Book Week Scotland

Book Week Scotland is an annual celebration of books and reading that takes place across the country.

About Book Week Scotland

	Scotland Wide , National Event
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Book Week Scotland is an annual celebration of books and reading that takes place across Scotland. During Book Week, people of all ages and walks of life come together in libraries, schools, community venues and workplaces to share and enjoy books and reading. They are joined in this celebration by Scotland’s authors, poets, playwrights, storytellers and illustrators to bring a packed programme of events and projects to life.

Book Week Scotland is run by Scottish Book Trust and supported by partners all over Scotland.

We take every opportunity to ensure the details for Book Week Scotland are accurate, if any of the above information is incorrect we would appreciate if you could take a minute to suggest an edit.

All information (whether in text or photographs) is supplied in good faith but should not be relied upon as being a statement of representation or fact.

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Upcoming Events at Book Week Scotland

Books

Book Week Scotland

18th November 2024 - 24th November 2024

Nationwide

Book Week Scotland is an annual celebration of books and reading that takes place across Scotland, the 2024 festival will be held between between the 18th and 24th November!

Books

Douglas Bruton - Hope Never Knew Horizon

18th November 2024

Maryhill Library, Glasgow West End

This year's Book Week Scotland theme is Hope, and for Glasgow Libraries' first event they are delighted to welcome Scottish author Douglas Bruton to Maryhill Library!

Books

Sara Sheridan - Secrets of Blythswood Square

19th November 2024

Dennistoun Library, Glasgow East End

Glasgow Libraries are delighted to welcome bestselling author Sara Sheridan, in conversation with author Kirsten MacQuarrie to Dennistoun Library as part of Book Week Scotland.

Books

Tales From The Southside Book Launch

19th November 2024

Langside Library, Glasgow South Side

Battlefield Writers writing collective is launching their third anthology, Tales from the Southside, at a free event on Tuesday 19th November.

Books

Book Week Scotland - Book Quiz

19th November 2024

Hillhead Library, Glasgow West End

Celebrate Book Week Scotland at Hillhead Library with a fun evening of book themed quizzing! Prizes to be won! Bragging rights to be earned!

Books

Rab Wilson - Collier Laddie

19th November 2024

The Mitchell Library and Theatre, Glasgow West End

This year's Book Week Scotland theme is Hope, and Glasgow Libraries are delighted to welcome Scottish author Rab Wilson to the Mitchell Library to discuss his book Collier Laddie.

Books

Caro Ramsay - Out of the Dark

20th November 2024

Couper Institute, Glasgow South Side

Glasgow Libraries are delighted to welcome Glaswegian crime fiction author Caro Ramsay to Couper Library on 20th November to discuss her new novel Out of the Dark as part of Book Week Scotland!

Books

Unwritten Woman: In conversation with Hannah Lavery

20th November 2024

Kelvin Hall, Glasgow West End

Award-winning Scottish poet Hannah Lavery talks about her latest collection, 'Unwritten Woman' at The National Library of Scotland at Kelvin Hall as part of Book Week Scotland!

Books

Book Week Scotland - Book Quiz

21st November 2024

Langside Library, Glasgow South Side

Celebrate Book Week Scotland at Langside Library with a fun evening of book themed quizzing! Prizes to be won! Bragging rights to be earned!

Books

Creative Writing Workshop with Kirstin Innes

21st November 2024

The Mitchell Library and Theatre, Glasgow City Centre

Join award-winning writer Kirstin Innes, author of Scabby Queen, at the Mitchell Library for an interactive workshop designed to strengthen your descriptive writing.

Talks and Lectures

Author Talk Q&A: Jim Crumley: Watching Wildlife

21st November 2024

Callander Library, Callander

Listening to Jim Crumley talk about Watching Wildlife and some of his other books about nature at Callander Library as part of Book Week Scotland.

Books

Author Talk Q&A: Lin Anderson: Whispers of the Dead

21st November 2024

Central Library Stirling, Stirling

Join us at Central Library, Stirling, during Book Week Scotland. We’ll be chatting to Lin Anderson about ‘Whispers of the Dead’ the latest pulse-pounding instalment of the Rhona MacLeod series.

Family and Kids

Bringing Deaf Stories to Life (BSL)

23rd November 2024

Deaf Action, Edinburgh New Town

Join Deaf Action for an afternoon of storytelling with Luigi Lerose, a Deaf children’s writer on 23rd November!

Books

Mel Young - Home Game: The True Story of the Homeless World Cup

23rd November 2024

The Mitchell Library and Theatre, Glasgow West End

This year's Book Week Scotland theme is Hope, and Glasgow Libraries are delighted to welcome Mel Young to the Mitchell Library to discuss his book Home Game: The True Story of the Homeless World Cup.

Festivals

Stirling Festival of Cycling and Walking 2019

The Stirling Festival of Cycling and Walking returns on 11th August with a fun filled day of cycling and walking related activities for the whole family to enjoy.

Festivals

Bloody Scotland

, Various Locations Stirling

Bloody Scotland celebrates the best Scottish and International crime fiction.

Festivals

Forth Valley Food and Drink Festival

, Stirling

After a two-year break, the event will return on Saturday 24 August bringing together the local community and visitors to enjoy a big birthday bash.

Festivals

Stirling Winter Festival

NA NA, Various Locations Stirling NA

Stirling Council revealed an updated events programme for its popular annual Winter Festival in light of latest Scottish Government advice and Covid-19 regulations.

Festivals