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UID:6471-1790812800-1793491199@literaturealliancescotland.co.uk
SUMMARY:Green Libraries Campaign
DESCRIPTION:The Green Libraries Campaign is a UK-wide\, cross-sector programme focused on the contribution of librarians\, information and knowledge professionals to the sustainability agenda. They aim to encourage libraries to actively reduce their carbon footprint and increase awareness of environmental issues for the wider public by providing accessible resources.
URL:https://literaturealliancescotland.co.uk/event/green-libraries-campaign/
CATEGORIES:Literary calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261017
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261018
DTSTAMP:20260611T095615Z
CREATED:20260611T095615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T095615Z
UID:6474-1792195200-1792281599@literaturealliancescotland.co.uk
SUMMARY:OUT
DESCRIPTION:The inaugural OUT: Scotland’s Queer Book Festival takes place on 17th October 2026 at the Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum. The event will see LGBTQ+ authors\, writers and poets come together for the first Queer Book Festival to be held in Scotland.
URL:https://literaturealliancescotland.co.uk/event/out/
LOCATION:Stirling Smith Art Gallery\, 40 Albert Pl\, Stirling\, FK8 2RQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Literary festivals
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261017
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261019
DTSTAMP:20260610T084048Z
CREATED:20260610T084048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T084048Z
UID:6330-1792195200-1792367999@literaturealliancescotland.co.uk
SUMMARY:Cymera Loves Romantasy
DESCRIPTION:Cymera Loves Romantasy will be a 2-day festival at The Pleasance on 17th & 18th October 2026\, dedicated to exploring the full breadth of romantasy\, dark romance and paranormal romance. Headline authors will include Chloe C. Peñaranda\, author of New York Times bestselling series The Nytefall Trilogy. \nRun in partnership with Book Lovers Bookshop.
URL:https://literaturealliancescotland.co.uk/event/cymera-loves-romantasy/
LOCATION:The Pleasance\, 60 Pleasance\, Edinburgh\, EH8 9TJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Literary festivals
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261017T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261017T170000
DTSTAMP:20260610T094732Z
CREATED:20260610T094732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T094732Z
UID:6389-1792231200-1792256400@literaturealliancescotland.co.uk
SUMMARY:TAGS Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Tabletop & Graphic Storytelling Festival is a free-to-attend day long event\, dedicated to spotlighting Scotland’s small press innovative talent! \nWe’re celebrating collaborative and visual storytelling in its many forms\, from comics and roleplaying games to board games\, zines and beyond.
URL:https://literaturealliancescotland.co.uk/event/tags-festival/
CATEGORIES:Comic Con,Markets and Showcases
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261020T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261020T190000
DTSTAMP:20260903T103521Z
CREATED:20260903T102958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T103521Z
UID:7124-1792515600-1792522800@literaturealliancescotland.co.uk
SUMMARY:Literature Alliance Scotland AGM
DESCRIPTION:Literature Alliance Scotland’s Annual General Meeting will take place online for member organisations. We look forward to welcoming members.
URL:https://literaturealliancescotland.co.uk/event/literature-alliance-scotland-agm/
CATEGORIES:LAS event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261021
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261101
DTSTAMP:20260611T101010Z
CREATED:20260611T101010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T101010Z
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261023
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261025
DTSTAMP:20260611T101255Z
CREATED:20260611T101255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T101255Z
UID:6488-1792713600-1792886399@literaturealliancescotland.co.uk
SUMMARY:Tobermory Book Festival
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://literaturealliancescotland.co.uk/event/tobermory-book-festival/
LOCATION:Western Isles Hotel\, 64 A848\, Tobermory\, Isle of Mull\, PA75 6PR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Literary festivals
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261024
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261025
DTSTAMP:20260611T101748Z
CREATED:20260611T101654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T101748Z
UID:6492-1792800000-1792886399@literaturealliancescotland.co.uk
SUMMARY:Women's Fiction Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Edinburgh Women’s Fiction Festival is a new literary festival celebrating writing for\, by\, and about women. \nWe are an inclusive event and welcome everyone who finds joy in reading women’s fiction – commercial\, romance\, historical\, literary\, book club and beyond.
URL:https://literaturealliancescotland.co.uk/event/womens-fiction-festival/
LOCATION:Christ Church Morningside\, 6A Morningside Road\, Edinburgh\, EH10 4DD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Literary festivals
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BEGIN:VEVENT
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261201
DTSTAMP:20260611T103717Z
CREATED:20260611T102148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T103717Z
UID:6496-1793491200-1796083199@literaturealliancescotland.co.uk
SUMMARY:Radical Book Fair | Date TBC
DESCRIPTION:Edinburgh’s annual alternative\, independent and entirely bookshop run flea market of books and ideas! \n2026 dates are yet to be confirmed.
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261201
DTSTAMP:20260611T103656Z
CREATED:20260611T103656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T103656Z
UID:6508-1793491200-1796083199@literaturealliancescotland.co.uk
SUMMARY:Pentlands Book Festival | Date TBC
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. \n2026 dates are yet to be confirmed.
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261110T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261110T143000
DTSTAMP:20260903T103241Z
CREATED:20260903T103221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T103241Z
UID:7127-1794317400-1794321000@literaturealliancescotland.co.uk
SUMMARY:LAS Members Meeting: Creating AI Policies
DESCRIPTION:Our November Members meeting will be held online. \nThe meeting will include updates from Literature Alliance Scotland\, and a duo of presentations on experiences creating AI policies for respective organisations. Line-up to be confirmed. \nWe look forward to welcoming members.
URL:https://literaturealliancescotland.co.uk/event/las-members-meeting-creating-ai-policies/
CATEGORIES:LAS event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261113
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261114
DTSTAMP:20260611T104030Z
CREATED:20260611T104030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T104030Z
UID:6513-1794528000-1794614399@literaturealliancescotland.co.uk
SUMMARY:Robert Louis Stevenson Day
DESCRIPTION:Robert Louis Stevenson Day (#RLSDay) is an annual date on Edinburgh’s literary calendar when the life\, loves and works of one of the most famous writers born in our City of Literature gets marked with a moustache-twirling and velvet-clad week full of events\, in town and online\, leading up to Stevenson’s birthday on the 13th November. It’s a great big literary party – and you’re all invited.
URL:https://literaturealliancescotland.co.uk/event/robert-louis-stevenson-day/
CATEGORIES:Literary calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261201T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261201T143000
DTSTAMP:20260903T104219Z
CREATED:20260903T104219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T104219Z
UID:7136-1796131800-1796135400@literaturealliancescotland.co.uk
SUMMARY:Scottish Book Festivals Network meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Scottish Book Festivals Network is facilitated by Literature Alliance Scotland. The December SBFN network will be held online. \nLearn more on the network and how to join by visiting this page at literaturealliancescotland.co.uk.
URL:https://literaturealliancescotland.co.uk/event/scottish-book-festivals-network-meeting-2/
CATEGORIES:LAS event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261204T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261204T120000
DTSTAMP:20261011T141036Z
CREATED:20261009T131114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261011T141036Z
UID:7202-1796378400-1796385600@literaturealliancescotland.co.uk
SUMMARY:Mid-career roundtable
DESCRIPTION:This event is invite-only.
URL:https://literaturealliancescotland.co.uk/event/mid-career-roundtable/
CATEGORIES:LAS event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261215T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261215T153000
DTSTAMP:20261007T093939Z
CREATED:20260903T103502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T093939Z
UID:7130-1797341400-1797348600@literaturealliancescotland.co.uk
SUMMARY:LAS Members Meeting: December
DESCRIPTION:Our December Members meeting will be held online. The theme is Strategic Communications\, with Anna Caig. \nWe look forward to welcoming members.
URL:https://literaturealliancescotland.co.uk/event/las-members-meeting-december/
CATEGORIES:LAS event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
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;TZID=Europe/London:20270112T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270112T143000
DTSTAMP:20261011T141955Z
CREATED:20260903T103703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261011T141955Z
UID:7133-1799760600-1799764200@literaturealliancescotland.co.uk
SUMMARY:LAS Members Meeting: Ethical Fundseeking
DESCRIPTION:Our January Members meeting will be held online\, with focus on Ethical Fundseeking.
URL:https://literaturealliancescotland.co.uk/event/las-members-meeting-ethical-fundseeking/
CATEGORIES:LAS event
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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:20260609T144224Z
CREATED:20260609T144224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T144224Z
UID:6305-1801440000-1803859199@literaturealliancescotland.co.uk
SUMMARY:Artists' Bookmarket 2027 | Date TBC
DESCRIPTION:Artists’ Bookmarket is Edinburgh’s annual celebration of artists’ book culture. The event runs over two busy weekend days with stalls laid out to showcase a wide array of work. Artists’ Bookmarket is complemented by a busy events and workshops programme. \n2027 dates have yet to be confirmed.
URL:https://literaturealliancescotland.co.uk/event/artists-bookmarket-2027-date-tbc/
LOCATION:Fruitmarket\, 5 Market Street\, Edinburgh\, EH1 1DF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Markets and Showcases
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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:20270205
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270206
DTSTAMP:20261011T141929Z
CREATED:20261011T141929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261011T141929Z
UID:7213-1801785600-1801871999@literaturealliancescotland.co.uk
SUMMARY:Literature Alliance Scotland Sector Day
DESCRIPTION:LAS’ annual Sector Day will be held in-person in Edinburgh. Registration will open in December\, with further information on the programme to come.
URL:https://literaturealliancescotland.co.uk/event/literature-alliance-scotland-sector-day/
CATEGORIES:LAS event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270226
DTSTAMP:20260609T145723Z
CREATED:20260609T145019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T145723Z
UID:6313-1803513600-1803599999@literaturealliancescotland.co.uk
SUMMARY:Gray Day
DESCRIPTION:Gray Day is the 25th February\, an annual day-long celebration of Alasdair Gray’s life and work. The first Gray Day was held in 2021 on the 40th anniversary of the publication of Lanark\, and included a Gray Day Broadcast. In the years since\, Gray Day has been celebrated with live events at the Òran Mór in Glasgow\, beneath Alasdair’s celestial ceiling mural. \nAn array of writers\, actors and musicians have joined to celebrate Alasdair for Gray Day including Ali Smith\, Alan Cumming\, Ian Rankin\, Irvine Welsh\, Gemma Cairney\, Chitra Ramaswamy\, Alex Kapranos\, Ewen Bremner\, Louise Welsh\, Salena Godden\, Bernard MacLaverty\, Michael Pedersen\, Hollie McNish\, Norman Blake and more. \nPhotos of Gray Days past can be found in the gallery.
URL:https://literaturealliancescotland.co.uk/event/gray-day/
CATEGORIES:Literary calendar
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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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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:20260609T150325Z
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SUMMARY:Assynt Book Festival | Date TBC
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\n\n2027 dates are yet to be confirmed.
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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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270501
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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
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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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