Go Girvan

27/08/2026

Destination Ayrshire bring live Entertainment!
Tickets £15 Call Gillian on 07990 874 679

27/08/2026

Pull your hiking boots out, it's that time of year again!

25/08/2026

25/08/2026

History looks better in black & white.

There’s something about the stark lines of Dalquharran Castle that only B&W photography can capture. The ruin doesn't just look old. It looks timeless.

Stripped of colour, you’re left with the pure architecture: the symmetry of the Adam mansion, the haunting empty windows, and the way the stone seems to absorb the Scottish sky.

It reminds us that while the functions of these buildings fade, the elegance of their design remains.

Dalquharran is more than just a ruin in Dailly. It’s a study in shadow and light.

25/08/2026

BOATING POND 🛶

Girvan Boating Pond opening hours are now adjusted as school holidays are over.

Please see post below for updated times ⬇️

25/08/2026

Roots and Branches: A New Community Textile Project Inspired by the Girvan Millennium Quilt
Girvan's Story and local artist Winifred Wright have come together to deliver Roots and Branches, an exciting new community textile project celebrating community, sustainability and heritage.
Inspired by the Girvan Millennium Quilt, the project will explore how the town has changed over the past 25 years while highlighting the strong community connections that continue to shape Girvan and inspire its future aspirations.
Are you part of a local community group or business and interested in getting involved? Or perhaps you're feeling creative and would like to help? Come along to one of our drop-in sessions to learn more about the project and sign up to take part.
Sessions will run from 11.00am to 3.00pm on the following dates:
August
• Thursday 27 August
• Saturday 29 August
September
• Thursday 3 September
• Saturday 5 September
We look forward to seeing you.

25/08/2026

🙋‍♀️ We’re Recruiting Volunteers! 🙋‍♂️

Girvan Youth Trust is looking for friendly, reliable volunteers to join the teams at:

🛍️ Our charity shop in Chalmers Arcade
☕ Aff the Rails kiosk at Girvan Train Station

Applicants must have previous customer service experience and enjoy working with the public.

Volunteering is a great way to meet new people, support your local community and help Girvan Youth Trust continue creating opportunities for young people.

Interested? Please complete the form below 👇

https://forms.gle/2q6PNSMhfePoZJum6

Or email for more information

[email protected]

25/08/2026

THIS WEEK @ The Wee School Art Space

This Wednesday is the final chance to join in with the Community Weaving Project, alongside textile artist Gemma Sangwine, so if you have been thinking about coming along make sure you do! 10am - 2pm Wednesday.

This is also the final week of The Carrick Open Arts Exhibition - featuring the work of 19 local artists working in a whole range of mediums.
The exhibition will be open;
Weekdays 10am - 4pm
Weekend 11am - 4pm

It really is a wee cracker of an exhibition and is not to be missed!

25/08/2026

Step Back in Time at Ballantrae Smugglers Festival! ⚓🏴‍☠️

📅 Thursday 27 August - Sunday 30 August 2026 |

Discover the rich and colourful smuggling history of the picturesque Ayrshire village of Ballantrae at this year's Smugglers Festival.

Thanks to years of research by author and social historian Frances Wilkins, the fascinating true stories of the smugglers, local characters, and customs officers who tried, and often failed, to stop them are being brought to life once again.

✨ Festival Highlights Include:
🎬 Premiere screenings of two new smuggling films
📚 Two exciting book launches
🏴‍☠️ A fascinating Smugglers Exhibition
🚶‍♀️ Two guided Smugglers Trail Walks
🍽️ A traditional Smugglers Supper followed by live music
🥃 "Tasting the Contraband" experience
👧 Activities for children …and much more!

Whether you're a history enthusiast, local resident, or visitor looking for a unique day out, there's something for everyone.

For the full festival programme, visit the Ballantrae Smugglers Festival page: 👇https://www.facebook.com/BallantraeSmugglersFestival

What's On Ayrshire
What's On Ayrshire

23/08/2026

Just some of Girvan's special memorial benches along the wall on the shore front near the cemetery.

Dedicated by local families and community groups to commemorate loved ones and individuals who made a lasting contribution to Girvan.