What's Going On
Girvan, as a small seaside town boasts many major events on an annual basis.
Attracting a global audience these include the fast pace of the televised Girvan Cycle Race to the ever increasing in numbers South Carrick Walking Festival. Whether participating or spectating, these sporting events provide an opportunity to take in some of the breathtakingly spectacular Girvan scenery.
If you enjoy more leisurely pusuits why not visit us and enjoy the banter of the locals and tourists alike at the Girvan Folk Festival.You will be wowed by the one of a kind Homecoming Shine 2009 Festival of Light http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I9dXwQe5otM
and don't forget the party spirit of Girvan's Civic Week and Christmas Street party.
Check our events calendar for up to date details of what's going on.
| • Harbour Gala | An event in Girvan organised to raise vital funds for Girvan RNLI. This involves stalls at the harbour also a RNLI raffle and a burger stall Jul 12, 2009 The Gala takes place on Sunday 12th July 2009 from 1200 - 4pm. Programme of Events 11.55 Civic King and Queen arrive by Lifeboat 12.00 Opening by Civic King, Queen and Local Councillors 12.10 Girvan Pipe Band (Harbour) 12.30 Uncle Billy Children’s Entertainment 1.00 Aileen Robertson School of Dancing 1.30 Presentation of Gold Medal for long service to Mrs Vi Bone by RNLI Area Organiser, Anne Gordon 1.40 Uncle Billy, Children’s Entertainment 2.10 Raft Race 2.40 Lifeboat Display 3.15 Aileen Robertson School of Dancing 3.45 Raffle Draw by Civic Queen Ongoing Events Highland Dancing Car Boot Sale Bird of Prey Coastguard Static Display Fire Brigade Display Crime Prevention Mobile Display Visit the Lifeboat Station for static display, tour of the lifeboat, treasure hunt and soak the lifeboat man! Visit Lifeboat Alley for BBQ and refreshments, £100 Raffle, Tombola, Home Baking, Books, Plants, Bric a Brac and More! |
| • The Coast Festival | |
| • The McKechnie Institute | 2009 McKechnie Exhibition Programme McKechnie Institute, Girvan The Edminston Gift and Bequest Paintings from the Collections 7th February - 28th March Richard Edmiston was a native of Glasgow and senior partner in the firm of Messrs J. and R. Edmiston, auctioneers and valuators, in the city. In November 1915, he offered 16 paintings to Girvan Town Council for display in the McMaster Hall, which was accepted by the council. The works in his gift were typical of the art styles produced in the last fifty years of the 19th century. These were all by Scottish artists and included Alfred East 1849-1913, James MacMaster 1856-1913, Alexander Kellock Brown 1849-1922, James Kay 1858-1942 and Henry James Boddington 1811-1865. Of the initial gift of 16 paintings, 5 were lost in the fire, which destroyed the McMaster Hall in Girvan in 1939. A further gift of paintings from the estate of Edmiston’s father was made in 1917. His father had been one of the first regular visitors to Girvan, and had established a house in the town where his family spent many summer holidays. In January 1949, at the ceremony to bestow the Freedom of Girvan, Richard Edmiston presented two more art works to the town. These were a pastel portrait by an unknown artist, and a painting, The Geisha, by George Henry 1858-1943. This exhibition is a selection of the paintings from the Edmiston Gift and Bequest. Girvan Camera Club Members' Photographic Exhibition 4th April - 2nd May Members of Girvan Camera Club show a selection of photographic works, featuring black and white, colour and digital images reflecting the members’ individual interests. McKechnie Open Art Exhibition 2009 Annual Art Exhibition and Sale 27th June - 19th September Local artists show at the McKechnie Institute. This exhibition of paintings and drawings features a diverse range of subject matter from popular scenes to figurative and floral studies. William Muir 1828 - 1910 The Davidson Gift 26th September - 21st Novemeber This exhibition features a selection of oil paintings by William McGregor McDonald Muir who lived at 3 Dalrymple Street in Girvan during the second half of the 19th century. William was a Master Baker to trade and his creative body of work contains mainly local topographical studies of the Girvan area. His subject matter was mostly of Girvan harbour, its fishing boats and shoreline, particularly Girvan townscape set against the backdrop of the Carrick Hills. In later life, William Muir and his wife left Girvan in 1903 to join his eldest son in Wynard, Tasmania, where they lived until his death in 1910. In 1915, the benefactor, Thomas Davidson, made a gift of 25 paintings by William Muir to Girvan Town Council. These were hung in the McMaster Hall until the fire of 1939, after which they were shown around the town in the Davidson Hospital and other council owned properties. The works are now part of South Ayrshire Fine Art Collection. Christmas at the McKechnie 28th November - 23rd December On show, a display of festive artwork created by young people from the Carrick area. |
| • Girvan Cycle Race | |
| • Burns an a' That Festival | |
| • Girvan Folk Festival | |
| • The Lowland Gathering | |
| • Trips on the Waverley | |
| • The Carrick Way | |
| • The Festival of Light | |
| • Christmas Street Party | |
| • Halloween at Stumpy | |
| • The Hairy Tree Campaign | |
| • Harbour Development | |
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