Welcome to Wigtown

Scotland’s National Booktown

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I fixed on Galloway as
the best place to go…

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Recharge your batteries

Peace and tranquilty in the
South-west of Scotland

Things to see and do

Get Lost in a Good Book Town – Wigtown

Welcome to Wigtown, Scotland’s National Book Town, located in the heart of idyllic Dumfries & Galloway. Come visit and explore the bookshops, ancient history, vibrant culture, distilleries, pristine beaches and more.

Explore what’s on in Wigtown

See what upcoming events are happening in and around Wigtown.

Explore things to see & do

From scenic walks to ancient castles, there’s plenty of memorable sites to see and activities in Wigtown.

Explore the bookshops

Wigtown is Scotland’s National Book Town, we have bookshops on just about every corner.

Places to stay

Whether you prefer hotels, B&B, self-catered or camping, Wigtown has the perfect place for you to stay.

Explore the history

For a small town, Wigtown has a huge past which has shaped the future of Scotland.

Explore the Book Festival

Visit the vibrant Wigtown Book Festival with more than 200 events over 10 days each autumn.

Latest Events

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Latest News

Shop local with Wigtown Vouchers

Looking for the perfect gift for someone buy not sure what to buy? Get them a Wigtown Voucher! These vouchers are redeemable in many businesses throughout Wigtown and buying them helps to support the town. From books to butcher meat, take away, tyres, gifts and every...
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Wigtown Recognised as Honorary Quidditch Town

Wigtown was recognised as an Honorary Quidditch Town this morning in celebration of the new book, Quidditch Through The Ages Illustrated Edition, an essential companion to the Harry Potter series and guide on the wizard’s favourite sport.  To mark today’s release...
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Big Bang 2020

We are excited to announce a change in dates for this year's Big Bang Weekend. It has now been scheduled for the 3rd-5th April. Keep your eyes peeled for the release of the programme in the coming weeks.
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The Open Book Blog

  Keep up to date with the residents of the Open Book on the Open Book Blog. Join them in their adventures of selling books, exploring the area and living the Open Book Dream. You can also find them on twitter.
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Wigtown Book Festival

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