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SUMMARY:BookMark
DESCRIPTION:BOOKMARK\, established in 2012\, has developed a reputation for being a friendly\, well organised Book Festival which offers a wide range of events to suit all interests\, not only organising a three-day Festival in October\, but also holds local ‘Meet the Author’ events for adults and local schools. At all our meetings\, for adults and children\, readers meet\, listen to and question writers. \nBOOKMARK realises that readers defy categories therefore we invite writers from all disciplines: novelists\, historians\, poets\, journalists\, biographers – the list is as varied as the world of books itself.
URL:https://literaturealliancescotland.co.uk/event/bookmark/
LOCATION:St Catharine’s Community Centre\, George St\, Blairgowrie\, PH10 6EY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Literary festivals
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261005
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261012
DTSTAMP:20260611T100536Z
CREATED:20260611T100536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T100536Z
UID:6482-1791158400-1791763199@literaturealliancescotland.co.uk
SUMMARY:Berwick Literary Festival
DESCRIPTION:Since 2014\, Berwick Literary Festival has brought together writers\, thinkers\, and audiences to explore the power of words. Set in historic Berwick-upon-Tweed\, recently named the UK’s happiest place to live by The Guardian\, the festival is a place for conversation\, creativity\, and community.
URL:https://literaturealliancescotland.co.uk/event/berwick-literary-festival/
CATEGORIES:Literary festivals
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261003
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261012
DTSTAMP:20260610T133249Z
CREATED:20260610T133220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T133249Z
UID:6462-1790985600-1791763199@literaturealliancescotland.co.uk
SUMMARY:WayWORD Festival
DESCRIPTION:WayWORD empowers young people to produce a cross-arts literary festival in Aberdeen. \nCelebrating new work and ideas\, amplifying diverse voices and breaking down barriers to culture in our community\, WayWORD is part of the WORD Centre for Creative Writing at the University of Aberdeen.
URL:https://literaturealliancescotland.co.uk/event/wayword-festival/
LOCATION:University of Aberdeen\, King's College\, Aberdeen\, AB24 3FX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Literary festivals
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261003
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261004
DTSTAMP:20260611T100009Z
CREATED:20260611T100009Z
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UID:6478-1790985600-1791071999@literaturealliancescotland.co.uk
SUMMARY:OH! Con
DESCRIPTION:This year’s OH!CON will be held on Saturday 3 October 2026 at An Lanntair and Stornoway Town Hall. \nIf you’ve been to OH!CON before\, you’ll know what to expect –a full day of talks\, workshops\, interesting guests\, nerdy activities\, cosplay\, art\, and the like. We plan to be doing all of that\, and more\, at this year’s OH!CON. \nThere’ll be sci-fi\, fantasy\, comics\, games\, and a whole load of people who enjoy the same kind of stuff as you do.
URL:https://literaturealliancescotland.co.uk/event/oh-con/
LOCATION:Stornoway Town Hall\, 20 South Beach\, Stornoway\, HS1 2BJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comic Con
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261002
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261005
DTSTAMP:20260610T132829Z
CREATED:20260610T132829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T132829Z
UID:6458-1790899200-1791158399@literaturealliancescotland.co.uk
SUMMARY:Portobello Book Festival
DESCRIPTION:Portobello Book Festival was started by a group of local people who are interested in books and wanted to share their enthusiasm. It takes place each year over the first full weekend in October. \nOur festival is based on the principle that everything is free and nobody is paid. That has been possible\, partly\, because of our fruitful collaboration with the local library\, where many of the events are held. Events usually take place in various venues\, and we try to make sure there is something for everyone.
URL:https://literaturealliancescotland.co.uk/event/portobello-book-festival/
LOCATION:Portobello Library\, 14 Rosefield Ave\, Edinburgh\, EH15 1AU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Literary festivals
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260926T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260927T180000
DTSTAMP:20260610T094053Z
CREATED:20260610T094039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T094053Z
UID:6379-1790409600-1790532000@literaturealliancescotland.co.uk
SUMMARY:Epic Comic Con
DESCRIPTION:EPIC Comic Con returns to Glasgow’s Scottish Events Campus for a fan-filled weekend this September! Meet very special guests from the worlds of film\, gaming\, tv\, wrestling and comics. \nIf you love movies\, gaming\, comics\, books\, sci-fi\, anime\, tv\, manga or cosplay – it’s gonna be an EPIC Comic Con Glasgow! For the Fans!
URL:https://literaturealliancescotland.co.uk/event/epic-comic-con/
LOCATION:Scottish Event Campus\, Exhibition Way\, Glasgow\, G3 8YW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comic Con
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260925
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261005
DTSTAMP:20260610T132509Z
CREATED:20260610T132509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T132509Z
UID:6454-1790294400-1791158399@literaturealliancescotland.co.uk
SUMMARY:Wigtown Book Festival
DESCRIPTION:A ten-day literary celebration in Scotland’s National Book Town. \nTheir flagship event\, Wigtown Book Festival welcomes international audiences and a prestigious cast of authors each year. \nFounded in 1999\, the 10-day festival is now one of the UK’s best-loved literary events with over 200 events\, including music\, theatre\, food and visual arts.
URL:https://literaturealliancescotland.co.uk/event/wigtown-book-festival/
LOCATION:Wigtown Festival Company\, 26 South Main Street\, Wigtown\, Dumfries & Galloway\, DG8 9EH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Literary festivals
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260924
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261005
DTSTAMP:20260610T105412Z
CREATED:20260610T105412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T105412Z
UID:6449-1790208000-1791158399@literaturealliancescotland.co.uk
SUMMARY:Findhorn Bay Festival
DESCRIPTION:Findhorn Bay Festival is an award-winning Festival of arts and culture set amongst the rural and coastal communities surrounding the Bay of Findhorn and Beyond. \nThe festival brings together a vibrant programme of live performance\, theatre\, music\, visual art\, film and outdoor events in unexpected and scenic locations. Audiences can experience work by local\, national and international artists alongside community-led activity\, creating a dynamic and welcoming cultural offer. With a mix of ticketed and free events\, the festival invites people of all ages to explore\, discover and take part in creative experiences across the region. \nThe Festival is part of a long-standing commitment to place-based and participatory arts in Moray.
URL:https://literaturealliancescotland.co.uk/event/findhorn-bay-festival/
LOCATION:Universal Hall\, The Park\, Findhorn\, Forres\, IV36 3TZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Literary festivals
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260924
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260928
DTSTAMP:20260610T105036Z
CREATED:20260610T105036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T105036Z
UID:6445-1790208000-1790553599@literaturealliancescotland.co.uk
SUMMARY:Tidelines Book Festival
DESCRIPTION:Tidelines Book Festival is a community-run charitable trust bringing world-class literary events to Ayrshire at affordable prices. Our mission is to celebrate the joy of literature and inspire people of all ages and backgrounds to get involved. We’re passionate about creating inclusive\, welcoming experiences that spark curiosity and make the written word feel exciting\, engaging and open to everyone – especially those who may be discovering it for the first time!
URL:https://literaturealliancescotland.co.uk/event/tidelines-book-festival/
LOCATION:Harbour Arts Centre\, 116 Harbour Street\, Irvine\, KA12 8PZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Literary festivals
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260918
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260921
DTSTAMP:20260610T104715Z
CREATED:20260610T104715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T104715Z
UID:6441-1789689600-1789948799@literaturealliancescotland.co.uk
SUMMARY:Bloody Scotland
DESCRIPTION:Bloody Scotland established itself as the leading Scottish International Crime Writing Festival in 2012 with acclaimed writers Lin Anderson and Alex Gray at the helm\, then joined by Craig Robertson and Gordon Brown. Based in Stirling\, Bloody Scotland has brought hundreds of crime writers new and established to the stage with always enthusiastic attendees who make the festival every bit as much as the writers do.
URL:https://literaturealliancescotland.co.uk/event/bloody-scotland/
LOCATION:The Albert Halls\, Dumbarton Rd\, Stirling\, FK8 2QL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Literary festivals
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260911
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260913
DTSTAMP:20260610T103713Z
CREATED:20260610T103713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T103713Z
UID:6433-1789084800-1789257599@literaturealliancescotland.co.uk
SUMMARY:My Kind of Book: Accessible Book & Story Festival
DESCRIPTION:We believe that everyone can enjoy a good story! The Accessible Book & Story Festival is unique in its focus on books and stories for children with additional needs. Join us for a magical mix of inclusive family story sessions\, practical skills-building workshops\, sensory storytelling and an inspiring exploration of accessible books. For families\, teachers\, librarians\, publishers\, authors and others.
URL:https://literaturealliancescotland.co.uk/event/my-kind-of-book-accessible-book-story-festival/
LOCATION:Scottish Storytelling Centre\, 43-45 High Street\, Edinburgh\, EH1 1SR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Children's events,Literary festivals
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260908T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260908T150000
DTSTAMP:20260903T102818Z
CREATED:20260703T105633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T102818Z
UID:6970-1788874200-1788879600@literaturealliancescotland.co.uk
SUMMARY:LAS Members Meeting: Impact
DESCRIPTION:Our September Members meeting will be held online. \nThe meeting will include updates from Literature Alliance Scotland\, and a duo of presentations with focus on the theme ‘Impact’. We welcome Dr Harriet MacMillan\, Director of Edinburgh UNESCO City of Literature\, to share insights from their recent Impact Study\, and Kirsten MacQuarrie\, Sector Development Manager at the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals in Scotland (CILIPS)\, to discuss her work on Feminist Librarianship. \nWe look forward to welcoming members.
URL:https://literaturealliancescotland.co.uk/event/las-members-meeting-2/
CATEGORIES:LAS event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260908
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260914
DTSTAMP:20260610T104244Z
CREATED:20260610T104244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T104244Z
UID:6437-1788825600-1789343999@literaturealliancescotland.co.uk
SUMMARY:St Duthac Book and Arts Festival
DESCRIPTION:In 2019 an idea by two former teachers for a book festival took root. They formed the St Duthac Book & Arts Festival group with the aim to further promote literature\, heritage and the arts in their community. \nFollowing meetings\, programme development\, market stalls and fundraising the first St Duthac Book & Arts Festival\, based in Tain on the Easter Ross Peninsula\, became a reality when we launched the first Book and Arts Festival on the Easter Ross Peninsula in 2021 .  \nThe committee\, who are all volunteers with a passion for the arts\, each come with individual skills that make the festival such a welcoming event.
URL:https://literaturealliancescotland.co.uk/event/st-duthac-book-and-arts-festival/
LOCATION:St Duthac Collegiate Church\, Castle Brae\, Tain\, Ross-shire\, IV19 1AJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Literary festivals
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260903
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260907
DTSTAMP:20260610T103206Z
CREATED:20260610T103206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T103206Z
UID:6429-1788393600-1788739199@literaturealliancescotland.co.uk
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;TZID=Europe/London:20260901T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260901T153000
DTSTAMP:20260706T130458Z
CREATED:20260703T105430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T130458Z
UID:6968-1788269400-1788276600@literaturealliancescotland.co.uk
SUMMARY:Scottish Book Festivals Network Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The inaugural meeting of the Scottish Book Festivals Network\, re-convened as a subgroup of LAS as part of the UK’s National Year of Reading 2026\, will be held online. \nIf you run or work for a Book or Literature Festival of any type in Scotland and are interested in joining the SBFN\, please get in touch.
URL:https://literaturealliancescotland.co.uk/event/scottish-book-festivals-network-meeting/
CATEGORIES:LAS event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260829
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260907
DTSTAMP:20260610T102723Z
CREATED:20260610T102723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T102723Z
UID:6425-1787961600-1788739199@literaturealliancescotland.co.uk
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260829
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260831
DTSTAMP:20260610T101925Z
CREATED:20260610T101925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T101925Z
UID:6418-1787961600-1788134399@literaturealliancescotland.co.uk
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260827
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260831
DTSTAMP:20260610T102329Z
CREATED:20260610T102329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T102329Z
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;TZID=Europe/London:20260819T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260819T150000
DTSTAMP:20260706T131822Z
CREATED:20260703T105012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T131822Z
UID:6966-1787146200-1787151600@literaturealliancescotland.co.uk
SUMMARY:LAS Members Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Our August LAS Members meeting will be held in person at the Edinburgh International Book Festival\, to coincide with so many of our Members coming to the capital for EIBF’s Global Ink programme\, to meet the Momentum Literature delegation and enjoy the explosion of local and international culture and talent that the August festivals represent. \nA link to register has been circulated to LAS reps. \nThis meeting is an opportunity to network informally with other LAS reps\, hear updates from our Co-chairs and ask questions about our programme. Refreshments will be provided. \nLAS reps are welcome to bring additional colleagues\, including freelancers\, but our venue has limited capacity so please register in advance. \nWe would like to express our appreciation to LAS Member EIBF for providing us with a private room for this meeting.
URL:https://literaturealliancescotland.co.uk/event/las-members-meeting/
LOCATION:Edinburgh Futures Institute\, 1 Lauriston Pl\, Edinburgh\, EH3 9EF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:LAS event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260815
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260831
DTSTAMP:20260610T101606Z
CREATED:20260610T101606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T101606Z
UID:6414-1786752000-1788134399@literaturealliancescotland.co.uk
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260814
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260831
DTSTAMP:20260811T122135Z
CREATED:20260610T101151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T122135Z
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260807
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260810
DTSTAMP:20260610T100501Z
CREATED:20260610T100501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T100501Z
UID:6405-1786060800-1786319999@literaturealliancescotland.co.uk
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260801
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260817
DTSTAMP:20260610T100121Z
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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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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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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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