Wigtown Book Festival
Fri, September 25–Sun, October 4, 2026
Wigtown town centre Wigtown, Newton Stewart, Dumfries and Galloway, DG8 9JH, Scotland 
The media rave about this event in 'Scotland's National Book Town' (over a quarter of a million books are on sale here, all year round - some going when you consider that there are only about 1,000 permanent residents!).
You can see why: the broad programme of debates, readings and workshops is packed to the gills with eminent writers, politicians and performers (past and future attendees include Ian Rankin, Val McDermid, Maggie O’Farrell, Martin Bell, Celia Imrie...).
There’s always plenty on for mini bookworms, too: they could attend a Moomins playtime with songs, games and activities; get answers to burning questions such as, "Why is snot green?"; or meet favourite authors and illustrators like Polly Dunbar and Debbie Gliori.
The event also includes a dedicated programme of activities 'for writers, by writers', with sessions such as 'Thirteen errors I made writing my first novel and how to avoid them'...
All this, plus stunning countryside, great food and lashings of whisky - you can see why Wigtown has its loyal fans.
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Feather Down Farm - Balnab Farm
Whithorn, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland- Dog-friendly stay on a dairy farm near the Isle of Whithorn
- A 10-minute drive from Garlieston and Galloway House Gardens
- Kids’ play area and animals such as pygmy goats and Shetland ponies
Barnharrow Holiday Pods
Kirkcowan, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland- Glamping pods with hot tubs, pergolas, a kitchen and woodburning stove
- Galloway Forest walks and mountain biking within a 20-minute drive
- Pods each include a double bed and ensuite; Galloway Hills views
Barmagachan
Kirkcudbright, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland- Simple pitches with views of the Solway coast and Galloway Hills
- A half-hour drive to Galloway Forest Park and 7Stanes bike trails
- Kirkcudbright and Cream o' Galloway within 10 minutes' drive
The Snap Inn Walkers Retreat
Newton Stewart, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland- Small, 'nearly wild' site just off the Southern Upland Way
- A 15-minute drive from Newton Stewart and the Galloway Forest Park
- In a dark sky area; barbecues and campfires permitted
Grobdale of Girthon
Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland- Stunningly scenic off-grid Dumfries and Galloway wild camping pitches
- A half-hour drive to Kirkcudbright or Galloway Forest Park
- Farm shop on site; access only by four-wheel drive
Whitecairn Holiday Park
Newton Stewart, Dumfries and Galloway, ScotlandSenwick Hideaways
Kirkcudbright, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland- Luxurious, adults-only glamping with spectacular Solway Firth views
- A 15-minute drive to Kirkcudbright, and half an hour to Castle Douglas
- Converted shipping container on a working farm with alpaca trekking
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