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This section covers museums
including working heritage museums and both civic and
commercial art galleries.
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THE SAVINGS BANK MUSEUM
Ruthwell, Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway, DG1
4NN
Tel: 01387 870640
E-mail:
info@savingsbanksmuseum.co.uk
Web:
www.savingsbanksmuseum.co.uk
The museum, in an 18th
century building, charts the history of the
savings bank movement and the role played by the
Rev Henry Duncan DD - Minister, Author,
Antiquarian, Geologist, Publisher,
Philanthropist, Artist and Businessman. The
museum is located in the very room originally
built for the villagers' use and where the
Reverend Duncan set up his table for business
that auspicious day of 10 May 1810.
The displays contain
banking memorabilia, including ledgers, 'home
safes', coins and bank notes from many parts of
the world. In addition, we record the many other
interests and achievements of Rev. Duncan; and
hold much information on local history,
including the world famous runic stone, The
Ruthwell Cross.
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ARMSTRONG CLAN MUSEUM
Castle Holme, Langholm, Dumfries & Galloway,
DG13 0ND
Tel: 013873 81610
E-mail:
armstrong@dsl.pipex.com
Web:
www.armstrongclan.org.uk
The world's largest
Armstrong Museum. Discover your Reiver past. See
the Armstrong's of the future. Arms, armour,
heraldry. Archives and library. Trace the
history of this formidable Borders family.
Video/dvd presentation
available. The start of the Reiver Trail
throughout Eskdale and Liddesdale.
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CREETOWN GEM ROCK MUSEUM
Chain Road, Creetown, Newton Stewart, Dumfries &
Galloway, DG8 7HJ
Tel: 01671 820357 Fax: 01671
820554
E-mail:
enquires@gemrock.net
Web:
www.gemrock.net
The Museum was first established in 1971 which
was converted from the redundant village school
into an embryonic museum. The Gem Rock Museum
has developed from our interest in the natural
world of gemstones, minerals and most things
geological into a family business centred around
our large collection of cut and uncut gemstones,
crystals, minerals and fossils. The collection
which is on permanent display at the Creetown
Gem Rock Museum has become one of the most
popular visitor attractions in South West
Scotland.
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CLIENCE STUDIO -
Artists' gallery
and the working studio of Angela Lawrence
Under the Clock Tower at
212 King Street, Castle Douglas, Dumfries &
Galloway, DG7 1DS
Tel: 01556 504318 Mobile:
07902 301883
E-mail:
angela@cliencestudio.co.uk
Web: www.cliencestudio.co.uk
Opening times: July to Sept: Mon-Sat
10am-5pm, Sundays 12pm-4pm. Oct to June:
Mon-Sat 10.30am - 5pm
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Angela
Lawrence paints in watercolour and oil,
contemporary but affordable paintings
which allude to the endurability of the
mountains and sea as well as their
elusive changeability.
Inspired
mostly by the looming shapes and
ever-changing shadows across the hills
and horizons of glorious Galloway, but
also the scenery of the Western Highlands
and Perthshire, a wide selection of
expressive semi-abstract but often very
recognisable paintings is on show all
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Sometimes they have the quality of a glimpse
recalled, carrying an emotional response to the
landscape: a feeling of walking in the wind up on
high tops. Also on view are a contrasting series
of paintings focusing on the qualities of light
and atmosphere of the south west coast of
Scotland. Many of these conjure a quiet, tranquil
mood. Lastly, a third branch of this artists' work
is a popular abstract series in watercolours
called "Beyond the Stone".
In the gallery visitors are free to browse or buy,
or discuss a special commission and painting
classes. A wide selection of signed prints and
cards are also available.
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Tolbooth Art Centre
High Street, Kirkcudbright, Dumfries & Galloway,
DG6 4JL
Tel: 01557 331556 Fax:
01557 331643
E-mail:
davidd@dumgal.gov.uk
Web:
www.dumgal.gov.co.uk/museums
The Tolbooth Art Centre is based in
Kirkcudbright's 17th century Tolbooth which
previously served as the Town Council Offices,
Burgh and Sheriff Courts and the criminal
prison.
Find out about Kirkcudbright's famous artists,
such as E A Hornel, Jessie M King, in the
Tolbooth's audio visual shows. See their works
on permanent displays including paintings of the
Tolbooth itself by the famous Scottish
colourist, J P Peploe and David Gauld, one of
the 'Glasgow Boys'. The top floor of the Tolbooth, formerly the
debtor's prison, is now used as a gallery for
ever changing contemporary art and craft
exhibitions.
We have a cafe serving fresh coffee, teas and
locally produced cakes and biscuits. Gift shop,
retailing artists' prints, paintings, crafts,
art books and reproductions.
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JANE B GIBSON
Cornerways Studio, 7 Selkirk Road,
Kirkcudbright, Dumfries & Galloway, DG6 4BL
Tel: 01557 331640
E-mail:
jane@cornerwaysart.co.uk
Web:
www.cornerwaysart.co.uk
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Scotland's
leading miniature painter, fine art
miniatures to large oils pastels and
watercolours. Limited edition prints and
cards available.
After studying Fashion & Textiles which
incorporated her love of for
illustration, working in Norwich for a
while she decided to return to
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Over a period of 20 years Jane has developed her
work a variety of styles to suit preferences
expressed by her customers. Jane was elected
artist in residence to the Dorothy L Sayers
Society in 1984 and is also an elected member of
both the Royal Society of Miniature Painters
Sculptors and Gravers (R.M.S.) and the Hilliard
Society of Miniaturists (H.S). Jane also enjoys
commissions which can include landscapes, still
life, and portraiture of children and animals in
Miniature or in a larger format.
The Gallery open hours are Fridays 10.30am to
5.00pm.
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Annan Museum
Bank Street, Annan, Dumfries & Galloway, DG12
6AA
Tel: 01461 201384
E-mail:
annera@dumgal.gov.uk
Web:
www.annan.org.uk
This is the museum, archive and exhibition
centre for East Dumfriesshire, in Bank Street,
Annan. The permanent exhibition tells the story
of 3000 years of Annan history through the towns
collection of artefacts.
We hold a fascinating collection of items
related to Annan and its history.
A permanent
exhibition on the history of Annan and the
surrounding area.
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GALLOWAY CRAFT GUILD
76 King Street, Castle Douglas, Scotland
Tel: 01556 506822
Web:
www.gallowaycraftguild.com
Open all year. April to December, Mon-Sat
10am-4pm. Jan to Mar, Mon-Sat 11am-3pm
Showcase of the Galloway
Craft Guild. More than 60 local craftworkers
fill two rooms with a large selection from cards
to paintings.
Commissions can also be
taken through the shop.
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Sanquhar Tolbooth Museum
High Street, Sanquhar, Dumfries & Galloway, DG4
6BN
Tel: 01387 253374 Fax:
01387 265081
E-mail:
dumfriesmuseum@dumgal.gov.uk
Web:
www.dumgal.gov.uk/musuems
Discover Sanquhar's world famous knitting
tradition and the story of the mines and miners
of Sanquhar and Kirkconnel. What was it like to
be a prisoner in Sanquhar jail? How did the
ordinary people of Upper Nithsdale live and work
in times past? All this and more can be found in
the town's fine 18th century Tolbooth.
A free audio-visual presentation and museum
trail takes you on a tour, revealing the
fascinating story of Upper Nithsdale.
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John Paul Jones Cottage Museum & Visitor Centre
Arbigland, Kirkbean, Dumfries, Dumfries &
Galloway, DG2 8BQ
Tel: 01387 880613
E-mail:
davidl@dumgal.gov.uk
Web:
www.jpj.demon.co.uk
Traditional cottage where John Paul Jones 'The
Father of the American Navy' was born in 1747.
Museum, shop and audio visual, many interesting
exhibits, attractive grounds with picnic
facilities. Ample car park.
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The Old Bridge House Museum
Mill Road, Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway, DG2
7BE
Tel: 01387 256904
E-mail:
dumfriesmuseum@dumgal.gov.uk
Web:
www.dumgal.gov.uk/museums
Cross the 15th century Devorgilla Bridge to the
Old Bridge House. Built in 1660 into the
sandstone of the bridge itself, Dumfries' oldest
house is now a museum of everyday life in the
town. You can see the family kitchen, nursery
and bedroom of a Victorian home and pay a visit
to an early dentist's surgery! A museum trail
brings the story alive.
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Cross Originals
The Studio, 5 Garden Hill Avenue, Castle
Douglas, Dumfries & Galloway, DG7 1LJ
Tel: 01556 504822 Fax:
01556 504822
E-mail:
janetcross@waitrose.com
Web:
www.gallowayartistsandmakers.org.uk
Visitors making an appointment will see work in
progress and artwork displayed throughout the
house, as well as various pieces of craftwork.
Pictures are available both framed and mounted
and there is a large selection of hand painted -
original - cards. The subjects are various -
flowers, people, pets, buildings, landscapes -
anything which captures my interest.
The Studio is 3 minutes away from the Tourist
Information Centre in Castle Douglas, which is
Scotland's Food Town'. A trip to visit the
Studio can be planned around one of the many
places to eat well in Castle Douglas.
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The Museum Newton Stewart
York Road, Newton Stewart, Wigtownshire, DG8 6HH
Tel: 01671 402309
The exhibits are displayed in several sections
such as The Nursery, The Trademan's Tools, The
Dairy, The Kitchen, The Smithy and there are
displays of local photography, costumes and
fabrics. The Museum is open 1400 to 1700 hrs Monday to
Saturday, Easter to October, and Sunday July,
August, September and 1000 to 1230 hrs Monday to
Friday July and August and staffed by volunteer
custodians.
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Creetown Heritage Museum
91 St John Street, Creetown, Newton Stewart,
Dumfries & Galloway, DG8 7JE
Tel: 01671 820471
E-mail:
dorandmac@hotmail.com
Web:
www.creetown-heritage-museum.com
Exhibition of Creetown past and present, shown
through a large collection of historical
photographs, artefacts, audio and video
presentations and hands-on activities. The
displays include origins of a coastal-trading
village; war-time memorabilia; village
institutions e.g school, churches, silver band,
sport, dramatic society; the granite quarries;
Wigtown Bay Nature Reserve; work of local
artists and craftsmen. The village's connection
with the making of the film "The Wicker Man"
includes an impressive 12-foot high model of the
Wicker Man itself. There is also a "guess what"
table to test your memory and activities to suit
children of different ages.
Visitors describe it as a "really interesting
place to visit"!
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The Stewartry Museum
St. Mary Street, Kirkcudbright, Dumfries &
Galloway, DG6 4AQ
Tel: 01557 331643 Fax:
01557 331643
E-mail:
davidd@dumgal.gov.uk
Web:
www.dumgal.gov.uk/museums
The Stewartry Museum was founded in 1879. As the
collections grew the present purpose built
museum was opened in 1893. During recent years
the interior has been considerably upgraded
whilst retaining its charm as a traditional late
Victorian museum. Collections chiefly relate to the human and
natural history of the Stewartry also known as
Kirkcudbrightshire. Temporary exhibitions
highlight different aspects of the collection
and Museums Service activities.
Sorry the first floor of the museum is not
accessible to wheelchair users.
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Stranraer Museum
55 George Street, Stranraer, Dumfries &
Galloway, DG9 7JP
Tel: 01776 705088
Web:
www.dumgal.gov.uk/museums
Housed in the historic Old Town Hall built in
1776. The displays tell the story of
Wigtownshire from the earliest times and include
archaeology, farming and local history. There is
also a section on Stranraer-born John Ross, one
of the pioneers of Polar exploration. A
temporary exhibitions programme runs throughout
the year.
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Moffat Museum
The Neuk, Churchgate, Moffat, Dumfries &
Galloway, DG10 9EQ
Tel: 01683 220868
Ground floor: geology, temporary exhibitions,
history of Moffat portrayed by artefacts and
video.
Top floor: railway, hydro, spa, religion,
farming, local trades, famous people, education,
genealogy of the 'Moffats' and 'Johnstone'
families.
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Shambellie House Museum Of Costume
New Abbey, Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway, DG2
8HQ
Web:
www.nms.ac.uk/costume
Victorian country house. This museum has a
remarkable collection of period costumes
displayed in appropriate room settings. Gift
shop, tearoom, picnic area, changing
exhibitions, children's workshops.
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Robert Burns Centre
Mill Road, Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway, DG2
7BE
Tel: 01387 264808 Fax:
01387 265081
E-mail:
dumfriesmuseum@dumgal.gov.uk
Web:
www.dumgal.gov.uk/museums
Situated in the town's 18th century watermill on
the west bank of the River Nith, the Robert
Burns Centre tells the story of Robert Burns'
last years spent in the bustling streets and
lively atmosphere of Dumfries in the 18th
century. Many original manuscripts and
belongings of the poet illuminate the
exhibition. There is a fascinating scale model
of Dumfries in the 1790s and a haunting
audio-visual presentation.
There are museum trails and fun activities and
visitor information to help you explore Dumfries
and Galloway's Burns connections.
In the evenings the centre is the regional film
theatre for Dumfries and Galloway showing the
best in contemporary cinema.
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Moonstone Miniatures
4 Victoria Street , Kirkpatrick Durham, Castle
Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway, DG7 3HQ
Tel: 01556 650313
Web:
www.moonstoneminiatures.co.uk
Twelfth scale houses and shops aiming to
entrance, amuse and amaze. Try the spotters quiz
to find the barmaid's false teeth; the rats in
the bookshop and much, much more.
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The Cat's Moustache - Creetown
54 St John's Street, Creetown, Newton Stewart,
Dumfries & Galloway, DG8 7JF
Tel: 01671 820577
E-mail:
rtrevanion@hotmail.com
Web:
www.thecatsmoustache.co.uk
The Cat's Moustache arts and crafts gallery,
newly opened in Easter 2004, is located at 54 St
John's Street in the conservation village of
Creetown, just off the A75.
The Gallery is quickly gaining a reputation for
the inspiring range of works on display and for
its overall style and presentation.
The philosophy behind the gallery is to
create an outlet which sells quality arts and
crafts in a very accessible way, created through
attention to detail and exemplary customer
service. The Cat's Moustache also displays
ranges of exciting and unique handcrafted works
by national and international artisans, some of
whose work is not readily available in Scotland.
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Dumfries & Galloway Aviation Museum
Heathhall Industrial Estate, Dumfries, Dumfries
& Galloway, DG1 3PH
Tel: 01387 251623
E-mail:
info@dumfriesaviationmuseum.com
Web:
www.dumfriesaviationmuseum.com
The Dumfries & Galloway Aviation Museum is a
fascinating collection of aircraft and
memorabilia reaching back to the golden era of
flight. Weather need not be a problem, as the 3
story control tower is literally crammed with a
collection of artefacts, a fine array of
aircraft engines and the flying control room
circa 1943. There is also a shop, garden and
picnic area.
School visits and children's birthday parties.
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Dumfries Museum and Camera Obscura
The Observatory, Rotchell Road, Dumfries,
Dumfries & Galloway, DG2 7SW
Tel: 01387 253374 Fax:
01387 265081
E-mail:
dumfriesmuseum@dumgal.gov.uk
Web:
www.dumgal.gov.uk/museums
A treasure house of history in Dumfries and
Galloway telling the story of the land and
people of the region. Look out for fossil
footprints left by pre-historic animals, the
wildlife of the Solway, tools and weapons of our
earliest people, stone carvings by Scotland's
first Christians and the every day things of the
Victorian farm, workshop and home.
The Camera Obscura, installed in 1836, is on the
top floor of the old windmill tower. From it you
can see a panoramic view of Dumfries and the
surrounding countryside. A unique experience.
Museums trails and fun activities, visitor
information and shop with unusual and nostalgic
toys, gifts and pocket money buys.
Please Note: The Camera Obscura is dependent on
weather conditions.
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The Clan Armstrong Centre
Gilnockie Tower, Hollows, Canonbie, Dumfries &
Galloway, DG14 0UY
Tel: 013873 71876
E-mail:
ted.armclan@btinternet.com
Web:
www.armstrong-clan.co.uk
Largest and highest (60ft) Armstrong Clan
Library and 2 star Museum in the world! See
Reiver 'Redcloak' Bell rescuer of Kinmont Willie
Armstrong from Carlisle Castle in 1596. Why -
the whole place is a Museum!
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Gracefield Arts Centre
28 Edinburgh Road, Dumfries, Dumfries &
Galloway, DG1 1NW
Tel: 01387 262084 Fax:
01387 255173
E-mail:
dawnh@dumgal.gov.uk
Web:
www.web-link.co.uk/gracefield.htm
Gracefield Arts Centre presents a changing
programme of contemporary visual/art and craft
exhibitions and activities. Also selected
exhibitions from the permanent collection of
Scottish paintings from the 1880's to the
present day.
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Anne Hughes Pottery
Auchreoch, Balmaclellan, Castle Douglas,
Dumfries & Galloway, DG7 3QB
Tel: 01644 420205
E-mail:
AnneHughes@ahpottery.demon.co.uk
The wide range of stoneware ceramics is unusual,
colourful and varied with pierced decorative
pieces a speciality. Featured are fountains,
wine coolers, flower discs and designer
household items. Well worth a visit.
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Castle Douglas Art Gallery
Market Street, Castle Douglas, Dumfries &
Galloway, DG7 1BE
Tel: 01557 331643 Fax:
01557 331643
E-mail:
davidd@dumgal.gov.uk
Web:
www.dumgal.gov.uk/museums
A varied programme of temporary exhibitions,
predominantly featuring the work of local art
and craft groups but also including touring
exhibitions.
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Ottersburn Gallery
2a Nith Avenue, Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway,
DG1 1EF
Tel: 01387 247128
E-mail:
ottersburngall@aol.com
Web:
www.ottersburn.com
Art Gallery dealing in modern art - watercolours
and oils - by local, national and international
artists. Limited edition prints and Artefacts
are stocked. A Bespoke Picture Framing Service
is offered. Browsers are welcome. Six exhibitions
of new works are staged each year.
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