The Maclaurin Art Gallery News

Opening of the 29th Annual Ayrshire Save the Children Exhibition

Maclaurin Art Gallery • October 2, 2023

We had a lovely opening at the weekend to our Save the Children exhibition.


This is always a favourite and such a worthy cause with 40% of sales going to the charity. There are 200 artworks on display in 3 of our galleries, along with raffle tickets to a fantastic prize very kindly donated by the late HelenTurner's family. This show will run until Sunday 29 October.


Call in and see the great selection of artwork for sale from your favourite artists!

Save the Children 29th Annual Ayrshire Exhibition
By The Maclaurin Gallery March 6, 2026
Coming Soon from VISUAL ARTS SCOTLAND Private View: Saturday 28 March 2026 2pm. Exhibition Runs: Sunday 29 March - Wednesday 27 May
By The Maclaurin Gallery January 30, 2026
Always a popular event here at The Maclaurin, is the Annual Ayr Sketch Club exhibition and they had a busy Private Viewing last Saturday. In addition, this year they celebrate having been in continuous operation for 125 years! The exhibition covers 3 galleries, showcasing works from 47 of their exhibiting members. Whilst the show is running, the Club’s volunteers will be on duty to chat about their work. Look out for their special edition brochure, giving an interesting insight into the history of the Club, as well as inviting new members. This exhibition continues until 8 March. President of Ayr Sketch Club - Janette Coughtrie - opening the show. (Image courtesy of Ayr Sketch Club)
Some of the people taking the private view of the Peter Foyle Solo Exhibition
By The Maclaurin Gallery November 17, 2025
Here are a few photos from the recent opening of the Peter Foyle solo exhibition.  Peter is well known in the art world here in Ayrshire as well as much further afield, having hailed from Dorset and whose artwork sells internationally. The entire exhibition can be viewed on our website. It’s a beautiful collection of his latest works, heavily influenced by a Spring trip to the north of Scotland on the NC500. Do call in and see it if you can. The exhibition runs until 11 January 2026.