Dynamic arts festival at the end of October involving local arts groups.  Impressive quality of events, and great fun!   2009 dates: 15th - 25th October. 
 
Local dramatic society who provided Dumbledor, Professor McGonagall, Snape, Professor Sprout among others for our Harry Potter launch parties, and who continue to amuse and entertain with their great productions.
Dynamic local writers' group who meet fortnightly, new faces always welcome. 
 
Brownsbank Site dedicated to Hugh MacDiarmid and Brownsbank cottage, his and Valda's home during their later years, and now a living museum with writer-in-residence.  The current writer-in-residence is Carl McDougall television presenter, radio broadcaster, editor, compiler, reviewer, but first and foremost, writer. 
 
A must for all fans of John Buchan...
 
Local folk club which uses Atkinson-Pryce as their box office.  Regular live music in Biggar on the last Thursday of every month.
 
Excellent group of museums throughout Biggar and area, championing local history and including Brownsbank Cottage and the John Buchan Centre
 
Clyde Valley Arts & Culture. Updated monthly with information on all branches of the arts.  A startling showcase for local talent, as well as up-to-date information of what's on in the area.
 
Our lovely neighbours, who offer a fresh, colourful take on fashion, homewares, jewellery and gifts, specialising in hand-crafted work by independent designers.  Oh, and delicious cakes.
 
The 2nd Edition of First Foods Fast by local author, Lara Boyd, is intended to be a simple and easy to use kitchen tool for preparing baby food.  Visit her website for more information.
 
Former Brownsbank fellow, poet and photographer.  Visit his website to find out what he's been up to lately.
 
Itchy Coo   
Scots language books for children of all ages, the brain-child of Matthew Fitt and James Robertson, both former Brownsbank fellows who are passioniate about the Scots language. 
 
 Publisher of new Scottish writing, in particular poetry,  owned by former Brownsbank fellow and award-winning novelist James Robertson

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