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Mark Gatiss
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One of the twisted minds behind the 'The League of Gentlemen' scripts Mark Gatiss talks about his latest novel, 'Black Butterfly: A Lucifer Box Novel'.
18 Nov 6.30–8.00 Waterstone's, Glasgow
20 Nov 6.00–7.30 Waterstone's, Edinburgh
Alasdair Gray
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We've peeked under the cover and between the pages in his recent biography by Rodge Glass. Now Alasdair Gray launches the script of his Faustian play, 'Fleck'.
20 Nov 6.30 Blackwells, Edinburgh
New Talent Showcase
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New and upcoming local writing talent, reading from their work. To take part, send a 500 word sample to enquiries@lostinfiction.co.uk by Monday 17 November.
27 Nov 7.00–9.00 Lost in Fiction, Glasgow
Michael Meighan
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Michael Meighan provides an olfactory journey around the Glasgow of the 1950s and 60s in 'Glasgow Smells'.
18 Nov 2.00–3.00 Mitchell Theatre, Glasgow
Alexei Sayle
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Alexei Sayle talks about his new coming-of-age tale, 'Mister Roberts'.
20 Nov 7.00–8.00 Mitchell Theatre, Glasgow
Dundee Literary Salon
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Kirsty Gunn hosts a literary discussion with Michael Schmidt and Gavin Wallace. This free event is ticketed.
27 Nov 4.00–6.00 Dundee Contemporary Arts, Dundee
Scandinavian Christmas: Santa Lucia
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Carols and poems by the fire in the Great Hall. The event will be followed by traditional cakes, biscuits and coffee.
7 Dec 7.00 Castle Fraser, Inverurie
James Jauncey
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Young adult/teenage fiction with very grown-up themes from James Jauncey in his latest novel, 'The Reckoning'.
19 Nov 6.30 Blackwells, Edinburgh
Poetry Pamphlet Party and Fair
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Wine, mince pies, readings and lots of poetry paraphernalia to purchase. Email events@nls.uk to book.
10 Dec 6.30 Causewayside Building National Library of Scotland, Edinburgh
The Royal National Mod
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Scotland's premier festival of Gaelic music, song, dance, drama, literature and sport, as well as informal Mod Feis events.
9 Oct 2009–17 Oct 2009 (Times vary) Various Venues, Oban
Alexander McCall Smith
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The hugely successful Scottish author and creator of the popular 'Ladies No1 Detective Agency' series, Alexander McCall Smith will be reading from and signing copies of his latest novel 'La's Orchestra Saves the World'. And there will be mince pies.
4 Dec 5.30–6.30 Waterstone's, Edinburgh
Richard Attenborough
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Dickie discusses his career, including hi autobiog, 'Entirely Up to You, Darling', with Andy Duggan. Followed by a showing of 'Oh! What A Lovely War' at 7.45pm.
19 Nov 6.00 Glasgow Film Theatre, Glasgow
The Edinburgh Quartet with Desmond Barritt - A Child's Christmas in Wales
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Desmond Barritt, Lawrence Olivier Theatre Award Winner and West End star, narrates 'A Child's Christmas in Wales' alongside music from The Edinburgh Quartet. Mince pies and mulled wine will be served.
21 Dec 3.00 Woodend Barn Arts Centre, Banchory
Ovid's Metamorphoses
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Live poetry performances of the tales of Actaeon and Callisto from Ovid's 'Metamorphoses', read by John Duncan, Director of the English-Speaking Union, atmospherically set in front of Titian's paintings 'Diana and Actaeon' and 'Diana and Callisto'.
18 Dec 6.00–6.30 National Gallery of Scotland Complex, Edinburgh

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