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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
Promotional graphic for Narture’s Sketchbook Club on a light cream background with teal and pink accents. Large text reads, “Narture welcomes you to SKETCHBOOK CLUB” and “Make time for you in our cosy creative space.” The Narture logo appears on the lower left, alongside a simple teal line drawing of an open sketchbook. A pink circular badge on the right states, “Open to all art skill levels.” Decorative curved pink lines frame the corners of the design.
Tuesday 15 September 2026
6 - 8pm
10

Narture Sketchbook Club

Narture Sketchbook Club
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 24 September 2026
2pm to 4pm

Memory Lane Cafe

Memory Lane Cafe
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Weekly on a Tuesday
2pm - 4pm
Free

Sewing Support at Girvan Library

Sewing Support at Girvan Library
Bright sunny day on town square with busy market stalls.
First Saturday of the month
9am - 2pm

Ayrshire Farmers Market

Ayrshire Farmers Market
Coastal Artisans
First Saturday of the month
9.30am - 3.30pm

Coastal Artisans at The Cutty Sark Centre

Coastal Artisans at The Cutty Sark Centre
Hallowe'en at Rozelle House - The Tam o' Shanter Experience
10 October - 8 November 2026
See listing for times
Free

Halloween at Rozelle: Tam o’ Shanter Experience

Halloween at Rozelle: Tam o’ Shanter Experience
Promotional graphic for the Halloween Spooktacular Trail at Rozelle House & Robert Burns Birthplace Museum. The design features a dark blue Halloween-themed background with a large full moon, silhouetted bats, bare tree branches, a pumpkin, and spooky figures. In front of the moon, an illustrated rider wearing a blue hat and orange cloak gallops on a white horse. Text reads: “Rozelle House & Robert Burns Birthplace Museum”, “Halloween Spooktacular Trail”, and “10 Oct – 8 Nov”. Logos for National Trust for Scotland, Rozelle House Museum & Galleries, and South Ayrshire Council appear along the bottom.
Saturday 10 October to Sunday 8 November 2026
See listing for opening hours
Free

Halloween Spooktacular Trail

Halloween Spooktacular Trail
Promotional graphic for adult creative writing workshops. The design features a light blue background with dark burgundy borders and large black text reading: “ADULT CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOPS.” Below, smaller text reads: “WITH POET & AUTHOR,” followed by the name “SIMON LAMB” in large orange letters inside a burgundy banner. On the right side is a circular headshot of a person outdoors, with greenery and blurred foliage in the background. The overall color palette includes light blue, burgundy, black, and orange.
Wednesday 21 October to Wednesday 9 December 2026
10.15am - 12pm
125

Creative Writing Classes with Simon Lamb at Alloway Library

Creative Writing Classes with Simon Lamb at Alloway Library
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
Historic Lewis pipe organ.
2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 November 2026
12 noon
6 admission

The Organist Entertains

The Organist Entertains
An image of Bookbug.
Monday 2 November | Monday 23 November | Monday 30 November 2026
10am - 10.30am
Free

Bookbug at the Cutty Sark Centre

Bookbug at the Cutty Sark Centre
40th McKechnie Open Art Exhibition
3 November 2026 - 16 January 2027
See listing for opening times
Free

40th McKechnie Open Art Exhibition

40th McKechnie Open Art Exhibition
Beautiful painted mural in a tunnel, with lots of images of Robert Burns and Scotland
Wednesday 4 November 2026
11am – 12 noon
5

Guided Tour of Alloway Railway Tunnel

Guided Tour of Alloway Railway Tunnel
Promotional banner for a Christmas Market. Large gold 3D text reading “CHRISTMAS MARKET” appears across the top beside a festive snowflake decoration and seasonal greenery. Along the bottom are four photos showcasing market products: colourful sweets and confectionery, handmade wax melts or gift items in a presentation box, red glazed strawberry-topped pastries, and a display of silver jewellery on pink presentation cards. The design uses warm gold and cream tones with a festive holiday theme.
See listing for dates
10am - 4pm
Free

Ayr Central Christmas Market

Ayr Central Christmas Market
Promotional poster for A Blether O’ Books featuring a central portrait of historian Sir Tom Devine OBE, wearing a dark jacket and light shirt against a dark background. Text at the top reads: “A Blether O’ Books, Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, 7–8 November 2026.” The name “Sir Tom Devine OBE” appears beneath the portrait. The National Trust for Scotland logo is shown in the bottom left, set against a blue illustrated background.
Sunday 8 November 2026
2.30pm - 3.30pm
8.88

A Blether O' Books with Sir Tom Devine OBE

A Blether O’ Books with Sir Tom Devine OBE
Promotional poster for A Blether O’ Books featuring a central portrait of a person standing outdoors, holding a bird of prey with mottled brown feathers. The background shows green vegetation. Text at the top reads: “A Blether O’ Books, Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, 7–8 November 2026.” The name “Tom Bowser” appears beneath the portrait. The National Trust for Scotland logo is shown in the bottom left, set against a blue illustrated background.
Sunday 8 November 2026
10.30am - 1.30am
8.88

A Blether O' Books with Tom Bowser

A Blether O’ Books with Tom Bowser
Promotional poster for A Blether O’ Books featuring a central portrait of author Ajay Close, smiling, with shoulder-length light brown hair, standing in front of bookshelves. Text at the top reads: “A Blether O’ Books, Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, 7–8 November 2026.” The name “Ajay Close” appears beneath the portrait. The National Trust for Scotland logo is shown in the bottom left, set against a blue illustrated background.
Sunday 8 November 2026
12.30pm - 1.30pm
8.88

A Blether O' Books with Ajay Close

A Blether O’ Books with Ajay Close
A Choral Legacy - 150 years of Ayr Choral Union
8 November 2026 - 10 January 2027
See listing for opening times
Free

A Choral Legacy - 150 Years of Ayr Choral Union

A Choral Legacy – 150 Years of Ayr Choral Union
Three different prints of wildlife.
8 November 2026 - 31 January 2027
See listing for opening times
Free

Lisa Hooper Solo Exhibition: Printing Wildlife

Lisa Hooper Solo Exhibition: Printing Wildlife
Logo for The Arts Society Ayrshire featuring a large purple stylised “A” and circular design on a light grey background. The text “The Arts Society Ayrshire” appears in purple on the right, with the website address “www.theartssocietyayrshire.org.uk” displayed at the top.
Monday 9 November 2026
1.30pm
10

The Forensic Eye: Find Your Inner Connoisseur

The Forensic Eye: Find Your Inner Connoisseur
Maintaining Legacy with the Red Arrows
9 November 2026
6pm
5 (Free to students and apprentices)

RAeS: Maintaining Legacy with the Red Arrows

RAeS: Maintaining Legacy with the Red Arrows
Promotional graphic for Agatha Christie: A World of Mystery exhibition. A vintage black typewriter appears on the left against a teal background, with the shadowed silhouette of a person wearing a hat in the background. Large yellow text reads “Agatha Christie” with smaller text underneath saying “A World of Mystery” and “Exhibition.” A circular badge states “Entry is free.” The Living Knowledge Network and British Library logos appear in the top-right corner, with partner logos along the bottom.
Monday 9 November to Sunday 31 January 2027
See listing for times
Free

Agatha Christie Exhibition - A World of Mystery

Agatha Christie Exhibition – A World of Mystery
A photograph taken at an outdoor horse racing venue showing three people standing side by side in the foreground, facing the camera. Each person is wearing a dark jacket; two have one arm raised, and the person in the center is holding a clear plastic cup. Behind them, a large seated crowd fills a covered grandstand with metal railings and steps, creating a busy background under daylight conditions.
Wednesday 11 November 2026
TBC
Various

Coral Raceday

Coral Raceday

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