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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
An image of WinterStorm Band Line Up 27th - 29th November. Scotland’s annual November festival of Rock By the Seaside.
Ayr

Pop-Up Opera 2025

Wednesday 2 July 2025
12pm, 1.30pm and 4pm
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

Saturday, 10 May - Saturday, 30 August 2025
See description
A promotional image for "The Girvan Tattie Fest Schools Art Exhibition" featuring a cartoon potato character. The potato is wearing a green tartan tam o'shanter hat and green wellies, smiling while holding a large paintbrush with red paint. Behind the character is a blank white canvas on an easel. The background is bright green. The event is sponsored by LandEnergy, whose logo appears in the bottom right corner.
Girvan

The Girvan Tattie Fest Schools Art Exhibition

Wednesday, 4 June - Saturday, 5 July 2025
See listing for venue opening times
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
Pop-Up Opera 2025. Come along and get creative before you set sail with Puffy MacPuffer. Puffy MacPuffer Free Illustration Workshop. Illustration of a Puffer bird.
Ayr

Pop-Up Opera - Puffy MacPuffer Workshop

Wednesday 2 July 2025
11am
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Girvan
Various coloured images of exhibition and sculpture of Diana the Huntress.
Weekly
Various times
Free

Museum Tours at the McKechnie Institute

Girvan
Pétanque boules on a gravel court outside.
Open all year
See listing for opening times
Free

Boules at the McKechnie Institute

Ayr
Bright sunny day on town square with busy market stalls.
First Saturday of the month
9am - 2pm

Ayrshire Farmers Market

Ayr
Coastal Artisans
First Saturday of the month
10am - 4.30pm

Coastal Artisans at The Cutty Sark Centre

Ayr
Historic Lewis pipe organ.
Every Monday, April - November
12 noon
6 admission

The Organist Entertains

Ayr
A person colouring in a sheet. They are wearing a bright yellow jumper and holding a red coloring pencil. The image also shows blue, brown, red, and yellow pencils on the table, along with a coloring sheet.
Weekly on a Thursday
3.30pm - 4.30pm
Free

Kids Drawing Club at Carnegie Library

Prestwick
Ever wanted to learn how to crochet? Now’s your chance! Join us for a fun and relaxing beginner-friendly crochet class at Prestwick Library – perfect for adults who want to pick up a new skill or just enjoy some creative downtime. Free even for adults | Booking required Tel: 01292 476 769
Monday 28 April - Monday 30 June 2025
5pm - 6.30pm
Free

Crochet with Isabelle at Prestwick Library

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.
Saturday, 10 May - Saturday, 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

Kirkoswald
A promotional poster for the “Anatomy of Nature” exhibition by Roy Burgoyne and Jenny Haslimeier. The top section features a photograph of ceramic artworks—three earthy-toned vessels and a decorative bowl set outdoors among plants. Below, the title “Anatomy of Nature” is in elegant serif font. Text below provides details: “An exhibition by Roy Burgoyne and Jenny Haslimeier. National Trust for Scotland, Souter Johnnie’s Cottage Gallery, Main Rd, Kirkoswald, KA19 8HY. Open Friday to Monday, 11am – 4pm. Exhibition runs from Friday 30th May until Monday 30th June.” Illustrations of a rose and feathers adorn the bottom right. The National Trust for Scotland logo is in the lower left.
Friday 30 May - Monday 30 June 2025
Friday to Monday, from 11am - 4pm
Free

Anatomy of Nature Exhibition

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

Girvan
An old photograph of Girvan High Street with the text 'GIRVAN LOCAL HISTORY PROJECT'.
Monday 2 June - Monday 7 July 2025
5.30pm - 6.30pm
Free

Girvan Local History Project

Girvan
A promotional image for "The Girvan Tattie Fest Schools Art Exhibition" featuring a cartoon potato character. The potato is wearing a green tartan tam o'shanter hat and green wellies, smiling while holding a large paintbrush with red paint. Behind the character is a blank white canvas on an easel. The background is bright green. The event is sponsored by LandEnergy, whose logo appears in the bottom right corner.
Wednesday, 4 June - Saturday, 5 July 2025
See listing for venue opening times
Free

The Girvan Tattie Fest Schools Art Exhibition

Girvan
A promotional poster for an art exhibition with bold white text that reads "ART EXHIBITION" over a colorful abstract background of thick, textured paint in shades of teal, purple, orange, yellow, and white. The bottom right corner features logos for the Girvan Arts Festival, South Ayrshire Council, Foundation Scotland, and Nadara, indicating sponsorship and support.
Wednesday 4 June - Saturday 5 July 2025
See listing for opening hours
Free

Girvan Arts Festival Exhibition

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

Ayr
A young girl with light brown hair in a ponytail is speaking into a microphone on stage. She is wearing an orange shirt with blue suspenders and small earrings. The background is dark, and there are bold purple text boxes on the right that read: "THEATRE MINIS", "AGES 3–5", and "THE GAIETY CREATIVE LEARNING.
Saturday 14 June – Saturday 28 June
10–10.45am, 11–11.45am
19.50

Theatre Minis Term 3/Block 2

Prestwick
A promotional graphic for an event titled 'The Scottish Witch Hunts and Local Trials'. The image features historic-style purple artwork depicting people being tried as witches, with ships and waves in the background. Logos for OSCR, Remembering the Accused Witches of Scotland, and SCVO are included at the top, along with the tagline 'Remembering the Accused Witches of Scotland'.
Tuesday, 24 June 2025
10am
Free

The Scottish Witch Hunts and Local Trials at Prestwick Library

Ayr
A group of young performers are on stage in a theatrical scene, wearing casual black outfits, except for one person in the center who stands out in a white t-shirt. The backdrop displays the words “Gameshow Edition.” The performers express various emotions through their body language and facial expressions, suggesting a dramatic or comedic performance. Several chairs are scattered across the stage, adding to the theatrical setup.
Tuesday 24 June 2025
7pm
12

A Sharing of Positive Stories for Negative Times

Ayr
A promotional graphic titled "Three Artists in Residence" features three distinct artworks. On the left, a beaded pink necklace with a heart-shaped pendant and matching earrings is displayed on a white bust. Below it is a colorful painting of a vibrant landscape with wildflowers and rolling hills in warm tones. In the center is a woven textile wall hanging in shades of blue, white, and grey, featuring various textures and fringes, hanging from a piece of driftwood. The right side of the image has a teal background with yellow text that reads "THREE ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE."
Tuesday 24 June - Friday 27 June 2025
12.30pm - 4pm
Free

Three Artists in Residence

Ayr
An eiry looking image of a smoked filled battlefiled showing service men in what looks like a tank.
Thursday 26 June 2025
2pm - 3.15pm
12

Internment in the Isle of Man in World War 2

Ayr
A promotional poster for an event titled "An Evening with Cheryl Forbes & Gordon Cree". The image features two smiling individuals, Cheryl Forbes and Gordon Cree, posed closely together. Cheryl has long blonde hair and is wearing a pink top, while Gordon has short light hair, a beard, and is dressed in a light-colored suit jacket with a white shirt. The background is dark with subtle star-like patterns, giving a night-sky effect. The text is styled in elegant, cursive and bold fonts with a soft pink and white color scheme.
Friday 27 June 2025
7.30pm
22

An Evening with Cheryl Forbes & Gordon Cree

Ayr
A large group of young performers is mid-dance on a theatre stage, striking dramatic poses with one hand saluting on their foreheads. The stage is lit with vibrant blue, orange, and purple spotlights, and the backdrop features a curtain of twinkling star-like lights. Many of the performers wear casual clothing in orange, white, grey, and black, creating a colorful and energetic scene. The atmosphere is lively and theatrical, suggesting a musical theatre performance in progress.
Friday 27 June 2025
7pm
12

The Musical-Verse 2

Symington
Bright and cheerful graphic for a community event. The image features a yellow sun-like circle with bold white text that reads "GALA FUN DAY" and "SATURDAY 28 June." A green sticker-style shape overlaps the sun and says "12–4pm" in white. The background is sky blue with illustrations of white daisies, yellow flowers, green leaves, and a vibrant orange butterfly, giving a summery, festive feel.
Saturday 28 June 2025
12pm - 4pm

Symington Gala Family Fun Day

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