Nov 7, 2018
From sneak previews of the newly restored Moat Brae House to a CrocRock! Carnival, Dumfries is gearing up for a 10-day celebration of its JM Barrie heritage and of young people’s storytelling. The Dreams for the Future Festival, from 24 November to 2 December,...
Oct 22, 2018
The dynamic and dazzling Electric Swing Circus is bringing its saucy and irresistible stomping sounds to Dumfries and Galloway. Fronted by a sassy female double act, the Birmingham six-piece band packs one of the most distinctive, energetic and wild sounds around. A...
Oct 18, 2018
Elements 4, Scotland’s sparkling three-day festival of the very best in gold, silver and jewellery is about to get underway in Edinburgh. Among the highlights is a sneak preview of the forthcoming Seasons collection, made in Scottish gold by Sheila Fleet OBE and...
Oct 16, 2018
Fifteen wounded, injured and sick veterans today performed scenes from Unspoken, a play about the challenges faced by ex-service personnel like themselves, at the Palace of Westminster. Their appearance comes ahead of a full performance at Sadler’s Wells on 28...
Oct 8, 2018
The first weekend of the Kirkcudbright Festival of Light attracted visitors to a range of events and attractions including workshops to make lanterns for next Saturday’s parade and fireworks. The coming days promise activities and entertainments of all kinds, leading...
Oct 2, 2018
The 20thannual Wigtown Book Festival was the biggest and most successful yet – with audiences of around 29,000. The provisional figures show a 20% increase compared to 2017 and will play a major role in raising awareness of Scotland’s National Book Town. The south...
Oct 1, 2018
An illuminated 18-foot wicker horse, a lantern parade, artworks, classical music and beautiful designs beamed onto historic buildings – all will feature in the Kirkcudbright Festival of Light. The south-west Scottish town is making the final preparations for a 10-day...
Sep 26, 2018
The success of the new Kirkcudbright Galleries and the V&A in Dundee has led to calls for a summit where local authorities can share their experiences in driving forward the cultural sector. Dumfries and Galloway Council Leader Elaine Murray believes that the...
Sep 23, 2018
We should learn to celebrate death according to Professor Dame Sue Black and we should be hugely grateful to all those who donate their bodies to science. Speaking this weekend at a packed event at the Wigtown Book Festival the forensic anthropologist discussed a...
Sep 22, 2018
Finlay Wilson, whose first Kilted Yoga video has had more than 70 million views, was among the guests at the 20thWigtown Book Festival. Wilson, who 11 years ago had to use a wheelchair or walk on crutches because a bone condition in his legs left him in such pain, has...
