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Anniversary Of Burns Death To Be Remembered

The anniversary of the death of Robert Burns will be marked at Burns House in Dumfries with a celebration of his life and works...

Wigtown Book Festival Planning 250 Events to ‘Suprise, Amuse and Inspire’

The environment will be a strong focus of this year’s Wigtown Book Festival – with events exploring everything from the wonders of the Galloway...
Ambitious survey of public librarians across Scotland reveals a vital service under pressure

Ambitious Survey Of Public Librarians Across Scotland Reveals A Vital Service Under Pressure

An ambitious new report by Scottish Book Trust has revealed that one in three librarians in Scotland believe that their whole service is at...

Darling! Are You a Wendy?

The Birthplace of Peter Pan, Moat Brae, in Dumfries and Galloway, Celebrates J.M. Barrie's Birthday by Inviting Wendys for a Special Tribute Moat Brae, the...
Anne Brown Essay Prize judge announced

Anne Brown Essay Prize Judge Announced

Brian Taylor, one of the best-known figures in contemporary Scottish journalism, will lead the judging panel for this year’s Anne Brown Essay Prize. The annual...
BORDERS BOOK FESTIVAL UNVEILS A PACKED PROGRAMME FOR THIS SUMMER’S CELEBRATION OF LITERATURE AND LIFE 

Book Festival Unveils A Packed Programme For This Summer’s Celebration Of Literature & Life 

The Borders Book Festival programme is announced today (24th April) and tickets go on sale, as the annual extravaganza – now a stalwart of...
PENSIONER WINS £1500 WIGTOWN POETRY PRIZE THANKS TO WIFE

Pensioner Wins £1500 Wigtown Poetry Prize Thanks To Wife

Last year’s winner of the Wigtown Poetry Prize has revealed that it was his wife who submitted the poem on his behalf. And it was...
A Unique Look In To the Life Of Burns as Artifacts Go Online

A Unique Look Into the Life Of Burns as Artefacts Go Online

Over 2,500 historic items from our internationally important collections at Robert Burns Birthplace Museum are now available to explore from anywhere in the world. The...

Eileen Kay To Launch Latest Travel Memoir In Dumfries

Join author Eileen Kay as she launches the fourth book in her Noodle Trails travel memoir series. She’ll be at The Stove Dumfries 6.30pm...

Book Launch Is The Next Exciting Chapter For Local Charity

Dumfries based charityInclude Us has teamed up with local illustrator Julie Stephen of The Artful Corner to publish a storybook set at their base...