Acknowledging the death of former Board member Sandra McDowall
5 June 2026
It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the death of Sandra McDowall on Sunday, 1st February 2026 at the age of 78. Sandra was a member of the Board and Chairman of the Wigtown Festival Company for 17 years. She played a large part in Wigtown achieving the designation of Scotland’s National Book Town and was instrumental in developing the annual Wigtown Book Festival.
Volunteers' Week - the first week in June recognising, celebrating and thanking the UK's incredible volunteers - seems a fitting moment to share this sad news.
Sandra will be greatly missed and we extend our deepest sympathy and condolences to her family.