Sep 29, 2024
Rapturous welcome for performance poet Pam Ayres Coastal Fringe celebrates the Solway and its salt marshes Wigtown Book Festival got underway yesterday with appearances from Pam Ayres – the much-loved comedian and poet – plus other famous names. Pam, who was greeted...
Sep 24, 2024
Scotland’s National Book Town prepares for annual celebration of literature, storytelling, poetry and fun More than 250 events across 10 days in the heart of Galloway This Friday will see Scotland’s National Book Town burst into life with the start of the annual...
Sep 23, 2024
Wigtown Festival Company (WFC) will be going back to its roots when it moves to a new home within Scotland’s National Book Town at the start of 2025. But visitors can get a sneak preview straight away as 26 South Main Street will be hosting a pop-up bookshop and...
Sep 17, 2024
Get involved in a UK-wide citizen science water testing initiative Reconnect with southern Scotland’s waterways and wildlife Find out about everything from golden eagles to moths and fish Young filmmakers will be the focus of a special screening taking place as part...
Sep 16, 2024
Jobless, a baby on the way – Joyce and Ian gambled everything on a new life in Scotland’s National Book Town Two decades of festivals, community action plus the occasional alpaca and turkey Joyce Cochrane had just discovered she was pregnant when she and her partner...
