Art in the Castle

Art in the Castle is an annual arts' event at Ayton Castle, near Eyemouth in the Scottish Borders. This year marks our 4th event there. Twenty artists and makers from the Scottish Borders and Northumberland, will exhibit and sell their creations in the castle's main public rooms, including the beautiful dining and ball rooms.
The event is unusual, in that it pops up informally, amid the castle's furniture and the owners' private contemporary art collection, which graces the walls of all the rooms. The colourful collection includes works by Scottish artists such as John Bellany and Neil Macpherson.
The Tin Shed's exhibitors range from original artists and printmakers to ceramics, millinery, textile art and traditional weaving. Borders-based weaver Janis Embleton will set up her loom to give demonstrations over both days. The event is also a great way to meet the artists and find out more about their work in an informal setting.
Ayton Castle, which is accessed via a grand turreted gatehouse in Ayton Village, is still a private home and rarely opens its doors to the public, making this a great opportunity to visit the rooms and explore the grounds. Entrance to the castle and art event is free.
The owners will be running their train Lloyd through the grounds, from the purpose-built station just off Eyemouth Road. Return tickets for the train can be purchased at the station kiosk, where there is also car parking. The train runs through the wooded grounds and stops opposite the main entrance.
The castle's little cafe will also be open for refreshments, cakes and bakes, with seating inside and out.
Dogs are welcome in the grounds but must be kept on leads at all times. They are not allowed inside the castle.
There is parking at Ayton Village which is a short walk through the grounds or on the drive in front of the castle. Visitors using the train can park in the station car park.
Please visit the event page on our website to find out more and see who is taking part at www.thetinshed.co.uk