The Scottish Colourists – Wigtown Book Festival, UK

A ten-day literary celebration in Scotland’s National Book Town

Our flagship event, Wigtown Book Festival welcomes international audiences and a prestigious cast of authors each year.

Founded in 1999, the 10-day festival is now one of the UK’s best-loved literary events with over 200 events, including music, theatre, food and visual arts.

Every Autumn, Wigtown, a town with a population of little over 1000, welcomes 13,000 visitors to the Book Festival.

Opening Night

We begin each festival with a bagpipe procession through the town followed by fireworks and a hog roast.

The Big Wig Programme

A festival within a festival, catering for pre-schoolers, primary students, pre-teens and their families.

We host authors events, including a planned talk with Scottish Colourists author Alice Strang, workshops and activities for children, making Wigtown Book Festival a fun-packed family getaway.

Check back for more details on author talks.