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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 Oct–2 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 Aug–25 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…
Scottish Book Trust, Sandeman House Trunks Close 55 High Street, Edinburgh
Date Event
26 Jul
2.00–6.00		 Readers Day An afternoon of workshops, advice and bookswapping with an appearance from Anne Donovan (author of 'Buddha Da'). Booking advised.
Scottish Storytelling Centre, 43-45 High Street, Edinburgh
Date Event
24 Oct–2 Nov
(Times vary)		 Scottish International Storytelling Festival The festival is Scotland's annual celebration and showcase of storytelling as a contemporary art form and a rich part of Scotland's cultural…
Various Libraries, Edinburgh
Date Event
27 Jun–31 Aug
(Times vary)		 Team Read Edinburgh City Libraries' reading initiative returns with a 'moving image' membership card, stickers for achieving different reading levels and…
Various Libraries Glenrothes, Glenrothes
Date Event
29 May–30 Aug
(Times vary)		 Born to Write As part of the 60th anniversary celebrations in Glenrothes, the libraries will have a special selection of borrowing books by authors born in 1948.
Various Venues, Falkirk
Date Event
10 Oct–18 Oct
(Times vary)		 The Royal National Mod Scotland's premier festival of Gaelic music, song, dance, drama, literature and sport, as well as informal Mod Feis events.
Various venues, Perth & Kinross
Date Event
22 Nov–29 Nov
(Times vary)		 The Word's Out! Family Festival Literary bonanza across Perth and Kinross with events for all ages. This year the main concentration will be on Scottish literature and children's…
Various Venues, Stirling
Date Event
13 Sep–20 Sep
(Times vary)		 Off the Page It's the third year for Stirling's book festival. As well as storytelling events and talks, a host of popular authors will be dropping by, including…
Various Venues, Wigtown
Date Event
26 Sep–5 Oct
(Times vary)		 Stena Wigtown Book Festival Scotland's Book Town Festival celebrate's its 10th birthday with author events, music, film and theatre. Participants include Scottish Opera, Louis…
Waterstone's, Unit 16 Cameron Toll Shopping Centre 6 Lady Road, Edinburgh
Date Event
27 Jul
5.00–6.00		 Book Group A regular book group meeting on the last Sunday of every month. There are two books to get through this month: Carolly Erickson's 'The Last Wife of…
Waterstone's (Ocean Terminal), 98/9 Ocean Terminal Ocean Drive Leith, Edinburgh
Date Event
4 Aug
5.00–8.00		 Breaking Dawn Launch Party Get all dolled up for a prom to celebrate the launch of Stephanie Meyer's new book, 'Breaking Dawn'. Activities include drinks (non-alcoholic)…
Waterstone's, 13-14 Princes Street, Edinburgh
Date Event
2 Aug
12.00–1.00		 Andrew-Henry Bowie The passionate Heart of Midlothian supporter signs copies of his new book, 'Two Miles to Tynecastle'.
Waterstone's, 153-157 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow
Date Event
29 Jul
6.30–8.00		 James Frey CANCELLED
31 Jul
6.30–8.00		 Laura Marney The Scottish best-selling author of 'Nobody Loves a Ginger Baby' drops in to talk about her newest book, 'My Best Friend Has Issues'.
Waterstone's, 128 Princes Street, Edinburgh
Date Event
26 Jul
12.30		 Jeffrey Deaver The bestselling American crime author launches his latest book, 'The Broken Window'.

Found 27 events at 23 places.
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