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Scottish Vet Inspires Young Animal Lovers with Her Third Book in the Series

Working Vet launches third children’s book. When she’s not treating poorly animals, vet Catherine Stables can be found creating picture books for children. The first two...

Industry Experts To Debate Major Changes In Publishing

The dramatic changes in the publishing industry will be debated by an expert panel during Kirkcudbright Book Week, which takes place in the first...
388k Funding Secures Wigtown Book Festival for Next 3 Years

388k Funding Secures Wigtown Book Festival for Next 3 Years

Today’s announcement of a three-year Creative Scotland funding deal has been welcomed by Wigtown Book Festival. The £111,800 for year one restores the festival’s public...
Location, Location, Location is the key for Kirkcudbright Book Week authors

Location, Location, Location Is The Key For Kirkcudbright Book Week Authors

Readers like to immerse themselves in the locations that their favourite authors use and increasing numbers of them are visiting the places which feature...

Launch of Flash Fiction Short Story Competition for Young Writers

Young writers across Dumfries and Galloway are being encouraged to showcase their creativity in a Flash Fiction short story competition. This free-to-enter competition is...

Scottish Book Trust Launches ‘Januread’: A New Year’s Challenge to Rediscover the Joy of...

As the New Year approaches, Scottish Book Trust is launching Januread, an interactive, four-week journey during January designed to inspire readers to make 2025 their...
Big DoG Tour Sees Authors Share Love of Stories

Big DoG Tour Sees Authors Share Love of Stories

Four children’s authors have been bringing their love of stories and storytelling to children across the region. The annual Big DoG Schools Tour, organised by...

Over 6500 Books Gifted By Wheatley Foundation To Inspire Young Readers

Families across Dumfries and Galloway are enjoying a story with a happy ending after receiving free books throughout 2024. Wheatley Foundation has provided over 6500...
Scottish International Storytelling Festival comes to Dumfries & Galloway

Scottish International Storytelling Festival comes to Dumfries & Galloway

The Scottish International Storytelling Festival (SISF) is joining performers and audiences from all over the Dumfries and Galloway at this year’s Wild Goose Festival (18-25 Oct)...

Antiques Road Trip Star Appears at Wigtown Book Festival

James Braxton, much-loved face of Antiques Road Trip, has revealed that he turned to cosy crime writing after a theft from his garden. He was...