Provost’s Dalgarven Mill visit

North Ayrshire Provost Anthea Dickson took in the latest exhibition at Dalgarven Mill Museum of Country Life and Costume during a recent visit.

And the Provost was full of praise after getting a close-up look at some of the stunning costumes on display in the ‘Treasures of the Orient’ which is a breathtaking collection of exquisite Imperial Chinese robes and Japanese kimonos.

During her tour of the facility, which was led by curator Robert Ferguson, whose family have owned the mill since 1922, the Provost took in the three floors of artefacts showing the lives of past rural workers.

What makes this museum so special and unique is how it spans generations and styles with it showcasing a fabulous costume collection dating from the mid 1700s to the present day.

Situated in a lovely, tranquil setting between Kilwinning and Dalry, the museum itself is located within one of Scotland’s oldest and tallest grain mills which was constructed in 1880.

The ‘Treasures of the Orient’ exhibition is on until the end of May and the museum is open Monday to Saturday 10am to 4pm, and Sunday 11am to 4pm.

Dalgarven is one of many museums throughout North Ayrshire, all run by volunteers with a passion for sharing North Ayrshire’s rich and diverse heritage. To find out what is on offer, please visit their webpage