The Bookshop in Wigtown
Find inspiration in Wigtown
The Wigtown Book Festival (25 September – 4 October) is one of the highlights of south-west Scotland’s autumn season. It’s a place where esteemed authors, journalists and thinkers gather for talks, discussions and workshops in venues across the town. Outside the festival events, take time to explore Wigtown’s many independent bookshops and galleries, before settling down in one of the town’s cafés where you can get lost in a good book.
Stranraer Oyster Festival
© Pete Robinson
Seafood feasts in Stranraer
Ever wanted to try oysters? Look no further than the Stranraer Oyster Festival. Set on the shores of Loch Ryan, it’s a chance to savour the area’s authentic coastal heritage with an oyster bar and other tantalisingly fresh seafood, local tipples and toe-tapping live music. Enjoy live cooking demos by celebrity chefs, tasting sessions, and the highlight of the day – the Scottish Oyster Shucking Championships.
The Mull of Galloway
Loch Ryan and the Rhins of Galloway
Loch Ryan is also the perfect stage for refreshing coastal walks and cycle routes this September. If you’re feeling more ambitious, take the opportunity to explore the wider Rhins of Galloway, a narrow south-west peninsula that extends from the south of Stranraer to the Mull of Galloway. Discover an area of quiet cliff-top paths, secret sandy bays and breathtaking sea views, dotted by characterful fishing villages like Port Logan and Portpatrick.
