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Main Street, Auchencairn Auchencairn is a traditional Scottish village consisting mainly of stone houses dating from the early 17th century. It is located on the heritage coastline of the Solway Estuary, an area of unspoiled hills, cliffs, islands, bays and beaches known locally as the Scottish Riviera.

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Often overlooked by visitors to Scotland in favour of the Highlands and Islands, the area has been described as 'Scotland in miniature' and has a great deal to offer walkers, cyclists, wildlife enthusiasts or those who just want to relax on a beach.

Auchencairn enjoys a particularly mild climate due to its coastal position and there is a lively and welcoming community that takes pride in the appearance and history of the village. Several craft and specialist businesses operate successfully here although it is predominantly a farming community.

First mentioned by name in 1305, as part of the lands of Dundrennan Abbey there is evidence that the area has been occupied for many millennia. A detailed account of the History of The Village has been included on this website. The village attained notoriety for the scale of smuggling in the days of Robert Burns, but is now more law abiding and offers a wide range of excellent accommodation and facilities for visitors together with a very warm welcome.

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AUCHENCAIRN COUNTRY MARKET - Every 3rd Saturday of the month - all the details here

Last Updated ( Wednesday, 23 January 2008 )

AUCHENCAIRN COUNTRY MARKET

17th MAY 2008: 9am - 1pm IN THE MURRAY HALL
THIS MONTH'S PRODUCERS CONFIRMED AS:
Barmurrie Farm, Balmaclellan. - Chicken, hen and quail eggs, scotch eggs, chutney and home baking.
Smiths Contemporary Catering, Auchencairn. - Anglo/Italian cuisine, quiche, tarts, bakery, salads and olives.
Wigwam Bakery, Creetown - organic bread and other bakery products.
Well Preserved, Creetown - Jams, Marmalades and other home produced preserves.
Sunnyside Farm, Sanquhar - Rose veal, lamb and beef products (http://www.sunnysidefarm.biz/)
Annie's Delicious Bakes, Bridge of Dee - Home baked cakes, scones and more.
A Taste of Galloway, Thornhill - Galloway Beef and Blackface Lamb (www.atasteofgalloway.co.uk )
Garrochar Market Garden, Creetown - Fruit, veg, flowers and honey.
Solway Smokehouse, Balmaclellan - Smoked chicken, venison and duck.

CREAM TEAS FOR ONLY £1.00 to be sold to raise funds for Auchencairn Community Car Scheme.

FREE ADMISSION FOR SHOPPING AND TO THE CAFE.

PROMOTED BY

FUNDING OUR COMMUNITY REGENERATION.

Last Updated ( Wednesday, 07 May 2008 )

VISIT THREAVE CASTLE

	Join AUCHENCAIRN HISTORY SOCIETY on Wednesday 21 MAY to visit Threave Castle. Meet in The Square at 9.30 (own cars; lifts usually available) - Non Members very welcome.
Entry to the Castle is £4.20 (Adult), £3.20 (Conc)	Please note: the visit involves a walk of three quarters mile along a farm track, followed by a short boat trip. Optional stop at Threave Garden Visitor Centre on the way back for coffee or lunch (entry to the Visitor Centre is free)

QUIZ NIGHT

AUCHENCAIRN YOUTH CLUB is hosting a fund raising QUIZ NIGHT.
Starts 7.30pm on Thursday 22nd MAY in The Murray Hall.

TEAMS OF FOUR (No need to book - just turn up).
ENTRY CHARGE OF £1.00 PER PERSON

RAFFLE (Prize donations would be appreciated).

COME ON ALL YOU PARENTS - COME AND SUPPORT OUR YOUTH CLUB.

IT'S NEXT WEEK - YOU HAVE TIME TO GET YOUR TEAMS TRAINED

DARE YOU TRY AND BEAT THE KIDS?

Organised by Ross Paton
Youth Club Leader

Last Updated ( Tuesday, 13 May 2008 )

ART EXHIBITION

	GALLOWAY ART CLUB EXHIBITION IN THE MURRAY HALL AUCHENCAIRN 23 - 26 MAY 08 (SAME WEEKEND AS SPRING FLING)
OPENING TIMES: FRIDAY:12 NOON - 4.30PM OTHER DAYS:10am - 4.30PM	FREE ADMISSION (Donations welcomed) AMPLE FREE PARKING close by in the village centre.

There are twenty members of this Club who meet weekly and this is their second exhibition in 2008.
There will be about 70 works on display in oils, watercolour, pastels and mixed media covering a range of subjects. Landscapes, many of them local, seem to predominate.

The majority of works will be offered for sale with prices ranging between £50 and £200. Purchases can be removed during the exhibition.

Last Updated ( Friday, 09 May 2008 )

SPRING FLING 2008

Spring Fling is Scotland’s premiere art and craft open studio event and this year provides the opportunity to view the work of 87 selected artists in 73 studios across South West Scotland.
Check here for last years event.

Last Updated ( Sunday, 16 March 2008 )

PRIMARY SCHOOL SPRING FLING FAIR

Auchencairn Primary School is hosting a Fair on 24th and 25th of May during the Spring Fling Weekend. It will run from 11am until 3pm on both days.
	It will feature an art gallery featuring the work of local artists who are not included in the Regional event. This will include Sean Whittaker who has a studio near the village and has recently held a one man exhibition in a Kirkcudbright gallery. Childrens art work will also be exhibited in the school. Much of the art work will be offered for sale with a percentage going towards school funds.
We will be selling piggy banks made by the pupils. They can also be ordered from the school or at Auchencairn Store.	A stall will be selling second hand books.
	Refreshments on sale in the gymnasium. Soup, rolls, tea, coffee and a slice of home baking will be available for the price of £3.50. The home baking will include a selection of truffles, tray bakes, carrot cakes, sponges, fairy cakes, fruit loafs etc
JOIN US FOR A WEEKEND OF FABULOUS ART, FOOD AND FUN.
	FOR FURTHER DETAILS CONTACT THE SCHOOL SECRETARY ON 01556 640236.

Last Updated ( Wednesday, 07 May 2008 )

NOSTALGIA WEEKEND BEING PLANNED

14TH – 15TH JUNE

HELP MAKE IT HAPPEN! - APPEAL FOR ARTIFACTS

THE COMMUNITY COUNCIL IS PLANNING THIS EVENT WITH THE SUPPORT OF THE HISTORY SOCIETY AND NEEDS YOUR OLD PHOTOGRAPHS, MEMORABILIA AND ARTIFACTS FOR THIS PUBLIC EXHIBITION.
TO CONTRIBUTE PLEASE CONTACT ONE OF THE BELOW BEFORE 26TH MAY WITH A DESCRIPTION OF THE ARTICLE AND YOUR CONTACT DETAILS.

JACK MARTIN TEL: 640265, DAVID BERESFORD TEL: 640212 or MARIAN MAKINS TEL: 640307.

Last Updated ( Wednesday, 14 May 2008 )

VISIT THE QUARRY GARDEN

AUCHENCAIRN GARDENERS’ CLUB

Members invite you to join them on a private visit to the Quarry Garden (near Dalbeattie) on Wednesday 4 June. Meet in The Square at 2.00 pm (Own cars; lifts usually available).

This is a famous local garden, owned by Mr & Mrs Kinnaird, who have kindly invited us to visit. A donation of £2 per person please; Mrs Kinnaird donates the money to a local charity – this year it is the Dalbeattie Museum & Play Equipment for Dalbeattie.
Further detail: Marian Makins (Secretary, tel 01556 640307)

Last Updated ( Tuesday, 13 May 2008 )