Dunoon Burgh Hall

Dunoon Food Hub is now open!!! Have a look at their page to find out how to register as well as getting details of the fantastic fresh local produce available to order 😊

What a fantastic afternoon we had here yesterday with the 'Creative Collages' led by Carys Lines!
It was a wonderful turnout of families and children who had great fun getting creative and using recycled art materials to make beautiful pieces of art!
We hope you all had fun and here's some great pictures from the event!

A reminder that our new exhibition 'A Contested Land' launches this evening!
The preview begins at 6pm tonight and all are welcome!
Following the launch, the exhibition will run until the 18th August during our normal gallery opening hours of 12-4pm Tues-Sat and 1-4pm on Sundays.
... We hope to see you tonight!!
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There is still time to sign up for the fantastic music workshops for fiddle, guitar and whistle this weekend!
The cost is £135.00, and you will participate in 5 workshop sessions across 3 days, improving your playing and taking your skillset to the next level. Delivered by professional tutors, you will learn to give your instrument its own character using ornamentation, style and your interpretation of the music. For more details, visit
www.dunoonscottishmusicworkshop.co.uk...
Places can be booked through our website www.dunoonburghhall.org.uk
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This Saturday evening at 8pm we have the fantastic 'Alistair McCulloch Trio' performing here at the hall!
The 'Alistair McCulloch Trio' annual summer Scottish tour has become a firm fixture on the folk music calendar. Featuring champion fiddler McCulloch, alongside past Scottish folk musician of the year, Aaron Jones of Old Blind Dogs on bouzouki, guitar and vocals and former Capercaillie whistle wizard Marc Duff, the trio has gained a formidable reputation for its dynamic c...oncert performances.
Collectively Alistair, Marc and Aaron have appeared on dozens of albums over the years and after many requests they finally recorded a studio album as a trio last year. Blending traditional, contemporary and self-penned material the album showcases the combined talents of three of Scotland’s most respected and established traditional musicians.
This certainly isn't an evening to be missed! So get your ticket booked now to secure your place!
Tickets £10 (£8 Concession)
https://www.dunoonburghhall.org.uk/…/68 179-alistai…/tickets/
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Next week we have our newest exhibition launching! 'A Contested Land' by Document Scotland!
A Contested Land examines the complex relationship between Scotland’s people, history and landscape through the work of four photographers.
There is an exhibition preview on Thursday 18th July at 6pm and the exhibition will then run until the 18th August. The exhibition is free to view, donations welcome and our gallery opening hours are Tues-Sat 12-4pm & Sun 1-4pm.
... We hope to see you over the next month in our gallery space to view this fantastic exhibition!
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Remember we have our Character Design workshops with Gary Erskine tomorrow 10am-12pm & 1-3pm!
For all those who have their tickets we look forward to seeing you! If you'd still like to come along - don't worry there's still a few spots left at the workshops but book quick before they fill up!
https://www.dunoonburghhall.org.uk/…/68 181-design-…/tickets/

Remember we have an exciting end of the week coming up in Dunoon with Comicon and the fantastic 'Design your own Character' Workshops happening here at the Burgh Hall!
We are holding two workshops on Friday 12th July, a morning session from 10am-12pm and an afternoon slot of 1-3pm. These workshops are free to attend but we greatly appreciate a donation of £3!
The workshops will be led by Gary Erskine who has worked in the comic industry for over 25 years for MARVEL, DC Comics..., Vertigo, Dark Horse Comics and many others!
We've included some of his amazing work in this post for you to take a look at before you get the chance to have a go at designing your own character!
For anyone who doesn't have a ticket - don't worry, we still have a few spots left on the workshops! Get booked up now before they all go!
https://www.dunoonburghhall.org.uk/…/68 181-design-…/tickets/
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A date for your diary! If you've not been along to the monthly Acoustic sessions, why not pop along to the next one? Good music and great company! All welcome :-)

The chance to "pick your own" at Glenfinart Walled Garden! Well worth a visit :-)

Happening today!!! Join us for one of the performances of the Flames here at the hall 3pm & 7pm!
Tickets only £5!
https://www.dunoonburghhall.org.uk/…/68 173-the-fla…/tickets/

Have you heard that we have Tricky Hat bringing you the amazing production of 'The Flames' here at the Burgh Hall tomorrow!!!
The team have been working hard developing a unique performance of devised work, taking inspiration from everyday life, that challenges pre-conceived ideas of how older people think, and what they aspire to.
So join us as The Flames reignite in a striking, innovative mix of film, music and performance presenting a fresh look at how we age.
... There are two performances taking place tomorrow (4th July), a matinee at 3pm and an evening show at 7pm.
Tickets are only £5! So don't miss out and get yours now using the link below!
https://www.dunoonburghhall.org.uk/…/68 173-the-fla…/tickets/
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It was great to see Jackie Shearer and Julie Tait today from Rothesay Pavilion, and they brought with them the wonderful Janice Forsyth!

Find out more about philanthropist and art collector James Duncan, and how he came to buy Benmore Estate. Fascinating talk by art historian Dr Andrew M Watson taking place in the Courtyard at Benmore Botanic Gardens at 2pm on Saturday 6th July.

Just a reminder that the Hall (including our Gallery and café) will be closed this Friday, 5th July, for a private function.
We will re-open on Saturday 6th July and look forward to seeing you then!