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The festive season is one of the best parts of the year in Scotland. The run-up to Christmas is a magical time, and the perfect opportunity for a staycation.

On Thursday, November 20, The Guardian shared a list of the "10 best British towns and cities for Christmas shopping with a local flavour". The only Scottish destination featured on the newspaper's roundup is Wigtown.

Wigtown is a town and former royal burgh in Wigtownshire within the Dumfries and Galloway council area. It is known as Scotland's National Book Town due to its wide range of book-related businesses and annual Wigtown Book Festival each autumn.

The town is well-situated to explore the scenic Machars peninsula, with plenty of walks and hikes to explore. It is also home to renowned restaurants, caf

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