News & Events

January 2008

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.

21 Jan 2008

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.

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.