Talk of the Town
Creativity, Community & Placemaking
Welcome to our community communications page, celebrating what’s happening in Stranraer and the voices of the people living and working in the town and surrounding areas.
Talk of the Town supports the community with opportunities to showcase other organisations, groups and individual projects that are working to support the development and growth of Stranraer.
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“Raise The Sails – An Interview with Stranraer’s Artist in Residence”
‘Raise the Sails’, was a community festival celebrating a new vision for Stranraer’s harbour area and marking the culmination of public art project, ‘Harbour’ by artist Maya Rose Edwards. Researcher and Reporter, Anne Waggot Knott spent time with Maya through their residency in Stranraer. Asking Maya to share some of their reflections on the project in…
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Raising the Sails and Raising the Game
Written by Anne Waggot Knott, Project Researcher and Reporter A spotlight on the work of community artist, Maya Rose Edwards, in Stranraer. Diving into Stranraer’s history paints an evocative picture. A proud port town and a vibrant, prosperous meeting place. Its connection to the sea meant connections right across the world. This rich history, full of…
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Spring Fling Rural Mural 2024
Celebrate Spring Fling 2024 with a trip to Stranraer’s latest public art pice, the Rural Mural (SFRM) The design of the mural has been heavily influenced by Stranraer residents through various public engagement sessions and meetings with town groups and we, at Creative Stranraer, are so happy to have been involved in this exiting and…
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