Author: Elliejay170

The Wigtown Poetry Prizes are now open for entries, welcoming poets from across the world. Established in 2005, the prizes celebrate poetry in Scotland’s three indigenous languages: English, Scots and Scottish Gaelic. Winners are announced at the annual Wigtown Book […]

At DG Unlimited, we believe that supporting the people behind creative and community activity is just as important as supporting the work itself. We encourage our members to build new skills, deepen their knowledge, and develop confidence in working with […]

Dumfries and Galloway Cultural Partnership launches five events across the region The Dumfries and Galloway Cultural Partnership (DGCP) is inviting artists, heritage organisations, creative practitioners, community groups and cultural organisations to take part in a new series of events: Connecting […]

Join us online this International Women’s Day for a relaxed and welcoming DG Unlimited Coffee Afternoon. This informal Zoom gathering is a chance to connect with women from across Dumfries and Galloway’s creative and cultural community. Whether you’re an artist, […]

Performance Collective Scotland are recruiting a young person to join the team at an exciting point of growth. This is a paid, 6 month internship supporting finance, events, governance and funding development — right at the heart of a national […]

Community groups, volunteers and organisers across Dumfries are coming together to support the return of Dumfries Carnival in 2027, following the significant cultural and economic impact of the town’s most recent celebration.The last carnival attracted 27,177 attendees, with 2,765 people […]

As Big Burns Supper prepares to celebrate its 15th anniversary, the team is calling onschools across Dumfries & Galloway to once again play a central role in the region’s biggest winter celebration. Having worked with thousands of young people over […]

Stranraer | 23–24 April 2026 DG Unlimited is pleased to share an upcoming event from The Stove’s What We Do Now Network. Creative Neighbourhoods: A Blueprint for Local Placemaking will take place in Stranraer on 23 and 24 April 2026. […]

We are delighted to highlight the Anne Brown Essay Prize, a wonderful opportunity for writers connected with Scotland to celebrate outstanding literary non-fiction and creative thinking. The prize recognises exceptional essays by writers who are born in Scotland, resident in […]

We are delighted to share that DG Unlimited member Bea Last has successfully completed the Introduction to Working with Communities (PDA SCQF Level 6) through Dumfries and Galloway College. Bea accessed the course through her membership with DG Unlimited, as […]