Celebrating poetry in Scotland’s three indigenous languages Prizes awarded at a special event during the Wigtown Book Festival The winners have been unveiled for the 2024 Wigtown Poetry Prizes – which celebrate work in the nation’s three indigenous languages. The...
Aiming to encourage entrepreneurialism in all parts of Scotland Call to restore mutual respect in debate on political issues Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes told an audience at the Wigtown Book Festival that her party needs to rebuild trust. She added that she is...
New generation of independent journalists needed to combat disinformation and lies Scottish Government urged to set up new institute to support journalism Foreign correspondent Jen Stout – who has earned international acclaim for her reporting from the front line of...
James Braxton, much-loved face of Antiques Road Trip, has revealed that he turned to cosy crime writing after a theft from his garden. He was appearing at Wigtown Book Festival to talk about Barty – A Tale of Stolen Bronze, which he said: “My wife describes my book as...
D&G Council invaluable to main festival and has enabled innovative Coastal Fringe Public investment in festival brings huge benefits for the region, its people, communities and economy With Wigtown Book Festival now in full flow the organisers have thanked...
Scotland can play a transformative role in creating a sustainable future for the planet and combatting the climate emergency according to a world-renowned economist. Professor Matthew Agarwala, a Cambridge University environmental economist and honorary professor at...
From tough guy and horseman to Nightsleeper and whisky Buddhist monk explores how to thrive in hard times Scottish actor James Cosmo – who has appeared in no less than 130 Hollywood movies – made a sell-out appearance during the first weekend on the Wigtown Book...
Rapturous welcome for performance poet Pam Ayres Coastal Fringe celebrates the Solway and its salt marshes Wigtown Book Festival got underway yesterday with appearances from Pam Ayres – the much-loved comedian and poet – plus other famous names. Pam, who was greeted...
Scotland’s National Book Town prepares for annual celebration of literature, storytelling, poetry and fun More than 250 events across 10 days in the heart of Galloway This Friday will see Scotland’s National Book Town burst into life with the start of the annual...
Wigtown Festival Company (WFC) will be going back to its roots when it moves to a new home within Scotland’s National Book Town at the start of 2025. But visitors can get a sneak preview straight away as 26 South Main Street will be hosting a pop-up bookshop and...
