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Gaelic Bookbug

Suitable for age 0 - 2

Wednesday 13 August 11:00 - 11:30

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Halò a h-uile duine! Join our friends from Scottish Book Trust for Gaelic songs, rhymes and stories in this special Gaelic Bookbug Session. This session will feature the books included in the Gaelic Bookbug Bags. All welcome, no prior knowledge of Gaelic…
 

Sarah Moss: Exits and Entrances

Wednesday 13 August 11:30 - 12:30

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The author of Summerwater and Ghost Wall joins the Festival with Ripeness: a decades spanning story meditating on severed family ties and the decisions that define our lives. Explore themes of migration, belonging, new beginnings, and the idea of home…
 

Fresh Words: Jenny Brown Debut Writers Over 50

Wednesday 13 August 12:00 - 13:00

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Be the first to discover the literary stars of the future. In partnership with Scottish Book Trust and other leading talent spotters across the UK, this lively lunchtime event showcases electrifying new voices, so grab your seat before everyone else does…
 

Anna Bogutskaya, Nicholas Jubber & Stuart McHardy: Monstrous Mythologies

Wednesday 13 August 12:00 - 13:00

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Even in a world of apps, Al, and the metaverse, humans still are drawn to the dark underbelly of our collective imagination, through folklore, myth, and monsters. Join Anna Bogutskaya, Nicholas Jobber, and Stuart McHardy as they unravel the stories…
 

Singing and Stories with Mr Men and Little Miss

Suitable for age 3 - 5

Wednesday 13 August 12:00 - 12:30

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Join storyteller George in a gentle Mr Men and Little Miss story journey. Perfect for young children, you’ll find lots of live music, nursery rhymes, sensory participation, action, and movement – and classic characters from the much-loved Mr Men and……
 

Sensory Storytelling with Ailie Finlay

All ages

Wednesday 13 August 12:00 - 13:00

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Join storyteller Ailie Finlay for an inclusive session with sensory stories, art, activities, and games. This is a fun and engaging session for everyone but particularly suitable for children with additional needs and their families and friends…
 

Nussaibah Younis: Fundamentally Funny

Wednesday 13 August 12:15 - 13:15

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Shortlisted for 2025's Women's Prize for Fiction, Fundamentally combines Nussaibah Younis' career in academia and Middle East peacekeeping with her recent training in stand-up comedy. Younis talks with us today about navigating cultural divides and the…
 

Paula Hawkins: An Unexpected Visitor

Wednesday 13 August 12:45 - 13:45

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Author of the global phenomenon Girl on a Train, Paula Hawkins joins Val McDermid to talk about her latest page-turning thriller…
 

Singing and Stories with Mr Men and Little Miss

Suitable for age 3 - 5

Wednesday 13 August 13:00 - 13:30

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Join storyteller George in a gentle Mr Men and Little Miss story journey. Perfect for young children, you’ll find lots of live music, nursery rhymes, sensory participation, action, and movement – and classic characters from the much-loved Mr Men and……
 

Alice Mah & Madeleine Watts: Tragedies and Miracles

Wednesday 13 August 13:15 - 14:15

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Two writers grappling with our ties, commitments, and inheritance in the wake of environmental catastrophe come together to discuss their compelling new books with Caoilinn Hughes…