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...
Mar 9, 2026
For media info contact Matthew Shelley – 07786 704299 Matthew@ScottishFestivalsPR.Org Around 4,000 visitors are expected for this weekend’s McInroy & Wood Borders Art Fair where more than 80 artists and galleries will be showing a huge array of paintings,...
Feb 25, 2026
This year’s annual Spring Fling open studios weekend will be a record-breaker with 111 artists and makers throwing open their doors to visitors. Taking place across Dumfries and Galloway from 23 to 25 May, it has earned a reputation as the leading event of its kind in...
Feb 23, 2026
Information overload and nautical monsters – just two of the themes that fascinate Georgina Bown, who is one of more than 80 exhibitors at Borders Art Fair. As ever the highly popular event in Kelso is attracting artists from across the UK, including East Lothian...
Feb 16, 2026
Wigtown Festival Company today launched the 2026 Anne Brown Essay Prize for the best literary essay by a writer in, or from, Scotland. The annual £1,500 prize has become renowned for its support and encouragement of engaging, high-quality writing tackling a multitude...
Oct 29, 2025
Artists and makers from across Dumfries and Galloway are inviting the public to see and buy original handmade art and craft at this year’s Upland made. Established in 2021 (as the Winter Craft Fair) it has grown into a highly popular chance to meet members of the...
Oct 14, 2025
Unleash your inner magic – MagicFest, Edinburgh’s annual avalanche of illusion, sleight of hand, mystery and laughter. And this year it celebrates reaching sweet 16 with two highly innovative world premieres, plus Kevin Quantum’s ever-popular Christmas Show and...
Oct 6, 2025
Despite the ravages of Storm Amy, Wigtown Book Festival saw an increase in ticket sales after a sparkling 10 days of events. Thousands also came into Scotland’s National Book Town to enjoy free events like the annual festival fireworks, which launch the festival each...
Oct 5, 2025
When Louis D Hall headed for Wigtown Book Festival there was only one possible way he could come into town – on horseback. The author’s own mount, Sasha, was taking a well-earned rest after the 111-day, 2,000-mile trek over Europe which was the basis for his book In...
