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Festival 'shines a light' on Scotland's national book town

Festival 'shines a light' on Scotland's national book town
BBC Scotland Friday 25 September 2026, 08:36 UTC 1 min read
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A range of local, national and international authors head to Wigtown for its annual literary celebration.

A range of local, national and international authors head to Wigtown for its annual literary celebration.
Scotland (LOCATION) Wigtown (PERSON)
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