Friends of The Maclaurin

Friends of the Maclaurin

The ‘Friends of the Maclaurin’ work with the Trustees and aim to promote the Gallery to the people of Ayr and the wider public and to support and assist in its development.


Formed in 2005, the ‘Friends’ quickly established a reputation for an educational and entertaining winter programme, with members raising funds, assisting with and organising events at the gallery and acting as volunteer stewards at exhibitions.



Benefits of being a Friend


  • The latest Maclaurin magazine promoting arts in South West Scotland, delivered to your door (published 3 x yearly)
  • Invitations to our gallery exhibitions
  • Invitations to exclusive Friends talks and events programme throughout the year
  • Organised outings to other galleries and places of interest



How we use your money


  • Bi Annual Kilgour Art Award
  • Promotion of artists and their exhibitions in our magazine and other media
  • Maintaining and improving facilities in our venue 



How to become a Friend of the Maclaurin


We would love to welcome you as a Friend of the Maclaurin. You are not only supporting the Trust's charitable work by contributing annually as a Friend, but also helping to support Ayrshire's Arts and Culture scene!


You can sign up to our annual membership as an Individual £20, Joint £30 or Family £30.


Please complete the undernoted form and select the appropriate type.

For Joint memberships please add both First and, if appropriate, Last Names in the relevant fields.

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And we also welcome donations...


Donations to the Friends, which go directly to support the work of the Gallery, can be made through the Donation Box in the Gallery OR by bank transfer to:


'Friends of the Maclaurin'; TSB
Sort Code: 87-37-67; Account No: 77726468; Reference: DONATION

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