Exhibitions

Exhibitions

Spinning wheel in glass case surrounded by large artwork.
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Ayr
Triptych image showing elements related to the Ayr Guildry in Scotland. The left panel displays a black and gold plaque with the Ayr Guildry crest and text reading: 'AYR GUILDRY CORNEY AND BARROW, SCOTLAND’S OLDEST WORKING WINE CELLARS, FOUNDED 1766 BY EIGHT AYR GUILDRY MEMBERS AS ALEXANDER OLIPHANT & CO.' The center panel features a close-up of a ceremonial metal object, possibly a badge or medal, engraved with architectural imagery and symbols of trades, including compasses and a square. The right panel shows a colorful stained glass window with religious or historical figures and ornate heraldic designs at the bottom, set in a Gothic-style church or cathedral window frame.
Tuesday 2 September - Saturday 27 September 2025
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Free

Ayr Guildry: 700th Anniversary 1325 - 2025

Ayr
Painting of a vase of flowers on a table by SJ Peploe.
8 - 28 September 2025
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Free

Municipal Masterpieces

Ayr
Photographic image for 'The Starlight Exhibition', running 28 October – 9 November 2025. Background image shows the Milky Way shining brightly over the ruins of Dunure Castle in South Ayrshire, photographed by Sylvan Buckley.
Tuesday 28 October - Sunday 9 November 2025
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Free

The Starlight Exhibition

Ayr
Seascape painting by Carolyn Wallace
5 October - 2 November 2025
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Free

Save the Children Annual Exhibition

Girvan
Promotional poster for a Halloween event at McKechnie Institute. The text reads “Hallowe’en at McKechnie Institute – Entry is Free.” The background features a dark, vintage-style painting of a man on horseback fleeing from ghostly and demonic figures emerging from a doorway, evoking a spooky, old-fashioned atmosphere.
11 October - 1 November 2025
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Free

Halloween at the McKechnie Institute

Alloway
Promotional poster for “Burns Squared,” an exhibition presented by the Friends of Robert Burns Birthplace Museum. The central text reads: “The Friends of Robert Burns Birthplace Museum present Burns Squared, 1st–30th November, Robert Burns Birthplace Museum.” The background features a vibrant swirl of red, orange, yellow, blue, and purple paint textures. On the left, there is an image of a red rose with the caption “an exhibition inspired by the work of Robert Burns.” On the right, there is a white bust of Robert Burns with text above it reading “Over 50 artists exhibiting their work, and the opportunity to purchase original art.
Saturday 1 November - Sunday 30 November 2025
12pm - 4pm
Free

Burns Squared

Ayr
Various coloured images of exhibition and sculpture of Diana the Huntress.
Weekly
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Free

Museum Tours at Rozelle House

Ayr
Halloween at Rozelle, The Tam o' Shanter Experience Tours
Saturday 1 November
1pm, 2pm and 3pm
Free

Tam o’ Shanter Experience: In-Person Tour with Simon Lamb

Girvan
Various coloured images of exhibition and sculpture of Diana the Huntress.
Weekly
Various times
Free

Museum Tours at the McKechnie Institute

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