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UID:6485-1792540800-1793491199@literaturealliancescotland.co.uk
SUMMARY:Scottish International Storytelling Festival
DESCRIPTION:Great stories well told can evoke indelible images in the mind of the listener\, offering visitors and locals a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the extraordinary tales\, music and characters that bring both our contemporary and traditional culture to life. \nThe Scottish International Storytelling Festival present world-class storytellers who celebrate the tradition\, but also push the modern boundaries of storytelling as well\, rooted in the past\, resonating in the present. \nThe Festival takes place in October each year\, as the seasons change with long nights drawing families and friends around the hearth\, inspired by the Scottish ceilidh tradition and its sense of togetherness – a community gathering full of tales\, anecdotes\, music\, songs and ballads.
URL:https://literaturealliancescotland.co.uk/event/scottish-international-storytelling-festival/
LOCATION:Scottish Storytelling Centre\, 43-45 High Street\, Edinburgh\, EH1 1SR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Culture festivals,Literary festivals
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261026
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261126
DTSTAMP:20261026T101717Z
CREATED:20260611T103656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261026T101717Z
UID:6508-1792972800-1795651199@literaturealliancescotland.co.uk
SUMMARY:Pentlands Book Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Pentlands Book Festival is an annual festival with talks by local authors held in local venues. It runs each autumn and coincides with Book Week Scotland and is organised by local people for the community in conjunction with Currie and Colinton Libraries. \nThe Pentlands Book Festival has been going since 2015. \nEvents are free\, with an opportunity to donate\, and are held at Currie and Colinton Libraries and various other locations locally. Each event lasts approximately one hour.
URL:https://literaturealliancescotland.co.uk/event/pentlands-book-festival/
LOCATION:Colinton Library\, 14 Thorburn Road\, Edinburgh\, EH13 0BQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Literary festivals
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261029
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261122
DTSTAMP:20260903T105201Z
CREATED:20260903T105201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T105201Z
UID:7141-1793232000-1795305599@literaturealliancescotland.co.uk
SUMMARY:Rutherglen Book Festival
DESCRIPTION:As part of the Rutherglen 900 celebrations\, the festival brings together an exciting line-up of acclaimed authors\, artists and poets with strong connections to Rutherglen. With a programme of free events for adults\, children and young people\, the festival celebrates the town’s rich literary heritage while inspiring new readers\, writers and creatives.
URL:https://literaturealliancescotland.co.uk/event/rutherglen-book-festival/
LOCATION:Rutherglen Library\, 163 Main Street\, Glasgow\, G73 2HB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Find A Book Festival,Literary festivals
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261105
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261109
DTSTAMP:20261026T101752Z
CREATED:20260611T102148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261026T101752Z
UID:6496-1793836800-1794182399@literaturealliancescotland.co.uk
SUMMARY:Radical Book Fair
DESCRIPTION:With this year’s theme\, we want to shine a bright light on the many spaces\, people and movements where the beginnings of a different world already exist\, those pockets of reality where glorious alternatives to late capitalism and despair are carved out moment by moment. \nAs we spend our days and lives longing for a world that isn’t framed by oppression\, sometimes we’re lucky enough to get a whiff of something different: a campaign\, an organising space\, a community of support. In those glimpses\, we recognise what might be possible on a larger scale. It’s vital that we direct energy and resources to the breathing\, flawed and sprawling experiments in liberation we see around us – be they small or large. \nThese are seeds for the world we want. \nLike previous years\, the fair will be made up of book stalls\, activist stalls\, events\, workshops and more\, ranging from topics such as the cost of living crisis\, effective activism\, queer ecology\, lives in protest and prison\, feminist utopias\, fighting the rise of the right and much more. There will also be plenty of joy-giving performances and word-smithery and a community meal!
URL:https://literaturealliancescotland.co.uk/event/radical-book-fair-date-tbc/
LOCATION:Assembly Roxy\, 2 Roxburgh Pl\, Edinburgh\, EH8 9SU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Literary festivals
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261109
DTSTAMP:20260611T102512Z
CREATED:20260611T102512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T102512Z
UID:6501-1793923200-1794182399@literaturealliancescotland.co.uk
SUMMARY:A Write Highland Hoolie!
DESCRIPTION:When the weather is good\, the views from the welcoming\, comfortable hotel are heart-stopping. ​ \nOur programme is eclectic\, with events to suit all tastes\, mixing genres that include crime\, history\, memoir\, nature\, fiction\, folklore\, poetry\, and outdoor pursuits.​ \nThe Hoolie began in 2016 when hotel owner Sine Davis and author Polly Pullar decided to join forces. \n‘We wanted the Hoolie to be unique with everyone under one roof and music in the evenings – a real West Highland ceilidh atmosphere – and I think we’ve achieved that\,’ Hoolie Director Polly said.  
URL:https://literaturealliancescotland.co.uk/event/a-write-highland-hoolie/
LOCATION:The West Highland Hotel\, Davies Brae\, Mallaig\, PH41 4QZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Literary festivals
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261107
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261109
DTSTAMP:20261020T113601Z
CREATED:20261020T113505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261020T113601Z
UID:7224-1794009600-1794182399@literaturealliancescotland.co.uk
SUMMARY:A Blether O' Books
DESCRIPTION:The third edition of A Blether O Books Book Festival is being held on the 7th and 8th of this November at the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum. The blethers or talks will be held in the Robertson Room at the Museum. Tickets\, £10.98 full price  and £8.88 for concessions\, are now available to purchase on the Eventbrite Booking platform. Full details of the speakers and topics for discussion can also be found on Eventbrite. There will be book sales and signings at this event.
URL:https://literaturealliancescotland.co.uk/event/a-blether-o-books/
LOCATION:Robert Burns Birthplace Museum\, Murdoch’s Lone\, Alloway\, Ayr\, KA7 4PQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Find A Book Festival,Literary festivals
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261112
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261116
DTSTAMP:20260611T103354Z
CREATED:20260611T103354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T103354Z
UID:6505-1794441600-1794787199@literaturealliancescotland.co.uk
SUMMARY:Push the Boat Out
DESCRIPTION:An event unlike any other\, Push The Boat Out remains Scotland’s newest poetry and multi arts festival\, with a growing year round programme and a strong community ethos. \nWe are inspired by the vibrancy and range of contemporary poetry\, hip hop\, and spoken word from Scotland\, the UK\, and further afield. We give poetry a new platform by creating an environment where all variations of this vital art form are encouraged to grow\, evolve and even collide as we bend boundaries across artistic forms. We explore fresh\, inventive ways to bring poetry and audiences together by challenging perceptions of what poetry is\, how and where it can be enjoyed and who it is for. \nYear-round\, we run regular online writing workshops with internationally acclaimed poets and special guests from around the world. while Rock the Boat\, our hugely popular open-mic night\, takes place monthly.
URL:https://literaturealliancescotland.co.uk/event/push-the-boat-out/
LOCATION:The Pleasance\, 60 Pleasance\, Edinburgh\, EH8 9TJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Literary festivals
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270201
DTSTAMP:20260609T143719Z
CREATED:20260609T142930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T143719Z
UID:6296-1798761600-1801439999@literaturealliancescotland.co.uk
SUMMARY:Burns & Beyond | Dates TBC
DESCRIPTION:Burns & Beyond is an annual event that celebrates the life and legacy of Robert Burns. \n2027 dates are yet to be confirmed.
URL:https://literaturealliancescotland.co.uk/event/burns-and-beyond/
CATEGORIES:Literary festivals
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270128
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270201
DTSTAMP:20261020T114629Z
CREATED:20261020T114629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261020T114629Z
UID:7229-1801094400-1801439999@literaturealliancescotland.co.uk
SUMMARY:Wild Writers Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Wild Writers Festival returns to Peebles with a string of stellar authors\, adventurers and films that explore nature\, landscape\, people and place.
URL:https://literaturealliancescotland.co.uk/event/wild-writers-festival/
CATEGORIES:Find A Book Festival,Literary festivals
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270301
DTSTAMP:20260609T143743Z
CREATED:20260609T143602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T143743Z
UID:6300-1801440000-1803859199@literaturealliancescotland.co.uk
SUMMARY:Winter Words Festival | Date TBC
DESCRIPTION:The beloved literary festival features authors\, poets and more for a celebration of Scotland’s rich artistic\, literary\, historical and cultural life. Usually running in February\, and curated by the Theatre’s Artistic Director Alan Cumming\, Pitlochry Festival Theatre will hosts an extraordinary multi-day programme of interesting events\, entertaining performances\, and stimulating conversations\, throughout the weekend. \n2027 dates are yet to be confirmed.
URL:https://literaturealliancescotland.co.uk/event/winter-words-festival/
LOCATION:Pitlochry Festival Theatre\, Port-Na-Craig\, Pitlochry\, PH16 5DR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Literary festivals
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270301
DTSTAMP:20260609T145144Z
CREATED:20260609T144625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T145144Z
UID:6309-1801440000-1803859199@literaturealliancescotland.co.uk
SUMMARY:Granite Noir | Date TBC
DESCRIPTION:Granite Noir is inspired by the incredible popularity of crime fiction in all its forms\, by the fantastic contribution that Scottish writers make\, by our love affair with Nordic Noir\, on the page and on screen\, and most of all inspired by Aberdeen\, which is the perfect backdrop for the festival – steeped in history\, atmospheric\, quirky and with a strong sense of place. \n2027 dates are yet to be confirmed.
URL:https://literaturealliancescotland.co.uk/event/granite-noir/
CATEGORIES:Literary festivals
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270311
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270316
DTSTAMP:20260903T104708Z
CREATED:20260610T091942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T104708Z
UID:6357-1804723200-1805155199@literaturealliancescotland.co.uk
SUMMARY:Aye Write
DESCRIPTION:Aye Write is Glasgow’s book festival\, bringing writers and speakers to you. \n 
URL:https://literaturealliancescotland.co.uk/event/aye-write/
CATEGORIES:Literary festivals
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270312
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270315
DTSTAMP:20260903T104546Z
CREATED:20260609T145549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T104546Z
UID:6318-1804809600-1805068799@literaturealliancescotland.co.uk
SUMMARY:StAnza Poetry Festival
DESCRIPTION:StAnza\, Scotland’s International Poetry Festival\, is an award-winning festival dedicated to bringing poetry in all its forms and many languages to audiences around the world. Founded in 1998 by three local poets\, the annual festival takes place every March in the beautiful historic town of St Andrews and has gained a truly international reputation as one of the country’s most significant literary events. \nStAnza is committed to being both cutting edge and inclusive across our festival programme and in our outreach and development work. We love showcasing and celebrating poetry that is: \n\ndynamic\, drawing upon and challenging past traditions in order to ask ‘where to’ next;\ndeeply involved with the world\, participating in questioning its structures and direction; and\nable to imagine words\, worlds and feelings that are new to us\, as well as ones we share.\n\nWe believe in making poetry accessible. Our outreach programmes aim to engage more people with a literary form that is often seen as elite or difficult\, and our festival offers a vibrant programme that celebrates and explores poetry in as wide a range of ways as possible\, with something for everyone.
URL:https://literaturealliancescotland.co.uk/event/stanza-poetry-festival/
CATEGORIES:Literary festivals
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270401
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270501
DTSTAMP:20260609T151254Z
CREATED:20260609T151239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T151254Z
UID:6327-1806537600-1809129599@literaturealliancescotland.co.uk
SUMMARY:First Date Festival | Date TBC
DESCRIPTION:As great lovers of romance and feel good fiction\, the Lighthouse Bookshop thought it was high time they created a platform for a much beloved genre that deserves its own stage\, expanding over the years to partner with Book Lovers Bookshop. \nRomance writing has long shown that the personal is definitely political. \nThe genre has hosted important conversations on consent\, and represents a huge diversity of stories which are still missing from mainstream fiction – joy and pleasure for women\, queer people\, people of colour\, fat people\, disabled people\, and more. Too often it’s seen as a frivolous genre – but our pleasure is not frivolous! Our pleasure is radical. \n2027 dates are yet to be confirmed.
URL:https://literaturealliancescotland.co.uk/event/first-date-festival/
CATEGORIES:Literary festivals
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270401
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270501
DTSTAMP:20260610T085938Z
CREATED:20260610T085938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T085938Z
UID:6346-1806537600-1809129599@literaturealliancescotland.co.uk
SUMMARY:Colonsay Book Festival | Date TBC
DESCRIPTION:The people of Colonsay\, like many communities large and small\, have always shared a love of books and literature\, joining in book groups and participating in fringe poetry sessions at the music festival. At a community meeting in June 2011\, the idea of a book festival for the island was tentatively mooted\, and ten months later\, at the end of April 2012\, we were welcoming our first six authors and an eager audience. The festival has run since. \n2027 dates are yet to be confirmed.
URL:https://literaturealliancescotland.co.uk/event/colonsay-book-festival/
CATEGORIES:Literary festivals
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270413
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270418
DTSTAMP:20261026T101321Z
CREATED:20260609T150325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261026T101321Z
UID:6323-1807574400-1808006399@literaturealliancescotland.co.uk
SUMMARY:Assynt Book Festival
DESCRIPTION:The 2027 Assynt Book Festival will be exploring themes of Crofting and Culture: \n\nCrofting: A Way of Life\nCommunity: Misunderstood fundamental component of Gaelic literature
URL:https://literaturealliancescotland.co.uk/event/assynt-book-festival-date-tbc/
LOCATION:Lochinver Bookshop\, Inverbank\, Lockinver\, Sutherland\, IV274JY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Literary festivals
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270601
DTSTAMP:20260610T085604Z
CREATED:20260610T085550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T085604Z
UID:6342-1809129600-1811807999@literaturealliancescotland.co.uk
SUMMARY:Glasgow Zine Fest | Date TBC
DESCRIPTION:Glasgow Zine Fest is a yearly celebration of zine culture\, featuring events about art\, community\, and heritage. It has been running since 2013\, and growing every year. Visitors from all around the world are immersed in the amazing world of radical DIY culture through talks\, hands-on workshops\, and\, of course\, zines! \n2027 dates are yet to be confirmed.
URL:https://literaturealliancescotland.co.uk/event/glasgow-zine-fest/
CATEGORIES:Literary festivals
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270601
DTSTAMP:20260610T090538Z
CREATED:20260610T090538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T090538Z
UID:6349-1809129600-1811807999@literaturealliancescotland.co.uk
SUMMARY:Cromarty Crime & Thrillers Weekend | Date TBC
DESCRIPTION:Love a gripping plot and a dark twist? Don’t miss the Crime & Thrillers programme. Join bestselling and emerging writers as they delve into murder\, mystery\, suspense and everything in between. \n2027 dates are yet to be confirmed.
URL:https://literaturealliancescotland.co.uk/event/cromarty-crime-thrillers-weekend/
CATEGORIES:Literary festivals
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270507
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270510
DTSTAMP:20261026T101114Z
CREATED:20260610T091018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261026T101114Z
UID:6353-1809648000-1809907199@literaturealliancescotland.co.uk
SUMMARY:Boswell Book Festival
DESCRIPTION:A festival with a truly unique focus – celebrating life stories – the Boswell Book Festival is an established favourite on the Scottish cultural arts scene. Held at the magnificent Dumfries House in Ayrshire\, it annually attracts a host of leading biographers\, memoirists and famous personalities: such as Judi Dench\, Ben Macintyre\, Maggie O’Farrell\, Matthew Parris\, Sally Magnusson\, James Naughtie\, Neil Oliver\, Susan Calman\, Alfie Boe\, Frank Skinner\, Amanda Owen\, Lady Anne Glenconner\, Andrew O’Hagan and many more.
URL:https://literaturealliancescotland.co.uk/event/boswell-book-festival/
LOCATION:Dumfries House\, Cumnock\, East Ayrshire\, KA18 2NJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Literary festivals
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270514
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270517
DTSTAMP:20261026T101046Z
CREATED:20260610T092350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261026T101046Z
UID:6361-1810252800-1810511999@literaturealliancescotland.co.uk
SUMMARY:Paisley Book Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Paisley Book Festival is a platform for celebrating books\, reading and writing in Paisley over the course of three days. It is a festival with creativity and innovation at the heart of its programme\, showcasing some of the best and most diverse voices being published today in Scotland and beyond. \nThe festival connects readers and writers with bold\, contemporary ideas\, engages established audiences\, inspires new ones and serves as an effective marketplace for the writing and publishing world.
URL:https://literaturealliancescotland.co.uk/event/paisley-book-festival/
CATEGORIES:Literary festivals
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270601
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270701
DTSTAMP:20260610T084948Z
CREATED:20260610T084948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T084948Z
UID:6338-1811808000-1814399999@literaturealliancescotland.co.uk
SUMMARY:Shetland Noir | Date TBC
DESCRIPTION:The festival brings Shetland’s unique voice to the global stage of crime writing\, with a programme packed full of author talks\, workshops\, panel discussions and special events. \n2027 dates are yet to be confirmed. \n 
URL:https://literaturealliancescotland.co.uk/event/shetland-noir/
CATEGORIES:Literary festivals
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270601
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270701
DTSTAMP:20260903T110106Z
CREATED:20260903T110106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T110106Z
UID:7145-1811808000-1814399999@literaturealliancescotland.co.uk
SUMMARY:Bookause Lit Fest | Date TBC
DESCRIPTION:The Bookause Lit Fest is a book festival in the city of Aberdeen aimed to harmonize the diverse pockets of literature and creative communities across Aberdeen and the North of Scotland\, bringing them under one roof to explore the evolving nature of narrative in the 21st century. ​The festival is designed to be a multi-sensory experience\, catering to both industry professionals and casual readers. \n\n2027 dates are to be confirmed.
URL:https://literaturealliancescotland.co.uk/event/bookause-lit-fest-date-tbc/
LOCATION:Aberdeen Arts Centre\, 33 King Street\, Aberdeen\, AB24 5AA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Find A Book Festival,Literary festivals
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270604
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270607
DTSTAMP:20261026T100926Z
CREATED:20260610T084423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261026T100926Z
UID:6335-1812067200-1812326399@literaturealliancescotland.co.uk
SUMMARY:Cymera
DESCRIPTION:CYMERA is Scotland’s Festival of Science Fiction\, Fantasy & Horror Writing. Each year CYMERA brings writers\, readers and publishing industry experts together in celebration of speculative fiction. At CYMERA you’ll find author panels and book signings\, writing workshops\, open mics\, live performances\, bookish quizzes\, tabletop gaming spaces and so much more. Each year the festival is held both in Edinburgh and online\, allowing genre-enthusiasts to tune in no matter where they are in the world.
URL:https://literaturealliancescotland.co.uk/event/cymera/
CATEGORIES:Literary festivals
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270617
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270621
DTSTAMP:20260811T122555Z
CREATED:20260610T093022Z
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SUMMARY:Borders Book Festival
DESCRIPTION:Borders Book Festival began in June 2004\, when Alistair Moffat had the idea of creating a small literary gathering in Melrose. Joined from the outset by Paula Ogilvie\, that first event welcomed just a handful of speakers and an audience of around 400. Today\, it has grown into one of the UK’s leading book festivals\, attracting around 40\,000 visitors each year for four memorable days of ideas\, entertainment and conversation.
URL:https://literaturealliancescotland.co.uk/event/borders-book-festival/
CATEGORIES:Literary festivals
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270726
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LAST-MODIFIED:20261026T100819Z
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SUMMARY:St Magnus International Festival
DESCRIPTION:St Magnus International Festival has been at the heart of Orkney’s cultural life in the final weeks of June and 2026 marks the 50th Festival. Each year we stage a variety of events in music\, theatre\, arts\, dance\, literature\, cabaret and folk music alongside community projects\, education and learning opportunities all of them set against the backdrop of Orkney’s magical midsummer.
URL:https://literaturealliancescotland.co.uk/event/st-magnus-international-festival/
CATEGORIES:Literary festivals
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270630
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270705
DTSTAMP:20261026T103607Z
CREATED:20260610T095721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261026T103607Z
UID:6398-1814313600-1814745599@literaturealliancescotland.co.uk
SUMMARY:East Neuk Festival
DESCRIPTION:ENF was the idea of Donald and Louise MacDonald who co-founded it with Svend McEwan-Brown in 2004. It exists because we believe in the joy and power of live music and its potential to transform lives and life. \nThe 22nd ENF takes place 30 June-4 July 2027.
URL:https://literaturealliancescotland.co.uk/event/east-neuk-festival/
LOCATION:Crail Parish Church\, Marketgate\, Crail\, Fife\, KY10 3TL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Literary festivals
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270730
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270809
DTSTAMP:20261026T103459Z
CREATED:20260610T095341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261026T103459Z
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SUMMARY:Fringe by the Sea
DESCRIPTION:Founded in 2008\, Fringe by the Sea is a not-for-profit\, 10-day multi-arts festival in North Berwick. From its roots as a small community event\, it has grown into one of Scotland’s most celebrated festivals\, contributing over £11 million to the local economy. \nAt its core\, Fringe by the Sea is driven by values of creativity\, inclusivity and collaboration. We believe the arts can unite people\, helping bridge gaps and address issues like isolation and rural deprivation. While we showcase international acts\, the heart of the festival remains local\, ensuring everyone has a space to create and connect.
URL:https://literaturealliancescotland.co.uk/event/fringe-by-the-sea/
LOCATION:Lodge Grounds\, 2C East Rd\, North Berwick\, EH39 4HN.\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Literary festivals
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270801
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270901
DTSTAMP:20261026T103353Z
CREATED:20260610T101151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261026T103353Z
UID:6409-1817078400-1819756799@literaturealliancescotland.co.uk
SUMMARY:Book Fringe | Date TBC
DESCRIPTION:The Book Fringe is our accessible\, bookshop run\, alternative August literary festival! Bringing in bookshops across the city to deliver a programme of events that highlight each bookshop’s personality. \nEntirely run and curated by indie bookshops\, Book Fringe offers readers the opportunity to meet world-class writers in the intimate and lively settings of local bookshops. \nLed by Lighthouse\, Book Fringe has been running for over a decade\, each year reinventing itself just a wee bit while continuing to celebrate accessibility\, community and creativity as only indie bookshops can! \nThe 2026 festival\, themed ‘From the Center to the Margins’ spans the city with events at Lighthouse in the Old Town\, Argonaut in Leith and Greenhouse Books & Records in Bruntsfield. \nClick HERE for the full Book Fringe offering across the 3 shops \n2027 dates have yet to be confirmed.
URL:https://literaturealliancescotland.co.uk/event/book-fringe/
LOCATION:Lighthouse: Edinburgh’s Radical Bookshop\, 43- 45 West Nicolson Street\, Edinburgh\, EH8 9DB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Find A Book Festival,Literary festivals
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270801
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270901
DTSTAMP:20261026T103313Z
CREATED:20260610T101606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261026T103313Z
UID:6414-1817078400-1819756799@literaturealliancescotland.co.uk
SUMMARY:Edinburgh International Book Festival | Date TBC
DESCRIPTION:The Edinburgh International Book Festival is a charity which has been bringing outstanding writers and thinkers from around the world together with curious audiences for over forty years. We celebrate the power of words\, examine pressing issues\, shift perspectives\, and create joyful experiences for those of all ages. Our programme sparks essential conversations about the world around us\, our place in it\, and how we can improve it\, together. Making these discussions accessible to anyone is at the heart of everything we do\, in August and beyond. \nHere\, a book is a beginning – of a conversation\, of a better understanding\, of a debate\, of a memory. What happens next is up to you. \n2027 dates have yet to be confirmed.
URL:https://literaturealliancescotland.co.uk/event/edinburgh-international-book-festival/
LOCATION:Edinburgh Futures Institute\, 1 Lauriston Pl\, Edinburgh\, EH3 9EF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Literary festivals
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270801
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270901
DTSTAMP:20261026T102953Z
CREATED:20260610T101925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261026T102953Z
UID:6418-1817078400-1819756799@literaturealliancescotland.co.uk
SUMMARY:Beyond Borders | Date TBC
DESCRIPTION:A non-governmental organisation based at Traquair House\, in the Scottish Borders dedicated to facilitating cultural exchange and international dialogue between nations. Beyond Borders Scotland aims to create a vibrant international platform within Scotland\,  drawing on Scotland’s unique cultural and political heritage\, to break down borders between peoples\, and help facilitate wider international cultural exchange\, dialogue and reconciliation. \n2027 dates have yet to be confirmed.
URL:https://literaturealliancescotland.co.uk/event/beyond-borders/
LOCATION:Traquair House\, Innerleithen\, Peeblesshire\, EH44 6PW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Literary festivals
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