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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…

Applications are now open for Leaders Unlimited: The Third Wave

Our fully funded Creative Leadership programme returns for its third iteration! And this time, Leaders Unlimited is a residential, taking place from 20th to 24th April 2026 and based in CAMPLE LINE, Dumfriesshire….

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-…

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 to: The course takes place weekly on Tuesdays 24 February – 24 March (online), concluding…