Before 3am, Books, Book launch

The former politician, who joined the old Conservative party in 1964, is out in and about in support of her new autobiography.

The Saltire prize-winning author celebrates the publication of his latest novel, The Professor of Truth, which sees a man continue to be obsessed with the deaths of his wife and daughter in a plane bombing more than two decades after it happened.

An evening of performances, screenings and readings to send volume 16 and 17 of 2HB, a journal of experimental art writing, into the world.

Celebrate the release of the first three books from Appletree Writers, a community that helps writers to develop and promote their work. First out the gate are the anthologies The Harbour and In on the Tide, along with Appletree founding member Hannah Lavery’s first short story collection.

Scottish-born, California-based author Catriona McPherson launches her new Dandy Gilver mystery.

The science fiction writer launches his latest effort.

The local crime writer launches his new book, after which he'll chat with the audience and sign copies.

Gerda Stevenson takes a break from acting and directing to launch her first book of poetry.

The playwright and poet launches his first full-length poetry collection, after cutting his teeth on a couple of chapbooks.

The two medical doctors release their proposal for a revivified NHS, entitled NHS SOS: How the NHS Was Betrayed and How We Can Save It, for the public's consideration.

The historical fiction writer commemorates the 500th anniversary of the Battle of Flodden with her latest romance.