Scotland's literary heartland
Visit us (but not just yet)
Dumfries & Galloway is closed to tourism at the moment. But we would love to see you when restrictions are lifted. In the meantime, find out about more about the year-round attractions of Scotland's National Book Town and its region.
Events
Wigtown Festival Company - events in Wigtown and beyond
In addition to running Wigtown Book Festival every autumn, Wigtown Festival Company has a year-round programme of literary events in Dumfries & Galloway. These include our mini science festival - Big Bang - and Big DoG, a children's book festival in Dumfries. Check out what's on or browse our projects.
Hooked 2020
A day festival for young people who are passionate about the arts
22 February
Big Bang 2020
Winter Science Festival
Dates to be confirmed
Programme coming soon: please check back here for details, or join our mailing list for updates.
Big DoG 2020
A children’s book festival for Dumfries
24-26 April
Programme coming soon: please check back here for details, or join our mailing list for updates.
Writers' Gathering D&G
Networking and professional development for the region's writers
16 May
Please check back here for details, or join our mailing list for updates.
Wigtown Book Festival 2020
25 September - 4 October
Through the year, we also run a range of other events in Dumfries & Galloway: please check back here for details, or join our mailing list for updates.
Association of Wigtown Booksellers
The booksellers of Wigtown run several events, including an annual Spring Weekend of literary and cultural activities. Visit the AoWB website or AoWB Facebook page to find out more.