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Scotland’s Book Town Volunteer Army Gears Up For 25th Wigtown Book Festival

Scotland’s Book Town Volunteer Army Gears Up For 25th Wigtown Book Festival

Meet authors including Nigel Planer, Katherine Rundell and Pat Nevin  Festival is a 10-day feast of literature and storytelling – plus music, debate,...
Dumfries and Galloway children learn about tolerance with new book

Dumfries & Galloway Children Learn About Tolerance With New Book

CHILDREN in four Dumfries and Galloway schools will learn more about different cultures and beliefs thanks to a Scottish charity.   Nil by Mouth, a leading...
Galloway Writers, Walks, Talks, Music and Film - The Heart of Wigtown Book Festival

Galloway Writers, Walks, Talks, Music and Film – The Heart of Wigtown Book Festival

Wigtown Book Festival was set up to help regenerate one of rural Scotland’s most economically-challenged regions. Now, with the 25th annual event soon to start,...

Exploring Galloway’s Stories and Gaelic ‘Otherworld’ using our Place Names

What can our place names tell us about our past, and how do they reveal stories of folklore and our historic ‘otherworld’? This event...

Wigtown Poetry Prize Shortlist Revealed

● International awards celebrate Scotland’s three indigenous languages ● Winners to be unveiled at special Wigtown Book Festival event The shortlist has been unveiled...
ROBERT BURNS WORLD FEDERATION

Dumfries Proud To Host Robert Burns World Federation 2023

The Robert Burns World Federation is delighted to be hosting their Annual General Meeting and Conference in Dumfries again this year. The event will...

Top Storytellers Looking Forward to Meeting Younger Readers at Wigtown

Big Wig children’s festival plus great events for young people Spooky graveyard drama and a massive Wigtown drawing Some of the most celebrated contemporary...
Twenty Five for 25 – Wigtown Book Festival Promises 10 Days of Delights

Twenty Five for 25 – Wigtown Book Festival Promises 10 Days of Delights

Wigtown Book Festival has unveiled its full line-up – with guest programmer Lee Randall offering twenty five top tips for this year’s 25th annual...

Engaging Adventures for Young Explorers: Join Michael Howe’s “Have You Seen?” Series in Dumfries...

Author Michael Howe takes readers on a captivating journey through the picturesque landscapes and fascinating wildlife of Dumfries and Galloway in his enchanting "Have...
Iconic 'Neil' From The Young Ones, Actor Nigel Planer To Appear at Wigtown Book Festival

Iconic ‘Neil’ From The Young Ones, Actor Nigel Planer To Appear at Wigtown Book...

Wigtown Book Festival has revealed some of the guests and attractions for its 25th annual event – with tickets going on sale from 1 August.  Jo...