The Maclaurin Art Gallery News

The Maclaurin Gallery re-opens on Monday 26th April

The Maclaurin Gallery • April 22, 2021

The Maclaurin Gallery opens its doors again on Monday 26th. The Rozelle Tearoom will also be open.


Two exhibitions will welcome back our visitors.


Some choice pieces from The Maclaurin Collection including this Scottish Portrait Award Winner  Jonah Gaskell of Kittyfield Farm by Helen Wilson and Digital Art on the Run by Ian McKinnell.

Jonah Gaskell of Kittyfield Farm
Ardfern from Digital Art on the Run

And coming in mid May:


Close to Home

Tree Line, Carrick Hills, Ayrshire by John MacDonald

Tree Line, Carrick Hills, Ayrshire

John MacDonald

Pink in a Landscape by Bridget Hunter

Pink in a Landscape

Bridget Hunter

Snow Shadows, Stewarton, Ayrshire by Margaret MacDonald

Snow Shadows, Stewarton, Ayrshire

Margaret MacDonald

An exhibition featuring the recent work of three well loved Ayrshire artists, John & Margaret MacDonald and Bridget Hunter.


The gallery is Covid Safe and visitors are asked to book a slot to visit on 01292 445447. However if you just turn up and the gallery is quiet you may be able to gain access, you will be guided by the gallery staff. Masks must be worn and hand sanitisers are widely available.

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By The Maclaurin Gallery February 17, 2025
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