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Saturday 11 October
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11:00am Telling Tales Dundee's own resident actors bring tales of fun and adventure to life. Ages 5-8. Dundee Rep, Dundee
1:00pm–5:00pm The Space Of The Page Starting with Stéphane Mallarmé's 'Un Coup de Dés', curators Thomas A Clark and Julie Johnstone… Scottish Poetry Library, Edinburgh
Sunday 12 October
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The Royal National Mod Scotland's premier festival of Gaelic music, song, dance, drama, literature and sport, as well as… Various Venues, Falkirk
2:30pm Hidden City 4 Mystery tour into the hidden nooks and crannies of Glasgow, including performance and readings… Glasgow City Centre, Glasgow
Monday 13 October
Time Event Location
The Royal National Mod Scotland's premier festival of Gaelic music, song, dance, drama, literature and sport, as well as… Various Venues, Falkirk
11:00am–6:00pm The Space Of The Page Starting with Stéphane Mallarmé's 'Un Coup de Dés', curators Thomas A Clark and Julie Johnstone… Scottish Poetry Library, Edinburgh
7:00pm Poetry Doubles - Paul Durcan and Doug Curran Annual series of poetry readings and workshops in Dumfries and Galloway, featuring international… Robert Burns Centre Film Theatre, Dumfries
Tuesday 14 October
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The Royal National Mod Scotland's premier festival of Gaelic music, song, dance, drama, literature and sport, as well as… Various Venues, Falkirk
11:00am–6:00pm The Space Of The Page Starting with Stéphane Mallarmé's 'Un Coup de Dés', curators Thomas A Clark and Julie Johnstone… Scottish Poetry Library, Edinburgh
1:00pm Clare Grogan The Scottish actress turned pop pixie turns children's author with the launch of her new book… Borders Books, Glasgow
Wednesday 15 October
Time Event Location
The Royal National Mod Scotland's premier festival of Gaelic music, song, dance, drama, literature and sport, as well as… Various Venues, Falkirk
11:00am–6:00pm The Space Of The Page Starting with Stéphane Mallarmé's 'Un Coup de Dés', curators Thomas A Clark and Julie Johnstone… Scottish Poetry Library, Edinburgh
6:30pm–8:00pm Neal Stephenson Neal Stephenson launches his latest postcyberpunk tome, 'Anathem'. Waterstone's, Glasgow
7:00pm Close Encounters: John Burnside Poet and novelist John Burnside gets up close and personal with poems in this joint event with the… National Library of Scotland, Edinburgh
8:00pm Found Magazine Michigan brothers David Rothbart and Peter Dazzles present a collection of notes, letters… Peacock Visual Arts, Aberdeen
Thursday 16 October
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The Royal National Mod Scotland's premier festival of Gaelic music, song, dance, drama, literature and sport, as well as… Various Venues, Falkirk
11:00am–6:00pm The Space Of The Page Starting with Stéphane Mallarmé's 'Un Coup de Dés', curators Thomas A Clark and Julie Johnstone… Scottish Poetry Library, Edinburgh
6:00pm Scott and Stevenson Dissect the Doctors Caroline McCracken-Flesher give a lecture on Edinburgh's gruesome scientific history, taking in… Appleton Tower, Edinburgh
6:30pm Maria Quercioli Bosi Readings in Italian and English of 'Un' Amicizia Elettronica / An Email Friendship', with the… Blackwells, Edinburgh
7:00pm Da Sang o da Barren Orange Tree Local poet Christie Wiliamson recites Lorca's Spanish poems in Shetlandic Scots accompanied by… Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh
7:00pm–8:00pm Bruce Parry The man who has hung out with some of the most remote tribes in the world takes a journey up the… Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh
Friday 17 October
Time Event Location
The Royal National Mod Scotland's premier festival of Gaelic music, song, dance, drama, literature and sport, as well as… Various Venues, Falkirk
11:00am–6:00pm The Space Of The Page Starting with Stéphane Mallarmé's 'Un Coup de Dés', curators Thomas A Clark and Julie Johnstone… Scottish Poetry Library, Edinburgh
11:30am–12:30pm Rhyme for a Reason Poetry readings in a welcoming atmosphere. Bring your own along to be read by yourself or others… Mitchell Library, Glasgow
1:00pm Conversation Pieces: David Stafford Espionage writer, former diplomat and historian David Stafford talks about his new book 'Endgame… Royal Concert Hall: Strathclyde Suite, Glasgow
Saturday 18 October
Time Event Location
The Royal National Mod Scotland's premier festival of Gaelic music, song, dance, drama, literature and sport, as well as… Various Venues, Falkirk
10:30am–5:30pm Book Fair Weekend A wide range of second-hand books for sale. Calderglen Country Park, East Kilbride
12:00pm–3:00pm Writers' Mind Discussions chaired by Professor Willy Maley by writers who have used the theme of mental health… Mitchell Library, Glasgow
1:00pm–2:00pm Clare Grogan The Scottish actress turned pop pixie turns children's author with the launch of her new book… Waterstone's, Edinburgh
1:00pm–5:00pm The Space Of The Page Starting with Stéphane Mallarmé's 'Un Coup de Dés', curators Thomas A Clark and Julie Johnstone… Scottish Poetry Library, Edinburgh
1:00pm–6:00pm Two Minutes Pandemonium Podcasts, songs and other recordings bring poetry to the airwaves inside the library for an… Scottish Poetry Library, Edinburgh
2:30pm Chris Bradford The author of 'Young Samurai' will be instore for a reading, signing and to answer questions. He's… Borders Books, Edinburgh
Sunday 19 October
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10:30am–5:30pm Book Fair Weekend A wide range of second-hand books for sale. Calderglen Country Park, East Kilbride
12:00pm–1:00pm Gary Mackay The Hearts player signs copies of his autobiography, 'Maroon Heart'. Waterstone's, Edinburgh
7:30pm Cantando y Recitando A blend of original songs and poems lead by Chilean poet and singer-songwriter Carlos Arredondo. The Lot, Edinburgh
Monday 20 October
Time Event Location
11:00am–6:00pm The Space Of The Page Starting with Stéphane Mallarmé's 'Un Coup de Dés', curators Thomas A Clark and Julie Johnstone… Scottish Poetry Library, Edinburgh
12:00pm–1:00pm Michael Parkinson Perky septuagenarian Parky sits on the other side of the interview at this event to talk about his… Waterstone's, Edinburgh
6:00pm Edinburgh & Leith Pub Guide The launch of Stuart McHardy's intrepid exploration of 174 drinking establishments in the… The Bow Bar, Edinburgh
6:00pm–8:00pm Reading Group: Round Table An informal poetry reading group that encourages lively debate and offers members the chance to… Scottish Poetry Library, Edinburgh
6:30pm Gordon Smith Popular medium Gordon Smith talks about his latest book, 'The Amazing Power of Animals' and signs… Borders Books, Glasgow
7:00pm–8:00pm Michael Parkinson Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow
Tuesday 21 October
Time Event Location
11:00am–6:00pm The Space Of The Page Starting with Stéphane Mallarmé's 'Un Coup de Dés', curators Thomas A Clark and Julie Johnstone… Scottish Poetry Library, Edinburgh
12:45pm–1:45pm Chris Hoy and Richard Moore Olympic victor Chris Hoy and author of 'Heroes, Villains and Velodromes: Chris Hoy and Britain's… Waterstone's, Edinburgh
6:30pm Reading Group: Nothing but The Poem Removing the pressures of review, criticism and hype, and without relying on background knowledge… Scottish Poetry Library, Edinburgh
Wednesday 22 October
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11:00am–6:00pm The Space Of The Page Starting with Stéphane Mallarmé's 'Un Coup de Dés', curators Thomas A Clark and Julie Johnstone… Scottish Poetry Library, Edinburgh
1:00pm Femmes Fatales: Lin Anderson, Alex Gray, Alanna Knight Readings and discussion with three of Scotland's finest crime fiction writers. Perth Concert Hall, Perth
7:30pm Gordon Smith Popular medium Gordon Smith talks about his latest book, 'The Amazing Power of Animals' and signs… Waterstone's, Glasgow
Thursday 23 October
Time Event Location
11:00am–6:00pm The Space Of The Page Starting with Stéphane Mallarmé's 'Un Coup de Dés', curators Thomas A Clark and Julie Johnstone… Scottish Poetry Library, Edinburgh
1:30pm Alan Carr The camp comic signs copies of his autobiography, 'Look Who It Is', which, he claims, chronicles… Borders Books, Glasgow
6:00pm–7:30pm Helen McCabe Helen McCabe reads from her gothic chiller, 'Piper', which is about Pied Piper of Hamelin. Waterstone's, Edinburgh
6:30pm Gordon Smith Popular medium Gordon Smith talks about his latest book, 'The Amazing Power of Animals' and signs… Borders Books, Edinburgh
6:30pm–7:30pm John KV Eunson John KV Eunson introduces 'Caledonication: A History of Scotland with Jokes'. Waterstone's, Edinburgh
7:00pm Patrick Richardson Patrick Richardson launches his travel book, 'Reports from Beyond'. Word Power Bookshop, Edinburgh
7:30pm Alexander McCall Smith An Evening with the author of best-selling series ?No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency', Alexander… Corn Exchange, Biggar
Friday 24 October
Time Event Location
Scottish International Storytelling Festival The festival is Scotland's annual celebration and showcase of storytelling as a contemporary art… Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh
10:00am–8:00pm Scandinavian Collections at the National Library of Scotland A select display of books and manuscripts from the library's collections. 'Part of the Scottish… National Library of Scotland, Edinburgh
11:00am–6:00pm The Space Of The Page Starting with Stéphane Mallarmé's 'Un Coup de Dés', curators Thomas A Clark and Julie Johnstone… Scottish Poetry Library, Edinburgh
Saturday 25 October
Time Event Location
Scottish International Storytelling Festival The festival is Scotland's annual celebration and showcase of storytelling as a contemporary art… Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh
10:00am–5:00pm Scandinavian Collections at the National Library of Scotland A select display of books and manuscripts from the library's collections. 'Part of the Scottish… National Library of Scotland, Edinburgh
11:00am–12:00pm Gary Mackay The Hearts player signs copies of his autobiography, 'Maroon Heart'. Waterstone's, Edinburgh
1:00pm–5:00pm The Space Of The Page Starting with Stéphane Mallarmé's 'Un Coup de Dés', curators Thomas A Clark and Julie Johnstone… Scottish Poetry Library, Edinburgh
2:00pm Gordon Smith Popular medium Gordon Smith talks about his latest book, 'The Amazing Power of Animals' and signs… Borders Books, Glasgow
3:00pm Vino and Verses Join the Linlithgow Players for an entertaining hour of poetry and wine. 'Part of Celebrate… Annet House, Linlithgow
4:00pm Celia Rees Author of 'Witch Child' Celia Rees reads from her new novel 'Sovay', in which a young woman finds… Perth Concert Hall, Perth
Sunday 26 October
Time Event Location
Scottish International Storytelling Festival The festival is Scotland's annual celebration and showcase of storytelling as a contemporary art… Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh
2:00pm–5:00pm Scandinavian Collections at the National Library of Scotland A select display of books and manuscripts from the library's collections. 'Part of the Scottish… National Library of Scotland, Edinburgh
3:00pm Vino and Verses Join the Linlithgow Players for an entertaining hour of poetry and wine. 'Part of Celebrate… Annet House, Linlithgow
5:00pm–6:00pm Book Group Throw your tuppence worth into the mix in this discussion of Marcus Zusak's novel, 'The Book Thief'. Waterstone's, Edinburgh
7:45pm Shore Poets Dilys Rose, and Priscilla Chueng Nainby and Nancy Somerville provide the poetical entertainment… Mai Thai, Edinburgh
Monday 27 October
Time Event Location
Scottish International Storytelling Festival The festival is Scotland's annual celebration and showcase of storytelling as a contemporary art… Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh
10:00am–8:00pm Scandinavian Collections at the National Library of Scotland A select display of books and manuscripts from the library's collections. 'Part of the Scottish… National Library of Scotland, Edinburgh
11:00am–6:00pm The Space Of The Page Starting with Stéphane Mallarmé's 'Un Coup de Dés', curators Thomas A Clark and Julie Johnstone… Scottish Poetry Library, Edinburgh
6:30pm Reading Group: Nothing but The Poem Removing the pressures of review, criticism and hype, and without relying on background knowledge… Scottish Poetry Library, Edinburgh
Tuesday 28 October
Time Event Location
Scottish International Storytelling Festival The festival is Scotland's annual celebration and showcase of storytelling as a contemporary art… Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh
10:00am–8:00pm Scandinavian Collections at the National Library of Scotland A select display of books and manuscripts from the library's collections. 'Part of the Scottish… National Library of Scotland, Edinburgh
11:00am–6:00pm The Space Of The Page Starting with Stéphane Mallarmé's 'Un Coup de Dés', curators Thomas A Clark and Julie Johnstone… Scottish Poetry Library, Edinburgh
6:30pm Julie Summers A talk and readings from Julie Summers' latest work 'Stranger in the House', which is about the… Blackwells, Edinburgh
7:00pm Neil Gaiman The cult writer of comics/novels/scripts/kids stuff/anything he turns his hand to reads from and… Church Hill Theatre, Edinburgh
8:00pm The Wolf and The Howler: Poetry and poets who play music Leading UK poetry magazine The Wolf presents a showcase of poet/musicians, including Christopher… CCA, Glasgow
8:00pm The Wolf and The Howler A night of 'poetry and poets who play music' from poetry magazine 'The Wolf' featuring Christopher… CCA, Glasgow
Wednesday 29 October
Time Event Location
Scottish International Storytelling Festival The festival is Scotland's annual celebration and showcase of storytelling as a contemporary art… Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh
The 12th Edinburgh Independent Radical Book Fair Returning for its 12th year, the Radical Book Fair features exhibitions, talks and film… Out Of The Blue Drill Hall, Edinburgh
10:00am–8:00pm Scandinavian Collections at the National Library of Scotland A select display of books and manuscripts from the library's collections. 'Part of the Scottish… National Library of Scotland, Edinburgh
11:00am–6:00pm The Space Of The Page Starting with Stéphane Mallarmé's 'Un Coup de Dés', curators Thomas A Clark and Julie Johnstone… Scottish Poetry Library, Edinburgh
7:00pm Open Stage A songwriting and poetry open mic session featuring guest performances from trip-hop poet Kevin… Birkhill Hotel, Dumfries
7:00pm–8:00pm Glen Michael The TV host of 'Cavalcade' will be talking about cartoons and working with the likes of Peter… Cameo, Edinburgh
7:30pm An Evening with Jess Smith Jess Smith discusses her new book 'Sookin' Berries'. The Watermill, Aberfeldy
Thursday 30 October
Time Event Location
The 12th Edinburgh Independent Radical Book Fair Returning for its 12th year, the Radical Book Fair features exhibitions, talks and film… Out Of The Blue Drill Hall, Edinburgh
Scottish International Storytelling Festival The festival is Scotland's annual celebration and showcase of storytelling as a contemporary art… Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh
10:00am Vivian French Vivian French, author of dark fairytale 'The Robe of Skulls', brews up some Hallowe'en tales… Borders Books, Edinburgh
10:00am–8:00pm Scandinavian Collections at the National Library of Scotland A select display of books and manuscripts from the library's collections. 'Part of the Scottish… National Library of Scotland, Edinburgh
11:00am–6:00pm The Space Of The Page Starting with Stéphane Mallarmé's 'Un Coup de Dés', curators Thomas A Clark and Julie Johnstone… Scottish Poetry Library, Edinburgh
1:00pm Gordon Ramsay The tempestuous chef gets all chummy in his latest book,' Cooking For Friends'. Pop along to the… Borders Books, Glasgow
6:30pm–7:30pm Dubravka Ugresic A visit from Dubravka Ugresic, author of 'The Ministry of Pain', for Glasgow University's Festival… Waterstone's, Glasgow
7:30pm Poetry Translation Centre World Poets' Tour The only 2008 reading from the World Poets' Tour in Scotland features Kajal Ahmed (from Kurdistan… Scottish Poetry Library, Edinburgh
7:30pm AL Kennedy An evening with the darkly humorous AL Kennedy. Perth Concert Hall, Perth
7:30pm–9:00pm Catriona MacPherson Catriona MacPherson launches the latest title in her series about 1920s society sleuth Dandy… Waterstone's, Edinburgh
8:00pm Licence Pending Poetry with a queer cabaret edge featuring ukulele-shaker Eilidh Macaskill, Rachel Jury, Ms Leggy… Tron Theatre, Glasgow
Friday 31 October
Time Event Location
Scottish International Storytelling Festival The festival is Scotland's annual celebration and showcase of storytelling as a contemporary art… Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh
Linlithgow Book Festival Returning for its second year, Linlithgow's fledgling book festival features readings by AL… Masonic Hall, Linlithgow

Found 187 performances of 72 events.
Sorted by event / date & time / place / most viewed. Showing 10, 25, 50, 100 per page.