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Historic Lewis pipe organ.
Ayr

The Organist Entertains

Every Monday, April - November
12 noon
Bright sunny day on town square with busy market stalls.
Ayr

Ayrshire Farmers Market

First Saturday of the month
9am - 2pm
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Ayr

International Ayr Show Festival of Flight

5 - 6 September 2025
Handcrafted characters on a display table
Ayr

Wynn Makers Market

Monthly
10am - 4.30pm
Two girls looking at a rock with a magnifying glass
Girvan

The Curious Club at McKechnie Institute

Open all year
See listing for opening times
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
See description
A room decorating with colourful bunting. Tables set-up for colouring activities for children.
Ayr

Pageant of Ayrshire Family Craft Activities

Now until 31 August 2025
See listing for opening times
An artists image of a palamino horse.
Ayr

Artist in Residence - Patricia Candlish

8 - 10 July 2025
12.30pm - 4pm
UnderSky Summer Family Play Events
Ayr

Outdoor Fun with UnderSky

Wednesday 23 July 2025
12 noon - 4pm
UnderSky Summer Family Play Events
Ayr

Outdoor Fun with UnderSky

Wednesday 30 July 2025
12 noon - 4pm
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Events and Festivals

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Family Events

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Film and Theatre

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Food and Drink

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Free Events

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Markets

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Our Venues

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Poetry and Literature

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Robert Burns

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Seasonal Events

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Talks and Workshops

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Ayr
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.
10 May - 30 August 2025
See description
Free

Unearthed: The Power of Gardening Exhibition

Ayr
Alt text: Industrial scene inside a large manufacturing facility featuring several massive blue metal stamping presses, each labeled "8000" and "WEILERS & MITCHELL." Workers in protective gear stand at the machines, highlighting the scale of the equipment. The facility has high ceilings and ample lighting, emphasizing its spacious and industrial environment.
20 May - 2 August 2025
Free

Scottish Stampings: A BIG NOISE in Ayr’s Industrial History

Ayr
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.
31 May – 31 August 2025
See listing for opening hours
Free

The Pageant of Ayrshire

Alloway
Illustrated promotional poster for an orienteering event titled "Oot & Aboot Orienteering" at the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum in Alloway, Ayr. The text is written in a playful, handwritten-style font. The background features stylized trees, a path, and a small blue pond. On the right, an illustrated person holding a map and walking stick is shown walking along the path. At the bottom is the National Trust for Scotland logo.
Friday 4 June - Monday 14 June and Friday 1 August 2025
10.30am and 1pm
6.94

Oot & Aboot: Orienteering

Ayr
A room decorating with colourful bunting. Tables set-up for colouring activities for children.
Now until 31 August 2025
See listing for opening times
Free

Pageant of Ayrshire Family Craft Activities

Alloway
Illustrated promotional poster for “Oot & Aboot Den Building” at the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum in Alloway, Ayr. The design features warm, earthy tones with a tent, trees, and a child dressed in outdoor clothing sitting on rocks. The event title is in playful, bold lettering, and the National Trust for Scotland logo appears at the bottom. The overall theme suggests a fun, nature-based outdoor activity for children.
Monday 30 June and Friday 18 July - Monday 28 July 2025
10.30am and 1pm
6.78

Oot & Aboot: Den Building

Ayr
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
30 July - 17 August 2025
See post for opening hours
Free

Artist in Residence- Kevin Kerr ‘Resonance’

Maybole
Promotional banner for "Brick Wonderland" at Culzean Castle and Country Park, running from 1st to 31st July 2025. The design features colorful LEGO sculptures of characters from Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, including the Mad Hatter, a green caterpillar, the Dodo, and Alice reading a book. The Queen of Hearts' castle is shown in the center with flags and decorations. The background is a vibrant purple with green borders, and the event logo includes a stylized white teacup and LEGO brick.
Tuesday 1 July - Thursday 31 July 2025
10am - 4pm
Free

Brick Wonderland at Culzean Castle and Country Park

Alloway
Illustrated promotional poster for “Crambo-Jingle” at the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum in Alloway, Ayr. The design features a warm peach and orange background with musical notes scattered throughout. Children are shown sitting in groups, listening and engaging, with one adult reading or leading an activity. The National Trust for Scotland logo appears at the bottom. The image suggests a fun, interactive musical or storytelling event for children.
Wednesdays from 2 July – 6 August 2025
10.30am
5.74

Crambo-Jingle: Wee Rhymes For Fun Times!

Kirkoswald
Artwork of a feather and leaves
4 - 28 July 2025
Monday to Friday 11am - 4pm
Free

John and Margaret MacDonald Exhibition

Ayr
An image of the Auld Kirk, Ayr on a sunny day.
Every Saturday from 5 July - 30 August 2025
10am - 12pm
Free

Auld Kirk of Ayr Open to Visitors

Alloway
Illustrated promotional poster for an event titled "Oot & Aboot Pond Dipping" at the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum in Alloway, Ayr. The design features playful, rounded text with a nature-themed background including trees, grass, a pond, and a winding path. On the right, two illustrated children in orange clothing sit near the edge of the pond, appearing to explore or observe nature. At the bottom is the National Trust for Scotland logo.
July 7 - 25 July and Monday 4 August 2025
10.30am & 1pm
6.78

Oot & Aboot: Pond Dipping

Alloway
Illustrated promotional poster for an event titled "Oot & Aboot Eco Art" at the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum in Alloway, Ayr. The design features playful, rounded text with a nature-themed background including trees, large green leaves, and a cut tree trunk. On the right side, an illustrated person dressed in autumnal tones sits on a log, sketching or crafting. At the bottom is the National Trust for Scotland logo.
Friday 11 July - Monday 12 July and Friday 8 August 2025
10.30am and 1pm
6.78

Oot & Aboot: Eco Art

Girvan
A young child is seated at a table, focused on making colorful beaded bracelets. The child is wearing a blue sweater with pink polka dots and has long brown hair. Various bright plastic beads, crafting tools, and finished bracelets in vivid colors like yellow, red, and orange are spread out on the table. The scene suggests a creative and engaging arts-and-crafts activity.
FULLY BOOKED
Tuesday 15 and 29 July 2025
2.30pm
Free

Hama Bead and Badge Making Workshop

Girvan
Oil painting of boats on the water by Peter Tudhope.
19 July - 27 September 2025
See listing for opening times
Free

Carrick Artists at the McKechnie

Alloway
AN GRAPHIC IMAGE THAT SAYS "COME AND JOIN ACORN AYRSHIRE CRAFT ORGANISATION 26 & 27 JULY 2025 11AM UNTIL 4PM FREE ENTRY TO THE CRAFT FAIR IN THE ROBERTSON ROOM ROBERT BURNS BIRTHPLACE MUSEUM MURDOCH'S LONE ALLOWAY, AYR KA7 4PQ."
Saturday 26 July - Sunday 27 July 2025
11am - 4pm
Free

Acorn Craft Fair

Ayr
Promotional poster for "GAIETY 2 THEATRE MINIS SUMMER WORKSHOP" on a purple background. The theme for this session is "Murder ystery Special," scheduled for "Monday 28th July – Friday 1st August." The workshop is for children aged 12+. On the left side, there is a photo of young children wearing orange t-shirts on stage, actively participating with arms raised during a theatre activity.
Monday 28 July – Friday 1 August 2025
9am-4pm
99

Summer Theatre Event 10 – Murder Mystery Special – Age 12+

Ayr
Image of a hand holding a paintbrush, painting on a canvas.
Tuesday 29 July 2025
10.30am - 12.30pm
8

Art Workshop

Ayr
he Gaiety Creative Engagement team and South Ayrshire Council present The Adventures of Arthur
Tuesday 29 July 2025
10am & 1pm
6

The Adventures of Arthur!

Ayr
UnderSky Summer Family Play Events
Wednesday 30 July 2025
12 noon - 4pm
Free

Outdoor Fun with UnderSky

Ayr
Create your own colourful window decoration
Thursday 31 July 2025
1pm - 3pm
Free

Colourful Window Decoration Craft

Dundonald
A picture of a pipe band with kilts performing at Dundonald Highland Games.
Saturday 2 August 2025
11.30am - 6pm
Free

Dundonald Highland Games

Girvan
A bright and cheerful promotional image for Girvan Library Fun Day. The background shows a colorful children's area inside the library, with bookshelves, tables, and chairs. A large open book graphic in the center displays event details: 'Girvan Library Fun Day, Saturday 2 August, Free Drop-in Event, 9am - 5pm.' The design is decorated with playful elements like balloons, bunting, stars, and cartoon-style illustrations, creating a fun, family-friendly atmosphere.
Saturday 2 August 2025
9am - 5pm
Free

Girvan Library Fun Day

Maybole
An image of various classic and sports cars parked outside Culzean Castle. There is text that says 'Culzean 3rd August 2025'.
Sunday, 3 August 2025
10am - 4pm
Standard park entrance fees will apply

Classics and Sports Car Show

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