Books Abbotsford prepares for tomorrow’s ScottFest SIR Walter Scott's home at Abbotsford near Tweedbank is making the final preparations for its "ScottFest". Read More
Books Free Harry Potter samples used to promote literacy THE opening chapter of the first Harry Potter children's book is being made available for free online this summer to promote literacy. Read More
Books Fun Lovin’ Crime Writers at the Fringe THE Fun Lovin' Crime Writers - a band made up of tartan noir authors - is preparing to play four shows at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Read More
Books Moat Brae brings children’s stories to life MOAT Brae, Scotland’s national centre for children’s literature and storytelling, in Dumfries has reopened for the summer with an exhibition showc... Read More
Books Dundee becomes ‘Beanotown’ DUNDEE has been transformed into "Beanotown" for a week, with a Hollywood-style sign on the Law. Read More
Books Val McDermid and Ian Rankin at Largo Arts Week AUTHORS Val McDermid and soon-to-be-Sir Ian Rankin are topping the bill at Largo Arts Week, which begins on Saturday. Read More
Books Diana Gabaldon announces Inverness date OUTLANDER author Diana Gabaldon will speak at an event at Eden Court Theatre in Inverness on 15 October. Read More
Books Why do authors use pen names? THE reasons why writers use pen names is the theme for a new exhibition at the National Library of Scotland. Read More
Books Malachy Tallack launches fishing book AUTHOR Malachy Tallack will launch his fishing book, Illuminated by Water, at Portobello bookshop on Thursday. Read More