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April 2010

March 2010

• Aye Write! Book Festival Programme 2010

  Friday 05 March 2010
  

  Information on the Scottish highlights of the 2010 Aye Write! Book Festival, held at Glasgow's Mitchell Library

February 2010

• Scottish Writers' Centre: Celebrating William Stafford

  Thursday 18 February 2010
  

  Larry Butler and Donna Blackney will lead a celebration of novelist and lifelong pacifist William Stafford.

• Weegie Wednesday - February Frolics

  Wednesday 17 February 2010
  

  BBC Radio Scotland's Book Café will be visiting the February Weegie Wednesday evening, which will also feature Bob McDevitt, Keith Charters and Eleanor Livingston

January 2010

• Norman Maclean in Conversation

  Friday 22 January 2010
  

  Norman MacLean, musician, actor, comedian and all-round Gaelic entertainer talks with Mairi MacInnes and Iain Anderson about his autobiography

• Scottish Writers' Centre: Events at CCA

  Thursday 21 January 2010
  

  Donal McLaughlin begins a new series of author events organised by the Scottish Writers' Centre, and hosted at the CCA in Glasgow

• Weegie Wednesday

  Wednesday 13 January 2010
  

  Two screenwriters are featured at the first Weegie Wednesday event of 2010

December 2009

• Meet the Author: Andrea McNicoll

  Thursday 10 December 2009
  

  In the final Reading Roots event, author Andrea McNicoll will give a talk about Moonshine in the Morning

November 2009

• Weegie Wednesday - 18th November 2009

  Wednesday 18 November 2009
  

  The Weegie Wednesday spotlight falls on Karen Cunningham, from Glasgow Council, and the BBC's David ian Neville

• Ken Bruce in Conversation

  Friday 06 November 2009
  

  Glasgow born broadcaster and entertainer Ken Bruce will discuss his live and new autobiography Tracks of my Years

• Scotland's Future - A Discussion

  Wednesday 04 November 2009
  

  Political commentator Tom Gallagher leads a discussion on the future of devolution and independence in Scotland

October 2009

• Conversation Pieces with Dennis Canavan

  Friday 30 October 2009
  

  One of the most colourful and charismatic politicians to grace the halls of Holyrood, Dennis Canavan will discuss his autobiography Let the People Decide

• Barbara Dickson Signing

  Thursday 29 October 2009
  

  Star of music, stage and television Barbara Dickson will be signing copies of her autobiography A Shirt Box Full of Songs

• Meet the Author: Lin Anderson

  Wednesday 28 October 2009
  

  Crime writer Lin Anderson will talk about her latest novel, Final Cut

• Conversation Pieces with Angus Konstam

  Monday 26 October 2009
  

  Historian and writer Angus Konstam will speak about There Was A Soldier – his engaging chronicle of Scottish military endeavour

• UNICEF Crime Night at Hillhead Library

  Friday 16 October 2009
  

  Authors Helen Fitzgerald, Karen Campbell, Alex Gray and Caro Ramsay will take the stage to discuss crime fiction.

• Weegie Wednesday - Murder They Wrote

  Wednesday 14 October 2009
  

  Two Scottish crime writers are showcased at a murderous Weegie Wednesday event

• Elaine C Smith & Rush Wishart

  Wednesday 14 October 2009
  

  Showbiz actress Elaine C Smith will be launching and discussing her new autobiography

• Meet the Author: Denise Mina

  Tuesday 13 October 2009
  

  As part of a Reading Roots storytelling festival, Denise Mina will be discussing her latest books

• Scottish Football Extravaganza!

  Saturday 10 October 2009
  

  Frank McAvennie will be signing a new history of Celtic Football Club, and Craig Brown will promote Scotland's Greatest Games

• My Shit Life So Far Signing in Glasgow

  Wednesday 07 October 2009
  

  Mock the Week comedian and stand up will be signing his new memoir My Shit Life So Far

• ASLS Schools Conference 2009

  Saturday 03 October 2009
  

  The 2009 ASLS Schools conference is a vital resource for teachers wishing to explore Scottish literature and language in the classroom

September 2009

• Cuairt nam Bàrd - The Poetry Tour

  Saturday 26 September 2009
  

  Four Irish poets and musicians will tour Gaelic Scotland, performing alongside local artists

• Hand for a Hand Book Signing

  Thursday 24 September 2009
  

  Local author Frank Muir will be in-store on Thursday to talk about and sign copies of his new book

• Conversation Pieces with Kenneth Cox

  Tuesday 22 September 2009
  

  Kenneth Cox will visit the Concert Hall to discuss his book Scotland for Gardeners: The Guide to Scottish Gardens, Nurseries and Garden Centres with Iain Anderson

• Waterstone's Crime Time

  Sunday 13 September 2009
  

  Featuring the cream of Scotland's crime writers, telling stories, reading from their novels and answering your questions.

• Scottish Ballet Glasgow Launch

  Thursday 10 September 2009
  

  Mary Brennan will be joined by some dancers from Scottish Ballet to launch her history of the company

• 'Transition' Book Launch with Iain Banks

  Tuesday 08 September 2009
  

  Iain Banks is launching his latest novel, Transition, in Glasgow

• Meet the Author: Douglas Jackson

  Monday 07 September 2009
  

  A chance to hear Douglas Jackson talk about his ancient-Rome set novels

• Conversation Pieces with Kenny Logan

  Monday 07 September 2009
  

  The first in the Autumn 2009 series of Conversation Pieces starts with Scottish rugby legend discussing his autobiography

• Author's Day at Milngavie Library

  Saturday 05 September 2009
  

  Four leading Scottish authors will be visiting Milngavie for readings and talks

• 'Whose Turn for the Stairs?' Launch with Robert Douglas

  Thursday 03 September 2009
  

  Local biographer turned novelist Robert Douglas will launch his first fiction book, Whose Turn for the Stairs?, in Glasgow

August 2009

• Weegie Wednesday - The Glorious Twelfth

  Wednesday 12 August 2009
  

  Two Scottish authors will be showcased at the latest Weegie Wednesday literary evening, Suhayl Saadi and Ewan Morrison

• Gutter Magazine Launch

  Thursday 06 August 2009
  

  A private party to celebrate the launch of Gutter, a new magazine of Scottish literature and poetry

July 2009

• Lennox Glasgow Launch

  Thursday 16 July 2009
  

  Craig Russell, the Germany-based Scottish author, will be launching his first Scottish crime novel in Glasgow

• Weegie Wednesday Showcase - Andrea McNicoll

  Wednesday 15 July 2009
  

  A haven for writers during this recession, with appearances from Andrea McNicoll and Rosemary Goring

• The Kilmarnock Edition Live with John Cairney

  Tuesday 14 July 2009
  

  John Cariney brings alive the artworks at the Inspired exhibition while promoting the Luath Kilmarnock Edition

• Ewan Morrison and Rodge Glass In Conversation

  Wednesday 08 July 2009
  

  The novelist and biographer Rodge Glass will be in discussion with Ewan Morrison about his new book Ménage

June 2009

• Meet the Author: Christopher Brookmyre

  Monday 22 June 2009
  

  Lost in Fiction's Louisa McNabb will be talking to Christopher Brookmyre about his novel A Snowball in Hell

• A Visual Celebration of Glasgow

  Sunday 21 June 2009
  

  Photographer and artist Charles Jamieson gives a talk about his new book, a visual celebration of Glasgow

• Reading Roots Readers' Day

  Saturday 20 June 2009
  

  Meet authors, swap books, improve your writing and win prizes at a Readers' Day

• Meet the Author in Glasgow: Karen Campbell

  Thursday 18 June 2009
  

  Meet local author Karen Campbell as she reads from her novels The Twilight Time and After the Fire

• Vital Synz Readings With Tom Leonard

  Thursday 18 June 2009
  

  Vital Synz presents an evening of poetry with Tom Leonard - venue has changed

• Weegie Wednesday June 2009

  Wednesday 17 June 2009
  

  Rosemary Goring, Lowri Potts and Ronnie Scott will all be attending June's Weegie Wednesday event for writers and publishers

• Meet the Author: Lynne Rickards

  Tuesday 16 June 2009
  

  Bring along the kids to this fun event with children's author Lynne Rickards

• Perfect Pitch! with the Society of Authors in Scotland

  Monday 15 June 2009
  

  Eight leading authors 'pitch' there books at a unique event organised by the Society of Authors in Scotland

• Launch of Falling

  Wednesday 10 June 2009
  

  Gordon Brown (no, not that one) launches his debut novel Falling, which is set in Glasgow

• My Last Confession Launch

  Wednesday 10 June 2009
  

  Australian-born Helen Fitzgerald will be launching her new thriller, My Last Confession

• Vital Synz Readings With John Burnside and Linda Gregorson

  Tuesday 09 June 2009
  

  Vital Synz present an evening of poetry with Fife author John Burnside, and American Linda Gregorson

• Launch of Warrior Daughter

  Thursday 04 June 2009
  

  The launch of Janet Paisley's second novel, Warrior Daughter, an Iron Age adventure

• Words with A.L. Kennedy

  Monday 01 June 2009
  

  The Scottish Writers' Centre is hosting a free evening with A.L. Kennedy

May 2009

• Singin' I'm No a Billy He's a Tim Performance

  Thursday 21 May 2009
  

  Des Dillon's play on football and sectarianism will be performed at Paisley Town Hall

• Lost in Fiction School Buying Event

  Thursday 21 May 2009
  

  Independent Glasgow Bookshop is hosting a buyer's day for local primary and high school book buyers and librarians.

• Meet the Author: Anne Donovan

  Thursday 14 May 2009
  

  Glasgow author Anne Donovan will be reading from her novels, including Being Emily

• Conversation Pieces at Glasgow's Royal Concert Hall

  Friday 08 May 2009
  

  Lunchtime talks for the discerning listener, including the Scotsman's David Robinson and Glasgow writer Robert Jeffrey.

April 2009

• Andrea McNicoll - Meet the Author

  Thursday 30 April 2009
  

  Andrea McNicoll will be signing copies of her novel Moonshine in the Morning

• Homage to Caledonia Author Talk

  Thursday 23 April 2009
  

  Dan Gray talks about his recently published book, Homage to Caledonia.

• Meet the Author: Jason Donald

  Wednesday 22 April 2009
  

  Meet author Jason Donald as he reads from his novel Choke Chain

• Love and Taxes: How Jack and Sandra Beat the Poll Tax

  Saturday 18 April 2009
  

  Two performances of a play set in Glasgow during the 1980s

• Meet the Author: Denise Mina

  Thursday 16 April 2009
  

  Meet local crime writer Denise Mina, who will be signing copies of here books

March 2009

• The First Scottish Writers' Centre Speakeasy

  Friday 13 March 2009
  

  The Scottish Writers' Centre is hosting its first ever Speakeasy, to discuss the role of the SWC

• Aye Write! 2009 Programme

  Friday 06 March 2009
  

  The 4th Bank of Scotland Aye Write! Book Festival takes place in March this year

• Glasgow Kiss Launch

  Thursday 05 March 2009
  

  Alex Gray will read from her new crime novel, Glasgow Kiss

February 2009

• Garden Cottage Diaries Talk

  Thursday 26 February 2009
  

  Fiona Houston, "The History Woman", will be giving a talk on her experiences living as an 18th-century woman

• Launch of The Guide to Mysterious Glasgow

  Thursday 26 February 2009
  

  A book launch and talk with Geoff Holder on Glasgow's supernatural and strange stories

• New Venue for Weegie Wednesday

  Wednesday 18 February 2009
  

  Weegie Wednesday has a new venue, and new funding support from Culture and Sport Glasgow

January 2009

• Louise Welsh Discusses The Bullet Trick

  Thursday 29 January 2009
  

  Local author discusses her most recent novel, set partly in Glasgow

December 2008

• Glasgow Book Fair December 2008

  Saturday 20 December 2008
  

  Glasgow Book Fair is held each month at the Botanic Gardens

• Beano Editor Signing

  Sunday 07 December 2008
  

  David Donaldson will be signing The History of the Beano

November 2008

• Trust Me, I'm (Still) A Doctor - Book Launch

  Friday 28 November 2008
  

  Doctor and writer Phil Hammond launches his new book

• An Evening With Rodge Glass and J. David Simons

  Saturday 22 November 2008
  

  Authors Rodge Glass and J. David Simons in conversation, with whisky and music

October 2008

• Clare Grogan Launches The Adventures of Tallulah Gosh: Glasgow

  Tuesday 14 October 2008
  

  Clare Grogan, best known as an actress and singer, begins her writing career with the first in her The Adventures of Tallulah Gosh series for children.

• Federation of Writers (Scotland) Open Mic Event

  Thursday 09 October 2008
  

  The Federation of Writers (Scotland) host a poetry open mic event, and launch their new anthology

• ASLS Schools Conference 2008

  Saturday 04 October 2008
  

  The annual ASLS schools conference will discuss the works of Henryson, Muir and Scottish women poets, and Liz Lochhead will also be attending.

September 2008

• Lost in Fiction - New Bookshop Opening

  Saturday 27 September 2008
  

  Lost in Fiction is a new independent bookshop opening in Glasgow's West End

• Words 2008: An Interactive Exhibition

  Tuesday 09 September 2008
  

  Words 2008 is a five day interactive exhibition exploring the magic and the power of words. There will be workshops, discussions and readings

July 2008

• My Best Friend Has Issues - Book Launch

  Thursday 31 July 2008
  

  The Glasgow launch of Laura Marney's latest comic novel, My Best Friend Has Issues

• Glasgow Book Fair

  Friday 18 July 2008
  

  A wide variety of second-hand and antiquarian books for sale.

June 2008

• ASLS Election

  Saturday 14 June 2008
  

  The annual ASLS election will be followed by a panel discussion.

May 2008

• Leabhar 's Craic - Glasgow's First Gaelic Literary Festival

  Saturday 24 May 2008
  

  Leabhar 's Craic is Glasgow's first Gaelic Literary festival, and it combines poetry, music and more for all the family.

• A to B Launch Glasgow Launch

  Thursday 22 May 2008
  

  The Glasgow launch of Gerry McGrath's A to B

• Conversation Pieces: Alex Gray

  Monday 19 May 2008
  

  Crime writer Alex Gray discusses her work, and her character creation DI Lorimer

• Conversation Pieces: Quintin Jardine

  Wednesday 07 May 2008
  

  Motherwell-born crime writer makes an appearance to discuss his much-acclaimed series of detective novels, and his five weeks at the top of the Scottish bestseller list.

April 2008

• The Big J Glasgow Launch

  Saturday 26 April 2008
  

  Andrew Murray Scott will be signing copies of his new novel for young adults, The Big J

• Pitch Black Launch

  Thursday 03 April 2008
  

  Join crime writer Alex Gray for the launch of her new novel "Pitch Black"

March 2008

• Black Friday Signing and Talk

  Saturday 29 March 2008
  

  Peter Aitchison will be giving a talk and signing copies of his book

• Aye Write! Allan Guthrie, Quintin Jardine & Stuart MacBride

  Saturday 15 March 2008
  

  Two events looking at Scottish crime fiction, with Alan Guthrie, Quintin Jardine and Stuart MacBride

• Aye Write! Scottish Independence

  Saturday 15 March 2008
  

  Murray Pittock launches his latest book on Scottish politics since the 1960s

• Aye Write! 25 Years of Taggart

  Saturday 15 March 2008
  

  Special guests will be appearing at this event celebrating TV's longest-running police drama series.... There's been a murder!

• Aye Write! Awards 2008

  Saturday 15 March 2008
  

  The final event of the Aye Write! festival sees six shortlisted novels compete for the Clare Maclean Prize for Scottish Fiction

• Aye Write! Menzies Campbell

  Friday 14 March 2008
  

  Former Liberal Democrat leader Menzies Campbell discusses his new autobiography

• Aye Write! Agnes Owens & Laura Hird

  Thursday 13 March 2008
  

  Short story writers Agnes Owens and Laura Hird read from their work

• Scots Leid Associe Talk

  Wednesday 12 March 2008
  

  Dr Maggie Scott will be speakin tae the Glesca brainch o the Scots Leid Associe anent her wark wi ‘Word of the Week’ that is set furth in the Herald.

• Aye Write! McDermid & Mina

  Wednesday 12 March 2008
  

  Leading crime writers Val McDermid and Denise Mina discuss their latest novels

• Aye Write! Peter Kerr

  Tuesday 11 March 2008
  

  Free tapas and beer in an event with Scottish travel writer and novelist Peter Kerr

• Aye Write! Who Belongs to Glasgow?

  Tuesday 11 March 2008
  

  The launch of a new edition of Mary Edward's study of immigration to Glasgow

• Aye Write! Màrtain Mac An T-saoir & James Robertson

  Monday 10 March 2008
  

  Gaelic poet and novelist Martin MacIntyre and novelist James Robertson discuss their work

• Aye Write! 100 Years of Scottish Photography

  Monday 10 March 2008
  

  Tom Normand talks about his new book Scottish Photography: A History and is joined by Norman Bissell.

• Aye Write! Scotland's Books with Robert Crawford

  Sunday 09 March 2008
  

  Join leading Scottish poet Robert Crawford for a celebration of centuries of Scottish literature

• Aye Write! Robert Crawford and Aonghas MacNeacail

  Sunday 09 March 2008
  

  Two of Scotland's leading poets, Crawford and MacNeacail, read from their latest collections

• Aye Write! Work in Progress

  Sunday 09 March 2008
  

  Janice Galloway, Anne Donovan and Louise Welsh all discuss their forthcoming new books.

• Aye Write! Iain M. Banks and Ken MacLeod

  Sunday 09 March 2008
  

  Two of Scotland's leading science fiction writers, Iain M Banks and Ken MacLeod, discuss their latest novels

• Aye Write! From Saturn to Glasgow - A Celebration of Edwin Morgan

  Sunday 09 March 2008
  

  Poetry, reminiscences, discussions and music - a star-filled celebration of the life and work of Edwin Morgan

• Aye Write! Football Poems

  Saturday 08 March 2008
  

  An hour of football poems hosted by Alistair Findlay.

• Aye Write! Archie Hind, The Dear Green Place and Alasdair Gray

  Saturday 08 March 2008
  

  A celebration of Archie Hind's classic Glasgow novel, The Dear Green Place, with Alasdair Gray

• Aye Write! Femmes Fatales

  Saturday 08 March 2008
  

  Scottish women are storming the crime fiction world. Meet some of these Femmes Fatales

• Aye Write! Marista Leishman

  Saturday 08 March 2008
  

  Aye Write! Festival: Marista Leishman’s honest study of the life and work of her father, John Reith, the great founder of the modern media age, is destined to become a classic.

• Aye Write! Writing in Scots Workshops

  Saturday 08 March 2008
  

  Three Scottish writers, James McGonigal, Chris Robinson and Rab Wilson, will lead workshops on Writing in Scots as part of the Aye Write! festival

• Aye Write! Glasgow New Writing

  Saturday 08 March 2008
  

  Readings from the students of the Creative Writing Masters degree at the University of Glasgow

February 2008

• StAnza 2008 Preview with Adrian Mitchell and Tom Leonard

  Thursday 21 February 2008
  

  A free preview of the 2008 StAnza Poetry Festival

• My Epileptic Lurcher Launch

  Thursday 21 February 2008
  

  Woof woof woofity woof

• Psychoraag in France

  Monday 11 February 2008
  

  Celebrating the success of the French publication of Suhayl Saadi's Psychoraag, there will be two discussion panels held in Glasgow and Edinburgh

January 2008

• Vital Synz Showcasing WN Herbert

  Thursday 24 January 2008
  

  Irish poet Ciaran Carson and Scot WN Herbert will be showcased at a poetry reading hosted by Vital Synz.

December 2007

• Johnstone Writers Group Workshop: Writing a Crime Novel

  Wednesday 19 December 2007
  

  Caro Ramsay will be talking about writing crime novels at the Johnstone Writers Group

• Glasgow Radical Independent Book Fair

  Saturday 15 December 2007
  

  Launches and discussions at the Glasgow Radical Independent Book Fair

• A Voice for the Silenced - An Evening with Scottish PEN

  Thursday 13 December 2007
  

  St Mungo’s Mirrorball’s Winter programme will showcase the work of Scottish Pen, with readings and translations from leading writers

November 2007

• Scottish Football at its Best: Glasgow Launch

  Thursday 15 November 2007
  

  The Glasgow launch of Luath's new collection of Scottish Football Poems

• Johnstone Writers Group Workshop: Short Stories

  Thursday 15 November 2007
  

  Zoë Strachan will lead a workshop on writing short stories.

• Poems to be Read Aloud Glasgow Launch

  Thursday 08 November 2007
  

  The Glasgow launch of Luath's new collection of Favourite Scottish Poems to be Read Aloud

• The Best Photographs from Scotland

  Wednesday 07 November 2007
  

  The launch of Tom Normand's Scottish Photography: A History, with an illustrated talk

• Tamburlaine Must Die Stage Play

  Saturday 03 November 2007
  

  The Tron theatre and Glasgay! are presenting a stage adaptation of Loiuse Welsh's novel Tamburlaine Must Die

October 2007

• Glasgow Launch of The Radical Field

  Wednesday 24 October 2007
  

  Norman Bissell will help launch Tony McManus's The Radical Field

• Johnstone Writers Group Workshop: Novel Writing

  Thursday 18 October 2007
  

  Novel-writing workshop with Alison Miller

• Three Crime Writers at Wishaw Library

  Tuesday 09 October 2007
  

  Crime writers Lin Anderson, Aline Templeton and Alex Gray will be appearing at Wishaw Library

• Hidden City 3: Poetry in Glasgow

  Sunday 07 October 2007
  

  Eight leading Scottish poets perform in a hidden site in the heart of Glasgow.

• Scots Poetry Reading

  Thursday 04 October 2007
  

  Two leading Scots poets read from their work

September 2007

• Makar Press Reading

  Monday 24 September 2007
  

  The Makar Press Poets present another reading of poetry.

• Christopher Brookmyre Book Signing in Kirkintilloch

  Monday 17 September 2007
  

  Christopher Brookmyre will be signing copies of Attack of the Unsinkable Rubber Ducks

August 2007

• Elaine Marney at GoMA

  Thursday 16 August 2007
  

  Elaine Marney will be attending a reading at GoMA

• Robert Douglas Reading

  Thursday 16 August 2007
  

  Robert Douglas has finished his three-volume autobiography with At Her Majesty's Pleasure

July 2007

• Aline Templeton Launches "Lying Dead"

  Thursday 05 July 2007
  

  Aline Templeton will be talking about her most recent novel, Lying Dead

June 2007

• Summer Solstice Celebration & Writers' Pilgrimage

  Thursday 21 June 2007
  

  A reflective solstice and writers' pilgrimage even organised by the Federation of Writers in Scotland.

• Shadow Behind the Sun Launch

  Tuesday 19 June 2007
  

  Remzije Sherifi launches her book Shadow Behind the Sun

• Nemesis: The Beast Within Launch

  Monday 18 June 2007
  

  Catherine Mcphail reads from the latest novel in the Nemesis series

• Mairi Hedderwick Reads From Katie Morag

  Wednesday 13 June 2007
  

  The latest Katie Morag tale from Mairi Hedderwick

• Martin MacIntyre Reading

  Wednesday 13 June 2007
  

  Martin MacIntyre will be reading from his work at this event

• Crime Writer's Tour

  Tuesday 12 June 2007
  

  Stuart MacBride joins two other crime writers for the HarperCollins Crime Writing Tour

• Elaine Marney reads from Eating Jesus

  Monday 11 June 2007
  

  Elaine Marney reads from her Glasgow-set novel Eating Jesus

• Writers' Marketplace

  Saturday 09 June 2007
  

  The Federation of Writers are hosting a Writers' Market with bookstalls, information and performances.

• Andrew Greig Reading

  Monday 04 June 2007
  

  Andrew Greig will be reading from his work

May 2007

• Poetry Workshop and Lunchtime Talk

  Wednesday 30 May 2007
  

  Two poetry events hosted by The Collins Gallery in Glasgow, with Mara Sara and Kathleen Jamie

April 2007

• Fonn 's Duthchas Exhibition

  Friday 06 April 2007
  

  The Fonn 's Duthchas "Land and Legacy" exhibition arrives in Glasgow

March 2007

• SPL Bearsden Collection Launch with Liz Lochhead

  Wednesday 21 March 2007
  

  The newest Scottish Poetry Library collection is launched at Brookwood Library, in Bearsden in Glasgow.

February 2007

• Makar Press Poetry Reading

  Wednesday 28 February 2007
  

  Four Makar Press poets will be reading from their collections, and some new poems.

• Aye Write! Sunday 25th February

  Sunday 25 February 2007
  

  Teddybears with Moira Munro, and the latest novel from Iain Banks on the last day of the Aye Write! festival

• Aye Write! Saturday 24th

  Saturday 24 February 2007
  

  Children's writing and illustration and Glasgow fiction on show at the Aye Write! Festival in Glasgow

• Aye Write! Football Heroes

  Friday 23 February 2007
  

  Football Heroes at the Aye Write! Festival - Christopher Brookmyre, Gordon Burn and Gary Imlach

• Aye Write! Cannon, Butlin, Miller

  Friday 23 February 2007
  

  Scottish writers Ron Butlin, Allison Miller and Michael Canon share the stage at this event in Glasgow

• Aye Write! Robertson, MacLaverty and Brookmyre

  Wednesday 21 February 2007
  

  Three events, with James Robertson, Glasgow writer Bernard MacLaverty, and crime writing with Brookmyre and Billingham

• Aye Write! Dewar, Marney, Scott , Galloway and Kennedy

  Monday 19 February 2007
  

  Two events celebrating the work of female Scottish authors, including Isla Dewar and A.L. Kennedy

• Aye Write! Sunday 18th February Events

  Sunday 18 February 2007
  

  Scottish authors appearing at the Aye Write! Festival on Sunday 18th February

• Aye Write! William Boyd

  Saturday 17 February 2007
  

  William Boyd will be talking about his latest novel, Restless.

• Aye Write! Bissett, Brooks and Glass

  Saturday 17 February 2007
  

  Alan Bissett, Nick Brooks and Rodge Glass will be reading from their work and discussing Glasgow writing at this Aye Write! festival event.

• 2007 Aye Write! Festival

  Friday 16 February 2007
  

  Glasgow's Aye Write! Festival has recently secured funding to become a yearly event, so there will be plenty of enthusiasm this year.

January 2007

• Burns International Conference 2007

  Saturday 13 January 2007
  

  The Mitchell Library in Glasgow is hosting the 2007 Burns International Conference.

December 2006

• Anna Crowe and Alexander Hutchison Reading

  Thursday 07 December 2006
  

  Poets Anna Crowe and Alexander Hutchison will be reading from their collections in this special event from the Glasgow Poetry Club.

• University of Glasgow Inaugural Lectures

  Saturday 02 December 2006
  

  Two lectures in a new series from Glasgow University, held by Prof Nigel Leask and Prof Alan Riach.

November 2006

• 'Once Upon A Time'

  Thursday 23 November 2006
  

  Tell your own stories at this free event in Glasgow's Winter Gardens.

• Conversation Pieces: Paul Ferris and Reg McKay

  Monday 20 November 2006
  

  Glasgow Gangster turned author Paul Ferris and investigative journalist Reg McKay talk about their latest book.

• Conversation Pieces: Charan Gill

  Thursday 16 November 2006
  

  The Royal Concert Hall's Conversation Pieces series of events brings the Glasgow 'Curry King' Charan Gill to discuss his new autobiography

• New Voices: Cheryl Follon and Ian Stephen

  Thursday 09 November 2006
  

  Celebrating the time for storytelling with ballads and dramas, poems and stories from Cheryl Follon and Ian Stephen

• Sunday Herald Books Launch

  Wednesday 08 November 2006
  

  Two controversial political titles launch Sunday Herald Books, an imprint of Books Noir. This is the launch event.

• Gaelic Writer in Residence: Martin MacIntyre

  Wednesday 01 November 2006
  

  Martin MacIntyre, the University of Glasgow's new Gaelic Writer-In-Residence, is hosting a series of creative writing sessions

October 2006

• Hidden City 2

  Sunday 08 October 2006
  

  A City Centre Poetry Performance in and around Glasgow... bring all-weather clothing!

• Higher Education with Kirkland

  Thursday 05 October 2006
  

  Poetry reading from Kirkland's debut collection.

• John Burnside: Voices of Scotland Now

  Wednesday 04 October 2006
  

  Poetry reading by John Burnside.

• Novel Approach

  Tuesday 03 October 2006
  

  Performance Poets Elspeth Murray and Richard Medrington present a poetry guide for fiction readers.

• Isle of Bute Poetry Festival

  Tuesday 03 October 2006
  

  Featuring poets Des Dillon and Janet Paisley

September 2006

• Audubon's Scottish Links

  Tuesday 19 September 2006
  

  John Chalmers, author of Audubon in Edinburgh and His Scottish Associates, recounts the Scottish experiences of the great American wildlife artist.

• George Bogle and the High Road to China

  Thursday 14 September 2006
  

  In 1774, young Scotsman George Bogle set out on an unprecedented diplomatic mission as the first British envoy to Tibet, where he struck up a remarkable friendship with the Panchen Lama.

• Lapidus Scotland Inaugural Conference: Hidden Voices

  Friday 08 September 2006
  

  An invitation to three days of panel presentations, discussions, workshops, readings and performances celebrating 10 years of Lapidus and the diversity of Scotland.

• An Audience with Christopher Brookmyre

  Wednesday 06 September 2006
  

  An evening of readings and discussion with Christopher Brookmyre.

• Reading the Leaves

  Friday 01 September 2006
  

  Enjoy an evening of poetry and creative writing.

August 2006

• Monthly CCA Book Fair

  Saturday 26 August 2006
  

  News of a new monthly book fair for alternative and independent publishers from Scotland.

• Glasgow Gaelic School Opens

  Monday 21 August 2006
  

  A new Gaelic school for children aged from three to 18 has opened its doors in Glasgow

• Bards in the Park - Spoken Word

  Saturday 05 August 2006
  

  Writers and their friends meet in Glasgow’s Winter Gardens to read their own and other poets’ works.

July 2006

• Family Picnic Time - Crookston Castle

  Saturday 22 July 2006
  

  Crookston Castle's famous summer family Picnic time is here again.

June 2006

• Launch of Only Strange People Go To Church...

  Thursday 29 June 2006
  

  The launch of Laura Marney's latest novel, Only Strange People Go To Church Nowadays.

• Scottish PEN Celebration: Zoë Strachan and Alison Miller

  Saturday 24 June 2006
  

  Zoë Strachan and Alison Miller will be reading from their work and discussing the role of Scottish PEN at the West End Festival.

• Summer Solstice: Midsummer Night Tails

  Wednesday 21 June 2006
  

  To celebrate the Summer Solstice, the Federation of Writers will be gathering in the People's Palace in Glasgow. Bring a tail...

• Collective Bargaining: A Glasgow Poetry Reading

  Sunday 18 June 2006
  

  An interactive poetry reading with the Makar Press poets.

• West Dunbartonshire Literature Festival

  Monday 05 June 2006
  

  The 2006 West Dunbartonshire Libraries Literature Festival runs from Mon 5th to Wed 21st June 2006

• Laura Marney Reading from "Only Strange People..."

  Thursday 01 June 2006
  

  Laura Marney will be reading from her new novel, Only Strange People Go To Church Nowadays.

May 2006

• ASLS Conference 2006

  Saturday 27 May 2006
  

  The Association for Scottish Literary Studies (ASLS) is holding its Annual General Meeting on Saturday 27 May.

• Collective Bargaining: Interactive Poetry Reading

  Wednesday 24 May 2006
  

  The Makar Press poets are holding an interactive poetry reading, as part of the Burns an' a' that! Festival Fringe.

• Federation of Writers (Scotland) Workshop

  Tuesday 23 May 2006
  

  The Federation of Writers (Scotland) is holding a workshop to discuss the future of the organisation.

April 2006

• A Lyrical Good Friday at the People's Palace

  Friday 14 April 2006
  

  The Federation of Writers (Scotland) presents an afternoon of reading and performance.

March 2006

• Children's Poetry Bookshelf Tour

  Monday 27 March 2006
  

  Poets Elspeth Murray and Richard Medrington will perform classic children's poems as well as from their own work, talk about their work in schools, and answer questions from the audience.

January 2006

• International Burns Conference: Mitchell Library

  Saturday 14 January 2006
  

  14/01/2006 to 28/01/2006. The Mitchell Library, Glasgow, are holding the Internation Burns Conference with events on the Saturday 14th, 21st and 28th of January