Aug 28, 2019
The 21st annual Wigtown Book Festival is set to welcome a rich variety of writers, broadcasters and others – and is unveiling new attractions like the Wigtown Feasts. Among those taking part this year are Kirtsy Wark, Arabella Weir, Kerry Hudson, Sinead Gleeson,...
Aug 27, 2019
Six major festivals and sporting events will give visitors the chance to enjoy the food, drink, culture and countryside of Dumfries and Galloway in all its rich variety. There’s everything from top-flight cycle racing and motorsport through to the finest foods from...
Aug 27, 2019
The curtain has fallen on the third Army@TheFringe, with the venue celebrating the critical success of its five shows. This weekend also saw the awarding of three Lustrum Awards for “best festival moments” by Robert McDowell, Director of Summerhall. These went to: ...
Aug 19, 2019
Two weeks of events are planned to explore Scotland’s remarkable relationship with the Arctic and the threat to the region from climate change. Scotland and the Arctic: A Conversation is planned for 8 to 20 October and involves a wide range of inspiring activities in...
Jul 24, 2019
Eighteen artists and makers are taking part in the first of a new series of events at the magnificent Marchmont House promoting Scottish creativity. Conversations in Wood @ Marchmont House, from 3-5 August, features leading names in contemporary wood making who are...
Jul 18, 2019
A great tragedy, according to playwright Owen Sheers, is that each time we head towards war we suffer a national amnesia about the detail and awfulness of past conflicts. Fringe audiences will be able to see a highly immersive production of his one-man play...
