Makers of a rather fine new student literature magazine, Octavius Magazine showcase some of the best published and unpublished talent currently working in Scotland. Part of Margins Book and Music Festival.

Gutter magazine stage one of their now renowned live events, where a host of professional actors will be presenting the best from Gutter's latest issue. Part of Margins Book and Music Festival.

Two of crime fiction's key players join forces, discussing their work, inspirations and new writing over the course of the evening. Part of Margins Book and Music Festival.

The Idlewild frontman and self-confessed book lover plays a one-off set with prodigious folk guitarist Sorren MacLean. Part of Margins Book and Music Festival.

Author Rodge Glass talks football and writing about football (for his new book, Bring Me The Head Of Ryan Giggs) with Sky's Spanish football correspondent Graham Hunter. Part of Margins Book and Music Festival.

Two of Scotland's key historical novelists discuss their writing and how to research your own historical novel. Part of Margins Book and Music Festival.

A group of writers, inspired by the 2011 Japan tsunami, launch their charity anthology featuring contributions from the likes of Helen Sedgwick, Kirsty Logan and J David Simons. Part of Margins Book and Music Festival.

Pretty special bill consisting of three generations of Scottish poets. Part of Margins Book and Music Festival.

The established writer (William McIllvanney) chats with rising star Allan Wilson about what it means to be a writer working in Scotland. Part of Margins Book and Music Festival.

A certain Mr Malcolm Middleton showcases the tracks he's written under his semi-instrumental alter-ego, Human Don't Be Angry, in what will be the first gig with his new live band. Part of Margins Book and Music Festival.

The beloved Alasdair Gray presents a rather special read-through of his play, with live accompanying performers including Alan Bissett, Louise Welsh and Rodge Glass. Part of Margins Book and Music Festival.

Broadcaster, international news journalist and somewhat of a music junkie, Andy Kershaw chats with journalist Ruth Pitt about his new book No Off Switch.

Monthly night of poetry and short story readings.

A night of poetry, song and story, with an additional open mic session, presented by Ellen McAteer.

Space-themed spoken word event, showcasing prose from both new and established performing writers, including David Marsland. Plus free Milky Ways, space dust and flying saucers.

Celebrating our dirty financial state in style with an evening of tea, cake, spoken word, knitting and live music from Julia and The Doogans. Hosted by New York performance artist Markus Makavellian.

Monthly night of poetry and short story readings.

Tchai Ovna's own monthly storytelling evening.