Wigtown30 Sep 2024James Cosmo relishing 'deeper' acting rolesThe actor tells an audience at Wigtown Book Festival how he graduated from playing "Bigfoot lumps".30 Sep 202428 Sep 2024'Outcry shows we haven't lost touch with nature'Wigtown Book Festival is marking the first anniversary of the Sycamore Gap tree's felling.28 Sep 2024UK27 Sep 2024Scotland's book town festival bursts into lifeA 10-day celebration of all things literary begins in Wigtown with more than 250 events lined up.27 Sep 2024South Scotland31 Aug 2024I found the book lover's dream holiday in ScotlandThere is a two-year waiting list to rent and run The Open Book in Scotland's national book town.31 Aug 2024South Scotland6 Aug 2024Alan Cumming among Wigtown Book Festival highlightsMore than 250 events are planned over 10 days in Scotland's national book town later this year.6 Aug 2024South Scotland16 Jun 2024The cow hoof trimmer who is watched by millionsGraeme Parker has a huge internet following for his work with cattle in south-west Scotland.16 Jun 2024South Scotland11 Jun 2024The Who guitarist teams up with book-inspired musical duo Pete Townshend reached out to the Wigtown duo and ended up producing their latest album.11 Jun 2024South Scotland9 Jun 2024Book festivals a 'soft target' for protesters - HarvieThe Scottish Greens' co-leader criticised the objectives of campaigners after three festivals ended sponsorship deals with Baillie Gifford.9 Jun 2024Scotland6 Jun 2024Baillie Gifford ends funding for third book festivalWigtown Book Festival says the partnership is ending "with regret" after pressure from campaigners.6 Jun 2024South Scotland