Book Week Scotland programme unveiled

Feature by News Team | 17 Oct 2014

The Scottish Book Trust has unveiled the programme for this year’s Book Week Scotland, which takes place next month.

The programme of events take place across the length and breadth of Scotland throughout the last week of November. Christopher Brookmyre and Caro Ramsay host a ‘Book, A Beer and a Burger’ discussion of their work at Kirkcaldy Galleries on 25 Nov, and Scotland’s crime novelists are well represented by a host of events. 

Murder at The Fruitmarket Gallery features readings from Doug Johnstone and a private view of Canadian artist Stan Douglas' new show 'Der Sandmann'. In Glasgow, Bloody Scotland present an evening with Paul Johnston, aka Sam Alexander, discussing the author's work and his mysterious identity.

There’s also a screening of the Edinburgh-set Hallam Foe at Stirling’s Macrobert centre paired with a discussion on adapting books for the big screen, and a rare chance to take a trip to the roof of St Giles’ Cathedral in the heart of Edinburgh for performances of short stories and poems relating to the central Edinburgh landscape.

Announcing the line-up, deputy director of the Scottish Book Trust Sophie Moxon said: “We will celebrate all aspects of reading during Book Week Scotland, and we will provide opportunities for everyone, at every stage of the reading journey, to get involved.”

The BWS programme also includes a number of national events such as a call for readers of all ages to write a ‘Love Letter to Your Library’, and a national poll to find the nation’s favourite Scottish literary character.

Book Week Scotland takes place across Scotland from 24-30 Nov; the full programme is available here.

In other news, Edinburgh’s Waverley Station – named for Sir Walter Scott’s novels – has been emblazoned with Scott’s words to mark the 200th anniversary of Waverley’s publication.

The artwork will be on display throughout October to mark the anniversary, while also commemorating the ten years since Edinburgh was designated a UNESCO City of Literature.

The capital will celebrate another literary icon next month, marking Robert Louis Stevenson Day on 13 Nov with a ‘tache twirling day of walks, talks, tales and teas in honour of the 'Treasure Island' author.

http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/book-week-scotland