Apr 8, 2026
Covenanters and women crime writers will be two of the themes woven into this year’s Wigtown Spring Book Weekend. The programme has just been unveiled for the event, which takes place each year in Scotland’s National Book Town, from 2-4 May. Organised by the...
Apr 8, 2026
Seaweed, banana skins and a fire in a large metal dustbin – all play a role in the distinctive pottery created by retired paediatric doctor Heather Armstrong. She is one of the 18 ceramicists taking part in this year’s Spring Fling open studios weekend which will...
Mar 18, 2026
An award of £50,000 will help reinvigorate Wigtown’s annual book festival – making it even brighter and more fun for its 20,000 annual visitors. The much-loved annual autumn event, in Scotland’s National Book Town, is among the successful bidders for Airbnb’s £1...
Mar 9, 2026
For media info contact Matthew Shelley – 07786 704299 Matthew@ScottishFestivalsPR.Org Around 4,000 visitors are expected for this weekend’s McInroy & Wood Borders Art Fair where more than 80 artists and galleries will be showing a huge array of paintings,...
Feb 25, 2026
This year’s annual Spring Fling open studios weekend will be a record-breaker with 111 artists and makers throwing open their doors to visitors. Taking place across Dumfries and Galloway from 23 to 25 May, it has earned a reputation as the leading event of its kind in...
