Wigtown Book Festival
Fri 25 September – Sun 4 October 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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10 bookable campsites within 24.1 kilometres of Wigtown Book Festival
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Castle Cary Holiday Park
Newton Stewart, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland- Spectacularly scenic lochside park, set around a 16th-century castle
- A 10-minute drive from Newton Stewart and the Galloway Forest Park
- Pools, crazy golf, games room, playground and donkey corner
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Garlieston Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite
Newton Stewart, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland- Caravan and Motorhome Club site with pitches right on Garlieston Bay
- Galloway House Gardens five minutes’ drive; Devil’s Arch 20 minutes
- Member price shown; non-members select £15/night extra or join for £69
Creebridge Caravan Park
Newton Stewart, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland- Quiet family-run holiday park on the edge of Newton Stewart
- Galloway Forest Park five minutes' drive; Wigtown 15 minutes
- Dog-friendly site next to National Cycle Route 7
Auchenlarie Holiday Park
Gatehouse of Fleet, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland- Family park with beach access and a private cove
- Heated indoor pool, kids' club, leisure centre and solarium
- Bistro restaurant, takeaway and two shops on site
Newton Campsite
Gatehouse of Fleet, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland- Family-friendly site in with direct access to a private beach
- A quarter of an hour to Kirkcudbright or Newton Stewart by car
- Direct access to the South West Coastal 300 route
Anwoth Caravan Park
Gatehouse of Fleet, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland- Quiet park within walking distance of Gatehouse of Fleet
- In a wildlife haven and a few miles from the coast
- Use of sister park with pool, restaurant, gym and solarium
Burrowhead Holiday Village
Newton Stewart, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland- Spacious parkland with views over the Solway Firth and Lake District
- A 20-minute drive from Scotland's most southerly golf course
- Play area, arcade and miniature golf on site
Brighouse Bay Holiday Park
Kirkcudbright, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland- Spacious family- and pet-friendly park with a country park feel
- Private sandy beach on site; a 15-minute drive from Kirkcudbright
- Next door to an 18-hole golf course; good access to signposted walks
Seaward Holiday Park
Kirkcudbright, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland- Clean, safe family park five minutes' drive from Kirkcudbright
- Heated outdoor swimming pool
- Spectacular views over Kirkcudbright Bay
Galloway Forest Holiday Park
Newton Stewart, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland- Quiet site in the Galloway Forest Park, close to Southern Upland Way
- A 15-minute drive from Newton Stewart; 7Stanes Glentrool five minutes
- Located in the UK's first Dark Sky Park for excellent stargazing
Borrowmoss Farm Certificated Location
Wigtown, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland- Adults-only site for CAMC members five minutes’ drive from Wigtown
- Galloway Forest Park 15 minutes’ drive; Machair peninsula 35 minutes
- Dumfries and Galloway hill views from quiet and dog-friendly pitches
Drumroamin Farm Camping and Caravan Site
Newton Stewart, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland- Well-kept family-run park with views of Wigtown Bay
- In a stargazing and birdwatching haven five miles from Wigtown
- Immaculate and heated shower block with family room and free hot water
Three Little Huts
Gatehouse of Fleet, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland- Luxury adults-only shepherd's huts on the Dumfries and Galloway coast
- Gatehouse of Fleet 10 minutes' drive; 20 mins to Galloway Forest Park
- Ensuite huts, each with private outdoor bath and sea-view terrace
Garlieston Lodge
Garlieston, Dumfries and Galloway, ScotlandConifer Lodges
Newton Stewart, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland- Peaceful wooden lodges on the outskirts of Newton Stewart
- Next to the Galloway Forest Park for walking, fishing and stargazing
- Tennis on site and special deals for local golf and fishing
GG's Yard
Laggan, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland- Scenic glampsite in the Galloway hills with pretty sea views
- A five-minute drive from Gatehouse of Fleet; 45 minutes from Dumfries
- On-site restaurant; views over the Bay of Fleet and Solway Firth
Mossyard Caravan Park
Gatehouse of Fleet, Dumfries and Galloway, ScotlandCastlewigg Caravan Park
Newton Stewart, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland- Small family-run park two miles from Whithorn and five from beaches
- Walking, cycling, birdwatching and several golf courses in the area
- Spacious site with plenty of room for kids to play
Kings Green Caravan Park
Newton Stewart, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland- Stunning views, seaside site, superb sunsets
- Relaxing site
- Quiet and spacious
Balnab Farm
Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland- Spacious back to basics pitches at a quiet Dumfries and Galloway farm
- Less than a mile from the coast; 20 minutes' drive to Wigtown
- Farm shop on site with homemade ice cream and fresh flavoured milks
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