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The Whitehouse Gallery

We are a well established Art and Craft Gallery based in the historic artist town of Kirkcudbright.
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The Whitehouse Gallery is a contemporary Art & Craft gallery, based in the artist town of Kirkcudbright, SW Scotland. We have a solid reputation for exhibiting high quality Fine Art & Applied Art & Craft in mixed exhibitions throughout the year. Prices range from £10 - £4,000 We are closed in January, please check our website for up to date information

16/10/2026

OPEN THIS MORNING

We are now open for a limited time this morning. Lotte will be in the gallery from 10.30am till 1.30pm, should you fancy a visit today. We will be closed for the rest of the day, apologies for any inconvenience caused.

‘Faded Memories’ by Kate Bentley RI RSW RGI

15/10/2026

Coming Soon: Winter Gathering

As winter is fast approaching, we're making plans to bring together our final exhibition of 2026, celebrating the breadth and variety of contemporary work represented by the gallery. Running through to early January 2027, Winter Gathering will be our main exhibition over the Christmas period, with plenty of inspiration for Christmas gift ideas and art lovers alike.

Featuring local Dumfries & Galloway artists alongside those from further afield, the exhibition includes Alan Cameron, Deb Wing, Elizabeth Gilbey, Ewan McClure, Fiona Millar, Garry Harper, Heather Davies RSW, Ian Millen, James Russell Cowper, Johann Booyens, John McClenaghen, Joshua Miles ARSMA, Julie Hollis, June Bell, Kevan McGinty, Minette Bell MacDonald, Morag Archer, Richard Foster, Richard IPaint and William H Jones.

We’ll also be introducing new collections of ceramics, sculpture and jewellery, with work by Brian Holland, Carolyn Tripp, Heather Armstrong, Paddy Hartley, Sarah Lawson, Hannah Lane, Shirley Vauvelle, Vicky Swift, Zoe Stainton, Anna Roebuck and Katrina Croft Morrison.

Please join us for the Preview on Saturday 7 November, 11am–5pm.
The exhibition will run through to January 2027.

14/10/2026

* ADJUSTMENT TO HOURS - WE WILL NOW BE OPEN FROM 10.30AM - 1.30PM ON FRIDAY 16TH OCTOBER

Just a reminder that we are only open for a limited time this coming Friday. Lotte will be in from 10.30am - 1.30pm.

However, we are open for business as usual for the rest of the week - 10am - 4pm (not including Sunday).

Why not pop in and see the gorgeous and varied collection of glass we have in the gallery by Amanda Simmons.

'Tall Vessels' range from £90-95. These aren't online, but you can drop us a line if you want to find out more. :)

12/10/2026

GALLERY CLOSED ON FRIDAY 16TH OCTOBER

Due to unforeseen circumstances, please be aware that the gallery will be closed this coming Friday. We apologise if any inconvenience is caused.

We are open as normal (10am-4pm) every other day of the week ahead, except Sunday. Please come and visit us if you can.

'A Cup of Kindness'
(inspired by ‘The Brook’ by E.A Hornel)
Artist: Kate Bentley RI RSW RGI SWA
Pure Watercolour on Paper
Image size: 75 x 55 cm | Framed size: 98 x 82 cm
£2,950

09/10/2026

'My Favourite Things of His'
Kate Bentley RI RSW RGI
(SOLD)

This is is a study of two Wedgwood water jugs in the dining room of Broughton House, inspired as much by the reflections and surrounding glasswork as by the objects themselves. This is also Kate's own personal favourite from this exhibition.

You still have a couple of weeks remaining to visit the exhibition, before it ends on Saturday 31st October.

Opening times: Monday - Saturday, 10am-4pm (Closing early on Friday 16th October - 10am-2pm)

08/10/2026

A selection of gouache on paper works by Carol Dewart RSW RGI PAI are in our current exhibition. Texture, pattern and light are the key elements in Carol's paintings.

'By changing any of these factors a painting can be constantly evolving with little variation in the actual subject matter. The introduction of a specific texture or pattern can define the mood of the painting. Add light to the equation and a simple composition can have many different facets.

Although I trained in drawing/painting , I also spent a year studying embroidery and weaving. By integrating both disciplines my work can hopefully develop in many directions.

I particularly like to work in watercolour and gouache because of the purity of the medium. It is direct, lively and very free. These qualities takes you on a journey and often the outcome is nowhere near the original starting point.'

Link to website in bio. Please click on each image for details.

07/10/2026

Andy Cross is one of our longest-standing exhibitors, and we have a new collection of his paintings in our current exhibition.

Andy enjoys painting Still Lifes with a simplification of shapes and space, strongly influenced by his love for Japanese art and design where everything is stripped to its basic essentials. This has led him to flattening some of the elements to the picture plane rather than conveying three-dimensional objects.

It is also important to Andy to keep the application of the paint as fresh looking as possible with the brush marks and scrapings still evident in the finished work. How he applies all of this to the textures and shapes of landscapes is still an ongoing process.

Please visit our website (link in profile) to view the whole collection.

05/10/2026

Good morning, and welcome to another week.

Katy Taylor from C***r Tree Copper Works has been exhibiting with us for years, and after a wee break it is wonderful to welcome her back. Katy creates nature-themed sculpture and wearable jewellery, utilising a range of metalsmithing techniques and predominantly working in copper, combined with other materials.

The jewellery isn't online, but if you are interested in finding out what we have, please just send us a message. :)
All sculpture can be viewed online here https://www.whitehousegallery.co.uk/product-category/artists/katy-taylor/

'I was lucky enough to spend my childhood in the small village of Rudyard, in a house surrounded by trees and next to a beautiful lake. From an early age, I’ve always been fascinated by the natural world and the peace and tranquillity it provides.

Without these things the ‘white noise’ of everyday life would drown out everything else. Its only when you completely immerse yourself in the natural landscape that you can truly appreciate the intricacies and complexities of nature.

My ideas develop from the topography of the rural and ancient landscape in all its diversity. The flora & fauna, colours, textures, and wildlife that fill it are a constant source of inspiration.

The journey from sheet metal to finished piece begins with a hand drawn sketch.

Each piece is then hand cut and textured using a variety of traditional silversmithing techniques such as hammering, rolling and etching before being soldered together.

Work is finished with a patina then polished and sealed to protect the copper from tarnishing.’

02/10/2026

KATE BENTLEY TALK TOMORROW - NOW FULLY BOOKED

Just a reminder that we will be hosting a talk with Kate Bentley tomorrow, between 1-2pm. For this reason the GALLERY WILL BE CLOSED during this time.

The gallery will be open for the rest of the day, as normal.

Image features Kate standing beside 'The Druids' by EA Hornel (collaborating with George Henry), one of the sources of inspiration for this exhibition.

Address

47 St Mary's Street
Kirkcudbright
DG64DU

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 4pm
Tuesday	10am - 4pm
Wednesday	10am - 4pm
Thursday	10am - 4pm
Friday	10am - 4pm
Saturday	10am - 4pm

Website

http://www.whitehousegallery.co.uk/

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