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SUMMARY:Balfron Book Festival
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to a celebration of books and storytelling in our  beautiful Stirlingshire village. From author events and creative writing workshops\, to family storytelling sessions\, we’re excited to bring you a fun-filled programme for readers of all ages.
URL:https://literaturealliancescotland.co.uk/event/balfron-book-festival/
LOCATION:McLintock Hall\, Dunmore St\, Balfron\, Glasgow\, G63 0TX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Literary festivals
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260829
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260907
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SUMMARY:Nairn Book and Arts Fesitval
DESCRIPTION:Staged in the historic seaside town of Nairn on the beautiful Moray Firth\, each year the festival presents a unique and innovative programme of events. \nOur annual programme offers talks and readings by high-profile authors\, inspirational speakers\, new and established writers\, and Gaelic language events. \nThe festival also includes live music\, drama and dance performances\, film and visual arts exhibitions\, creative workshops for people of all ages and ability\, and opportunities for children and young adults to showcase their own creativity.
URL:https://literaturealliancescotland.co.uk/event/nairn-book-and-arts-fesitval/
LOCATION:Nairn Book & Arts Festival\, Easter Tomloan\, Littlemill\, Nairnshire\, IV12 5UU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Culture festivals,Literary festivals
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260831
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SUMMARY:Beyond Borders
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.
URL:https://literaturealliancescotland.co.uk/event/beyond-borders/
LOCATION:Traquair House\, Innerleithen\, Peeblesshire\, EH44 6PW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Literary festivals
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260827
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260831
DTSTAMP:20260610T102329Z
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UID:6422-1787788800-1788134399@literaturealliancescotland.co.uk
SUMMARY:Islay Book Festival
DESCRIPTION:Set against the stunning backdrop of Scotland’s whisky isle\, we’re a community led festival with an array of events happening across the island. Originally growing out of a small book club in Port Ellen\, our volunteer-run festival is now part of Islay’s busy annual events calendar and Argyll’s thriving cultural scene. \nStèidhichte mu choinneamh cùl-raon àlainn eilean an uisge-bheatha ann an Alba\, is e fèis air a stiùireadh leis a’ choimhearsnachd a th’ annainn le raon de thachartasan a’ gabhail àite air feadh an eilein. Ag èirigh bho thùs a-mach à club leabhraichean beag ann am Port Ilein\, tha an fhèis a tha air a ruith gu saor-thoileach a-nis mar phàirt de mhìosachan thachartasan bliadhnail Ìle agus saoghal cultarach soirbheachail Earra Ghàidheal.
URL:https://literaturealliancescotland.co.uk/event/islay-book-festival/
CATEGORIES:Literary festivals
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260815
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260831
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SUMMARY:Edinburgh International Book Festival
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.
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260814
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260831
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UID:6409-1786665600-1788134399@literaturealliancescotland.co.uk
SUMMARY:Book Fringe
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
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:Literary festivals
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260810
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SUMMARY:Bute Noir
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the home of Bute Noir\, our annual crime-writing festival held on the Isle of Bute. \nBute Noir came together relatively quickly after a chance meeting with crime author Craig Robertson in 2015. Several e-mails later and we had managed to pull together what we hoped would be the first of many crime festivals on the Isle of Bute. Held over two days at three venues and with 11 authors\, we had a back to back schedule to suit fans of all crime fiction. We are only 90 minutes from Glasgow by rail and sea\, there is nothing stopping YOU from enjoying a trip Doon The Watter to join us in Rothesay this August!
URL:https://literaturealliancescotland.co.uk/event/bute-noir/
LOCATION:Glenburn Hotel\, Mountstuart Road\, Rothesay\, Isle of Bute\, Argyll and Bute\, PA20 9JP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Literary festivals
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260817
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SUMMARY:Govanhill International Festival & Carnival
DESCRIPTION:A joyful act of anti-racist solidarity shaped by the people who call this neighbourhood home. \nThe Festival exists to strengthen the civic life of Govanhill through joy\, solidarity and collective imagination. Rooted in our neighbourhood’s anti-racist organising and the long struggle to save the Baths\, it creates a shared world where neighbours can meet\, speak\, exchange perspectives\, celebrate and build trust.
URL:https://literaturealliancescotland.co.uk/event/govanhill-international-festival-carnival/
CATEGORIES:Culture festivals
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260810
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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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SUMMARY:East Neuk Festival
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to East Neuk Festival 2026. This year we travel as far afield as Istanbul and Syria\, as far back in time as Shakespeare’s England\, hear musicians of five continents performing in the East Neuk and celebrate our own fantastic performers and composers.
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;TZID=Europe/London:20260307T080000
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SUMMARY:Power Comic Con
DESCRIPTION:POWER Comic Con returns to Hall 3 at the Glasgow’s SEC Centre for a fan-filled weekend this Spring! Meet very special guests from the worlds of gaming\, tv and comics.  \nThere’s something for all fandoms at Power Con\, with engaging fan experiences; props and set builds\, interactive areas for Gaming\, Kids zone and exclusive on stage shows as well as the return of the Scotland’s longest running cosplay competition\, the C3 championship. All on stage events are included in the ticket price.  \nIf you love gaming\, comics\, sci-fi\, anime\, tv\, manga or cosplay – We’ve got you covered! For the Fans!
URL:https://literaturealliancescotland.co.uk/event/power-comic-con/
LOCATION:Scottish Event Campus\, Exhibition Way\, Glasgow\, G3 8YW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comic Con
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