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What to do and see in Kirkcudbright, Scotland: The Best Museums
Kirkcudbright, (/kərˈkuːbriː/ kirr-KOO-bree; Scottish Gaelic: Cille Chuithbeirt) is a town and parish in Kirkcudbrightshire, of which it is traditionally the county town, within Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland.
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1. The Stewartry Museum
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4.5 based on 150 reviews
The Stewartry Museum was founded in 1879, and first occupied part of the Kirkcudbright Town Hall. As the collection grew, the present purpose-built museum was planned and opened in 1893. The Museum has an old-world charm and exhibits a wealth of objects relating to the area known as The Stewartry of Kirkcudbrightshire.
Reviewed By DerekP169 - Great Malvern, United Kingdom
It is a little gem of a museum with a large array of exhibits including items such as communion tokens which we had never seen or heard of before. Also, we found out what the Stewartry is and the cup and ring carvings – bronze age rock art. There are some of these outside the museum.
2. Broughton House & Garden
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4.5 based on 316 reviews
Reviewed By H1531OIjohnt - Criccieth, United Kingdom
Visited here when in Kirkcudbright in our motorhome. Park up by the town car park and it’s a short walk up. Good Covid hygiene in operation at the garden and it’s a trust the visitor box at the unattended side gate entrance. It’s relatively small but packed with interest. There’s a one way system which guides you to all the features of the garden. It has a Japanese feel and lovely little vignette settings within it. We sat at the peaceful pool on a fern cast iron bench and admired the planting and the oriental brass heron. There are secret views of the Dee and its mariners as you walk around. Sumptuous!
3. The Whitehouse Gallery
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4.5 based on 31 reviews
Reviewed By OntheroadRobert - London, United Kingdom
Really interesting selection of artworks, well curated. Very tempting so take your wallet! Well located in the centre of town.
4. Kirkudbright Town Hall
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4.5 based on 48 reviews
Reviewed By KateDenby - North Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Lovely building and free to access, with a donations box, which is well worth a few pound coins, particularly as we were able to see the huge and original paiting "Monarch of the Glen " which is on tour and is currently hanging with great prescence in the ground floor gallery. There are other varied and interesting pieces in the galleries and the staff were very pleasant and helpful. There was also a small gift shop in the ground floor entrance. Kircudbright is a really pleasant small waterside town which we have visited before but the Town Hall Galleries was a new experience and well worth a visit. Afterwards we rewarded ourselves with a wonderful ice cream from a fish and chip shop ( yes, a chippie! down near the bridge) which was consumed in the shady church grounds overlooking the little quay where there are plenty of benches to sit and watch the world go by.
5. Harbour Cottage Gallery
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4.5 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By West_Coast_walker
Excellent small gallery focusing on local artists in a lovely location between MacLellan's Castle and the harbour, putting on shows in a variety of media throughout the year. The friendly staff - and a visitor who had worked for him - were generous with their time and insights when I called in to ask about an artist featured in an earler show.
6. Kirkcudbright Galleries
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4.5 based on 50 reviews
A new gallery showcasing the best of the regions historic art and hosting national touring exhibitions. The architect designed conversion of Kirkcudbright Town Hall opened in June 2018 to great acclaim. Visit and enjoy a year-round exhibition on the fabulous Kirkcudbright Artists' including works by Hornel, King, Peploe and Taylor among many others. Or revel in the changing programme of national touring exhibitions. Drop into the cafe offering the best of local produce, with a view over the town and the countryside beyond. A warm welcome awaits.
Reviewed By AdrianBlomefield - Nottingham, United Kingdom
A fabulous gallery showcasing the history of local artists at Kirkcudbright with a really interesting temporary exhibition called “Utopia” upstairs. Beautifully renovated building with great cafe. A must if you’re visiting Kirkcudbright.
7. Tolbooth Art Centre
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4.0 based on 78 reviews
Reviewed By ItalianophileYarm - Peebles, United Kingdom
Kirkudbright has long attracted artists and it's not hard to understand why beautiful tranquil and uncrowded. The Tollbooth is spread over a couple of floors with some old painting and more modern exhibits. Worth a visit.
