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  1. Woman browsing a table of bric-a-brac.
    First Saturday of the month (exc Oct)
    9am - 3pm

    Troon Indoor Car Boot Sale

    Troon Indoor Car Boot Sale
  2. Three black-and-white artworks displayed side by side depict a surreal desert-like landscape with rippling, woodgrain-like textures across the ground and sky. Left image: A baobab-shaped tree rises from the textured ground, its trunk incorporating tall, cylindrical architectural forms resembling towers or chimneys. Sparse plants sit in the foreground beneath a swirling sky. Center image: A single baobab tree stands beneath a bright full moon. An ornate circular clock is embedded in the tree’s trunk, with small containers at its base. The surrounding terrain and sky share the same flowing, striated patterns. Right image: Two baobab-like trees stand close together. One tree contains small architectural structures, including a lighthouse-like form near the top. The textured ground and swirling sky continue, creating a unified, dreamlike scene across all three images. Image credit: Beyond the Line by Ade Adesina, woodcut, 2018. © the artist. Used with permission.
    20 June - 13 September 2026
    See listing for times
    Free entry

    Royal Scottish Academy 200: Celebrating Together with Frances Walker and Ade Adesina

    Royal Scottish Academy 200: Celebrating Together with Frances Walker and Ade Adesina
  3. Colorful promotional poster for a “Summer Reading Challenge” with a bright blue sky, white clouds, and green grassy field. At the top is a logo reading “Go All In – National Year of Reading 2026,” and a bold banner says “SUMMER READING CHALLENGE.” Beneath it, large pink text reads “Get ready to go all in with Active Reads.” In the foreground, four cartoon children are playing: one rides a bicycle wearing a helmet, one kicks a soccer ball, one uses a hula hoop, and one plays tennis with a racket. A smiling yellow sun appears in the top right corner.
    Wednesday 1 July - Monday 31 August 2026
    Free

    Summer Reading Challenge

    Summer Reading Challenge
  4. A picture of a male standing on stage holding a microphone. There is a yellow sign behinf him that says 'Some Comedy Yeah'.
    First Thursday of every month
    9pm - 11pm
    Free Entry

    Some Comedy Yeah!

    Some Comedy Yeah!
  5. An image of the paddle steamer Waverley heading away from Ayr harbour.
    6 July – 30 August
    Various times

    Paddle Steamer Waverley

    Paddle Steamer Waverley
  6. An image of Ayr Antique Fair, Dam Park , Ayr
    Last Saturday of each month
    10am – 4pm
    1 Entry (Accompanied under-16s FREE)

    Ayr Antique, Vintage & Collectors Fair

    Ayr Antique, Vintage & Collectors Fair
  7. Graphic image for Carrick Open Arts Exhibition hosted by CCA Community Arts. The poster announces an exhibition running 8th–30th August 2026 at The Wee School Art Space, 15 Henrietta Street, Girvan KA26 9AL. Text invites visitors to view work by local artists and makers from the Carrick area. Opening hours are Monday–Friday 10am–4pm and Saturday–Sunday 11am–4pm. The design features the Carrick Open Arts title prominently in black lettering on a pale green background, with the CCA Community Arts logo near the top. Artwork samples frame the poster: a blue panel with pink lotus flowers on the left, felted pebble-like textile pieces on the right, and four smaller artwork images along the bottom. The poster states “Free Admission.”
    Saturday 8 August - Sunday 30 August 2026
    See listing for times
    Free

    Carrick Open Arts Exhibition

    Carrick Open Arts Exhibition
  8. Promotional graphic for the Art Deco Ayrshire: Irvine to Girvan exhibition by Rona McSeveny. The design features a stylised Art Deco illustration of a cream and burgundy building with curved architectural details, large windows and a tiled courtyard under a blue sky. The right-hand side has a burgundy background with the exhibition title, dates 21 August to 17 October, and venue details The McKechnie Institute, Girvan displayed in cream-coloured Art Deco-inspired typography. The overall design reflects the elegant geometric style and colours associated with the Art Deco movement.
    Friday 21 August - Saturday 17 October 2026
    See listing for times
    Free entry

    Art Deco in Ayrshire - Irvine to Girvan

    Art Deco in Ayrshire – Irvine to Girvan
  9. Promotional graphic for an Edinburgh International Book Festival event in partnership with the Scottish Library & Information Council (SLIC). The left side features the Edinburgh International Book Festival logo and the SLIC logo on a light grey background. Below, a blue banner displays the event details: “James Crawford” and “Tuesday 25 August, 12.45pm” in large pink text on white rounded panels. The right side shows the cover of The Vanishing Earth: Dispatches from the Frontiers of Extraction by James Crawford. The book cover depicts a large open-pit mine under a cloudy sky, with the title in large white and yellow lettering. The overall design uses grey, blue, pink, orange and earth-toned colours.
    Tuesday 25 August 2026
    12.45pm - 1.45pm
    Free

    James Crawford: ‘The Vanishing Earth’ at Carnegie Library

    James Crawford: ‘The Vanishing Earth’ at Carnegie Library
  10. Promotional graphic for an Edinburgh International Book Festival event in partnership with the Scottish Library & Information Council (SLIC). On the left, the Edinburgh International Book Festival logo appears above the SLIC logo on a light grey background. A blue banner at the bottom displays the event details: “John Grisham” and “Tuesday 25 August, 7pm” in large pink text on white rounded panels. In the centre is the cover of The Widow by John Grisham, featuring a purple and pink sunset sky above a courthouse dome, with the title in large white lettering and the tagline “She needs a lawyer. He needs a payday.” On the right is a portrait photograph of a person standing in front of shelves filled with books, wearing a light-coloured shirt and tan jacket. The overall design combines grey, blue, pink and purple tones.
    Tuesday 25 August 2026
    7pm - 8pm
    Free

    John Grisham: 'The Front List' at Alloway Library

    John Grisham: ‘The Front List’ at Alloway Library
  11. Promotional graphic for an Edinburgh International Book Festival event in partnership with the Scottish Library & Information Council (SLIC). On the left, the Edinburgh International Book Festival logo appears above the SLIC logo on a light grey background. A blue banner at the bottom displays the event details: “John Grisham” and “Tuesday 25 August, 7pm” in large pink text on white rounded panels. In the centre is the cover of The Widow by John Grisham, featuring a purple and pink sunset sky above a courthouse dome, with the title in large white lettering and the tagline “She needs a lawyer. He needs a payday.” On the right is a portrait photograph of a person standing in front of shelves filled with books, wearing a light-coloured shirt and tan jacket. The overall design combines grey, blue, pink and purple tones.
    Tuesday 25 August 2026
    7pm - 8pm
    Free

    John Grisham: ‘The Front List’ at Girvan Library

    John Grisham: ‘The Front List’ at Girvan Library
  12. Promotional graphic for “Linoprint Taster Sessions.” The image shows two tubes of block-printing ink (blue and yellow), a white ink tray, and two red-handled brayers (rollers) arranged on a light grey work surface with sketch paper visible underneath. Bold black-and-white text reading “LINOPRINT” and “TASTER SESSIONS” appears over a bright yellow paint-stroke background on the left side of the image. The overall design has a creative, workshop-style feel.
    Tuesday 25 August 2026
    2pm - 4pm
    Free event, donations welcome

    Linoprint Taster Sessions at Rozelle House

    Linoprint Taster Sessions at Rozelle House
  13. Black and White photograph of a tree with no leaves.
    25 - 30 August 2026
    See listing for venue opening times
    Free

    Artist in Residence: Morgan Wyper

    Artist in Residence: Morgan Wyper
  14. Promotional graphic for “Linoprint Taster Sessions.” The image shows two tubes of block-printing ink (blue and yellow), a white ink tray, and two red-handled brayers (rollers) arranged on a light grey work surface with sketch paper visible underneath. Bold black-and-white text reading “LINOPRINT” and “TASTER SESSIONS” appears over a bright yellow paint-stroke background on the left side of the image. The overall design has a creative, workshop-style feel.
    Wednesday 26 August 2026
    2pm - 4pm
    Free event, donations welcome

    Linoprint Taster Sessions at The McKechnie Institute

    Linoprint Taster Sessions at The McKechnie Institute
  15. Promotional artwork reading ‘A Night at the Musicals’ in large, gold, illuminated lettering against a deep blue stage-like background, with swirling musical notes and staff lines creating a theatrical, musical theme.
    Thursday 27 August 2026
    7.30pm
    19 - £21

    A Night at the Musicals

    A Night at the Musicals
  16. Three-panel promotional image for the Ballantrae Smugglers Festival. The left panel shows a narrow country road winding through green fields beneath a blue sky, with hills in the distance and trees framing the scene. The centre panel features the Smugglers Festival logo on a tan background, depicting a cartoon smuggler carrying a barrel and lantern, with the text “Smugglers Festival Ballantrae.” The right panel shows a stone trig point standing on a grassy hillside overlooking farmland and a coastal landscape under clear blue skies.
    Thursday 27 August 2026
    10.15am – 4pm (approx)
    28

    Ballantrae’s Smugglers Trail

    Ballantrae’s Smugglers Trail
  17. Promotional graphic for an Edinburgh International Book Festival event. The left side features the Edinburgh International Book Festival and Scottish Library & Information Council (SLIC) logos above a banner reading “Matt Haig” and “Thursday 27 August, 6.45pm.” The centre shows the cover of The Midnight Train by Matt Haig, with a starry night background and a train window containing silhouetted figures. On the right is a portrait of a person standing in a home library with bookshelves and plants in the background. The design uses a light grey background with purple and blue accents.
    Thursday 27 August 2026
    6.45pm - 7.45pm
    Free

    Matt Haig: ‘The Midnight Train’ at Alloway Library

    Matt Haig: ‘The Midnight Train’ at Alloway Library
  18. Promotional graphic for an Edinburgh International Book Festival event. The left side features the Edinburgh International Book Festival and Scottish Library & Information Council (SLIC) logos above a banner reading “Matt Haig” and “Thursday 27 August, 6.45pm.” The centre shows the cover of The Midnight Train by Matt Haig, with a starry night background and a train window containing silhouetted figures. On the right is a portrait of a person standing in a home library with bookshelves and plants in the background. The design uses a light grey background with purple and blue accents.
    Thursday 27 August 2026
    6.45pm - 7.45pm
    Free

    Matt Haig: ‘The Midnight Train’ at Troon Library

    Matt Haig: ‘The Midnight Train’ at Troon Library
  19. Promotional poster for Stuart Mitchell & Friends: On the Road. On the left, a person wearing a bright green Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles T-shirt holds a microphone and cups one hand to one ear. The background features rows of theatre seats with a red and yellow graphic banner across the top. Large text reads “STUART MITCHELL & FRIENDS: ON THE ROAD” and “8TH JULY 2027.” The Punchline Promotions logo appears in the bottom-right corner.
    Thursday 27 August 2026
    2pm - 4pm
    Free

    Memory Lane Cafe – Tea, Music and Memories at Belleisle

    Memory Lane Cafe – Tea, Music and Memories at Belleisle
  20. 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 27 August 2026
    10.30am - 11.30am
    4

    Nature Nippers at Culzean Castle & Country Park - Winne the Pooh

    Nature Nippers at Culzean Castle & Country Park – Winne the Pooh
  21. Movie poster featuring five close-up portrait panels arranged side by side against a black background. Each panel shows a different person's face cropped vertically. Across the top, review quotes and star ratings are displayed, with the central tagline reading, “SOMETHINGS ARE NEVER FORGOTTEN.” Names of the cast appear beneath each portrait. The poster uses warm tones and high-contrast lighting, creating a dramatic and serious atmosphere.
    Thursday 27 August 2026
    Doors open 6.45pm / Screening 7.15pm
    £6/£3 online/in person. Members free

    When Autumn Falls (France)

    When Autumn Falls (France)
  22. ballantrae_smugglers_festival
    Thursday 27 August - Sunday 30 August 2026
    Free entry

    Ballantrae's Smugglers Festival

    Ballantrae’s Smugglers Festival
  23. Ayr Film Society Logo
    Every Thursday from late August
    Doors open 6.45pm, screenings at 7.15pm
    80 Full Price (Concessions and other season passes available)

    Ayr Film Society

    Ayr Film Society
  24. Promotional image for a comedy tour on a bright red background with flames along the bottom and small devil-themed graphics, including horns behind the central figure and a tail with an arrow tip. Large text reads “JO CAULFIELD” and “BAD MOOD RISING,” with “Scottish Tour 2026” to the right. A person in a dark blazer is centered in the poster. Across the top, text says “Breakneck Comedy Presents” and lists appearances on television shows. On the left and right are five-star review quotes from Metro, Herald, and Observer praising the act. The Breakneck Comedy logo appears in the lower-right corner.
    Friday 28 August 2026
    7.30pm - 9.30pm | Doors open 7pm
    22.50 | Booking fee included

    Jo Caulfield

    Jo Caulfield

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