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Kirkcudbright Bay Hotel KirkVcisiut dbright 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 GLENHOLME COUNTRY THE ROOKERY HOUSE SELF-CATERING BED BREAKFAST DINNER 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. 6 Visit Kirkcudbright 2015 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])
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