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Scotland ’s inspira tional south west Contents 3 Discover Kirkcudbright Artists’ Town Welcome to 4 Events & Festivities Kirkcudbright 6 Things to See & Do 8/9 Festivals, Events & Art The people, businesses, community groups, Exhibitions by date organisations and events of Kirkcudbright invite 11 Summer Festivities you to discover our beautiful town during 2015. 16 Other Major Events Kirkcudbright is a town that rewards discovery, a place of inspiration 23 Town Map and of relaxation, a community that welcomes and encourages participation and invites you to return, again and again, to slow down, unwind and enjoy one of the jewels in the crown of Scotland.

Want to know more? This booklet has been produced by the Kirkcudbright Forum with the support of Kirkcudbright’s business community and our town’s For more information on many community organisations and events. Kirkcudbright and full details of events and businesses in the town, Within the pages of this guide you’ll find ideas and information visit www.kirkcudbright.town about things to do, places to eat and where to stay. We’ve gathered together details of the many events and festivals taking place The Kirkcudbright Summer throughout the year, and we hope Festivities facebook page is also you’ll be inspired and enthralled by an excellent source of up to date photography that gives a glimpse information about events and into the vibrant, visual spectacle of activities in Kirkcudbright. a summer in Kirkcudbright.

Find yourself in Kirkcudbright Photography by: Barry Russell, Allan Devlin, Peter Foster, Sam Kelly, Terry Gilroy, Colin during 2015. We’re looking Saul, Colin Marr and Ian Findlay forward to welcoming you soon. Design by: Ian Findlay Design Andy Campbell MBE Brochure funded with help from the Stewartry Area Committee Chairman of Kirkcudbright Forum Discover Kirkcudbright Artists’ Town

Kirkcudbright is a delightful escape Kirkcudbright is most famous for the artists’ colony that from the everyday; a place where the blossomed here in the early 20th century, when artists including EA Hornel, Jessie M King and Charles welcome is warm, the atmosphere Oppenheimer made their home here, but our town’s relaxing and where there’s always artistic roots in fact go back much further and they reach confidently forward into today, with a myriad of something fascinating to discover. contemporary artists and crafts people finding inspiration in this most creative of places. The name ‘Kirkcudbright Artists’ Town’ emerged in the year 2000 but our beautiful town has been inspiring SJ Peploe, WS MacGeorge, Bill Robson, David Gauld, people for centuries. The shimmering play of light Sir James Guthrie, Robert Sivell, George Henry, upon the water, the stillness of a stolen moment and EA Taylor and William Mouncey have all contributed to the charming beauty of the pretty pastel painted the artistic heritage of Kirkcudbright. Discover more streets, conspires with stunning natural scenery and a about this in The Stewartry Museum, Tolbooth Art warmth of welcome in this historic harbour town. It is Centre and Broughton House. Today many no wonder then that Kirkcudbright became home to contemporary artists are weaving their story into artists from across the U.K. from the 1880s to the Kirkcudbright’s rich artistic tapestry, and their work is present day. showcased in local galleries.

The Open daily, 4th July – 30th August 10am-5pm Venue: Town Hall Airdrie Kirkcudbright’s major summer art and design exhibition, showcasing the work of John Boys Cunningham (1926-98) & Dan Ferguson (1925-93) both members of the Royal Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts.

Visit Kirkcudbright 2015 3 Events & Festivities Kirkcudbright is one of Scotland’s most vibrant communities with events, exhibitions and activities taking place all year round.

The spectacle of the Kirkcudbright Summer Planning Festivities’ programme, culminating in the iconic your visit Tattoo, is perhaps what our town has become most famous for, but there are events, exhibitions, Turn to pages 8 & 9 for a festivals, performances and celebrations taking chronological listing of place in Kirkcudbright every month of the year. festivals, events and art exhibitions taking place this year. We know how to put on a show in Kirkcudbright! We have teams of community volunteers well-practised in showcasing the talents, passions, From pages 11 you’ll heritage and achievements of our town and its folk. find descriptions of Summer Festivities and Watch history come alive on historical tours and see other major events in the traditional Riding of the Marches, experience an Kirkcudbright. outburst of creativity on the Art and Crafts Trail, have fun at the Children’s Festival, celebrate the On pages 18-22 we’ve great outdoors at the Country Fair, take in the tunes listed details of all the of the Jazz Festival, see sporting success at our Half businesses who have Marathon, hear the passion of Scotland at Pipe Band helped make this guide night and Scottish Nights and indulge in great taste at possible, in a handy our Food Festival. business directory.

4 Visit Kirkcudbright 2015 LKIRK ARM SE HOTEL S  THE HOME TO GOOD FOOD AND WARM HOSPITALITY OPEN FOR FOOD DAILY Kirkcudbright 12 NOON - 2PM AND 6PM 9PM AL FRESCO DINING IN Bay Hotel OUR SECRET GARDEN PLEASE PHONE FOR TABLE RESERVATIONS A Family Run establishment with a growing 01557 330402 reputation for Exceptional food. Enjoy a drink in the Traditional Bar with Real Ales, where you can join in the banter with the locals or hide yourself away in the cosy snug with a relaxing drink. The menu features a range of Delicious dishes from freshly caught seafood to the best Galloway meats. For either light lunches or celebratory evening meals. THE SELKIRK ARMS HOTEL Food served daily from 12pm-2pm and 5pm-9pm. WHERE A WARM WELCOME AWAITS VIEW ALL OUR MENUS, RATES AND KEEP UP TO DATE The Kirkcudbright Bay Hotel, 25 St Cuthbert Street WITH ALL OUR SPECIAL OFFERS AND BREAKS AT Kirkcudbright, DG6 4DJ Tel: 01557 339544 www.selkirkarmshotel.co.uk www.kirkcudbrightbay.com The Selkirk Arms Hotel, Kirkcudbright, Dumfries & Galloway DG6 4JG

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WWW.GLENHOLMECOUNTRYHOUSE.COM WWW.GLENHOLMECOUNTRYHOUSE.COM 01557 339 422 01557 339 422 Our town’s historic streets are peppered with Things to independent owner-run shops, workshops and galleries, and it’s easy to spend many pleasurable See & Do hours browsing for that special something. For those frustrated by chain-store dominated town centres, Independent retailers, Kirkcudbright is refreshing indeed! tasty cafes, bistros Some of the very best hotels, restaurants and cafes in and restaurants, southern Scotland are right here in Kirkcudbright, fascinating visitor making full use of the artisan produce, quality meats centres and beautiful landscapes to and delicious seafood that Dumfries & Galloway is renowned for. Combine such tasty ingredients with explore – from a fun day out to a full inspired chefs, welcoming hosts and a convivial fortnight’s escape there’s lots to see and atmosphere, and you can see why Kirkcudbright is do in Kirkcudbright. such a tasty place to visit.

Kirkcudbright and the surrounding area has one of the In Kirkcudbright itself, and in the countryside highest rates of returning visitors in Scotland. This surrounding the town, are some of the very best visitor beautiful part of the country is filled with fascinating centres in Scotland; including multi award winning things to see and interesting things to do, a diverse family focussed attractions, historic buildings, range of authentic experiences and attractions created museums and sporting centres. Our beautiful by people who are passionate about sharing their landscape is ripe for exploration, from shady woodland knowledge and experiences with others. walks to sunny days at the beach, harbour side strolls to wildlife watching excursions.

Galloway 2015 is a special year for the park as they celebrate their 25th anniversary, promising to be Wildlife their biggest and best year yet! The park boasts over 27 acres of conservation and exotic animals Conservation from all over the world and welcomes nearly Park 25,000 visitors each year.

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Festivals, Events & Art Exhibitions by date

F 28 Feb - 25 Apr Kaleidoscope II WG 4 - 21 Mar Galloway Squirrels - Sharon Halliday TAC 16 - 28 Mar Impressions: ‘An exhibition of relief printing’ HCG H

C 22 Mar Kirkcudbright Farmers and Producers Market, 11am-3pm TH R

A 25 Mar - 11 Apr Realism in Landscapes - George Lawson TAC M 25 Mar - 19 Apr Red Squirrel Crafts - Beth Currie TAC 30 Mar - 18 Apr Gallery Easter Exhibition HCG 4 Apr Vintage Fair, 10am-4pm PCH 5 Apr Vintage Fair, 10am-4pm PCH 3 Apr - 6 Apr Easter Eggsplorers Trail!, 12pm-5pm BH 15 Apr - 4 May Solway Spirit - Vaughan Roberts and John Nimmo TAC L I

R 20 - 25 Apr Sheena McCurrach, Pauline Lawton HCG P

A 22 Apr - 10 May Secrets of Balcary - Helen Louise Wilberforce TAC 25 Apr Marie Curie Cancer Care Pop-up Cafe, all day BH 26 Apr Kirkcudbright Farmers and Producers Market, 11am-3pm TH 27 Apr - 2 May Nithsdale Artists HCG 2 May - 20 Jun My Heart Sleeps By The Sea WG 3 May Kirkcudbright Annual Plant Fair, 10am-4pm HS 4 - 16 May Kirkcudbright Art & Crafts Association Spring Exhibition HCG 6 - 24 May A Slice of Life - Margaret Milligan TAC 9 May - 27 Jun Presents from the Past SM Y

A 10 May Kirkcudbright Car Boot Sale, 10am-2pm HS M 13 - 31 May More Work! - Kate Lloyd TAC 18 - 30 May Open Exhibition (entry forms: [email protected]) HCG 23 May Kirkcudbright Academy Half Marathon & Beeches Run, 10am-4pm KA 24 May Kirkcudbright Farmers and Producers Market, 11am-3pm HS 27 May - 14 Jun Varied Works - Shona McQueen TAC 1 Jun - 6 Jun Art and Crafts Trail Taster, 10am-5pm HCG 3 - 21 Jun SlateArt - Wendy Patterson TAC 8 - 20 Jun Galloway Creatives HCG 11 Jun Live Music in the Garden, 6pm-9pm BH 11 Jun - 14 Jun Kirkcudbright Jazz Festival, various times various 13 Jun Sketchbook Saturday with artist Margaret Milligan, 10am-12pm BH 14 Jun Kirkcudbright Car Boot Sale, 10am-2pm HS 16 Jun Kirkcudbright Historic Walk, 7pm-8.30pm leaves TIC

E 17 Jun - 5 Jul Into the Light - Anne Donald TAC N U

J 22 Jun - 27 Jun Evelyn Mackintosh, Dianne Chopping, John McMaster HCG 23 Jun Kirkcudbright Historic Walk, 7pm-8.30pm leaves TIC 27 Jun - 28 Jun Kirkcudbright Sports For All, various times Various 27 Jun - 28 Jun Vintage Fair, 10am-4pm PCH 27 Jun - 29 Aug Summer Exhibition WG 28 Jun Galloway Children’s Festival, 11am-4pm SG 28 Jun Kirkcudbright Farmers and Producers Market, 11am-3pm HS 28 Jun - 4 Jul Beyond the Lens, Phil McMenemy & Stewart Readman HCG 30 Jun Kirkcudbright Historic Walk, 7pm-8.30pm leaves TIC 1 - 19 Jul Fàs (Growing) - Aldaron Woodcrafts TAC 2 Jul Opera Classics, 7.30pm BH 4 Jul - 30 Aug The Airdrie Boys, 10am-5pm TH 4 Jul - 26 Sep Egyptians SM 6 Jul - 8 Aug Gallery Summer Exhibition HCG 7 Jul Kirkcudbright Historic Walk, 7pm-8.30pm leaves TIC Y L 8 - 26 Jul Land, Sea and Sky - Ann Smith TAC U J 11 Jul Sketchbook Saturday with artist Margaret Milligan, 10am-12pm BH 11 Jul - 12 Jul Kirkcudbright Country Fair, 10am-4pm C 12 Jul Kirkcudbright Car Boot Sale, 10am-2pm HS 14 Jul Kirkcudbright Historic Walk, 7pm-8.30pm leaves TIC 16 Jul Kirkcudbright and District Pipe Band Night, 7pm-8.30pm HS 17 Jul Kirkcudbright Riding of the Marches, 7pm-9pm Dee Walk various HS

8 Visit Kirkcudbright 2015 BH: Broughton House C: The Carse, Tongland Rd HCG: Harbour Cottage Gallery HS: Harbour Square KA: Kirkcudbright Academy Y

E KH: Kirkcudbright Harbour MB: Moat Brae MF: Millflats PBH: Pipe Band Hall PCH: Parish Church Hall SA: Selkirk Arms Hotel K SCS: St Cuthbert St SG: Soaperie Gardens SM: Stewartry Museum TAC: Tolbooth Arts Centre TH: Town Hall TIC: Tourist Information Centre 21 Jul Kirkcudbright Historic Walk, 7pm-8.30pm leaves TIC 22 Jul - 9 Aug Long Exposure Photography: Stars and Streaks - Dave Currie TAC 23 Jul Kirkcudbright Scottish Night, 7pm-8.30pm HS

Y 26 Jul Kirkcudbright Farmers and Producers Market, 11am-3pm SG L U

J 28 Jul Kirkcudbright Historic Walk, 7pm-8.30pm leaves TIC 29 Jul - 16 Aug Colony - Art & Crafts Trail Exhibition TAC 30 Jul Kirkcudbright Scottish Night, 7pm-8.30pm HS 31 Jul - 3 Aug Kirkcudbright Art and Craft Trail, 11am-5pm various 2 Aug Kirkcudbright Churches Songs of Praise, 5pm-6pm HS 6 Aug Kirkcudbright Scottish Night, 7pm-8.30pm HS 7 Aug Maggie’s Tour of Old Kirkcudbright, 7pm-8.30pm leaves SA 8 Aug Rotary Club Galloway ReCycle Sportive, 8.30am-5pm PCH 8 Aug Sketchbook Saturday with artist Margaret Milligan, 10am-12pm BH 9 Aug Kirkcudbright Car Boot Sale, 10am-2pm HS 10 - 15 Aug Lisa Hooper HCG 12 - 30 Aug Galloway Wood turners TAC 13 Aug Kirkcudbright Scottish Night, 7pm-8.30pm HS 14 Aug Maggie’s Tour of Old Kirkcudbright, 7pm-8.30pm leaves SA 17 - 22 Aug Moving On HCG

T 19 Aug OAP Concert, 7pm PBH S U

G 19 Aug - 6 Sep Light and Speed - Irene Gall TAC U

A 20 Aug Kirkcudbright Scottish Night, 7pm-8.30pm HS 21 Aug Maggie’s Tour of Old Kirkcudbright, 7pm-8.30pm leaves SA 22 Aug Rotary Club Fun Day Beer Tent Barbecue, 11am-5pm MB 22 Aug Kirkcudbright Grand Parade, 2.15 pm-5pm MF to HS 24 Aug - 5 Sep Fiona Millar, Liza Shackleton, Elizabeth McKnight HCG 27 Aug Kirkcudbright Scottish Night, 7pm-8.30pm HS 28 Aug Maggie’s Tour of Old Kirkcudbright, 7pm-8.30pm leaves SA 29 Aug Floodlit Tattoo and Firework Display, 7.30pm-10.30pm SCS 29 Aug - 30 Aug Vintage Fair, 10am-4pm PCH 30 Aug Classic Car Rally, 9.30am-4pm HS 30 Aug Rotary Club Duck Race, 2pm-4pm KH 30 Aug Kirkcudbright Farmers and Producers Market, 11am-3pm SG 5 Sep Sketchbook Saturday with artist Margaret Milligan, 10am-12pm BH 5 Sep - 31 Oct As The Nights Draw In WG 7 Sep - 19 Sep The Galloway Art Club HCG 9 Sep - 27 Sep Helen Ryman TAC P

E 9 Sep - 27 Sep Highland and Islands - Fiona Marshall TAC S 13 Sep Kirkcudbright Car Boot Sale, 10am-2pm HS 21 Sep - 3 Oct Rosemary Gascoyne HCG 27 Sep Kirkcudbright Farmers and Producers Market, 11am-3pm HS 30 Sep - 17 Oct Tom Wild Photography - Tom Fosbury TAC 3 Oct - Jan 2016 Images of the Stewartry SM 5 - 17 Oct Gallery Autumn Exhibition HCG 19 - 31 Oct Wallnuts HCG R E

B 21 Oct - 7 Nov Presenting Art and Photography - Irene & Jim McMichael, Judy & Nick Bass TAC O

T 24 Oct - 25 Oct Food Festival Producers Market, 11am-4pm TH C

O 24 Oct - 25 Oct Vintage Fair, 10am-4pm PCH 25 Oct Four Chefs, One Venue, One Day, 11.30am-5pm PCH 25 Oct Kirkcudbright Farmers and Producers Market, 11am-3pm HS 5 Nov A Classical Concert, 7pm BH 7 Nov - 31 Dec Winter Warmer WG R

E 11 - 28 Nov Gilt - Cate Ross TAC B

M 16 - 28 Nov Kirkcudbright Art & Crafts Association Christmas Exhibition HCG E V 21 Nov Classic Christmas Wreath Workshop, 11am-4pm BH O N 22 Nov Kirkcudbright Farmers and Producers Market, 11am-3pm HS 30 Nov - 12 Dec Gallery Christmas shop HCG

D 20 Dec Kirkcudbright Farmers and Producers Market, 11am-3pm HS

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Open 10am, Feb – end Oct Rainton, Gatehouse of Fleet DG7 2DR tel: 01557 815 222 www.creamogalloway.co.uk e: [email protected] Summer Festivities In the 40 years since Kirkcudbright Summer Festivities was born our vibrant programme of events and festivities has grown and spread its wings throughout the year. From early spring to the dark nights of winter, the Summer Festivities team of volunteers organise a uniquely varied programme of events, festivals and experiences. Our Summer Festivities programme gets into full swing in July and August, with weekly events building up to the spectacular Floodlit Tattoo & Fireworks Display.

Kirkcudbright Farmers Galloway Plant Fair & Producers Market 3rd May, 10am-3pm Guided Walks 11am-3pm. 22nd Mar, 26th Apr Venue: Harbour Square Venue: Town Hall Be inspired by this annual display & Tours of garden plants from local 24th May, 28th Jun, 27th Sep, Historical Walks 25th Oct, 22nd Nov, 20th Dec. nurseries. You’ll find a wide Tue 16, 23 & 30 Jun Venue: Harbour Square selection of plants perfectly suited 7, 14, 21 & 28 Jul, 26th Jul, 30th Aug to the local climate, alongside 7pm-8.30pm Starts from Venue: Soaperie Gardens expert advice and growing tips. Tourist Information Centre The Kirkcudbright Farmers and Producers Market is the perfect way to discover and enjoy a Maggie’s Tour of wealth of delicious local food and Old Kirkcudbright drink and beautiful handmade Fri 7, 14, 21 & 28 Aug crafts. More than 25 stalls are 7pm-8.30pm expected to regularly participate in Starts from Selkirk this monthly market located in the Arms Hotel Town Hall or Harbour Square, with the summer months spent in Kirkcudbright Soaperie Gardens. Academy Half Marathon Kirkyard Tours and Beeches Run 15, 29 Jul & 12 Aug at 7pm & Sat 23rd May, 10am-4pm 22 Jul, 5 & 19 Aug at 2.30pm. Venue: Kirkcudbright Academy Explore Kirkcudbright’s This is a fantastic family sporting historic kirkyard with day out for all ages and abilities, Kirkcudbright History Society. with hundreds of runners and Free, meet at the kirkyard walkers taking part. There are gate. Information leaflet three different runs along with a available in Kirkcudbright TIC. school fair and entertainment. The Kirkcudbright Half Marathon starts at 11am for walkers and 1pm for runners. The Beeches Run is a 11.2 k run starting 1pm The Fun Run is 1.5 miles long and starts at 1.20pm. Entry forms and full details can be found on www.kahm.org.uk Visit Kirkcudbright 2015 11 Kirkcudbright Sport for All Sat 27th & Sun 28th Jun Various Venues A weekend celebration of sport that gives you a taster of a broad range of sporting activities available in and around Kirkcudbright. For more information see www.kirkcudbright-sporthub.org.uk

F AMILY FUN Galloway Children’s Festival Sun 28th Jun, 11am-4pm Venue: Soaperie Gardens One of the best and most established children’s festivals in Scotland, this fun packed day includes music and magic, T storytelling and children’s DON’ ISS entertainers, craft workshops, M games and puppet shows. Bouncy Kirkcudbright Country Fair Sat 11th & Sun 12th Jul, 11am-4pm £4 adults; £3 children castles, face painting and stalls will Venue: The Carse, Tongland Road keep families busy for a whole day. Bigger and better than ever, this year Kirkcudbright Country Fair Scottish Nights welcomes a spectacular programme of guest performers and display teams. The main act for 2015 is Flyin Ryan’s traditional motorcycle stunt Thursdays in Jul & Aug, 7pm- show full of daredevil antics, comedy routines and fire stunts. There will 8.30pm. 16th, 23rd, 30th Jul & also be children’s entertainment, Segways, plants and gardening stalls, 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th Aug arts and crafts, artisan food and drink and much, much more! The Venue: Harbour Square Kirkcudbright Country Fair is fast becoming one of Dumfries & Galloway’s The first of the Scottish Nights is major events, showcasing the very best of our region alongside our Pipe Band Night, dedicated to attractions and activities that make the most of this beautiful rural setting traditional Scottish music and on the edge of Kirkcudbright. organised by our very own Kirkcudbright and District Pipe Band. Our Scottish Nights are 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! 12 Visit Kirkcudbright 2015 Rotary Club Galloway ReCycle Sportive Sat 8th Aug, 8.30am-5pm Starts from Kirkcudbright Parish Church Hall Organised by the Rotary Club of Kirkcudbright and now in its fifth year, the 2015 Galloway ReCycle Sportive offers a choice of 102 miles, 67 miles or 34 miles circular routes on quiet Galloway lanes. Every entrant will receive a finishing certificate, and support vehicles and food stations are en Riding of the Marches route. Full entry details on www.gallowayrecyclesportive.co.uk Fri 17th Jul, 7pm-9pm. Starts from Dee Walk Kirkcudbright became a Royal Burgh in 1455 and, in common with Royal Burghs across southern Scotland, we celebrate the Riding of the Marches each year, where around 100 horses and riders take part in this important tradition, riding out to check Kirkcudbright’s boundaries.

Kirkcudbright Grand Parade Sat 22nd Aug, 2.15pm-5pm Entertainment from 11am Start: Millflats, Finish: Harbour Square A brightly coloured celebration of DON’T fun and imagination! The day M Kirkcudbright Art & Crafts Trail ISS starts at 11am in the Harbour Square and Moat Brae with Fri 31st Jul – Mon 3rd Aug, 11am-5pm Various Venues children’s rides, slides and Enjoy a veritable outpouring of creativity in Kirkcudbright when artists, entertainment running all day. craft makers and businesses throw open their doors and invite you to There will be side stalls, a beer step inside their creative places, gardens, workshops and homes. 150 tent and barbecue courtesy of the exhibitors will take part in this artistic explosion, at around 70 venues Rotary Club, with music from within Kirkcudbright itself. You’ll enjoy opportunities to chat informally Stewartry Area Wind Band, with artists and makers, purchase work and you can even make or paint Galloway Pipers and the Samba something yourself! A free trail guide and map will help you make the Sisters. Parade application forms most of this must-see event, visit www.artandcraftstrail.co.uk for more available from June Crewe on information. 07725 065485.

Visit Kirkcudbright 2015 13 Classic Car Rally Sun 30th Aug, 9.30am-4pm Venue: Harbour Square Kirkcudbright’s streets are lined with the beautifully sleek contours of 150 classic cars and bikes in this spectacular celebration of motoring. You’ll find classic and vintage cars squeezed into every nook and cranny of the town centre, with stalls, entertainment and refreshments making this open display an unmissable experience. The display is followed by a scenic classic car run.

STAR EV Floodlit Tattoo & Fireworks Display ENT! Sat 29th Aug, 7.30pm-10.30pm Venue: St Cuthbert Street. Tickets £3 Rotary Club Duck Race The world comes to Kirkcudbright each August when our town puts on its Sun 30th Aug, 2pm-4pm most spectacular of shows, with a stunning explosion of creative Venue: Kirkcudbright Harbour performances culminating in a lone piper serenading the gathered crowd The 8th year of this great fund before the sky bursts into a shimmering firework display. 2015 raising event which has so far performers include the The Clan, Scotland's finest mountain bike, BMX raised over £20,000 for local and and trials stunt display team, an awe-inspiring massed pipes and drums, international charities supported highland and country dancers and much more. This event will sell out, by Rotary. Last year more than book early at www.kirkcudbright.town 2000 ducks raced down the river, and there are lots of fabulous prizes up for grabs!

Food Festival Sat 24th – Sun 25th Oct Venue: Kirkcudbright Town Hall This delicious food festival is the perfect way to spend an autumn weekend! Last year’s chef demonstrations sold out, so book your tickets early. Full details to follow on www.kirkcudbright.town

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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 18-30 May Open Exhibition , Other Major Events Harbour Cottage Gallery See this annual celebration of local 3-6 Apr Easter artistic talent at Harbour Cottage Eggsplorers Trail!, 12pm- Gallery’s Open Exhibition, one of 5pm, Broughton House Kirkcudbright’s most historic A very eggciting family day out! galleries. Applications are open to The Easter Eggsplorer Trail is anyone aged 16 and over, email sponsored by Cadbury in support hangcom@harbourcottagegallery. of National Trust for Scotland. Go 4 Jul - 26 Sep Egyptians, org.uk for details. on an eggspedition to eggsplore Stewartry Museum Broughton House and Garden, There has long been a fascination Rotary ‘William Hanna suitable for ages 3 to 93! in Britain with the world of ancient Clarke’ Art Competition Egypt - what is it about this Kirkcudbright Rotary, Kirkcudbright 11-14 Jun Kirkcudbright mysterious civilisation that so Academy and the local Primary Jazz Festival, various catches the imagination? This schools are again holding this times hands-on exhibition for all the competition for young artists. This Opening the 18th Kirkcudbright family offers an exciting overview competition was inaugurated in Jazz Festival in rousing style, are of the world of the Ancient 2014 by Rotarian Peter Wimbush, stalwarts of the Scottish jazz scene, Egyptians. the grandson of local artist, William the Penman Jazzmen from Glasgow, Hanna Clarke, to encourage the along with Andrew Hall’s Memories development of young local artists. of New Orleans. Following the Sadly, Peter died last year but this decorated Brolly parade there will competition lives on. The theme be a free concert in the Parish this year is “What makes you what Church of gospel music and song you are?” and there are two age from the International All Stars, categories. Works will be exhibited joined by Gospel Diva, Denise alongside the main summer exhibition held in the Town Hall. Gordon. More information at DON’T www.kirkcudbright MISS Entry is free and for more details jazzfestival.co.uk contact Vivienne Bradley at Kirkcudbright Academy.

Kirkcudbright Academy Charities Polio Eradication /rotarykbt Killie Can Cycle Jaipur Limb Loch Arthur Community Disaster Relief says a huge 'Thank you' Kids Out Local Youth Projects In recent years, the Rotary Club of Kirkcudbright Kirkcudbright Talking Books has donated over £75,000 in support of good International Health & Water Projects causes locally, nationally and internationally. Kirkcudbright Sea Cadets None of this would have been possible without Kirkcudbright Youth Drop Zone the generous support of the local community, Merse House & Strathdee its businesses and visitors. Wednesday Club Mary's Meals www.kirkcudbrightrotary.org Shelterbox

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Anchorlee Guesthouse 95 St Mary Street Kirkcudbright DG6 4EL t: 01557 330 197 [email protected] www.anchorlee.co.uk

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4 star-rated Bed & Breakfast and Self-Catering Accommodation in Historic Kirkcudbright 2 doubles and 2 twins, all en-suite. Self-catering studio apartment sleeps 2. 110 High Street, Kirkcudbright DG6 4JQ t: 01557 330 824 www.baytreekirkcudbright.co.uk Benutium B&B Peace Cottage 3 Awards Winning B&B, Self-catering (for 2) excelling in customer 31b Harts Close, High Street care and hospitality. Kirkcudbright DG6 4JZ Kirkcudbright DG6 4BS [email protected] t: 01557 330 788 peacecottage-kirkcudbright.vpweb.co.uk www.benutium.co.uk

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Jings B&B The Boathouse Private suite of rooms with High Street, Kirkcudbright king sized bed, amazing view. t: 01768 780 654 11 Sivercraigs Road [email protected] Kirkcudbright DG6 4BH www.theboathousekirkcudbright.co.uk tel: 01557 332 314 www.jingsbandb.com

Mackenzie House The Greengate B&B 2 St Cuthbert Street Once the home of Jessie M King Kirkcudbright DG6 4HZ 1 double, en-suite, private lounge 3 bedrooms, sleeps 6 46 High Street t: 01556 504 030 Kirkcudbright DG6 4JX www.mackenziehouse.co.uk t: 01557 331 895 www.discoverscotland.co.uk www.thegreengate.co.uk

The Wellspring Cottage Refurbished, self-catering townhouses, 4 bedroom character townhouse, in the heart of town near the harbour. sleeps 6/7 57 St Cuthbert Street Kirkcudbright DG6 4DX Church View m: 07879 843 009 4 bedrooms, sleeps 7, 19 St Cuthbert www.wellspring-kirkcudbright.co.uk Street, Kirkcudbright DG6 4DJ Harbour View 4 bedrooms, sleeps 7, 32 St Cuthbert fishing Street, Kirkcudbright DG6 4HZ t: 01557 330 579 (day) or 01557 331 232 (eve) [email protected] www.margaretking.co.uk

Millstones House Damsel Fly Fishing Self catering accommodation Learn to fly fish with fully qualified 3 bedrooms, sleeps 2-6 lady Instructor. Trout & salmon tuition Millburn Street, for beginners to advanced. Half and Kirkcudbright DG6 4ED full days, all equipment supplied. m: 07968 873 257 B&B available, m: 07740 243 269 www.millstoneshouse.co.uk www.damselflyfishing.co.uk accommodation visitor attractions (out of town)

Cannee Luxury Cottages Broughton House & Garden Orchard Cottage, Cannee, Open 30 Mar - 31 Oct daily 12-5pm Kirkcudbright DG6 4XD & 1 Nov - 19 Dec Thu/Fri/Sat 11- 4pm t: 01557 330 245 National Trust for Scotland m: 07801 844 400 12 High Street [email protected] Kirkcudbright DG6 4JX www.canneecottages.co.uk t: 0844 493 2246 www.nts.org.uk

Glenholme Country House The Cocoabean Company Bed - Breakfast - Dinner Chocolate workshops, indoor & outdoor Tongland Road play areas & cafe, open daily 9am-5pm Kirkcudbright, DG6 4UU Ashland, Twynholm t: 01557 339 422 Kirkcudbright DG6 4NP www.glenholmecountryhouse.com t: 01557 860 608 www.thecocoabeancompany.com

Solway View Caravan Cream o’ Galloway & Camping Site Farm tours & ice cream tasting, Ross Bay adventure playground & Go Boing, Borgue tearoom - open daily from 10am Open: March - November Rainton, Gatehouse of Fleet DG7 2DR t: 01557 870 206 t: 01557 815 222 www.solwayviewholidays.com www.creamogalloway.co.uk The Marks Galloway Wildlife Kirkcudbright DG6 4XR Conservation Park t: 01557 330 854 Open Feb-Nov 10am-5pm m: 07769 587 468 Lochfergus Plantation [email protected] Kirkcudbright DG6 4XX www.marksfarm.co.uk t: 01557 331 645 www.gallowaywildlife.org.uk The Rookery Creetown Gem Rock Museum Self Catering Awe inspiring gem and mineral Tongland Road displays, crystal cave, tearoom and Kirkcudbright, DG6 4UU shop - fun for all the family - open daily t: 01557 339 422 Creetown DG8 7HJ www.glenholmecountryhouse.com t: 01671 820 357 www.gemrock.net

KIRKCUDBRIGHT SWIMMING POOL 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 Thelma’s relaxed atmosphere and look forward to your visit. Mooring Log Cabin at Carrick, near Gatehouse of Fleet with sea 20 x 8.5mt Pool view, sleeps 6. En-suite to master bedroom and wood Gym & Sauna burning stove. Carrick Shore, DG7 2DT t: 01977 689161 Children’s Playpark m: 07802734494 e: [email protected] t: 01557 331 881 www.thelmasmooringcarrickshore.com www.kbtpool.co.uk art galleries

The Harbour Cottage Gallery Castle Bank Kirkcudbright DG6 4LD t: 01557 330 073 [email protected] www.harbourcottagegallery.org.uk

High St. Gallery Polarbites 84 High Street Award winning fish & chip shop Kirkcudbright DG6 4JL Open Tues to Sun - 12noon-10pm t: 01557 331 660 Harbour Square [email protected] Kirkcudbright DG6 4HY www.highstgallery.co.uk t: 01557 339 050

Kirkcudbright Picture Snakatak Sandwich Bar Framers Freshly made hot and cold filled 14 St Mary St rolls baguettes, homemade soup Kirkcudbright DG6 4DN and our new tasca breads. t: 01557 339 212 71 St Mary Street www.kirkcudbrightpictureframers.com Kirkcudbright DG6 4DU t: 01557 332 011

Kirkcudbright Working The Belfry Cafe Print Studio 39 St Mary Street, Traditional printing, courses & Kirkcudbright demonstrations, open 10-5 Mon-Sat t: 01557 620 020 28 St Mary St, Kirkcudbright DG6 4DN [email protected] m: 07988 516 234 www.kirkcudbrightworkingprintstudio.co.uk The Whitehouse Gallery One of the region’s premier galleries 47 St Mary Street healthcare Kirkcudbright DG6 4DU t: 01557 330 223 [email protected] www.whitehousegallery.com

Free NHS eye examinations food for everyone, professional and friendly service, large selection of fashionable frames, free contact lens trials, children’s frames, full spectacle repair service 65 St Mary Street, Kirkcudbright Castle St Bistro DG6 4DU t: 01557 331 242 e: [email protected] Open daily for lunches & evening John www.johncaulfield.co.uk menu, Wednesday pizza night. 5 Castle St Caulfield Tues - Fri: 9am - 5.30pm Kirkcudbright DG6 4JA Sat: 9am - 1.30pm t: 01557 330 569 Opticians Sunday & Monday: closed www.castlestbistro.com KBT Pharmacy Kathyrn King 40 St Mary Street Designer Jewellery Kirkcudbright DG6 4DN Beautifully designed and crafted to t: 01557 332 088 your personal requirements www.kbtpharmacy.co.uk 21 St Mary Street, Kirkcudbright DG6 4AA t: 01557 332 374 www.kathrynking.com clothing

Stockists of Seasalt, Joules, Adini &other exciting ranges Mug Shots Open: 10am-5pm Mon-Sat Embroidery & Heat Transfer Service 21 St Cuthbert Street 10 St Cuthbert St Kirkcudbright DG6 4HZ Kirkcudbright DG6 4DJ t: 01557 330 941 t: 01557 331888 [email protected] www.lindsayline.co.uk

Pleat the place for fashion 30 St Mary Street Kirkcudbright DG6 4DN t: 01557 339 029 [email protected] www.pleatscotland.co.uk other services

Andrew Campbell & Sons Kirkcudbright Rotary Joiners and Building Contractors Our weekly meeting takes place on and DIY suppliers Tuesday evenings at 7.30 pm in the Dee Walk, Kirkcudbright DG6 4DR Selkirk Arms Hotel, Kirkcudbright. t: 01557 331 861 www.kirkcudbrightrotary.org [email protected] www.andrewcampbellandsons.com

Crosbie & Bateman Solicitors: 13 St Mary Street, 24 hour fuel, MOTs, servicing Kirkcudbright DG6 4AA & repairs, Calor Gas Suppliers t: 01557 330 692 Property Office: Beaconsfield Garage 3 St Cuthbert Street, Kirkcudbright Kirkcudbright DG6 4DP DG6 4DJ t: 01557 331 049 t: 01557 330558 [email protected] [email protected] www.williamsonandhenry.com Visit Kirkcudbright 2015 23