Big DoG

Big DoG Big DoG presents a programme of literature and associated arts for children of all ages. It’s the event where everybody has a tale.

Named after Nana, the big dog who looks after the children in Peter Pan, Big DoG is an exciting new family festival for Dumfries. Take a lead from some of the nation’s best children’s writers who are hosting a long weekend of barking fun and ruff magic.

The BIGGEST thank you to the 2024 sponsors. Thanks to you we brought inspiring story events to over 1000 children over...
25/03/2024

The BIGGEST thank you to the 2024 sponsors. Thanks to you we brought inspiring story events to over 1000 children over the weekend.

Big DoG wouldn't have been possible without...
The Cairndale Hotel, sponsors of Adventuremice with Philip Reeve and Sarah McIntyre, and Smile with Lauren Child.
The People's Project, Dumfries, sponsors of Keep Dancing Lizzie Chu with Maisie Chan.
Advice For Life Financial Planning, sponsors of The World of Illustration with Jill Calder Illustration and Lauren Child.
Bard Vets, sponsors of Fairytale Musical Mashup with Gareth P Jones.
Drumlanrig Castle & Country Estate, sponsors of The Great Highland Games Chase with Laura Darling Illustration and Kate Abernathy, and Knight Sir Louis with The Brothers McLeod
Cunninghame Housing Association, sponsors of Dragon Daughter with Liz Flanagan.

Susi Briggs meets Big DoG!
24/03/2024

Susi Briggs meets Big DoG!

Alan Windram with One Button Benny and the Dinosaur Dilemma. Alan and the visitors are making a song together as we sp...
24/03/2024

Alan Windram with One Button Benny and the Dinosaur Dilemma. Alan and the visitors are making a song together as we speak!

We had a lovely crowd of art students at the World of Illustration event yesterday.
24/03/2024

We had a lovely crowd of art students at the World of Illustration event yesterday.

Dumfries junior parkrun are joining in the fun with a book swap this morning!
24/03/2024

Dumfries junior parkrun are joining in the fun with a book swap this morning!

A snapshot from the Scribble and Scrawl Crawl with Jill Calder Illustration and Justin Davies Author.
23/03/2024

A snapshot from the Scribble and Scrawl Crawl with Jill Calder Illustration and Justin Davies Author.

Big DoG HQ, our box office and bookshop, has free crafts all weekend as well as a prize draw AND a treasure trail around...
23/03/2024

Big DoG HQ, our box office and bookshop, has free crafts all weekend as well as a prize draw AND a treasure trail around centre. These are our beautiful windows designed and painted by illustrator Holly Sterling

Midsteeple Quarter

What a fantastic drawing from the kids at Big DoG! Thanks Mattias De Leeuw and Bette Westera for a wonderful event.
23/03/2024

What a fantastic drawing from the kids at Big DoG! Thanks Mattias De Leeuw and Bette Westera for a wonderful event.

Peng and Spanners with Steve Webb at Moat Brae this morning.
23/03/2024

Peng and Spanners with Steve Webb at Moat Brae this morning.

Renita Boyle - Tell Together Tales bringing the energy at Big DoG Family Rhyme Time!
23/03/2024

Renita Boyle - Tell Together Tales bringing the energy at Big DoG Family Rhyme Time!

What a fabulous display of books at Waterstones Dumfries with signed and illustrated copies to be had, courtesy of Sar...
22/03/2024

What a fabulous display of books at Waterstones Dumfries with signed and illustrated copies to be had, courtesy of Sarah McIntyre and Philip Reeve

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