Open Garden: Gardens of West Kilbride and Seamill
A selection of varied gardens, some new this year, close to the sea in Scotland’s Craft Town. North Ayrshire Cancer Care receives 40%, MND receives 40% (Motor Neuron Disease), the net remaining to SG Beneficiaries. Plant Stall Wheelchair Access Partial
. Heading from Dalry take B781 for 7 miles. Alternatively take the A78 south for 8 miles from Largs or the A78 north for 7 miles from Kilwinning. Signposted to Village Hall for tickets and maps marked with gardens opening, disabled access shown as applic Ayrshire
Saturday 30 Jun 2012 and Sunday 1 Jul 2012
Open Garden: Dougarie
Terraced garden in castellated folly. Tender shrubs, herbaceous border, traditional kitchen garden. Pirnmill Village Association receives 40%, the net remaining to SG Beneficiaries.
. Blackwaterfoot 5 miles. Regular ferry sailing from Ardrossan and Claonaig (Argyll). Information from Caledonian MacBrayne, Gourock. (Telephone 01475 650100) Ayrshire KA27 8EB
Sunday 1 Jul 2012
The Rat Pack Vegas Spectacular
Fun all the way as the "Purveyors of Cool” come to town with a sensational show featuring the greatest music of the 20th Century. Wonderful memories of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin & Sammy Davis Junior in a fabulous production that continues to be successful all over the world. It’s totally live and..
Palace Theatre, 9 Green St, Kilmarnock, Ayrshire KA1 3BN
Thursday 5 Jul 2012
Open Garden: Barr Village Gardens
This July weekend features a number of attractive gardens, mostly well established but some new, within this small beautiful conservation village. Included will be the garden of Barr Primary School, featuring the pupils’ barrel garden. Map and tickets available at Barr Community Hall. CHAS..
By Girvan . Barr is on the B734. Girvan 8 miles, Ballantrae 17 miles, Ayr 24 miles. Ayrshire KA26 9TU
Saturday 7 Jul 2012 and Sunday 8 Jul 2012
The Barr Village Open Gardens Fringe Festival!
This alternative Scotland’s Open Garden contribution will include: A plant-based art installation in our barn by award winning designer, Brian Young and sculptor, Alasdair Currie. Plants and posies will be for sale from Holmes Farm Plants nursery Albert Weir is bringing collectible garden..
Alton Albany Farm B&B, Albany Road, Barr, nr. Girvan Ayrshire KA26 0TL
Saturday 7 Jul 2012 and Sunday 8 Jul 2012
Open Garden: Brodick Castle & Country Park
At any time of year the gardens are well worth a visit, though especially in spring when the internationally acclaimed rhododendron collection bursts into full bloom. Venture out into the country park and discover wildflower meadows where Highland cows graze, woodland trails and tumbling..
Brodick. Brodick 2 miles. Service buses from Brodick Pier to Castle. Regular sailings from Ardrossan & Claonaig (Argyll). Information from Caledonian MacBrayne, Gourock. (Tel: 01475 650100) Ayrshire KA27 8HY
Sunday 8 Jul 2012
Sraiton Car Boot Sale and Cream Teas
Car Boot & Cream Teas Straiton Play Park Field Sunday 8th July from 10am Ayr Sunday Market is taking a break, so come along to the Straiton Car Boot Sell your unwanted items, or look for a bargain, then take a stroll to the McCandlish Hall, sit down and indulge in a Cream Tea! For more..
STRAITON PLAY PARK FIELD Ayrshire
Sunday 8 Jul 2012
Circus of The Orient presents ’Shanghai Express’
The sensational Circus of the Orient is coming to Scotland with a brand new tour ‘Shanghai Express’ - bringing some of the world’s most daring acrobats and circus performers to the land of the brave. Featuring a galaxy of international circus stars from China, Mongolia, Bulgaria, Czech Republic..
The Corran, Main Road, Kyleakin, Ayrshire IV41 8PH
Tuesday 10 Jul 2012
Musical Minis Teddy Bear Picnic
The Teddy Bear Picnic is held indoors. You can join in a Musical Minis session, bring your rug and packed lunch... Then you can meet MICKEY MOUSE, DONALD DUCK & HELLO KITTY, 3 of your favourite lookalike characters. Oh and of course bring your Teddy
St Johns Parish Church, Kilmarnock Ayrshire KA3 2EX
Friday 13 Jul 2012
Sidesplitters Comedy Club: Improv Comedy Special
Tonight Sidesplitters Comedy makes comedy interactive in a way never seen before as Host Billy Kirkwood teams up with Improv Superstar’s Stu & Garry with a host of special guest and presents a night of first class “Whose Line is it anyway” Comedy shenanigans where YOU make the show. As our team of..
Harbour Arts Center Irvine, 114-116, Harbor St, Irvine, Ayrshire, KA12 8PZ
Saturday 14 Jul 2012
Open Garden: Carnell
The 16th century Peel Tower looks down over a 10 acre garden which has featured in the "Beechgrove Garden", "Country Life", "The Good Gardens Guide" as well as Suki Urquhart’s book "The Scottish Gardener". Carnell has a traditional walled garden with a 100 yard long herbaceous border, as well..
Hurlford . From A77 (Glasgow / Kilmarnock) take A76 (Mauchline / Dumfries)then right on to the A719 to Ayr for 1½ miles. Ayrshire KA1 5JS
Sunday 15 Jul 2012
Riverside Charity Show
Horse Show, Dog Show, Stalls & Kids entertainment. All in aid of Leukaemia Research and Station 15 Ayr Hospital
Rozelle Park, Ayr Ayrshire KA7 4NQ
Sunday 15 Jul 2012
Musical Minis Teddy Bear Picnic
The Teddy Bear Picnic is held indoors. You can join in a Musical Minis session, bring your rug and packed lunch... Then you can meet MINNIE MOUSE, FIREMAN SAM, & UPSY DAISY, 3 of your favourite lookalike characters. Oh and of course bring your Teddy
Prestwick North Parish Church, Prestwick Ayrshire KA9 1AR
Tuesday 17 Jul 2012
Open Garden: Culzean
A major Scottish attraction & a perfect day out for all the family. Robert Adam’s romantic 18th-century masterpiece is perched on a cliff high above the Firth of Clyde. The Fountain Garden lies in front of the castle with terraces & herbaceous borders reflecting its Georgian elegance. The..
Maybole. On A719 12m S of Ayr, 4m W of Maybole. Bus: Stagecoach, Ayr/Girvan via Maidens (No 60) to entrance. 1m walk downhill from stop to Castle/Visitor Centre. Ayrshire KA19 8LE
Tuesday 17 Jul 2012
The Ladyboys Of Bangkok
The fabulous Lady Boys of Bangkok are back in spectacular style with the new 2012 production of the country’s favourite cabaret party show. 16 of the world’s most entrancing beauties are ready to take you on their carnival parade, a carnival like no other. See elaborate costumes, feel the heart..
Grand Hall, Green Street, Kilmarnock Ayrshire KA1 3BN
Wednesday 18 Jul 2012
