Covenanters and women crime writers will be two of the themes woven into this year’s Wigtown Spring Book Weekend. The programme has just been unveiled for the event, which takes place each year in Scotland’s National Book Town, from 2-4 May. Organised by the...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
