I'm a well-worn Scottish festival goer and had never ventured further south than Newcastleton until August when I partook of my first Whitby. Although I really just dipped my toes, not knowing anyone and not knowing where to go or who to see, I loved it. It opened a whole new world of music to me and I confess to emitting short snorts of excitement when I saw the new website. I'll be buying my tickets shortly after New Year. And I will be mithering people on here later in the year for their sterling advice. Roll on summer...