Harbour Cottage Gallery | Kirkcudbright | Scotland | United Kingdom

Harbour Cottage Gallery

Sightseeing attraction | Kirkcudbright | Scotland | United Kingdom

The Harbour Cottage Gallery is a renowned art gallery in Kirkcudbright, Scotland, a town often referred to as the "artists' town". The gallery was founded in 1955 by local artists and is located in a historic building that was once a fisherman's cottage. It serves as a platform for local professional and amateur artists as well as artists from other regions.

Numerous exhibitions take place annually between March and December, covering a wide range of styles and media. The summer and autumn exhibitions organized by the gallery mainly feature local artists, while the annual "Open" exhibition in early summer aims to promote new and emerging artists. Additionally, the gallery can be rented by artists and craftsmen for private exhibitions, leading to a diverse mix of solo and group exhibitions.

The Harbour Cottage Gallery is an integral part of Kirkcudbright's art scene and significantly contributes to the cultural life of the town. It offers visitors the opportunity to discover a variety of artworks and experience the creative atmosphere of the region.
Harbour Cottage Gallery Kirkcudbright

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Harbour Cottage Cottage
DG6 4LD Kirkcudbright

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Opening hours

Sunday10:00 - 17:00
Monday10:00 - 17:00
Tuesday10:00 - 17:00
Wednesday10:00 - 17:00
Thursday10:00 - 17:00
Friday10:00 - 17:00
Saturday10:00 - 17:00

Reviews

51 Reviews

Andy Cunningham
26.06.2024

We took part in the Arts and Crafts Taster for a week. There is usually an exhibition of the work of local artists where you can buy paintings, prints, cards and pottery etc. It's in a lovely location right by the harbour (yes, the name gives it away).
tony hough
18.06.2024

Interesting variety of art, felt welcome to look around no pressure to buy anything (even though we did)
Leslie Mitchell
06.05.2024

Lovely wee gallery set beside the harbour , worth a look if you are in the area
Terence Ward
01.09.2023

Lovely art exhibition, well worth a visit, it free entry too. Many exhibits for sale. The painted stones are reasonably priced and a super souvenir from Kirkcudbright.
Tork Mackenzie
02.08.2023

Gorgeous little gallery located on the harbour with excellent pieces of art on both floors , well worth a look in
Alison Tatlock
23.07.2023

Some outstanding artwork 👌
Alice Rourke
09.01.2023

Excellent
Julian Tighe
03.12.2022

Excellent variety of lovely locally made items. I very helpful and talented young lady who helped us.
Valerie Hinchliffe
27.10.2022

A bright and airy little art gallery that occupies two floors of an 18th century fisherman's cottage between MacLellan's Castle and the harbour. It's free to enter. Was only on a very short visit to Kirkcudbright but I enjoyed the half-hour I spent looking around the autumn exhibition. The people who work here were really welcoming and the paintings and drawings by mainly local artists were beautifully displayed. I especially liked the seascapes and local scenes. There were also a few crafts and some nice postcards. Great harbour views from the upstairs window too! Well worth a visit.
Bob Watson
06.09.2022

A delightful small gallery, with free entrance, interesting exhibits and nice people. Superb location in Kirkcudbright. Even the outside is a picture in itself.
Rosemary Rooney
01.09.2022

Lovely wee gallery with a stunning exhibition/sale of Chris Fergusson and her daughter Nan's work in oils and watercolours.
Winifred Wilson
31.08.2022

Visited the Chris Fergusson and Nan Fergusson exhibition. Wonderful to see so many of their paintings in one space. Also lovely to meet their descendants
Klara Chadwick
19.04.2022

Such a vital part of the town with quality exhibitions ranging from local amateur to Glasgow Masters. Friendly, free and dog-welcoming, a definite destination for visitors to Kirkcudbright
Stephen Taylor
20.07.2021

Aim to visit soon, a relative recently displayed her work there, we are looking forward to visiting. We called in today 21/9/21 and found Heather m nisbet was displaying her Art ,I found the whole experience enlightening ,She was displaying lots of paintings of fishing boats , some of which I believe where of boats in the harbour. A large painting on one wall I liked greatly, It depicted a number fishing boats, and the artist had laid them one over the other, yet managed not to hide each of the boats . You will have to visit to see what I mean. Only a few days left to see them. On my way to see the new exhibition on Monday the 18th October run's for the week, going to be some really talented Artists showing, Take a look you will not be disappointed.
Robert Smith
16.07.2021

Great little gallery by the harbour, pictures on display change regularly and most can be purchased.
Nicole Elvin
14.06.2021

Very quaint location next to harbour and beautiful selection of seascapes and other paintings.
Fiona Lee
06.04.2021

The prettiest gallery in Scotland and beautifully located on the harbour. Exhibitions are varied and change frequently often presenting the work of local artists and craftsmen. The gallery has an interesting history too having been saved from demolition in the 1950’s by the town’s artist community.
Steven Walker
17.02.2021

The photo I published with the Mini in the foreground was taken by my father c. 1971.
Amanda Wilson
29.09.2020

Wonderful wee gallery for local artists.
Patricia Wilson
10.10.2019

Lovely friendly knowledgable staff. Shows local artists work covering many different styles of work, always interesting and worth a visit.
Elizabeth Gault
05.09.2019

Historic gallery overlooking the harbour with varied exhibitions throughout the year.
Tricia Graves
18.08.2019

Good variety of art work
Peter Varty
21.07.2019

Very friendly
Christine Irwin
22.06.2019

Love this gallery and it's exhibitions
Cliff Perry
05.06.2019

Nice little gallery. Local work much in evidence. There are bargains to be had here. Prices are very reasonable for quite accomplished pieces in contrast to many big city galleries.
daftcatdarcy
04.05.2019

Fantastic textile and mixed media exhibition
Christine Stanger
24.04.2019

Small but very friendly with local artworks
Brenda Taylor 16 Lime grove
18.04.2019

Really nice place take a walk in if in the area

 

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