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An Lanntair Arts Centre and Cinema, Kenneth Street Stornoway, Isle of Lewis
Date Event
27 Aug–30 Aug
(Times vary)
Faclan - The Hebridean Book Festival A variety of literary and musical events celebrating the Hebrides and beyond, featuring a number of world-class authors.
Borders Books, Fort Kinnaird Retail Park, Edinburgh
Date Event
4 Aug
9.00am
Breaking Dawn Launch Party A day of activities to celebrate the launch of Stephanie Meyer's new book, 'Breaking Dawn'.
Borders Books, 98 Buchanan Street, Glasgow
Date Event
29 Jul
12.30
Abi Titmuss The glamour girl who rose from the ashes of John Leslie's career-ending criminal charges reveals her autobiography, 'The Secret Diaries of Abigail…
Castle Menzies, Weem, Aberfeldy
Date Event
5 Nov
7.30–9.00
Alexander McCall Smith The A-list author of the hugely popular Ladies No1 Detective Agency series talks about his life.
Charlotte Square, Charlotte Square, Edinburgh
Date Event
9 Aug–25 Aug
(Times vary)
Edinburgh International Book Festival 2008 2008 will be the EIBF's 25th year of bringing high-profile authors to Edinburgh. Last year saw 700 events and 220,000 visitors to its events…
National Library of Scotland, George IV Bridge, Edinburgh
Date Event
29 Jul
7.00
Fanzines: Popular Culture and Creativity Chris Attontakes a look at fanzines, particularly music oriented ones. Booking required.
30 Jul
7.00
The Songs of Robert Tannahill The 18th century Paisley weaver, Robert Tannahill, wrote over 100 songs. Dr Fred Freeman takes a look at this lesser known bard and gives musical…
5 Aug
7.00
McSwiss The Scottish novelist and Edinburgh Makar (poet laureate) Ron Butlin and his Swiss wife, writer Regi Claire, take turns presenting a humorous…
19 Aug, 8 Oct
1.00–2.00
Book Crossing Meet-up Turn on, tune in and trade up! Bring along works of fiction by Scottish authors to swap them for another, after a lively debate.
Out Of The Blue Drill Hall, 30-36 Dalmeny Street Leith, Edinburgh
Date Event
29 Oct2 Nov
(Times vary)
The 12th Edinburgh Independent Radical Book Fair Returning for its 12th year, the Radical Book Fair features exhibitions, talks and film screenings. See website for full programme.
Pitlochry Festival Theatre, Port-na Craig, Pitlochry
Date Event
28 Sep
8.00
Pam Ayres One of the nation's favourite comic poets performing new material and hopefully some of her classics.
Roxburghe Hotel, 38 Charlotte Square, Edinburgh
Date Event
17 Aug–23 Aug
10.00am–6.00; Sun 12.00–6.00
Edinburgh Book Fair Dealers from throughout Scotland sell antiquarian and secondhand books, maps and prints.
Royal Botanic Garden (Lecture Theatre), 20a Inverleith Row, Edinburgh
Date Event
18 Aug25 Aug
12.00
Poetry, Music and Plants Poet Carol Ann Duffy and medieval musician John Sampson work together to create a show for children and adults alike. 'Part of the Edinburgh…

Found 25 events at 21 places.
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