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Jake Irving Ceramics

A potter's shop on St Mary Street in Kirkcudbright, with hand-made pottery in sea blues and greens and little glazed animal figures.

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On St Mary Street in the harbour town of Kirkcudbright, behind a white shopfront beneath an old stone house, Jake Irving sells the pottery he makes.

The shop is bright and simple, with white shelves and a ladder display filled with pieces in the blues and greens of the sea, under an anchor painted on the wall.

Among the favourites are his little animal figures, dogs, cats, pigs and elephants, each modelled by hand in red earthenware and glazed in dark blue, green or spotted yellow and brown, so that no two are quite alike. They cost twenty-eight pounds, and the pottery can also be bought online.

The shop opens from Monday to Saturday, from half past nine until half past four.

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Before you go

Monday to Saturday, 9.30am to 4.30pm; closed Sunday.

Where
59 St Mary Street, Kirkcudbright, DG6 4AA.
Makes
Pottery in sea colours.
Figures
Hand-modelled animals, £28.

Opening hours

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Monday
9.30am–4.30pm
Tuesday
9.30am–4.30pm
Wednesday
9.30am–4.30pm
Thursday
9.30am–4.30pm
Friday
9.30am–4.30pm
Saturday
9.30am–4.30pm
Sunday
Closed

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A white wooden display ladder holds ceramic shell-shaped dishes, butterfly and bee ornaments arranged among small driftwood fish figures.
Did you know

No two alike.

Jake Irving models each of his animal figures by hand, so every one has its own character.

A white display ladder holds ceramic dishes and small ornaments beneath a sign reading "CERAMICS", shelves of blue and white mugs standing behind.
Did you know

Red earthenware.

Jake Irving's figures are made of red earthenware clay, finished with coloured glazes.

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Where it is

At 59 St Mary Street in Kirkcudbright, DG6 4AA.

Close byKirkcudbright.
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  2. The Whitehouse GalleryThe Whitehouse GalleryA contemporary art and craft gallery on St Mary Street in Kirkcudbright, showing over 200 artists, with changing exhibitions.Under a mile 1 min by road
  3. Woman stands outside Pleat, Suneeta Rathore's shop with yellow doorPleat, KirkcudbrightUnder a mile 1 min by road
  4. Paul Jones BakeryPaul Jones BakeryPies and cakes in the town.Under a mile 1 min by road
  5. Sandyhills BeachSandyhills BeachA sandy bay along the coast.20 miles 33 min by road
  6. White-painted inn with lit windows overlooking a grassy slope at duskThe Steamboat Inn, CarsethornAn inn on the Solway.28 miles 44 min by road
Directions
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Pink-washed townhouse with round gable window and black railingsAttractionsBroughton House & Garden0.4 miles
Gallery walls hung with framed paintings of horses and Highland cattleAttractionsHarbour Cottage Gallery0.5 miles
Ruined stone abbey arches rise above misty grounds with a stone benchAttractionsDundrennan Abbey6.2 miles
An aerial view shows a ruined stone tower keep standing in a field bordered by trees, hills and a river visible in the distance.AttractionsCardoness Castle8.0 miles
Toasted cheese sandwich with bramble jelly, knife stuck upright in the breadRestaurantsGalloway Lodge Preserves8.4 miles
Ruined stone tower reflected in still water beneath a grey skyAttractionsThreave Castle8.5 miles
ShoppingPA Pop Up, Mill on the Fleet8.6 miles

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