottish Night to ACADEMY HALF MARATHON centre!! Free tickets are available Trail and take entertainers, bar tent, barbeque, excellent family entertainment provide a further evening’s Starts Kirkcudbright from the Tourist Information Office the opportu- stalls, bouncy castle and disco with a mixture of Scottish music entertainment on Marathon Day. Academy 11am in advance. nity to visit music. and dancing plus other forms of Information and entry forms artists and craft Come and watch or better still - Tattoo night will be very special Sunday 8 July entertainment including the are available from Kirkcudbright workers in their enter - it’s your day and your indeed, with the guest stars of GALLOWAY CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL Kirkcudbright Tug’o’War. Academy or you can apply homes, studios entries which make the day. the night ‘The Welsh Guards’. on-line at www.kahm.org.uk Soaperie Gardens Friday 20 July and venues in 11am-4pm Sunday 26 August On a personal note, I will be Saturday 26 May RIDING OF THE MARCHES and around The 6th annual Galloway VINTAGE CAR RALLY retiring this year as chairman of SCOTTISH NIGHT Dee Walk starts 7pm town. Children’s Festival is a fun Harbour Square 12noon the ‘Festivities’ committee and Harbour Square 7.00pm Over 100 horses and riders took packed day of top class A programme, including a map Presented by the Classic Wheels would like to take the opportu- This is a new addition to the pro- part in the event last year. This act entertainment by some is available from the Tourist Club of Dumfries, this open display nity to thank all the sponsors, gramme to complement Marathon is recreated annually by Kirkcud- of the country’s best Information Centre and other out- of veteran and vintage cars from volunteers and members of the Day. It will follow the usual format bright Cornets Club with their children’s performers. lets for 50p. all over Scotland and beyond, business community, without of a lively programme of Scottish spectacular ceremony of the riding storytelling, music, magic, For information please contact: will gather in the Harbour Square. whom none of this would be music and dance. of the marches (see page 15) puppets, games, activities, Pauline Saul 01557 331895 Come along, ask questions and possible. Tuesday 12th June bouncy play area, Sunday 22 July Sunday 29 July enjoy the atmosphere and music. ALLEGRO HANDBELL ENSEMBLE - Chairman: Harry Marland workshops, stalls, stands CHILDREN’S FANCY DRESS OPEN AIR ECUMENICAL SERVICE Monday 27 August from the USA and much, much more. Soaperie Gardens from 2.30pm Harbour Square 6pm KIRKCUDBRIGHT TATTOO www.summerfestivities.com Parish Church Hall 7.30pm separate poster for details Please see over 12 13

events events Floodlit Marathon The Band of the Welsh Guards If you are feeling fit and up to the challenge then why not come and take Tattoo Director of Music: part in Kirkcudbright Academy’s annual half marathon? This is the 24th Day Major David Cresswell BBCM psm event and the course is one of the most scenic in Scotland. Leaving from “By permission of the Academy grounds, the course winds through the town before heading Colonel AJE Malcolm OBE out over the bridge and along the B727 beside the River Dee towards The Regimental Lieutenant Nunmill. You then head off through the countryside towards Twynholm Colonel” and the home of the ‘David Coulthard Museum’ before dropping down to Cumstoun and continuing to the Tongland Bridge built by Thomas Telford. Monday August 27TH From here you will head back into Kirkcudbright and along St Mary Saturday May 26TH St Cuthbert St. 7.30pm Street, continuing through the town to the Academy. Walkers set out at 11 Kirkcudbright Academy 0’clock and the runners at 1pm. Whether you are a walker, This event forms the There are various stalls and activities for spectators, including a fun run climax of the Summer organised by Johnston Primary School, so it is a particurlarly good day a runner or a spectator, Festivities for the town, for families. This year, to add to the event, the Summer Festivities will be this is a fun day out for and is undoubtedly one putting on an extra Scottish Night, so no packing up early. the whole family. Also a of the most popular and Entry forms can be obtained from Kirkcudbright Academy, St Mary’s chance to raise money for well attended. Wynd, Kirkcudbright DG6 4JN, Tel 01557 330440 or www.kahm.org.uk your favourite charity! 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 Riding of the theme, with our star performers In the year 1455 Kirkcudbright was given Royal Burgh status by virtue of for the night, the spectacular a Charter granted by King James II. The King granted the lands of Over & Marches Band of the Welsh Guards. Nether Borelands, Millflats, Milnburn, Creekpark, Hughans, Calfward and along with the Llangwyn Male Castlemains to the Burgh. A messenger from the King, known as the Pur- Voice Choir. suivant, was dispatched under escort to Kirkcudbright, carrying with him the charter and seal which would make Kirkcudbright a Royal Burgh. As The Dumfries Constabulary Pipe he neared the town a Courier was sent forward to warn of his imminent Band, and our very popular TICKET INFORMATION arrival. The Cornet, a cavalry officer of the day, was sent out to meet the Stewartry Area Wind Band and COST: £2.00 Pursuivant, and together they rode round the boundaries referred to in Friday July 20TH the Galloway Pipers will provide FROM: KIRKCUDBRIGHT: the Charter. the mainstay of the entertain- Thomsons, Kinnears, Mitchell’s Starting from Dee Walk Keystore, Tourist Information Centre; ment, along with dancing from This act is recreated annually by the Kirkcudbright Cornets Club, with TWYNHOLM: Star Hotel; the Kay Alexander Highland their spectacular ceremony of the Riding of the Marches. If you like horses, then Dancers and our local Scottish : The Toffee Shop POST: Send cheque with you will love this. A truly Country Dancers. E L B A T E M I T self addressed envelope to: Dee Walk 7.00pm Commercial 8.00pm spectacular sight with over The night finishes of with a fire- Irene Robertsom, 14 Buchanan Masonic 7.05pm Selkirk Arms 8.15pm 100 horses and their riders works display and a procession Street, Kirkcudbright DG6 4AL Tolbooth 7.10pm War Memorial 8.25pm through the streets. EVENT: Tickets limited but a few tickets Royal Hotel 7.20pm Harbour Square 8.30pm taking part last year. may be availabe on the night www.summerfestivities.com Merse House 7.45pm Charter Ceremony

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events events January 3 – February 24 June 6 – June 17 August 30 – September 9 January 3 – February 24 From Our Own Collection From Land and Sea: Recent Colourful Endeavours Presents from the Past 2006 Paintings and prints from the fine Watercolours Acrylic paintings by An exhibition of ‘new’ local historic art collection of the Stewartry Paintings by Brian Phillips, Dunoon material donated or lent to the Tolbooth Museum, Kirkcudbright, including Duncan Baillie, Kilmarnock museum over the last year. The Stewartry August 30 – September 9 new acquisitions in 2006 Art Centre June 7 – June 17 Scottish Wildlife March 10 – May 12 Museum March 1 – March 17 Transition Scottish wildlife photography by Sailors and Ships: Kirkcudbright’s Kirkcudbright and Beyond Contemporary abstract sculptures Mick Durham, New Abbey Maritime History 1300-2005 and works on paper by An exploration of the history of Photographs by September 13 – September 23 Philip Dunn, Kirkcudbright Robert McCubbin, Glenluce the port of the Kirkcudbright and Art for all Tastes its seafaring families through an March 21 – March 31 June 20 – July 1 Paintings by Irene McMichael, Judy exhibition of historic maritime ADMISSION FREE Fiona and Friends Paintings by Janina Harrower Bass, Nick Bass and Norma Foggo, objects, paintings, photographs ADMISSION FREE Core Opening Times Core Opening Times Embroideries, sculpture and other Oil and mixed media works by Dumfriesshire and documentary records. Mon-Sat 11am-4pm art works by Janina Harrower, Springholm Mon-Sat 11am-4pm September 27 – October 14 May 19 – June 30 Sun 2-5pm Fiona McGlynn and friends, Sun 2-5pm June 20 – July 1 Paintings and Prints by “The Legacy” and “El Dorado” Dumfries The Tolbooth Art Centre Stone Circles: Lost Figures Andrew Nixon An exhibition focussing on the Purpose built in 1892, March 23 – April 2 Oil landscapes and figure studies Works by Dr Andrew Nixon, Univ. mining and quarrying history is, as might be expected, The Theme is Colour by Gary Bonn, Sanquhar of Massachusetts, presented by of and Dumfries and this traditional museum Kirkcudbright Abroad housed in the town’s old Paintings by July 4 – July 15 Galloway, produced as a Future presents an amazing stone Tolbooth, situated Pam Horner, Dalbeattie Recent Works by Freida Dyson and October 17 – October 28 Museum travelling exhibition. variety of archaeologi-

in the corner of the ‘L’ April 4 – April 16 Sam Mullen Changing Seasons July 7 – August 25 cal and historic artefacts Paintings by Paintings by The Slave Trade and Dumfries and shaped High Street. This The Colour Red reflecting the human and Paintings by Freida Dyson (Castle Douglas) and Wendy Davidson, Gretna Galloway Sam Mullen (Dumfries) Marking the bicentenary of the fine historic landmark has Veronica Liddell, Lanark October 18 – November 3 natural history of the abolition of slavery, this exhibition, been restored and given July 4 – July 15 Ian Gascoyne 2007 Stewartry – the eastern April 5 – April 2 curated by historian Frances Inner Sense Recent works by a new lease of life with a Landscapes Revisited Wilkins, examines the region’s half of Galloway. Photographs by Ian Gascoyne, Dalry Landscape watercolours by George connections with the slave trade. busy programme of con- Ted Leeming, Dalry The museum also offers Lawson, Kirkcudbright November 8 – November 24 Dumfries and Galloway Museums temporary art and craft a programme of temporary April 19 – May 1 July 18 – July 29 Holy Stones Service touring exhibition. exhibitions throughout the Light and Landscape Galloway Birds and Landscapes Paintings inspired by Scottish and September 1 – October 6 exhibitions and an year. The Tolbooth also Recent paintings by Prints and paintings by Gallovidian historic sites by John Thomas Telford – 250th Anniversary information service for Lisa Hooper, Port William Allcock and Paul Neads, Bradford provides the interested Angela Lawrence, Kirkcudbright. Exhibition local and family history. Marking the 250th anniversary April 25 – May 2 July 18 – July 29 November 14 – November 24 visitor with an introduc- of the birth of Thomas Telford First Impressions Let There Be Light Landscapes and Strange Highways Tel: 01557 331643 tion to the town’s artistic in Dumfriesshire, this exhibition Digital art by Paintings by Works by Mark Priestley, Curator: David Devereux examines the life and career of history with an audio- Andy Povall, Laurieston Margaret Milligan, Kirkcudbright one of Britain’s leading civil www.dumgal.gov.uk/museums visual programme. May 5 – May 21 August 2 – August 12 November 28 – December 1 engineers. …In The Mind’s Eye…! Scottish and Galloway Paintings Flow Refreshments are available October 13 – November 24 December 1 – January 26 2008 Paintings by Teresa Dura Branson, An exhibition of historic paintings Textile and mixed media art by Focus on Gatehouse and District Presents from the Past - 2007 in the small cafe on the Kirkcudbright by leading artists Maggie Ayres, Castle Douglas Continuing the series of exhibitions Historic objects, old documents ground floor. Bourne Fine Art , Edinburgh May 25 – June 3 December 15 – February 23 on the history of our local and photographs – an exhibition of

Tel: 01557 331556 Spring Fling 2007 August 16 – August 27 From Our Own Collection communities, this exhibition ‘new’ material from the Stewartry’s Paintings by Philippa Jones A selection of paintings and prints past generously donated or lent by Curator: David Devereux Paintings by Linda Mallett and presents and others with furniture by Landscapes and still life by from the fine art collection of the its surroundings, through historic the community over the course of www.dumgal.gov.uk/museums Peter Machell Philippa Jones, Windsor Stewartry Museum, Kirkcudbright photographs and archives. the year. 16 17

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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 Broughton fine 18th-century town house was bought by Hornel in 1901 and became Leisure his home and studio. Today, you can admire his paintings and those of Tel 01557House 330437 his fellow artists throughout the house and gallery. Some of his extensive GOLF IN KIRKCUDBRIGHT Activities 31 March to 31 October collection of books are on display in the library, including works by Kirkcudbright Golf Club is on the Challenge Trail for golfers coming Burns and many books on local history. 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 From the studio follow your gaze out into the enchanting garden, where run driving range plus a par 3 course along with catering facilities. you too may find inspiration in the light falling across the Dee. Call 01387 245566 for a Golf Pass. The E A Hornel Trustees transferred ownership of the house to the Kirkcudbright Golf Club National Trust for Scotland in 1997. A programme of events is run Stirling Crescent Tel: 01557 330314 The choice is yours - relax throughout the year, including garden parties, music recitals and lectures. Founded in 1893, Kirkcudbright Golf Club is conveniently located on the and take it easy with northern edge of this beautiful and historic town. Panoramic views of the quiet walks, a laze on Galloway Hills and the Dee Estuary add romance, charm and inspiration The remains of this late 16th century noble residence demonstrate how to a refreshing and challenging round of golf on this excellent quality a beach followed by a architecture evolved from the heavily defended tower house to a new 18-hole, par 69 parkland course. A warm welcome is extended to visitors, barbecue or a visit to the more domestic, if grand, scale. both individual and groups, to enjoy a golfing discovery complete with museums and galleries full clubhouse facilities, catering and bar. MacLellan’s Build started in 1577 and was completed in 1582 by the then Provost, Sir followed by a little shop- Thomas MacLellan of Bombie, whose coat of arms, along with those of his ping. Or, you could do Tel Castle01557 331856 second wife, appear over the entrance. His son Robert became the first KIRKCUDBRIGHT SWIMMING POOL Castledykes Rd Tel: 01557 331881 April to November Lord Kirkcudbright. any of the following as www.kirkcudbrightswimmingpool.co.uk Sadly by 1752, when sold to Robert Maxwell the castle was reported to be they are all available in • 20m by 8.5m Pool (depth from 0.9m to 1.5m) roofless. It was transferred to state ownership in 1912 and is now managed • Spa, Sauna, Multigym or around Kirkcudbright. by Historic Scotland. The ruins are very well preserved and well worth • Aquasize, Early Swim, Fun Sessions a visit. A spacious stair leads to the first floor where the main living • Excellent facilities for wheelchair users • Bird Watching quarters were, including the splendid great hall. The hall was heated by a • Equipment Hire • Boat Trips suitably enormous fireplace, over ten feet wide, which boasted a ‘laird’s • Safe, warm and friendly, built by local people, lug’ or spy-hole for eavesdropping on the conversations in the great hall. • Bowling To ensure that all our customers are able to enjoy their swim in the way An important facility for a Provost! they most prefer, we have sessions which are designated for specific • Cycling groups of people. These include; Aquacise, over 50s, adults only, • Fishing fun–time (large’ toys’ in the water!) and adult with toddler sessions. You will find the galleryin a picturesque setting by Kirkcudbright’s busy • Golfing fishing harbour, sitting in the shadow of MacLellan’s Castle. KIRKCUDBRIGHT MARINA • Painting Converted in 1957 from a fisherman’s cottage scheduled for demolition, Harbour Master’s Office Tel: 01557 331135 • Riding Harbour this initiative was inspired by local artists and businessmen who saw the www.kirkcudbright.co.uk/visiting/marina.htm • Sailing need to save an attractive corner of the town together with the opportu- Kirkcudbright is a local authority run ‘blue flag’ marina situated on the • Shooting CottageTel 01557 Gallery 330073 nity to create a permanent exhibition space. The gallery, which is on two River Dee in Dumfries and Galloway. The Marina offers a peaceful haven • Swimming March to December floors, is managed by Trustees, and continues to fulfil its original role. It to stop and enjoy the atmosphere of this historic harbour town. Floating offers a busy exhibition programme throughout the year, featuring not pontoon providing shore access for both visiting yachts and permanent • Squash only local artists and craft workers, but increasingly artists from further moorings. CCTV, power, water available. afield. It has established a place in the town for the exhibition of con- The following facilities are also available: showers, toilets, changing fac- • Tennis temporary arts and crafts, and at many exhibitions the displayed works ilities, refuse and recycling bins. Disabled toilets, showers and access are • Theatre are offered for sale. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Harbour present. Bikes can be hired in town at Laws shop in St Cuthbert Street. The • Walking Cottage Gallery which is mounting a special exhibition in September to marina offers environmental education talks, boat trips, information and mark the occasion. competition packs. • Watersports 18 19

activities Cycling - Dumfries and Galloway is fast becoming one of the most VISITOR ATTRACTIONS cycle friendly places in the UK. The National Cycle Network traverses Broughton House the region taking in more than 130 miles of stunning scenery, rugged 01557 330437 coastline and vast forests. Route seven passes through Kirkcudbright. MacLellan’s Castle If an ‘off-road’ challenge for your cycling holidays appeals, then 01557 331856 make sure you take time to visit the 7stanes forest cycling project The Stewartry Museum which has two centres within a few miles of the town. 01557 331643 Fishing - The River Dee, the River Ken and the Deugh River are the Tongland Power Station main rivers that make up the Dee River System. 01557 330114 There are over fifty miles of river and the catchment area covers approximately four hundred square miles of some of the area’s most RIDING beautiful lochs and hillsides, and make it the largest of South West Lochhill Equestrian & Trekking Scotland’s rivers. Centre, Ringford 01557 820225 Riding - The is the largest forest park in the UK. www.lochhill.net Contained within its boundaries are some 400 miles of forest road.In Brighouse Bay Trekking Centre Galloway Forest Park there is open access for horse riders on all of 01557 870267 the forest roads. It presents an ideal opportunity to get away from www.gillespie-leisure.co.uk road traffic and enjoy our magnificent hill scenery. Remember though that it’s a working forest and there may be timber operations taking SPORTS & LEISURE placeYou are advised to contact the Recreation Forester at Newton Bowling Club Stewart, Tel No 01671 402420 to make sure that you can safely access 01557 331699 the forest at the place(s) you plan. Golf Club Gardens - Throughout the spring and summer months several private 01557 330314 gardens are opened to the public. Please call in at our local Tourist Squash Club Information Centre in the Harbour Square, Kirkcudbright for more 01557 330377 information. (Pay and obtain key + code from the adjacent Swimming Pool) Swimming Pool BOAT TRIPS GARDENS & NURSERIES 01557 331881 ‘The Lovely Nellie’ from the Broughton House & Garden (NTS) Tennis Kirkcudbright Marina (birdwatching 01557 330437 trips by special arrangement) (key etc. from Stewartry Museum) Buckland Plants �������������������� 01557 331684 THEATRE ���������������������� 3 miles from Kirkcudbright CYCLING Lochside Theatre, Castle Douglas 01557 331323 www.lochsidetheatre.co.uk ������������������ www.7stanes.gov.uk www.bucklandplants.co.uk �������������������������������� www.kirkcudbright.co.uk/activity WILD LIFE ����������������� Cally Garden Centre & Nursery ������������������ GALLERIES Gatehouse of Fleet Galloway Wildlife Conservation Park 01557 331645 �������������������������������� Harbour Cottage Gallery 01557 815029 ���������������������� 01557 330207 www.callygardens.co.uk USEFUL NUMBERS ������������� High Street Gallery Ellenbank Nursery & Garden Family History ������������������������ 01557 331660 01557 330620 01557 331643 ��������������������������� Kirkcudbright Picture Framers www.scotlands-garden.org.uk/ Health Centre ���������������������� macgregor.html ��������������������� 01557 339212 01557 330755 ��������������� The Backroom Gallery Mutehill Nursery & Gardens Police Station ����������������� 01557 330423 01557 331483 0845 6005701 ����������������� ���������������������� �������������� Tolbooth Art Centre Public Library Threave Garden & Estate (NTS) ���������������������������� 01557 331556 near Castle Douglas 01557 331240 ��������������������� Whitehouse Gallery Tourist Information Centre 01556 502575 ������� ��������������������������� 01557 330223 www.nts.org.uk 01557 330494 �������������������������� 20

activities Mint Cottage, Harts Close Millburn House CAMPING SITES The Belfry Café Masterpiece Sandwich Bar 29 St Mary Street Castle Street Sleeps 4 2 double, 1 twin, all en-suite Silvercraigs Caravan & Camping SELF CATERING 01557 331131 01557 332337 01557 339166 Site, Kirkcudbright Mulberries Licensed Coffee Shop IN THE TOWN Accommodation www.cosy-cottages.com www.millburnhouse.co.uk Open Easter-October & Bistro The Chip Shop, St Cuthbert St Cannee Court 01557 330123 11-13 St Cuthbert St. 01557 332011 Baytree House, 110 High Street Three luxury cottages BED & BREAKFAST www.dumgal.gov.uk/silvercraigscs 1double, 2 twin all en-suite Solway Tide Tearoom and Garden, Snakatak, St Mary Street sleeps 2; 4; 4 IN THE TOWN 01557 330824 Seaward Caravan Park, 16 St Cuthbert St. 01557 332011 01557 330245 3 High Street www.baytreekirkcudbright.co.uk Dhoon Bay www.canneecottages.co.uk Hotel and Pub Food 1 double, 1 twin, 1 single, Open March-October Restaurants 11 Church Place 2 en-suite, 1 private facilities Anchorlee, 95 St Mary Street 01557 870319 The Castle Restaurant The Commercial Hotel sleeps up to 6 01557 330881 2 double, 1 twin, all en-suite www.gillespie-leisure.co.uk 5 Castle Street St Cuthbert St 01557 330561 / 07752 934797 www.number3-bandb.co.uk 01557 330197 01557 330569 Conservatory Restaurant Brighouse Bay Holiday Park, www.kirkcudbright.biz www.anchorlee.co.uk www.thecastlerestaurant.net 01557330407 31 Castle Street Borgue Croig, 95 St Mary Street 1 Double en-suite Benutium, 2 Rossway Rd Open January-December Kirkpatrick’s Restaurant Gordon House Hotel sleeps up to 8 01557 330351 1 double/twin 01557 870267 Easter-October closed Mondays Restaurant and Bar Meals 01557 330197 www.kirkcudbright.co.uk 01557 330788 www.gillespie-leisure.co.uk Open 6 days for Lunch & Dinner 116 High Street. www.anchorlee.co.uk www.benutium.co.uk Nov-March Open Thu,Fri,Sat 01557 330670. Number 1, Castle Gardens 19 & 32 St. Cuthbert St EATING OUT Royal Hotel, St Cuthbert St 2 double, 1 en-suite, 1 private Blaven, 40 Fergus Road Carry-Outs sleeps up to 7 1 double, Private facilities Italian Restaurant facilities Cafés and tearooms Bon Appetito, 20 St Mary Street day 01557 330579 eve 331232 01557 331415 01557 331213 01557 330540 Extended hours throughout the www.margaretking.co.uk www.visitscotland.com 01557 331344 www.theroyalhotel.net www.number1bedandbreakfast.co.uk summer 29 & 57 High Street Canton House, 20 St Mary Street Selkirk Arms Hotel, High Street Craigie, 17 Bourtree Ave sleeps 4-6 & 5 9 Castle Gardens Harbour Lights Specialising in Cantonese Bistro & Restaurant 1 double, 1 twin 01556 504030 1 Double, private bathroom Licensed Coffee House & Bistro & Peking food. 01557 330402 01557 330681 www.discoverscotland.net 01557 331218 32 St Cuthbert Street 01557 331344 www.selkirkarmshotel.co.uk www.kirkcudbright.co.uk www.visitscotland.com Easter Cottages Milburn Street & Gladstone Place 1 Gordon Place, High Street HOTELS sleeps 5 & 6 1 double, 1 single, 2 private Please complete the following survey form to be entered in our FREE PRIZE DRAW. There are two £100 prizes 07970466813 facilities Commercial Hotel, St Cuthbert St to be won. The winners (one local (D&G) and one visitor) will be drawn at random and will be notified by post. www.eastercottages.co.uk 01557 330472 01557 330407 Only one entry per person. Closing date 30th September 2007. No purchase necessary. www.visitscotland.com www.thecommercialhotel.co.uk 8 Gladstone Place Visit Kirkcudbright 2007 sleeps 2-6 Greengate, 46 High Street Royal Hotel, St Cuthbert St 0141 9423022 01557 331213 Once the home of Jessie M King, Where did you collect this brochure? Name www.visitscotland.com 1 Double, en-suite. private lounge www.theroyalhotel.net Haven Cottage, Millburn Street 01557 331895 Selkirk Arms Hotel, High Street sleeps up to 3 www.thegreengate.co.uk 01557 330402 Did the brochure influence your decision to come to Kirkcudbright? Address 01557 331960 / 07715 045600 www.selkirkarmshotel.co.uk Gladstone House, 48 High Street www.kirkcudbright.co.uk Bed and breakfast Gordon House Hotel, High Street How many bed nights are you spending in the area and where will you be staying? 24a Millburn Street 1 double, 1 twin, 1 single 01557 330670 sleeps 4 01557 331734 www.gordon-house-hotel.co.uk www.gladstonehouse.co.uk 01455 212955 / 07985 950898 Have you come to Kirkcudbright for a particular event or attraction? If so which? www.kirkcudbright.co.uk Arden House Hotel Millburn Cottage Tongland Road 26 Millburn Street 1 double Tel: 01557 330544 sleeps 4 01557 339166 How many people are with you (including yourself)? Post Code www.kirkcudbright.co.uk www.millburnhouse.co.uk PLEASE PLACE YOUR ENTRY IN THE BOX(ES) PROVIDED AT THE STEWARTRY MUSEUM, TOLBOOTH ART CENTRE OR TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE, HARBOUR SQ. 22

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