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The image shows a promotional poster for a theatrical pantomime production titled "Aladdie," presented by "The Gaiety." The title is written in bold, golden lettering with a whimsical font, and the letter "e" at the end of "Aladdie" is highlighted with a tartan fabric pattern. Below the title, it reads "A Family Pantomime" in a smaller, elegant font. The background is a deep purple with a subtle tartan pattern, reinforcing the Scottish theme.
Thursday 18 December - Wednesday 31 December 2025
12pm, 1.30pm & 6.30pm,
18 to £35

Aladdie

Aladdie
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

Halloween at the McKechnie Institute
Bright festive poster with a pink background decorated with white snowflakes. Large playful white text reads “Festive Pottery Painting” with smaller text below saying “at Robert Burns Birthplace Museum.” At the bottom, three cartoon gnomes are illustrated: one in a green hat holding a gingerbread man, one in a blue hat with holly, and one in a red polka-dot hat holding a Christmas tree. The National Trust for Scotland logo appears near the bottom center.
Saturday 6 December 2025
10am, 12:30pm & 3pm
13.18

Festive Pottery Painting

Festive Pottery Painting
An image that says 'Christmas at Dundonald Castle'.
Saturday 13 December 2025
Slots available every 15 minutes from 11am
5

Christmas at Dundonald Castle

Christmas at Dundonald Castle
An image of the inside of a museum. An image of a magnifying glass is in the corner.
22 January - 15 November 2025
10am - 5pm
Free (normal entry fees apply)

Och Aye Spy - Museum Hunt for Young Explorers

Och Aye Spy – Museum Hunt for Young Explorers
Two small hands pressing down on a piece of clay with a rolling pin on a blue mat. To the left, there is a metal cookie cutter shaped like a reindeer, and to the right, a small piece of clay is rolled into a rough shape. The surface underneath is a wooden table with colorful paint marks.
Saturday 29 November 2025
10am - 12pm
45

Parent and Child Christmas Decoration Workshop

Parent and Child Christmas Decoration Workshop
An image or artwork by Chris Hugh MacKenzie.
Saturday 6 December 2025 - Sunday 1 March 2026
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Free

Hold Utopia: Paintings by Chris Hugh MacKenzie

Hold Utopia: Paintings by Chris Hugh MacKenzie
Two girls looking at a rock with a magnifying glass
Open all year
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Free

The Curious Club at McKechnie Institute

The Curious Club at McKechnie Institute
A warmly lit living room decorated for Christmas, featuring a large Christmas tree adorned with lights and red ornaments, surrounded by wrapped presents. Santa Claus sits in an armchair beside the tree, waving toward the camera. The room has elegant décor, including a fireplace with garlands and candles, framed paintings on the walls, and a large mirror above the mantel.
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11am - 4pm
FREE (standard admission fees apply)

Christmas at Culzean

Christmas at Culzean
A promotional graphic for 'Tiny Tam's Trail' at Rozelle House, featuring a cartoon Christmas mouse in a blue cap holding a sealed envelope. The background is red with snowflakes, stars, holly, and Christmas-themed stamps. Text highlights the event dates (6–31 December), the title 'Rozelle House Christmas Mouse,' and the phrase 'Free Family Fun.' A snow-covered house appears beside the mouse, evoking a cheerful holiday atmosphere.
Saturday 6 December 2025 - Wednesday 31 December 2025
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Free

Tiny Tam Rozelle Christmas Mouse

Tiny Tam Rozelle Christmas Mouse

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