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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:20270312
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270315
DTSTAMP:20260903T104546Z
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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: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:20270306
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270308
DTSTAMP:20261026T103632Z
CREATED:20260610T094412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261026T103632Z
UID:6386-1804291200-1804463999@literaturealliancescotland.co.uk
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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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270215
DTSTAMP:20261026T101426Z
CREATED:20260609T144224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261026T101426Z
UID:6305-1802476800-1802649599@literaturealliancescotland.co.uk
SUMMARY:Artists' Bookmarket 2027
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.
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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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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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270301
DTSTAMP:20260609T143743Z
CREATED:20260609T143602Z
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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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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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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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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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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261202T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261202T140000
DTSTAMP:20261104T175705Z
CREATED:20260903T103221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261104T175705Z
UID:7127-1796216400-1796220000@literaturealliancescotland.co.uk
SUMMARY:Creating AI Policies for literature organisations
DESCRIPTION:As one of the most significant shifts in the literature sector in the past few years\, developing an approach to AI\, whether a more informal in-house statement\, or a public-facing policy\, is something organisations are increasingly reckoning with. \nIn this practical\, interactive 60 minute online session for LAS Members\, Sheila Pinder (CEO) and Abigail McDougall (Head of Policy and Communications) of Publishing Scotland will present a case-study of their values-led approach to creating an AI Policy\, including discussing the nuances of doing so when representing a broader group of parties\, many of whom will have conflicting viewpoints on the field. \nThis will be followed by a Q&A\, and a chance for you to discuss priorities and concerns in your organisation’s AI guidelines\, statements and policies. This event will be chaired by LAS Trustee\, Kirsten Macquarrie. \nRegistration is open to LAS Member organisations only. You are encouraged to submit question or highlight areas of particular interest in advance. \nIf you work freelance in the literature sector in Scotland and feel you would benefit from attending this session\, please get in touch to request a space. \nThis session will take place on Zoom\, with auto captions. Please let us know if there are any adjustments we can make to support you to engage. \nWith the pace and change of digital technologies an ever present challenge and opportunity over the past decade already\, the recent wide adoption and availability of generative AI has disrupted cultural policy and raised significant questions around workforce sustainability\, ethical use and the value of human creativity\, insight and oversight in the literary ecology sector as well as the broader Arts and Culture sector. \nIn this turbulent and shifting landscape\, literature organisations are seeing an increased need to develop clear\, consistent and transparent positions about their internal use of AI and the ways in which those they work with or support use AI – both in operational and creative processes.  \nAt what point do we need to develop statements for individual programmes\, guidelines for internal and external use\, and when do we hit the point at which we need an AI Policy as an organisation. Once we hit that point\, how do we ensure we are taking an appropriate level of consultation with all our stakeholders into consideration — and how do we develop Guidelines or Policies around AI that are able to incorporate rapid and unanticipated developments? \nAbout our speakers:\nSheila Pinder: CEO\, Publishing Scotland\nSheila began her book industry career at B.T. Batsford\, followed by a decade in the editorial design & production business Chapman Bounford & Associates\, producing work for publishers including HarperCollins\, The United Nations Environment Programme\, Octopus\, Osprey and DK. At the IPG\, she organised the annual conference and led the emergence of the organisation as one of the UK’s most influential publishing voices. \nDuring her seven years at NBN International\, she was instrumental in the rebirth of the distribution company under its ownership by the US-based Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group. Her subsequent consulting and mentoring practice saw her working with many well-known independent publishers\, often on M&As or supply chain projects. \nAfter a short period as Interim MD at Inpress\, she worked as a secondary school English teacher\, including two years with the Teach First Leadership Development Programme in a school in central Peterborough. Following her return to the book industry\, her work portfolio includes supporting publisher partnerships with system provider\, Stison. Since 2022 she has worked with academic publisher Agenda in Newcastle upon Tyne on business development\, and she also currently chairs the advisory board at Birmingham-based Nine Arches Press. \nAbigail McDougall: Head of Policy and Communications\, Publishing Scotland\nAbigail monitors policy and regulatory shifts\, identifying risks and opportunities and interpreting complex issues to provide strategic and practical support to members. She is responsible for Publishing Scotland’s media relations and public affairs activities\, working in consultation with members and other sectoral organisations to inform priorities for engagement. \nIn her earlier capacity at Publishing Scotland\, Abigail developed new programmes to help publishers navigate major changes shaping the industry: environmental sustainability\, Artificial Intelligence\, regulatory changes in key markets\, and the drive to embed equality\, diversity and inclusion in publishing. She retains oversight of Publishing Scotland’s training programme. \nPreviously\, Abigail led the Communications and Alumni Relations team at The Mandela Rhodes Foundation\, Nelson Mandela’s official legacy organisation for leadership development. A writer and editor of non-fiction\, she began her career as a journalist. She holds an MA in Creative and Media Enterprise from Warwick University and postgraduate qualifications in Sustainable Development and Politics and International Studies. She is a Chevening Scholar and a Mandela Rhodes Scholar.
URL:https://literaturealliancescotland.co.uk/event/las-members-meeting-creating-ai-policies/
CATEGORIES:LAS event
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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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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;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: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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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;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: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: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: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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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: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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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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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261101
DTSTAMP:20260610T134157Z
CREATED:20260610T134157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T134157Z
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: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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