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A huge thank you to everyone who visited, took part in, or supported this year's Boswell Book Festival. Your participation, in-person or online combined for a truly magical weekend!
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Dates for next year for your diaries: 8-10 May 2026
About the Boswell Book Festival
The world’s only festival of biography and memoir, normally set in the spectacular grounds of Dumfries House, draws an enthusiastic audience attracted by its unique theme.
Inspired by the great Ayrshire biographer James Boswell of Auchinleck, at the heart of the Festival is a programme of stories taken from the inspirational lives of people past and present - told through talks, drama, art and music.
Children's Festival
Why is it so important to children to tell our stories?
Stories connect the past and present to the future and learning these stories is what can awaken future generations to their potential.
Through the Festival, the Boswell Trust engages with primary and secondary schools across Ayrshire and beyond.
If you wish to support the festival going forwards, please use the donate button.
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