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Meet the Author: Silvana Biagioni
New author Silvana Biagioni reads extracts from her book Sacha Meets a Sellkie. She'll also bring in Sacha's story sack, full of things for children to rummage through.
Mount Stuart Visitor Centre, Isle of Bute
Sat 13 Jul
Free / 01700 503877
- 12:00 – 12:45
- 13:15 – 14:00
- 14:15 – 15:00
Sat 20 Jul
Free / 01700 503877
- 12:00 – 12:45
- 13:15 – 14:00
- 14:15 – 15:00
Sat 27 Jul
Free / 01700 503877
- 12:00 – 12:45
- 13:15 – 14:00
- 14:15 – 15:00
Sat 3 Aug
Free / 01700 503877
- 12:00 – 12:45
- 13:15 – 14:00
- 14:15 – 15:00
Nairn Book and Arts Festival
A range of musical, literary and artistic events with a fringe drawing on the talents of the local creative community. Last year ran the gamut from Kate Adie to the Red Hot Chilli Pipers and this year will offer a similar programme of favourite names from across the genres.
Various Venues, Nairn
Tue 3 Sep
Times & prices vary (£7–£15)
Wed 4 Sep
Times & prices vary (£7–£15)
Thu 5 Sep
Times & prices vary (£7–£15)
On Your Marks, Get Set, Read
Take inspiration from the patterns of objects in the silver gallery to make your own bookmark.
National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh
Sat 6 Jul
Free / 0300 123 6789
- 10:30 – 12:30
Ruby Redfort with Lauren Child
The best-selling author behing Charlie and Lola and Clarice Bean shows off her latest book about kid detective Ruby Redfort, Take Your Last Breath. Ages 8+.
Harmony Garden, Melrose
Sun 16 Jun
Sally Gardner: Three Pickled Herrings
The latest in the Fairy Detective Agency series from the children's writer and illustrator.
Ashmolean Museum, Oxford
Thu 23 May
Prices to be confirmed / 01865 278002
Part of Bookfeast.
- 09:45
Hay Festival Site, Hereford
Thu 30 May
Space Babies
Spacetacular storytime adventure.
Discover Children's Story Centre, London E15
Wed 22 May
Included in admission / 020 8536 5555
- 11:00 – 16:00
Thu 23 May
Included in admission / 020 8536 5555
- 11:00 – 16:00
Fri 24 May
Included in admission / 020 8536 5555
- 11:00 – 16:00
St Monans Community Arts Festival
With a strong local community focus, this festival offers a range of spectator and participatory events, with history walks and a camera museum ranking as two of the most popular among a programme of concerts, workshops, visual arts displays and literary events.
St Monans, Anstruther
Sat 14 Sep
Times & prices vary / 01333 730741
Sun 15 Sep
Times & prices vary / 01333 730741
Sticky Kids Funky Monkey Singalong Show
Sing along with your favourite Sticky Kids songs with Molly Muddle and Old Macdonald. Loopy fun with lots of dressing up and audience participation. Ages 2–6.
Strathpeffer Pavilion
Fri 14 Jun
£6 / 01997 420124
Summer Scavenger Hunt
Explore the reserve, take part in a fun family activity and you maybe win a prize.
RSPB Mersehead Reserve & Visitor Centre, Dumfries
Mon 8 Jul
Free / 01387 780579
- 11:00 – 16:00
Mon 15 Jul
Free / 01387 780579
- 11:00 – 16:00
Mon 22 Jul
Free / 01387 780579
- 11:00 – 16:00
Vivian French
Children's writer Vivian French tells tales of frogs, worms and caterpillars while an illustrator draws her stories. Ages 3+.
Cambo Estate, St Andrews
back to topYou Choose with Nick Sharratt
Illustrator and storyteller Nick Sharratt leads this interactive drawing and reading session designed to get your imagination soaring to the highest heights. Ages 3–7.
