visitors experience
Surrounded by stunning countryside, A’ the Airts Community Art Centre warmly welcome you to the Royal Burgh of Sanquhar, the home of the original Sanquhar pattern . Learn about the history and heritage of this traditional way of knitting, still practiced today, from the Sanquhar Pattern Designs team with captivating presentations and hands-on demonstrations.
Sanquhar Castle along the beautiful River Nith in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland.
a day trip group Tour can include:
On arrival, home-baked delicious scones and shortbread with tea or coffee from A’ the Airts Cafe .
A demonstration of the hand-knitting of Sanquhar Gloves.
A presentation on the history and heritage of the Sanquhar Knitting.
Overview of how the tradition of the pattern is being kept alive by the Sanquhar Pattern Designs team.
See how the patterns are crafted on knitting machines and finished as garments and other products.
Entrance to the Tolbooth Museum to see the historical displays of antique knitwear.
Visit to the oldest working post office in the world.
A chance to speak to the Sanquhar Pattern Designs team and view the range of products they produce.
Lunch in A’ the Airts Cafe, or if the party is larger, then this will take place in a private exclusive area.
Shopping for Sanquhar Pattern Designs and other locally made crafts in our shop.
Group bookings for a Visitors Experience is exclusive to A’ the Airts Community Art Centre, 8-16 High Street, Sanquhar DG4 6BL, Scotland
Tel: (+44) 1659 50514
A’ the Airts is run by the Upper Nithsdale Arts & Crafts Community Initiative (UNACCI) which is a registered Charity and Company Limited by Guarantee: Charity No: SC035319
Places to stay
1 High St, Sanquhar, DG4 6DJ, United Kingdom
T+44 1659 50133
E hotelnithsdale@yahoo.co.uk
Newark Farm, Sanquhar, Dumfries & Galloway, DG4 6HN, United Kingdom
E info@newarkfarm.com
T +44 1659 50263
Blackaddie Rd, Sanquhar DG4 6JJ
T +44 1659 50270