Wigtown Book Festival programme launched

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The programme has been officially launched for the annual festival in Scotland's national book town.

More than 200 events are planned in Wigtown between 25 September and 4 October this year.

Organisers of what they describe as "Scotland's leading boutique book festival" said it promised its "most diverse programme yet".

A central theme this year is the relationship between city and country, which will be marked by special events.

The festival will also be celebrating Scotland's Year of Food and Drink with an enhanced programme of culinary talks and activities.

Participants this year include the likes of Chris Brookmyre, Jenny Colgan, Janice Galloway, Liz Lochhead, Val McDermid, Phill Jupitus, Alex Salmond and Vince Cable.

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