As part of the Festival, UWS will run a symposium for S3 pupils on Life Writing and the Voice in creative writing and film with workshops led by UWS lecturers, Tony Grace and David Manderson and poet Rab Wilson.
The Boswell Book Festival are delighted to be developing their biographical theme with UWS. Tony Grace will give an introduction and answer questions afterwards.
Opened in 1891, this charming small museum in the heart of Cumnock will be showing a small display of work by Robert Colquhoun and Robert MacBryde on loan from The Dick Institute for the Festival weekend only.
Don't miss a visit to this ravishing Adam house (1754-59), one of Britain's most beautiful stately homes with a unique collection of Chippendale and Scottish rococo furniture.