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Daily Record
30-07-2025
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Nearly 130 venues to take part in 2025 Kirkcudbright Art and Crafts Trail
There's sure to be something for everyone in the town between Friday and Monday. Nearly 130 venues are taking part in this weekend's Kirkcudbright Art and Crafts Trail. There's sure to be something for everyone in the town between Friday and Monday – whether that's Rapunzel in MacLellan's Castle, window displays or the flower festival at the parish church. Organiser Colin Saul said: 'We have 128 studios and venues consist of houses, gardens, studios and installations at various points. 'There's the usual mix of highly skilled artwork, some of which is on the wall, and just anyone who wants to join in. 'Soaperie Gardens becomes very, very busy because we've got about 30 gazebos. 'They're a fairly good starting point but what we want people to do is follow the art and craft trail map, which takes you all around the town – not just the high street but the extremities. 'Around the trail there's always opportunity to take part in art, including eco art next to the castle. 'Most of what goes on is free and it's always totally inclusive.' There will be music going on around the town as well as performances from a group of Morris dancers. New for this year include a tremendous Lego exhibition called Boatshed Bricks in St Andrew's Church Hall and a model railway display in the community centre. And Colin will once again be welcoming people to his display at Greengate. He said: 'It's not a garden, it's an experience, and people are often blown away by it. 'We'll be having music and teas, coffees and cakes. 'I look forward to meeting people at Greengate, whether it's their first time or they've been before. 'There's lots of old favourites but plenty of new ones. There's plenty to do and I'm sure people could come back again for a second day.'
Daily Record
24-07-2025
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- Daily Record
Stewartry Museum recreated in miniature for Kirkcudbright Art and Crafts Trail
The interior of the town's rebuilt lifeboat station has also been recreated for the Boatshed Bricks exhibition. Stewartry Museum has been recreated in miniature for Kirkcudbright Art and Crafts Trail. The much loved museum has been rebuilt in Lego for a special exhibition called Boatshed Bricks. The recreation will be the centrepiece of the exhibition, with people able to look in and see some of the strange and wonderful exhibits inside. The display will also feature a model of the interior of the rebuilt Kirkcudbright Lifeboat station, giving people the chance to enjoy a virtual tour of the building. Boatshed Bricks was formed by Dundee based artist and designer Steve Page to raise funds for lifeboat services, with his exhibitions having been enjoyed by thousands of people. His creations mainly use preloved Lego bricks, many of which have been donated for the purpose. He hopes to have more than 50 models on display – including pieces related to lifesaving and safety at sea as well as artworks made from the plastic bricks and some fun references to seafaring movies and coastal communities. Steve said: 'The idea behind Boatshed Bricks was to bring an entertaining and educational exhibition to our coastal communities which would have something to appeal to everyone whatever their age. 'The simple toy building brick has been around for more than 70 years and is a familiar item in most people's childhood. 'Many people will have fond memories of their visits to the Stewartry Museum so it was an obvious choice to include in this particular exhibition. It may hopefully inspire more visitors to the museum, even if only to compare the model with the real thing.' Kirkcudbright Art and Crafts trail organiser, Colin Saul, said: 'The trail has always been totally inclusive and seeks to cover all forms of art. 'Having seen the amazing detail in the taster event's models in April we instantly knew this would be a hugely popular and unique addition for all ages, so just had to have it here for the trail.' Boatshed Bricks will be at St Andrew's Church Hall – venue 27 on the art and crafts trail – from August 1 to 3. It will be open each day between 11am and 5pm. Entry is by donations, which will all be used for saving lives on Scotland's shoreline.
