Rozelle House and estate flourished throughout the 18th and 19th Centuries, but by the 1960s the Hamilton family were struck by high death duties and taxation which led to the sale of much of the surrounding land. In 1968 the House, with sadly little of its historic interior remaining, was gifted to the Royal Burgh of Ayr leading to its establishment as the local authority Museum and Art Gallery. Between 1975-76 the servant's quarters and stable block were converted into the Maclaurin Galleries with funds from the bequest of Mrs Mary Ellen Maclaurin.
Rozelle House is now a major display venue with a varied programme of exhibitions, events and workshops. It’s also the permanent home to Alexander Goudie's brilliant Tam O'Shanter cycle of paintings, some of which are on display all year.
One room is dedicated to the Ayrshire Yeomanry, where the regiment display a range of their artefacts, uniform and photographs.
Opening Hours: Monday to Saturday: 10am – 5pm
Sunday: 12pm – 5pm
Tea Room is open onsite from 9am
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