Book festivals
In the summer months the Scots really enjoy themselves. From huge music festivals, with some of the world’s biggest bands, to comedy, arts and book festivals there’s always something going on somewhere in Scotland during the hottest months of the year.
Here are a selection of Scotland’s literary festivals which showcase an range of writing talent from around the world.
Scottish book festivals
Borders book festival: Melrose
16 – 19 June
65 extraordinary inspirational and entertaining events with some of today’s best and brightest writers and personalities.
Edinburgh Book Fringe: Edinburgh
5 - 25 August
Edinburgh Book Fringe welcomes writers, publishers, cultural and political activists from around the world for readings and discussions. All events are free.
Inverness Book festival: Inverness
10 - 13 August
Local and nationally recognised authors return to Inverness for another scenic literary week. There are also writing workshops and whisky tasting, all overlooking the River Ness and its islands.
www.invernessbookfestival.co.uk
Edinburgh Book festival: Edinburgh
13 - 29 August
Every August Edinburgh Book festival bring writers and thinkers from across the planet together to rub shoulders with you.
Edinburgh Festivals Summer 2011 Magazine
Elsewhere
Edinburgh Book festival have commissioned 50 authors to write short stories on the theme of ‘Elsewhere’. Leading writers from across the world have taken part.
