Dick Institute Museum & Art Galleries
Overview
Opened in 1901, the Dick Institute is one of the most important cultural venues in the south-west of Scotland, featuring the largest museum and gallery space in Ayrshire, as well as East Ayrshire's central library.
Features
- Opening Times
- Open all year
- Opening Times: Library: Open all year, Mon, Tue, Thu & Fri 9-8, Wed 10-5, Sat 9-5. Closed Sun. Galleries & Museum: Open all year, Tue-Sat 11-5. Closed Sun-Mon & public hols
- Facilities
- Parking nearby
- Children
- Suitable for children of all ages
About the area
Nestled between the Ayrshire coast, Dumfries & Galloway and South Lanarkshire, charming East Ayrshire encompasses the towns of Kilmarnock, Cumnock, New Cumnock and Stewarton. The county is home to a number of Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) in the form of lochs, glens rivers and uplands.
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Hotel
The Fenwick Hotel
★★★
"Comfortable and inviting with a modern feel throughout...."
- Family rooms:
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Piersland House
★★★★
"Attractive house with tidy grounds and extensive facilities...."
- Family rooms: 15
- Free TV
- WiFi available
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The Fenwick Hotel
The Fenwick Hotel benefits from a great location alongside the M77, with easy links to Ayr, Kilmarnock and Glasgow. The spacious bedrooms are thoughtfully equipped; complimentary WiFi i...
★★★ Rating
The Riverside Lodge Hotel
The Riverside Lodge Hotel is usefully located just eight miles from Glasgow Prestwick Airport and 40 minutes from Glasgow itself, and handy for Royal Troon, Turnberry and Old Prestwick ...
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Piersland House
Piersland House is a delightful, historic hotel enjoys a prime location in its own grounds in the heart of the golfing centre that is Troon. Extensive public areas include conference an...
★★★★ Rating
Marine Troon
The Marine Troon was built in 1894 and has been welcoming guests ever since. The hotel enjoys an enviable location overlooking Royal Troon golf course, out to sea and across to Arran. T...
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Crossbasket Castle
Crossbasket Castle can trace its roots back to the 16th century and has a rich history. The current castle was rescued from ruin in 2011 and retains many original features and a multimi...
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The Alamo Guest House
The Alamo Guest House is located in the west end of Glasgow just across from Kelvingrove Park, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Glasgow University. It was built in 1880 with many of the orig...
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The Social Hub
Located in the thriving Merchant City area of Glasgow, The Social Hub is a unique operation that caters for differing needs. Whether you are looking for a 1-night stay or a 3-month exte...
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Malmaison Glasgow
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