This is a digital reproduction of our exhibition shown in 1990 in Lagwyne Hall and 2015 at The Heritage Centre.
Although 2015 was the bicentenary year of the present Church in Carsphairn, its roots began at a much earlier date. A number of early crosses, found in and around the area, hint at an early Church presence in the parish, but it was with the building of the first Church on the current site in 1636 that our story begins.
1992 the Heritage Group along with pupils from Carsphairn Primary School presented an exhibition of slides depicting many varieties and species of flora and fauna found in and around Carsphairn.
In this digital exhibition (scanned on 30th October 2019) we attempt to show you a flavour of the original presentation.
Some slides are yet to be located and we will add these at a later date.
Carsphairn Heritage Group researched, curated and displayed a yearly exhibition between 1986 and 2019.
We are in the process of digitising all our past exhibition and making them available online.
You can find them under the Online Exhibitions tab above or in the table on the following page, along with a collection of the professionally designed leaflets used to advertise the exhibitions.
This is a digital reproduction of our 1988 and 2016 exhibitions, scanned by volunteers on 30th October 2019.
The original exhibition was shown in Lagwyne Hall and was accompanied by two booklets. The 2016 exhibition followed similar stories with some new additions.
Robert (Robbie) Murray was a shepherd on the Forrest Estate (near Polharrow, just outside St Johns Town of Dalry). He was also a talanted poet, musician, singer and artist and a well-liked character across the Glenkens.
We are privileged to hold a collection of his music, poems and personal effects.
Robin Ade is a local artist, illustrator and author. Robin has been a great supporter and contributor to Carsphairn Heritage Group from its inception in 1987.
Robin has created a vast number of hand-drawn illustrations over the last thirty-plus years and the Group are delighted to be able to share his collection with you via this archive.
Robin’s work is extremely precious to Carsphairn Heritage Group and we are grateful for his long and loyal dedication. We express our sincere thanks to Robin for his kind permission to display this collection.
Spitfire AD 540 Blue Peter crashed in 1942 on the slopes of Cairnsmore of Carsphairn. The pilot P.O. David Hunter Blair was sadly killed and his body was found on Dugland Hill.
After a long search, the remains of the aircraft were recovered by Dumfries and Galloway Aviation Museum in 1993. The event was filmed by the children's TV programme which shared the Spitfire's name.
This is a digital representation of the exhibtion shown in Carsphairn Heritage Centre in 2000.
A carefully observed and meticulously recorded study of the Wildlife in the Glenkens....
Painstakingly executed by Sue Wiseman - 2002
Sue is a long-standing supporter of Carsphairn Heritage Group and former committee member. Her wonderful artwork and humourous observations have helped illustrate many exhibitions. We are forever grateful for her unrivalled talent. This exhibition is a dedication to her work.
