Wigtown, Book town in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland
Wigtown is a town in Dumfries and Galloway with over twenty bookshops scattered throughout its streets and buildings. The shops range from large second-hand specialists to small independent booksellers, together forming a network for book lovers.
The area was settled as far back as the Neolithic period, as shown by the nearby Torhouse Stone Circle standing in the landscape. In recent decades, the town transformed into a book hub that drew readers and collectors from across Britain.
The Book Festival each autumn draws writers, readers, and literature enthusiasts from across the country to the town. Literary events and readings take place throughout the streets and buildings, encouraging visitors to spend time in local cafés and shops between sessions.
The town has parking near the bookshops, making it easy to explore the various stores and cafés on foot. The shops are situated close together, so walking from one to another takes only a few minutes.
One of the bookshops occupies a converted house and holds more than 100,000 books spread across multiple rooms and floors. Exploring this sprawling collection is an adventure in itself, with shelves turning corners and hidden nooks around every staircase.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
