Arts festival goers set to flock south

Dumfries and Galloway will be brimming with creativity and culture this year, finds

Dumfries and Galloway’s Kirkcudbright, on the Solway coast in southwest Scotland, is a pretty and historic harbour town that has many pastel-hued houses and shop fronts as well as charming architecture, making it a colourful haven for artists.

So much so that during the late 19th century, it became known as The Artists’ Town, and was a source of great inspiration for many potters, jewellers and painters, including the renowned Glasgow Boys, SJ Peploe and EA Hornel and numerous others.

From 24 May until 2 June, the area will once again attract artists in large numbers, ready to show off some impressive works, this time in the form of the performing arts.

More than 170 creative types will congregate and hold 82 events across 42 venues throughout the region

Director Dani Rae, left, and playwright Morna Young celebrate the 40th Dumfries and Galloway Arts Festival.

Picture: Colin Hattersley