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Wigtown Book Festival

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First established in 1999, the Wigtown Book Festival remains one of the most popular in the UK. Taking place annually in Wigtown – Scotland’s National Book Town – the festival is a ten-day celebration of all things literary, offering more than 200 events for visitors. It also attracts hundreds of authors – from big names bestsellers to aspiring novelists.

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      Hidden Scotland Magazine Issue 06
      Wigtown Book Festival featured in Hidden Scotland Magazine Issue 06

      Wigtown Book Festival was featured within Hidden Scotland Magazine Issue 06 of the Hidden Scotland Magazine. To pick up a printed copy of this magazine or to view more from this issue, please click this box.

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