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Ayrshire museum added to Bloomberg app so global visitors can view exhibitions
Girvan's McKechnie Institute has been added to the Bloomberg Connects app so more people can view its collections.
An Ayrshire museum has been added to a global app to allow more people to view some of the area's rich heritage and history.
Girvan 's McKechnie Institute is the latest of South Ayrshire Council 's museums and galleries to be added to the Bloomberg Connects app and website.
Bloomberg Connects is a free, digital guide that allows users to explore content from a variety of cultural organisations across the world.
Whether exploring in person or enjoying from the comfort of your home, Bloomberg Connects offers users an engaging way to experience Girvan's unique history and evolving exhibitions on display at the McKechnie Institute.
The McKechnie Institute guide provides an in-depth insight into Girvan's fascinating past and highlights key exhibitions within the museum and gallery including the permanent displays in its 'Pillar Room'.
App users will be able to explore the history of key focal points of the town including the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI), Ailsa Craig and its renowned granite, a Victorian apartment with lounge and bedroom and local geology, fossils and wildlife.
South Ayrshire Council depute leader and portfolio holder for tourism, culture and rural affairs, Cllr Alec Clark, said: 'Girvan is incredibly rich in culture and history and the addition of the McKechnie Institute to the Bloomberg app and website will ensure users across the globe can enjoy learning about the town's fantastic heritage whether in person or online.
'The introduction of this is a prime example of how our museums and galleries can reap the benefits of technology to showcase and provide an in-depth insight into the fascinating collections, artworks and past displays all from the convenience of a smartphone or tablet.'
