News & Events
January 2008
James Maxwell and Prince Charles? Expedition, 1745 - 46
24 Jan 2008
Saturday 2 February - Saturday 8 March 2008
Open 10 - 1, 2 - 5 Tuesday - Saturday.
Curated by the historian Frances Wilkins, this exhibition tells the story of the expedition undertaken by Prince Charles and his troops from James Maxwell’s perspective.
Lecture by Frances Wilkins - ?James Maxwell and Prince Charles? Expedition, 1745-46?
24 Jan 2008
7.30pm Friday 7 March 2008
At Dumfries Museum & Camera Obscura.
also the launch of the book “James Maxwell and Prince Charles’ Expedition (1745-46)”
At Dumfries Museum & Camera Obscura.
also the launch of the book “James Maxwell and Prince Charles’ Expedition (1745-46)”
(Booking is not required but as places are limited you may prefer to telephone 01387 253374 to reserve one.)
The Jacobite Rebellions - Family Learning Day
24 Jan 2008
February school half term, Wednesday 13 February, 10am - 1pm, 2pm - 5pm
The Human Experience - Paintings by Gino Ballantyne at Stranraer Museum
21 Jan 2008
An exhibition of paintings and drawings by artist Gino Ballantyne is currently on show at Stranraer Museum.
Thomas Telford at Stranraer Museum
21 Jan 2008
An exhibition marking the 250th anniversary of the birth of Thomas Telford has opened at Stranraer Museum. It tells the remarkable story of a shepherd’s son born at Glendinning in Dumfriesshire who became one of the greatest architects and civil engineers Britain has ever produced.
Strands - The Story of Textiles in South West Scotland
08 Jan 2008
“Strands - the Story of Textiles in South West Scotland” explores the wide range of textile products created within South West Scotland, the processes involved, and touches on how these affected the economy of the area and the people who lived here.