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  1. Patched quiltwork with small terrier dog lying on top.
    14 March - 24 May 2026
    See listing for opening hours
    Free

    Celebration of Ayrshire Quilters

    Celebration of Ayrshire Quilters
  2. A colorful, textured background featuring abstract patterns in warm tones. Large yellow text reads “Future Folklore:” and smaller text below says “The Art and Craft of Storytelling.”
    Saturday 28 March - Wednesday 27 May 2026
    See listing for times
    Free

    Future Folklore - The Art and Craft of Storytelling

    Future Folklore – The Art and Craft of Storytelling
  3. A collage of five photographs showing a close-up of a cow’s face in a field, a small bird perched on yellow flowering gorse, yellow and orange flowers against dark foliage, a line of ducks swimming across rippling blue water, and a golden harvested field under a dark, cloudy sky.
    Tuesday 13 April - Sunday 31 May 2026
    See listing times
    Free

    Tuesday Photography Group - Mini Showcase

    Tuesday Photography Group – Mini Showcase
  4. Promotional graphic for The Gaiety Memory Lane Café showing a soft blue background with white text reading ‘The Gaiety – Memory Lane Café’ and ‘Dementia Friendly Drop‑In Sessions.’ A simple line illustration of a teacup and saucer appears at the centre, creating a calm and welcoming café theme.
    Thursday 30 April, Thursday 28 May & Monday 25 June 2026
    2pm to 4pm

    Memory Lane Cafe

    Memory Lane Cafe
  5. Pink and yellow flowers in bloom, looking over a still lake.
    1 – 31 May 2026
    10am - 5pm
    3 per adult (Under 16s go free)

    Bargany Gardens Open Month

    Bargany Gardens Open Month
  6. Banner for an art exhibition featuring the words “ART EXHIBITION” curved across the top. At the centre is the Ayr Art Circle logo, showing a paint palette and brushes. On either side are matching circular logos for “The Crafty Coo,” each featuring a stylised Highland cow head in white against a blue background.
    Saturday 2 May - Saturday 30 May 2026
    11am - 5pm
    Free

    Ayr Art Circle - Art Exhibition

    Ayr Art Circle – Art Exhibition
  7. A close-up view of neatly arranged tulips in multiple colors—pink, purple, yellow, red, and white—displayed in dense rows at a flower market, with green stems and leaves visible beneath the blooms.
    Every Sunday
    8am

    Sunday Market and Car Boot Sale

    Sunday Market and Car Boot Sale
  8. Promotional poster for the Ayrshire College HND Art & Design exhibition titled “ORBIT.” The design features horizontal strips of cropped eyes in black and white with bright colour overlays, arranged across the top. Bold black and pink lettering spells “ORBIT” on the left. On the right, black text reads: “Ayrshire College, HND Art & Design Exhibition, 9th–31st May 2026.” Smaller text below lists the venue as Rozelle House, Patrons Gallery, Rozelle Estate, Ayr, KA7 4NQ. Clean white background with strong graphic contrast.
    Saturday 9 - Sunday 31 May 2026
    Free

    Ayrshire College HND Art & Design Exhibition

    Ayrshire College HND Art & Design Exhibition
  9. Promotional image showing an art class room with small canvases on wooden easels painted with bright flowers; in the foreground, a seated person with short grey hair faces the camera, while another person paints in the background. White text on the left reads “stay connected with South Ayrshire Libraries.”
    Tuesday 12 May & Wednesday 27 May 2026
    5pm - 7pm & 10am - 12 noon
    Free

    Stay Connected: Hobbies, Community Activities and Libraries

    Stay Connected: Hobbies, Community Activities and Libraries
  10. A collage of fresh market produce arranged in four sections, including strawberries in punnets, bananas, apples, grapes, potatoes in a basket, and a box of mixed vegetables such as peppers, tomatoes, onions, cauliflower, and asparagus. A circular logo in the centre reads “CC Markets / Events & Stall Hire.”
    Third Sunday of the Month
    10:00am – 3:00pm

    Auchincruive Producers Market

    Auchincruive Producers Market
  11. A vibrant promotional graphic featuring the golden text “That’ll Be The Day!” in a bold, retro style with sparkling light beams radiating outward. Below the text is a colorful jukebox with rainbow-like accents. On each side of the jukebox, there are two guitars—one electric and one acoustic—angled toward the center. The background is dark with glittering star-like effects, creating a lively and nostalgic atmosphere.
    Saturday 23 May & Sunday 24 May 2026
    7.00pm & 7.30pm
    29 – £38

    That’ll Be The Day

    That’ll Be The Day
  12. A light‑blue poster reading “Girvan Eco Fair” in textured teal lettering on the left. On the right is an illustrated oak leaf with two acorns in dark green, set against a soft green abstract shape, giving an eco‑friendly, nature‑themed feel.
    Sunday 24 May 2026
    11am - 3pm
    Free

    Girvan Eco Fair

    Girvan Eco Fair
  13. Illustrated image advertising “Ayrshire Classics & Sports Cars at the Tattie Shack.” Shows illustrated classic and sports cars parked outside the Tattie Shack café with a small aeroplane flying overhead. Text includes: Sunday 24 May 2026, 10am to 2pm. Free admission, all welcome. Ayrshire Classics Car Club logo displayed.
    Sunday 24 May 2026
    10am - 2pm
    Free entry

    Classic Cars and Sports Cars at the Tattie Shack 

    Classic Cars and Sports Cars at the Tattie Shack 
  14. Purple promotional graphic with white text reading ‘Ayrshire Coastal Path Discovery Series’. Below, a pale-lilac banner states ‘Section 3: Lendalfoot to Girvan’. A small Gillian’s Walks logo appears near the bottom centre.
    Sunday 24 May 2026
    11am – 4pm
    29.50 (£28.00 + £1.50 booking fee)

    Guided Walk: Lendalfoot - Girvan on the Ayrshire Coastal Path

    Guided Walk: Lendalfoot – Girvan on the Ayrshire Coastal Path
  15. Historic Lewis pipe organ.
    Every Monday, April - November
    12 noon
    6 admission

    The Organist Entertains

    The Organist Entertains
  16. Promotional graphic with a purple background featuring a portrait of a person wearing a light head covering, seated outdoors with greenery in the background. Logos for the Living Knowledge Network, Hay Festival, and the British Library are displayed around the image.
    Tuesday 26 May 2026
    2pm
    Free

    Hay Festival Streams: Malala Yousafzai talks to Anna Foster at Girvan Library

    Hay Festival Streams: Malala Yousafzai talks to Anna Foster at Girvan Library
  17. Paint strokes with text that reads Art Exhibition
    Tuesday 26 May – Saturday 27 June 2026
    See listing for opening hours
    Free

    Girvan Arts Festival Exhibition

    Girvan Arts Festival Exhibition
  18. Silhouette illustration of a person in profile facing right, with a bird flying and another perched nearby. A tree with twisting branches frames the upper right, and a fence sits in the distance. The background is light blue, and the bold white text at the bottom reads 'HIGHLIGHT TALK'.
    Wednesday 27 May 2026
    2.30pm
    Free

    Highlight Talk - Jennifer Smith on Children and Language Change

    Highlight Talk – Jennifer Smith on Children and Language Change
  19. Promotional image with a purple background featuring a close-up image of a person, David Olusoga. Logos for the Living Knowledge Network, Hay Festival, and the British Library appear around the image.
    Wednesday 27 May 2026
    2pm
    Free

    Hay Festival Streams: David Olusoga talks to Kirsty Lang at Girvan Library

    Hay Festival Streams: David Olusoga talks to Kirsty Lang at Girvan Library
  20. Promotional graphic for The Gaiety’s Musical & Youth Theatre production of Seussical. The top half features a bright purple background with the show title in colourful Dr. Seuss–style lettering, along with an illustrated red‑and‑white striped hat. Below are three stage photos: a group performing a choreographed number under purple lighting; a scene with multiple characters in colourful costumes on a wooden stage; and a large cast gathered together in front of stage lights.
    Wednesday 27 May 2026
    7.30pm
    10 - £15

    Seussical! – Presented by The Gaiety Musical and Youth Theatres

    Seussical! – Presented by The Gaiety Musical and Youth Theatres
  21. Wide view of a grand stone castle set behind a long outer wall, overlooking expansive green lawns and formal gardens under a clear blue sky. The castle stands centrally in the background, with trimmed grass, scattered trees, and garden features in the foreground, creating an open, parkland setting.
    Thursday 28 May 2026
    10.30am - 11.30am
    4

    Nature Nippers at Culzean Castle & Country Park - Flap and Fly

    Nature Nippers at Culzean Castle & Country Park – Flap and Fly
  22. Stay Connected with South Ayrshire Libraries text next to an image of a mobile phone.
    Thursday 28 May 2026
    5pm - 7pm
    Free

    Can you be creative with AI? Workshop at Prestwick Library

    Can you be creative with AI? Workshop at Prestwick Library
  23. Promotional image for the Belleisle Conservatory Charity Golf Day. The image features an illustrated glass conservatory building surrounded by trees and landscaped gardens with flowerbeds in the foreground. Text on the poster reads: ‘Belleisle Conservatory Charity Golf Day, Friday 29th May, 9am–2.30pm.’ The Montgreenan Property Group logo appears on the left side, and a QR code with the caption ‘Become a Patron Scan QR code’ appears on the right. A note at the bottom states: ‘Belleisle Conservatory Ltd is a registered Charity no SCO4274.
    Friday 29 May 2026
    9am - 2.30pm
    160 | Discount for SAC members

    Belleisle Conservatory Charity Golf Day

    Belleisle Conservatory Charity Golf Day
  24. Promotional image with a purple background featuring a close-up photograph of Dawn French with straight grey hair, smiling, set against a green backdrop. Logos for the Living Knowledge Network, Hay Festival, and the British Library appear around the image.
    Friday 29 May 2026
    2pm
    Free

    Hay Festival Streams: Dawn French talks to Richard Coles at Girvan Library

    Hay Festival Streams: Dawn French talks to Richard Coles at Girvan Library

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