Author: Elliejay170

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 […]

Researchers at the University of Glasgow are inviting people across Scotland to share their experiences of climate change through creative writing. Scotland’s Climate Stories Project is calling for short pieces of creative writing, up to 1,000 words, exploring thoughts and […]

The Scottish Government has published its Draft Budget for 2026–27, and it includes a welcome increase in investment for arts and culture across Scotland. The overall culture budget is set to rise by 8 percent, or around 6 percent after […]

DG Unlimited is pleased to share a series of upcoming training opportunities delivered by South of Scotland Enterprise. These practical workshops and events are designed to support creatives, freelancers and small businesses across Dumfries and Galloway to strengthen their skills, […]

Julian Marley & The UprisingChali 2na (live band) – Vieux Farka Touré This summer, Eden Festival returns to Dumfries & Galloway with a line-up that’s equal parts global, grassroots and completely unmissable. With 250+ acts across 10 stages, Eden 2026 […]

Applied Arts Scotland’s (AAS) 6-week course is a focused opportunity for makers living and working in Scotland to systematically think about how to take their business to the next level. Centred around AAS’s Craft Toolkit, the course is for makers who want […]