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Wigtown welcomes Mrs Death and hosts a Meeting of Spirits

This year’s Wigtown Book Festival meets death and then plunges on to discuss what happens afterwards. Author Salena Godden will be at the festival to...

Sunrise by the Sea will bring some smiles and joy

A fantastically quirky yet moving story, Sunrise by the Sea features introvert Marisa Rosso, a young girl bound by grief for her recently deceased Italian...

There’s a good reason to go wild about this stunning art

It has been a while since I opened a book showcasing such great works of wildlife art accompanied by humorous but informative writing. I would,...

Final eight for inaugural Annie Brown Essay Prize revealed

The finalists for the inaugural Anne Brown Essay Prize have been announced. The new £1,500 prize, delivered by Wigtown Book Festival in association with BBC...

There’s more to this tale than just Scottish romance

I was put off by the jacket of this book, but in this case the old adage rings true. What may at first glance appear...
Rachel Morris

Museums author urges Scots to ‘kick up a fuss’ to save their past

Scotland's communities are being urged to do their bit to preserve their museums and help save their heritage. Rachel Morris, a museums professional has expressed...


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