Kirkcudbright Tolbooth, Category A listed museum and former courthouse in Kirkcudbright, Scotland.
The Tolbooth stands as a stone building with multiple floors, featuring a clock tower and serving as a municipal museum in Kirkcudbright's center.
Built in 1629, the Tolbooth operated as a courthouse and prison, holding notable inmates including John Paul Jones, founder of the United States Navy.
The Tolbooth Art Centre displays paintings from local artists like S.J. Peploe and Charles Oppenheimer, representing Kirkcudbright's artistic community.
The museum opens its doors free of charge and includes a ground floor café serving local products, with studio spaces on upper floors for current artists.
An 18th-century drinking well with metal sundial water spouts remains at the entrance, marking the building's municipal importance.
Location: Dumfries and Galloway
Location: Kirkcudbright
Website: https://dgculture.co.uk/venue/tolbooth-arts-centre-kirkcudbright
GPS coordinates: 54.83550,-4.05571
Latest update: March 8, 2025 21:31
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