The Ross Gallery, named after one of Stranraer’s pioneering sons, Sir John Ross, opens to the public from 11th December.
The Ross Gallery is on the first floor of the Stranraer Museum and is available for local artists to exhibit their work during the spring and summer next year. Stranraer Museum hopes this will become a popular outlet for the work of all of Galloway’s amazing artists. To demonstrate the versatility of the gallery Stranraer Museum has invited Galloway Photography and Red Squirrel Crafts to display their stunning work throughout December. All works are for sale.
Galloway Photography is the husband & wife team of Dave and Beth Currie, who are based in Glentrool Village. Their photography is probably best described as “inspired by nature”. Through their work they capture the awesome natural beauty of this area. The images vary from landscape shots of stunning mountain vistas to wildlife photos of a red squirrel or roaring stags, and more esoteric work encompassing the use of close-up or long exposure photography.
Living in the only village within Galloway Forest Dark Skies Park, they are in prime position for night photography as evidenced by some of their stunning and hugely popular starscapes.
Dave became interested in photography when he purchased his first 35mm SLR film camera back in 1985. As a chemistry researcher, he enjoyed many hours in the dark room working with his own film-developing chemicals, but it was the emergence of digital technology, and the immediacy of that medium, that allowed Dave to really develop his photographic talents.
Beth splits her time between photography and her other passion, crochet jewellery and Red Squirrel Crafts. She works with tiny crochet hooks, fine cotton thread, semi-precious gemstones, sterling silver and copper, to create unique and 
colourful jewellery inspired by the natural beauty of Galloway.
Opens 11th December, Monday to Friday 10-5, Saturday 10-1 & 1.30-4.30. Free. The exhibition runs right through until mid-January, although it will be closed the four bank holidays.
images supplied by Dave Currie: [email protected]
