Upland Exhibition Celebrates a Decade at the Heart of the Arts

Upland Exhibition Celebrates a Decade at the Heart of the Arts

Raising the profile of Scotland’s rural artists and makers Artists praise role of visual art and craft champions Upland – a bold champion of the arts in Dumfries Galloway – is launching a special exhibition for the start of its 10thbirthday celebrations. Despite tough...
Leading Landowner Calls on Public to Support a Galloway National Park

Leading Landowner Calls on Public to Support a Galloway National Park

Respected Ayrshire estate owner says new Park would bring a brighter future for nature and our communities Mark Gibson OBE believes ownership brings responsibilities to the environment and to future generations One of southern Scotland’s most respected estate owners...
International Magician Returns to the Stage Where it all Began

International Magician Returns to the Stage Where it all Began

Kevin Quantum at the Carnegie Hall where he first trod the boards in Some Like It Hot Fifteenth MagicFest kicks off in Edinburgh and Dunfermline As a 17-year-old acting in a youth theatre version of Some Like it Hot, Kevin McMahon could never have imagined he would...
20th Wigtown Poetry Prizes Launched 

20th Wigtown Poetry Prizes Launched 

Two decades of celebrating poets from Scotland and worldwide  Poets describe winning as a highlight of their careers St Andrew’s Day sees the launch of the 2025 Wigtown Poetry Prizes – Scotland’s international three-language awards. The 20th annual Wigtown Poetry...
Wigtown Book Festival Named As Scotland’s Best Cultural Event 

Wigtown Book Festival Named As Scotland’s Best Cultural Event 

Annual event in National Book Town scoops Thistle Award Win described as ‘a real boost to our confidence and morale’ Wigtown Book Festival last night took the title for the country’s most Outstanding Cultural Event or Festival in the annual Scottish Thistle Awards....
Leading Conservation Charity Backs Galloway National Park Proposals

Leading Conservation Charity Backs Galloway National Park Proposals

Campaigners welcome support of John Muir Trust – named after Scot who gave National Parks to the world Make Scotland’s National Day the time you join the calls for a new National Park The John Muir Trust – a leading voice for the UK’s wild places – has...
Galloway National Park Campaign Heads for the Scottish Parliament

Galloway National Park Campaign Heads for the Scottish Parliament

Holyrood exhibition shows new National Park benefits Campaigners issue vision statement MSPs reminded of promises for a new National Park  The positive case for a Galloway National Park is going to the Scottish Parliament this week with a special exhibition and the...