Wigtown Book Festival Named As Scotland’s Best Cultural Event
Scottish Thistle Awards
We are thrilled to take home the Scottish Thistle Award for Outstanding Cultural Event or Festival
Wigtown Book Festival took the title for the country’s most Outstanding Cultural Event or Festival in the annual Scottish Thistle Awards last week. The prestigious awards, organised by VisitScotland are an annual celebration of innovation, collaboration and excellence in the Scottish tourism and events sector. The organisers say that the quality of the finalists and winners demonstrated why Scotland is world-renowned as a must-visit destination.
“Over the last 26 years Wigtown has grown into a much-loved mainstay of the annual festivals calendar, attracting large numbers of visitors to Galloway and contributing significantly to Scotland’s amazing cultural tourism offering.
“It’s terrific that the work of our staff and dedicated army of volunteers has been recognised with this award. It's a real boost to our confidence and morale. We're thrilled."
- Cathy Agnew, Chair of Wigtown Festival Company