May 13, 2026
A prop designer who has worked on Outlander and a former nurse whose paintings are portals into other world – just two of the unusual artists and makers taking part in this year’s Spring Fling open studios weekend. Hannah Thomson, in Portpatrick, and Cathy Van Hoppe,...
May 7, 2026
A drystane dyker, horse loggers, a river keeper, a musician and a yoga teacher – just some of the people photographed by Trinity Coombs who live and work in the lands along the River Nith. The 22-year-old photographer will be showing work from a series of projects at...
Apr 14, 2026
Kat Hill has been appointed as the Creative Director of Upland and will lead the visual arts and craft development organisation into its second decade. Upland Arts Development CIC, founded in 2015, runs a year-round programme of events and initiatives across Dumfries...
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...
