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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 performing arts collective. They are looking for confidence with numbers, organisation, and curiosity — not…

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 actively involved as performers, makers, stewards and organisers – underlining its position as one of…

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 the past decade and a half, the festival is reigniting its commitment to creative learning…

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. The two-day event will explore an important question: What does a creative, confident neighbourhood really…

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 Scotland, or have a longstanding association with the country. Inspired by the legacy of Anne…

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 part of our ongoing work with Community Learning and Development to open up professional development…

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 feelings about climate change. The project aims to better understand how climate change impacts emotional…

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 inflation, bringing total funding to £381 million. This continued uplift follows commitments made in 2023…

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, grow sustainably and connect with others. Whether you are looking to better understand your finances,…

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 brings together reggae, hip-hop, desert blues, nu-jazz, Scottish trad, sound system culture and late-night dancefloors-…