Kirkcudbright Tolbooth

02/04/2026

The Kirkcudbright Tolbooth will be open all Easter weekend including Sunday 11-4.

16/07/2025

DON'T MISS this stunning pop-up exhibition at the Castle Douglas Art Gallery, near the library. Free Entry. Andre Yaniw. Wednesday 16 – Saturday 19 July, open 11-4.

Using the traditional craft of lino printing, Andre depicts the flora and fauna found in the rich landscape of Dumfries and Galloway, where he spends a great deal of time, and in the remembered places of his childhood in Doncaster. These images are grounded in drawing and filled with expressive colour, capturing both the immediacy of the natural world and the more personal, dreamlike quality of memory.

Andre Yaniw studied illustration in Manchester and went on to work as a freelance illustrator, represented by a London agent. Alongside his practice, he spent 38 years teaching Art and Design at York College, a role that deeply enriched his creative process and commitment to visual storytelling.

His prints draw from observation, imagination, and emotion. Whether inspired by the quiet beauty of a wildflower or the individual character of a wild animal, each piece is a response to place, both real and remembered. They are reflections on how nature shapes us, grounds us, and feeds our spirit.

17/06/2025

Schools Art Competition show at Kirkcudbright Tolbooth, supported by Kirkcudbright Rotary Club. See the future stars of the Artist's Town. Free entry, runs until 29 June. Open Mon-Sat 11-4.

27/05/2025

Thank you everyone for your interest, this summer slot has now been filled. However if you wish to be part of the programme next year, please let us know and we will get back to you.

The Kirkcudbright Tolbooth has space in its exhibition programme for 6 August - 7 September 2025. If an individual artist, or a group of artists, would like to take this exhibition space please contact [email protected] as soon as possible.

The Tolbooth stands in a prime tourist location and is a key visitor attraction during the summer months. The site offers artists good security and staffing, free production of posters, leaflets, online reels, posts and articles, as well as local press presence wherever possible. Artists must be able to set the exhibition up themselves on this occasion (The Tolbooth is set up with easy to use hook and perlon hangers). Commission for sales is 40% but there are no other fees involved. No sale, no charge.

23/01/2025

Due to the storm warning for our area the Kirkcudbright Tolbooth will be closed on Friday 24 January. We apologise for the inconvenience. Please stay safe.

Due to Storm Eowyn and the Red and Amber weather warnings that are in place covering our region, and in line with Police Scotland and Met Office guidance, we have taken the decision to close all non-essential council buildings on Friday 24 January.

19/12/2024

Last minute gifts at Kirkcudbright Tolbooth. Open Thursday/Friday/Saturday and Monday 11-4, Tuesday 24th 11-1.