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South Ayrshire Museums and Galleries

South Ayrshire Museums and Galleries

Discover what our South Ayrshire museums and galleries have to offer. We have a regular programme of changing exhibitions, events and activities across all our venues with something for everyone to enjoy.

Rozelle House Museum and Galleries
The Maclaurin Art Gallery
The McKechnie Institute
The Heritage Hub

What's On

The image is a diptych, combining two distinct visuals related to gardening. On the left, a close-up photograph shows a person's hands carefully planting a small seedling with vibrant green leaves into dark, rich soil. The person is using a small hand trowel to create a hole. The background is a blurred expanse of lush green foliage, suggesting a natural outdoor setting. The focus is sharply on the hands and the delicate seedling, emphasizing the act of nurturing new growth. The person's clothing suggests they are likely an adult. On the right is a graphic poster with a bright yellow background. The title "UNEARTHED" is prominently displayed in large, textured black letters with splatters and distressed edges, giving it an organic and slightly rugged feel. Below it, in a smaller, cleaner black font, reads "The Power of Gardening". To the right of "UNEARTHED", the letters "ED" are stacked vertically in a similar textured black font. In the bottom right corner, a small hand fork garden tool is shown stuck in dark soil, with a few small green sprouts emerging. The British Library logo in red and white is located in the upper right corner, and the Living Knowledge Network logo is in the upper left. The overall effect of the diptych is to connect the practical, hands-on act of gardening with a broader theme or event, likely related to the "UNEARTHED: The Power of Gardening" initiative by the British Library and the Living Knowledge Network.
Ayr

Unearthed: The Power of Gardening Exhibition

10 May - 30 August 2025
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Colourful stained-glass-style illustration titled 'The Pageant of Ayrshire' with five vertical panels framed in an ornate border of Celtic patterns. Each panel represents a region of Ayrshire, Scotland, with symbolic imagery. From left to right: Panel 1 shows a farmer working in a sunlit field with the caption 'Kyle for a Man'; Panel 2 depicts cows grazing in green pastures with the caption 'Carrick for a Cow'; Panel 3 features a central religious figure in bishop's robes labeled 'The Spirit of Ayrshire'; Panel 4 shows a woman churning milk into dairy products in a brick dairy labeled 'Cunningham for Butter and Cheese'; Panel 5 depicts sheep on rolling hills with the caption 'And Galloway for Oats.' Each panel is set within a pointed gothic window design, and the entire piece is rich with intricate, medieval-style detailing.
Ayr

The Pageant of Ayrshire

31 May – 31 August 2025
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Concert scene in a grand venue with dramatic stage lighting, smoke effects, and a cheering crowd. A musician stands on stage with one arm raised, illuminated by curved light structures. Text on the right side reads: 'Kevin Kerr – Artist in Residence' in bold white and yellow fonts on a black background
Ayr

Artist in Residence- Kevin Kerr ‘Resonance’

30 July - 17 August 2025
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Oil painting of boats on the water by Peter Tudhope.
Girvan

Carrick Artists at the McKechnie

19 July - 27 September 2025
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Ayr and District Flower Show
Ayr

Ayr & District Flower Show

Friday 15 & Saturday 16 August 2025
10am to 5pm
Image which says “Glasgow Science Centre On Tour: Powering the Future.” The image features a sustainable building with solar panels, wind turbines, greenery, and people interacting with eco-friendly technology, including a cyclist generating energy. Text reads “Glasgow Science Centre On Tour – Powering the Future.”
Ayr

Glasgow Science Centre: Powering the Future

Saturday 16 August 2025
10.30am - 4.30pm
A dramatic still-life photograph of a chair draped in various fabrics. A white cloth covers the chair, with a deep red blanket cascading over the top and side. Additional white and lace textiles are layered over the seat and spill onto the floor. The background is dark, emphasizing the textures and contrast of the fabrics in soft lighting.
Ayr

Artist in Residence: Morgan Wyper

Tuesday, 26 August 2025
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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.
Ayr

Ayr Guildry: 700th Anniversary 1325 - 2025

Tuesday 2 September - Saturday 27 September 2025
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Open Studios ayrshire 12th - 14th September 2025. openstudiosayrshire.com/
Ayr

Open Studios Ayrshire Art Trail

12 - 14 September 2025
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