Scotland’s National Book Town has unveiled the programme for its annual springtime celebration of literature, storytelling and community. This year’s Wigtown Spring Weekend, 3-5 May, promises a combination of author talks, events dedicated to Galloway’s people and...
More than 4,000 visitors flocked to the McInroy & Wood Border’s Art Fair to see work by over 70 exhibitors who came from as far away as Caithness and Kent. Art sales totalled more than £210,000 at the annual weekend event which ran from 14-16 March at the Borders...
Prize honours journalist and book festival chair Anne Brown Wigtown Book Festival. Wigtown Book Festival has launched the annual Anne Brown Essay Prize for Scotland. The £1,500 prize is awarded for the best literary essay by a writer in, or from, Scotland. Each year...
Festival is vital to success of Scotland’s National Book Town Creative Scotland support will enable development of year-round programmes and secure the future of the Festival Today’s announcement of a three-year Creative Scotland funding deal has been welcomed by...
Studios from Stranraer to Moffat throw open their doors Chance to enjoy the beauty of Dumfries and Galloway Scotland’s leading contemporary art and craft open studios event has unveiled the list of artists and makers selected to take part in 2025. Among the more than...
Park offers major investment, jobs and business opportunities Warning that opposing a National Park could be damaging The decision by South Ayrshire Council’s to support the creation of a National Park has been warmly welcomed as a “vote for a better future”. The...
From Borders landscapes to images inspired by a life in Greece Weekend will feature more than 70 artists, studios and galleries Two artists from the same village, but with very different styles, will be among more than 70 exhibitors at the 2025 McInroy & Wood...
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...
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...
Was Chicago-born magician’s uncle a hitman called The Knife? New generation magicians including Edinburgh’s Dan Bastianelli Chicago-born Tim Licata learned magic from his favourite uncle – but Sal had more secrets than just how to make cards disappear. Now living in...
