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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...

Wigtown Book Festival Thanks Sponsors and Public for Vital Support

With Wigtown Book Festival now in full flow the organisers have thanked visitors and supporters for showing their support in difficult times for the...
2024 WIGTOWN BOOK FESTIVAL OPENS UP THIS WEEKEND

2024 Wigtown Book Festival Opens Up This Weekend

This Friday will see Scotland’s National Book Town burst into life with the start of the annual Wigtown Book Festival. There will be famous names,...

The Couple Who Gambled Everything To Become Wigtown Bookshop Owners

Twenty Years In A Wigtown Bookshop – A Big Risk and A Dream Come True Jobless, a baby on the way – Joyce and...