Wigtown Poetry Prize Names 2024 Judges

Wigtown Poetry Prize Names 2024 Judges

The judges have been revealed for Wigtown Poetry Prizes – Scotland’s international three-language awards – and they have revealed what they will be looking for in a winning entry. The awards date back to 2005 and celebrate the country’s three indigenous languages –...
New Stranraer Rural Mural Will Be At The Heart of Spring Fling

New Stranraer Rural Mural Will Be At The Heart of Spring Fling

Spring Fling has unveiled the full programme for the 2024 open studios weekend – which will feature a new Rural Mural along the seafront in Stranraer. Taking place from 25-27 May, Spring Fling is Scotland’s premier event of its kind, with a record-breaking 104 studios...
Biosphere Joins Campaigners In Joint Bid For A Galloway National Park

Biosphere Joins Campaigners In Joint Bid For A Galloway National Park

Campaigners have joined forces with Scotland’s first UNESCO Biosphere to present a joint bid for Galloway to be declared the country’s newest National Park. The Galloway National Park Association (GNPA) and Galloway and Southern Ayrshire UNESCO Biosphere(GSABP) bid –...
Record Number of Studios will Open Their Doors for Spring Fling

Record Number of Studios will Open Their Doors for Spring Fling

A record-breaking 104 studios will be welcoming in the public for Dumfries and Galloway’s 22nd annual Spring Fling Open Studios Weekend. Taking place from 25-27 May it’s a hugely popular opportunity to meet and see the latest work by an abundance of artists and makers...