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Schoolchildren in Edinburgh have recently authored two new books, drawing inspiration from the historical significance and restoration efforts surrounding the city's iconic North Bridge. On Wednesday, 13 September pupils from Drummond Community High School and formerly from...
Today the Edinburgh International Book Festival announces that Jenny Niven, a leading cultural producer and director who has worked with a range of influential literary festivals in Scotland and internationally, will replace Nick Barley as Festival...

The Joy of Words: Unveiling the 2023 Programme of the Edinburgh International Book Festival

The 2023 programme of the Edinburgh International Book Festival has been unveiled, commemorating The Joy of Words and the festival's 40-year tenure as the...

The Edinburgh International Book Festival announces partnership with Waterstones

The Edinburgh International Book Festival announced a new partnership with Waterstones, the UK's leading book retailer. With 29 bookshops in Scotland and a total of...

Edinburgh Magazine: The Fascinating Legacy of Blackwood’s Edinburgh Magazine

Edinburgh Magazine was launched by Firefly Magazines in January 2020, right before the outbreak of COVID-19. As the fifth local magazine under Firefly, it...

Edinburgh International Book Festival announces Chris Barkley as Communities Programme writer in residence

Last week, the Edinburgh International Book Festival announced award-winning short story writer and poet Chris Barkley as writer in residence for its Communities Programme...

Festival shines a light on the world of books and belief  

Acclaimed authors, writers and speakers will explore belief from a range of perspectives at a literary festival organised by the University of Edinburgh’s world-renowned...

George Bruce Commemorated at Makar’s Court.

Celebrated Scots poet George Bruce, OBE, MA (1909-2002) is set to become the latest addition to Makars’ Court, where Scotland’s most esteemed writers have...

Edinburgh International Book Festival Announces Free Tickets and Books for All School Kids

The Edinburgh International Book Festival has announced that this year’s Schools Programme will be entirely free thanks to the generosity of long-term Lead Sponsor...

Plans for Three Libraries to Reopen

Three popular Edinburgh libraries are set to be returned to their local communities ending their time as symptomatic testing centres. Following a request from the...

“Some Rise by Sin” Author Reveals Historical Inspiration From Edinburgh

Writer Siôn Scott-Wilson reveals how Edinburgh provided the historical inspiration for his latest novel Some Rise by Sin. When I left Edinburgh for a while...

Push The Boat Out Launches Inaugural Program Today!

Push The Boat Out (PTBO) Scotland’s newest and most boundary-bending poetry festival, launches its inaugural programme today, Wednesday 8 September in Edinburgh. Taking place from...

Award-winning Author Vouches For Edinburgh As The Best Location For Writers

The award-winning author, Angela Jackson, who lives in the city, reveals why Edinburgh is the best location for writers… There’s so much to bounce off....

Another Time, Another Place – Artistic Conversation Between Artist Victoria Crowe OBE And Poet Christine De Luca

Another Time, Another Place Victoria Crowe OBE The Scottish Gallery, 16 Dundas Street, Edinburgh EH3 6HZ Wednesday 28th April – Saturday 29th May 2021 Another Time, Another Place...

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