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Paisley and District

Kirkcudbright the Artists Town - Full

Event type: Outing
Date: Friday 1st May 2026

A bus trip to Kirkcudbright, the Artists Town, has been arranged with a visit to the Scottish National Trust property Broughton House, This was the home of ‘Glasgow Boy’ E A Hornel and hosts an impressive collection of art. There are also colourful Japanese inspired gardens.

The visit offers a guided tour of Hornel's house and the gardens, cost £5.70 for non-NTS members and can be paid on the day.

In the town, Kircudbright Galleries are hosting interesting exhibitions, there's an exhibition of Modern Landscape and a famous Rock Crystal.

The cost of the trip will be £23 for the bus, and banking details will be sent out by email

A meal is being offered at the Selkirk Arms hotel

Because of the roadworks in Abercorn Street, the bus will leave at the back of Paisley Gilmour Street Station